Nick Bollinger delves into the dark studies of politics and power on fifth album from Wellington's All-Seeing Hand.

Nick Bollinger discusses the first equal-billing album from father-and-son duo Neil and Liam Finn.

Nick Bollinger reviews a solo album with an American twang from Australian singer-songwriter Juanita Stein.

Nick Bollinger uncovers the story of Ron Kane: an American record collector with a Kiwi music obsession, and reviews an Australian album with an American accent from Juanita Stein.

Nick Bollinger uncovers the story of American collector Ron Kane, his deep connection with New Zealand music and the all-star tribute album made in his memory.

Nick Bollinger discusses a topical set from alt-country Canadians - Cowboy Junkies.

Nick Bollinger discusses songs of a scientific bent from Dunedin guitar band Ha The Unclear; the post-hip-hop soul of L.A.'s The Internet; and a topical set from alt-country Canadians Cowboy Junkies.

Nick Bollinger assesses the post-hip-hop soul of L.A. collective The Internet.

Nick Bollinger finds a preoccupation with science in the guitar-pop songs of Dunedin's Ha The Unclear.

In this week's Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the flora-filled verses of Otago singer-songwriter Holly Arrowsmith; jazz-rap reflections of Tom Scott's Avantdale Bowling Club; and a New Zealand album like no other from Dudley Benson.