Music Review
Good Times! by The Monkees
Nick Bollinger marks the return of prefabricated pop stars The Monkees. Audio
The Sampler for 21 June
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a rhythm-based set from Paul Simon; the tough and twangy debut of Nashville newcomer Margo Price; and the return of prefabricated pop stars The Monkees.
…Best music so far in 2016 Part 1
Team RNZ Music convenes to present some of our favourite sounds of the year so far. Part One of Three Audio
Best music so far in 2016 Part 3
Team RNZ Music convenes to present some of our favourite sounds of the year so far. Part Three of Three. Audio
Best music so far in 2016 Part 2
Team RNZ Music convenes to present some of our favourite sounds of the year so far. Part Two of Three. Audio
The Sampler for 14 June
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews the dance-friendly debut of Canadian-Haitian DJ/producer Kaytranada; the Southern punk-blues of Adia Victoria; and a new set of familiar sounds from Tom… Audio
99.9% by Kaytranada
Nick Bollinger steps to the dance-friendly debut of Canadian-Haitian DJ/producer Kaytranada. Audio
Beyond The Bloodhounds by Adia Victoria
Nick Bollinger reviews the Southern punk-blues of Adia Victoria. Audio
Mudcrutch 2 by Mudcrutch
Nick Bollinger checks a new set of familiar sounds from Tom Petty's first band, Mudcrutch. Audio
The Sampler for 6 June
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a five-disc tribute to tie-dyed icons Grateful Dead, and discusses how new albums by Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan address their advancing years. Audio
Day Of The Dead: an epic tribute to the music and artistry of the Grateful Dead
Nick Bollinger surveys an epic five-disc tribute to tie-dyed icons Grateful Dead. Audio
The Sampler for 31 May
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger wraps up New Zealand Music Month with a handful of local releases, including the Polynesian reggae of Unity Pacific, introspective electronica of Pacific… Audio
3 Voices by 3 Voices
Nick Bollinger reviews a reissue of a lost jazz-punk classic from 3 Voices. Audio
NZ troubadours: Tom Cunliffe & Will Wood
Nick Bollinger reviews releases from globe-trotting troubadours Tom Cunliffe and Will Wood. Audio
Blackbirder Dread by Unity Pacific
Nick Bollinger discusses the Polynesian reggae of Unity Pacific. Audio
The Sampler: The Stillness by Pacific Heights
Nick Bollinger samples the introspective electronica of Pacific Heights. Audio
The Sampler Summit: Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
On May 8th, genre-defying Oxfordshire quintet Radiohead released their ninth album, A Moon Shaped Pool. To explore its depths and details, Nick Bollinger has called a Sampler Summit with local… Video, Audio
The Sampler for 17 May
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the innovations and irritations of Canadian-born rapper Drake; a set of surreal and romantic duets by Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop; and a New York-inspired… Audio
