The Sampler

By RNZ

Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.... more

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The podcast currently has 448 episodes available.

The Sampler episodes:

March 27, 2018 Okovi by Zola Jesus
Nick Bollinger delves into the life-and-death matters of Zola Jesus's Okovi.
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9min
March 27, 2018 Twinkle, Twinkle by Johnny Dowd
Johnny Dowd sings a few family favourites - as you've never heard them before. Nick Bollinger wonders whether it was worth the risk.
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6min
March 20, 2018 The Sampler - 20 March 2018
Nick Bollinger reviews a new album of typically peculiar perspectives from Talking Heads founder David Byrne; a set of tones, textures and tunes from Nils Frahm; and a 'lost' album by transplanted American soul singer PP Arnold.
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30min
March 20, 2018 The Turning Tide by PP Arnold
Nick Bollinger listens to a lost album from transplanted American soul veteran PP Arnold.
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13min
March 20, 2018 All Melody by Nils Frahm
Nick Bollinger explores the sound worlds of German musician and composer Nils Frahm.
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8min
March 20, 2018 American Utopia by David Byrne
Nick Bollinger discusses the chicken and dog's-eye views of America on David Byrne's new album.
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11min
March 13, 2018 The Sampler - 13 March 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses the mad hook-filled debut of trans-national pop conglomerate Superorganism; the literate lyrics and memorable melodies of Lucy Dacus; and guitar fantasias from Julian Lage and Khrungabin.
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30min
March 13, 2018 Modern Lore by Julian Lage
Nick Bollinger reviews a jazz guitar album - with hints of folk tunes, spirituals and early rock'n'roll - from accomplished fretsman Julian Lage.
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6min
March 13, 2018 Historian by Lucy Dacus
Literate lyrics and memorable melodies define the second album by 22-year-old North American Lucy Dacus. Nick Bollinger discusses.
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11min
March 13, 2018 Superorganism
Nick Bollinger discusses the mad, hook-filled debut of a trans-national eight-piece pop conglomerate - with a lot of New Zealanders in it.
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9min

FAQs about The Sampler:

How many episodes does The Sampler have?

The podcast currently has 448 episodes available.