The Sampler

Nick Bollinger delves into the dark studies of politics and power on fifth album from Wellington's All-Seeing Hand. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses a lost country classic - from West African duo Jess Sah Bi and Peter One. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses a father-son collaboration between Neil and Liam Finn; brutal studies of politics and power from The All-Seeing Hand; and an 80s soft-rock classic - from West Africa. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger uncovers the story of Ron Kane: an American record collector with a Kiwi music obsession, and reviews an Australian album with an American accent from Juanita Stein. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger uncovers the story of American collector Ron Kane, his deep connection with New Zealand music and the all-star tribute album made in his memory. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a solo album with an American twang from Australian singer-songwriter Juanita Stein. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses songs of a scientific bent from Dunedin guitar band Ha The Unclear; the post-hip-hop soul of L.A.'s The Internet; and a topical set from alt-country Canadians Cowboy Junkies.

Nick Bollinger discusses a topical set from alt-country Canadians - Cowboy Junkies. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger finds a preoccupation with science in the guitar-pop songs of Dunedin's Ha The Unclear. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger assesses the post-hip-hop soul of L.A. collective The Internet. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the reflective raps of Tom Scott in his new jazz-based project. Read more Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the rustic reveries and parting odes of Otago singer-songwriter Holly Arrowsmith. Read more Audio