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
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: 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
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