Music Review
The Sampler for 8 November
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger explores the Nordic noir of Berlin-based, Danish-born Agnes Obell; the American travelogues of guitarist Steve Gunn; and fancy-dress fantasias of Gothenburg… Audio
Citizen of Glass by Agnes Obel
Nick Bollinger explores the Nordic noir of Berlin-based, Danish-born Agnes Obel. Audio
Eyes On The Lines by Steve Gunn
Nick Bollinger samples the American travelogues of guitarist Steve Gunn. Audio
Requiem by Goat
Nick Bollinger explores the fancy-dress fantasias of Gothenburg sextet Goat. Audio
The Sampler for 1 November 2016
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the strong melodies, experimental sonics and social studies of California-born singer-songwriter Weyes (pronounced Wise) Blood, and the unique and… Audio
American Band by Drive-By Truckers
Elliott Childs reviews a timely and topical set from Southern US rockers Drive-By Truckers. Audio
Front Row Seat To Earth by Weyes Blood
Nick Bollinger discusses the strong melodies, experimental sonics and social studies of California-born singer-songwriter Weyes (pronounced Wise) Blood. Audio
Look So Good by Hopetoun Brown
Nick Bollinger checks the unique and familiar sounds of local duo Hopetoun Brown. Audio
The Sampler Summit: Leonard Cohen
Nick Bollinger convenes a Sampler Summit to discuss the latest album from octogenarian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. He is joined by musicians Steve Abel and Hollie Fullbrook, and broadcaster Kim… Audio
A Seat At The Table by Solange
Nick Bollinger discusses a personal and political album from sister of superstar Beyonce - Solange. Audio
The Sampler for 18 October
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses a personal and political album from sister of superstar Beyonce - Solange; a set of covers from local synth-pop siren Princess Chelsea; and a… Audio
Aftertouch by Princess Chelsea
Nick Bollinger reviews a set of covers from local synth-pop siren Princess Chelsea. Audio
Keep Me Singing by Van Morrison
Nick Bollinger mulls over a memory-filled songbook from Van Morrison. Audio
The Sampler for 11 October
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the transformation of Bon Iver; traces the latest steps in the sonic and spiritual journey of Wellington's Electric Wire Hustle; and revisits a Flying… Audio
The Sampler: The 11th Sky by Electric Wire Hustle
Nick Bollinger traces the latest steps in the sonic and spiritual journey of Wellington's Electric Wire Hustle. Audio
Beatin Hearts by Builders
Nick Bollinger revisits a Flying Nun classic from Bill Direen's Builders. Audio
22, A Million by Bon Iver
Nick Bollinger discusses the transformation of Bon Iver. Audio
The Sampler for 4 October
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a coming-of-age album from Blue Mountains-born singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin; talks magic and romance with Texan troubadour Hayes Carll; and, half a… Audio
Lovers and Leavers by Hayes Carll
Nick Bollinger talks magic and romance with Texan troubadour Hayes Carll. Audio
Live At The Hollywood Bowl by The Beatles
Half a century after they stood at the centre of a cultural revolution, Nick Bollinger asks if there is anything left to be learned from The Beatles? Audio
