The Sampler

Tony Stamp looks back at the many great albums from 1994, spanning grunge to trip-hop.

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2024, including Pacific dub, Māori breakbeats, and Spanish-tinged folk.

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite reissued albums and compilations of 2024, including Japanese techno, Māori hip-hop, and Zambian pop.

A nostalgic, cheerful selection of jazz tunes by the Auckland keyboard player and bandleader.

The Chilean-American musician soundtracks his own radio play with downbeat, sometimes danceable tunes.

The fourth album by the British hitmaker continues his run of affable, occasionally poignant soul-rock jams.

Uncle Quentin is the somewhat creepy persona inhabited by Silver Scroll-nominated songwriter Tim Moore, whose latest mixtape is surprisingly sincere compared to past outings. Tony Stamp meets the man behind the balaclava.

A seamless merging of indie rock and RnB from the local singer-songwriter.

A second plant-themed collection from the Filipino-American folk musician is good news for fans of slightly eccentric but soothing tunes.

The drum n bass producer and vocalist is celebrating the 20 year anniversary of her first single, and has released a defiant new EP.

A new compilation showcases ambient music from Japan, during a fruitful period for their dance music scene.

Light in the Attic Records have collated a selection of tunes created in Soviet-era Ukraine, many of them unable to hear until now.

The Naarm-based DJ and producer is set to appear in Cardrona Valley at New Year, and has just released a new track which samples Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke.

The indie icon, known for The Breeders and Pixies, presents her solo debut.

Tony Stamp sits down with Pipwharauroa Campbell and Te Naawe Tupe to hear about their beginnings in the NZ Navy, and the follow up to their succesful debut.