Music Review
Masseduction by St Vincent
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to St. Vincent's Masseduction and wonders who is the seducer and who is being seduced? Audio
RNZ Music's Spring Mixtape
The crew from RNZ Music convene to showcase some of the songs they've been digging most over the last couple of months. Video, Audio
A fresh sound from Glaswegian post-rockers Mogwai
They've been around for 25 years, which must make it hard to keep things surprising, but Mogwai's latest album, Every Country's Sun might just have delivered. Audio
Red Dirt Boogie by Jessie Ed Davis
Nick Bollinger considers the legacy of Native American guitarist Jesse Ed Davis. Audio
A Nuance by Greg Malcolm and Stefan Neville
Nick Bollinger reviews a lo-fi collaboration by itinerant indie artists Greg Malcolm and Stefan Neville. Audio
Mellow Waves by Cornelius
Nick Bollinger discusses the first album in a decade from Japanese electro-pop collagist Cornelius. Audio
London Southern by Jim Lauderdale
Nick Bollinger discusses the London excursion of Americana king Jim Lauderdale. Audio
The Sampler 4 July 2017
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger explores the Pacifica-delic world of The Ruby Suns and takes a listen to new local EPs from singer-songwriter Reb Fountain and honey-voiced soul man Teeks… Audio
The Nashville Sound by Jason Isbell
Elliott Childs samples the Nashville sound of Jason Isbell. Audio
The Sampler: The Grapefruit Skies by Teeks
Nick Bollinger samples local honey-voiced soul man Teeks. Audio
Hopeful/Hopeless by Reb Fountain
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the new EP from singer-songwriter Reb Fountain. Audio
Sprite Fountain by The Ruby Suns
Nick Bollinger explores the Pacifica-delic world of The Ruby Suns. Audio
The Sampler 27 June 2017
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger experiences the skin-tingling pop of Wellington's Glass Vaults; an album from Mercury prize-winners Alt-J that seems to travel between time zones; and the… Audio
Chuck by Chuck Berry
Nick Bollinger discusses the swansong of rock'n'roll founding father Chuck Berry. Audio
Relaxer by Alt-J
Nick Bollinger reviews an album from Mercury prize-winners Alt-J that seems to travel between time zones. Audio
The New Happy by Glass Vaults
Wellington indie-pop outfit Glass Vaults mixed their new album with spine-tingling sensations in mind. Nick Bollinger assesses their success. Video, Audio
Crack Up by Fleet Foxes
Nick Bollinger considers the lyrical melodies and literary references of Fleet Foxes' third album Audio
Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie
Nick Bollinger tunes in to the latest episode in a long-running rock soap opera. Audio
The Sampler 20 June 2017
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews Lorde's long-awaited sophomore album; a liliting and literary set from American combo Fleet Foxes; and the reunion of Fleetwood Mac frontliners Lindsey… Audio
Review: Tiny Ruins live in Paekakariki
Hollie Fullbrook's Tiny Ruins won over a warm crowd in Paekakariki on Friday night, with a preview of songs from her forthcoming album alongside older favourites. Rebecca Hunter says Hollie is "wired…
