Nick Bollinger discusses the strong melodies, experimental sonics and social studies of California-born singer-songwriter Weyes (pronounced Wise) Blood.

Nick Bollinger checks the unique and familiar sounds of local duo Hopetoun Brown.

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 Hill.

Nick Bollinger mulls over a memory-filled songbook from Van Morrison.

Nick Bollinger reviews a set of covers from local synth-pop siren Princess Chelsea.

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 memory-filled songbook from Van Morrison.

Nick Bollinger discusses a personal and political album from sister of superstar Beyonce - Solange.

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 Nun classic from Bill Direen's Builders.

Nick Bollinger revisits a Flying Nun classic from Bill Direen's Builders.

Nick Bollinger traces the latest steps in the sonic and spiritual journey of Wellington's Electric Wire Hustle.