This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the multiple identities of Ezra Furman and new local releases from Hans Pucket and Emily Fairlight, while Elliott Childs investigates the eccentric and possibly nonsensical world of Cosmo Sheldrake.

Nick Bollinger discusses guitar hooks and notions of romantic quarantine in the songs of Wellington trio Hans Pucket.

Nick Bollinger considers a Texas-tinged set from Wellington singer-songwriter Emily Fairlight.

Nick Bollinger discusses the multiple identities of gender-fluid, orthodox Jewish rocker Ezra Furman.

Nick Bollinger finds John Prine in good humour - even as he confronts his mortality - on his first album in a dozen years.

Nick Bollinger reviews a vintage live performance of a dark Neil Young classic.

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses a funky and forthright new album from Janelle Monae; the first new songs in more than a decade from Americana icon John Prine, and a live set from the darker corners of the Neil Young archives.

Janelle Monae holds the Declaration of Independence to account in a funky and forthright new album. Nick Bollinger discusses.

This week in the Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews an aspirational new album from New Zealand singer Kimbra; the ascent of rapper Cardi B, and latest from Wellington-based singer-songwriter-synthesist Estere.

Nick Bollinger discusses the ascent - and intent - of chart-topping rapper Cardi B.