This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the abstract electronica and soul-pop hooks of Kelela, talks to Be Good Tanyas singer Frazey Ford about folk roots and Memphis soul, and explores the rabbit hole of 70s Japanese folk-rock.

On the eve of her first New Zealand visit, Be Good Tanyas singer Frazey Ford talks to Nick Bollinger about her soulful solo turn.

Nick Bollinger discusses the abstract electronica, forthright lyrics and pop hooks in the debut of Ethiopian-American artist Kelela.

Nick Bollinger considers the meeting of electronica, classical orchestration and personal mythology in the debut of Christchurch artist Indi.

Nick Bollinger revisits the disco, flares and Marshall stacks of 1970s New Zealand with the reissue of a classic from Turangi five-piece Golden Harvest.

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger explores the electronic-classical combinations of Christchurch artist Indi, the dark dancefloor ruminations of Yumi Zouma and a classic Kiwi reissue from Golden Harvest.

Nick Bollinger explores the dark dance music of Christchurch's Yumi Zouma.

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the ageing grace of Robert Plant; the conflicts of gay Christian singer-songwriter Julien Baker, and a look at the roots of Memphis pop legends Big Star.

Nick Bollinger reviews a set that explores the roots of Memphis pop legends Big Star.

Nick Bollinger contemplates the post-rock-god grace of Robert Plant.