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The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
7:30pm Tuesday and during Music 101 on Saturday
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Fabiana Palladino excels at glitter-ball balladry on her self-titled debut
27 Apr 2024Tony Stamp reviews a wonderfully sincere and well-crafted album of 80s-inflected synth-pop. Read more Video, Audio
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UK jazz star Shabaka encourages us to Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace on his collaborative new album
27 Apr 2024The saxophone maestro pivots to flute on a cosmic, guest-heavy solo outing. Read more Audio
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Pearl Jam are best when they stick to the basics on Dark Matter
27 Apr 2024Tony Stamp reviews the 12th album by the veteran rockers. Read more Video, Audio
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On He Rākau, He Ngārara, Aro explore our native trees and insects
20 Apr 2024The husband and wife duo used funding from Creative NZ to conduct research for each waiata. Read more Video, Audio
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The energy is undeniable on Nia Archives' debut Silence is Loud
20 Apr 2024The UK musician masterfully fuses jungle and pop on her debut LP. Read more Video, Audio
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Ha the Unclear wander through their catalogue on Kingdom in a Cul de Sac
20 Apr 2024Freshly signed to a French record label, the local band have released a collection that's both best-of and new release. Read more Video, Audio
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Tinariwen's fusion of rock music with West African influences is thrilling on Amatssou
13 Apr 2024Ahead of the desert blues pioneers' upcoming NZ appearance, Tony Stamp looks at their newest album. Read more Video, Audio
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Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter is part history lesson, part history-making
13 Apr 2024The pop icon's new album is a countrified blockbuster full of ideas about genre, notable guest appearances, and maximalist pop tunes. Read more Video, Audio
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Mount Kimbie trade electronics for shoegaze on The Sunset Violent
13 Apr 2024The UK shapeshifters make another stylistic detour. Read more Video, Audio
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Yumi Zouma's EP IV truly sparkles
6 Apr 2024Maggie Tweedie weighs in on Yumi Zouma's ninth record, EP IV, written and produced by the band at Studio Mech in Yutenji, Japan. Read more Video, Audio
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Little Simz flexes on the Brazilian-tinged Drop 7
6 Apr 2024Tony Stamp reviews a club-focused excursion by the Mercury Prize-winning UK rapper. Read more Video, Audio
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Waxahatchee lets her Southern roots shine on Tigers Blood
6 Apr 2024Tony Stamp reviews the American musician's latest embrace of Americana, a release that shows deep familiarity and affection for past greats of the genre. Read more Video, Audio
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The Sampler
About The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
7:30pm Tuesday and during Music 101 on Saturday
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