Nick Bollinger
In the Spirit: A Journey into Gospel
Black Americans made some of the most earth-shaking sounds of the 20th century, inventing jazz and the blues which continue to influence new music. They also produced one of the most profound bodies… Audio
Goneville Ep 9
The constant touring, lack of income and trials of a life on the road begin to take their toll on Nick and the other band members. Audio
Goneville Ep 8
Rough Justice have been building their audience and polishing their act while other Kiwi bands are playing bigger venues and finding success. But a change is just around the corner which will shake-up… Audio
Goneville Ep 7
Life as a musician on the road in a rock band is short on glamour, long on hard work ... and there is next to no chance of making a dollar. Audio
Goneville Ep 6
Nick finds himself out on the road with Rick Bryant's band Rough Justice - which proves to be an eye-opening experience! Audio
The Sampler: Bob Dylan, Four Tet, Darren Watson
Nick Bollinger reviews an epic lament from Bob Dylan, a set of nature-inspired electronica from British dance producer Four Tet; and and a reflection on the times from local bluesman Darren Watson.
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The Sampler: Bob Dylan, Four Tet, Darren Watson
Nick Bollinger reviews an epic lament from Bob Dylan, a set of nature-inspired electronica from British dance producer Four Tet; and and a reflection on the times from local bluesman Darren Watson.
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Goneville Ep 5
Nick gets a 'phone call. It sets him on a path to an exciting but uncertain future. Audio
The Sampler: Bob Dylan - Murder Most Foul
Nick Bollinger reviews an epic lament from Bob Dylan. Video, Audio
The Sampler: Bob Dylan - Murder Most Foul
Nick Bollinger reviews an epic lament from Bob Dylan.
Video, AudioGoneville Ep 4
School ends for Nick, he leaves home, gets a flat and follows the beat. Life however throws up some sobering shocks and forces him to grow up fast. Audio
Goneville Ep 3
Nick takes us back to the 1970's as he is lured deeper into the world of rock'n'roll. Audio
Goneville Ep 1
Nick Bollinger, who could be described as a music obsessive, or more charitably perhaps as a devotee, has been living and breathing music his whole life. Audio
The Sampler: Burna Boy/Maria McKee/The Highwomen
In the Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the dancehall-hip-hop fusion of Nigerian singer Burna Boy; an art-song cycle from former teenage cowpunk Maria McKee; and the twang and attitude of… Audio
The Sampler: Burna Boy/Maria McKee/The Highwomen
In the Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the dancehall-hip-hop fusion of Nigerian singer Burna Boy; an art-song cycle from former teenage cowpunk Maria McKee; and the twang and attitude of…
AudioThe Sampler: Nadia Reid/ Renee-Louise Carafice/ Khruangbin
Nick Bollinger reviews an album charting a personal and geographic journey by Nadia Reid; a sonically adventurous set from Las Vegas-based New Zealander Renee-Louise Carafice; and a collaboration… Audio
The Sampler: Nadia Reid/ Renee-Louise Carafice/ Khruangbin
Nick Bollinger reviews an album charting a personal and geographic journey by Nadia Reid; a sonically adventurous set from Las Vegas-based New Zealander Renee-Louise Carafice; and a collaboration…
AudioThe Sampler: Tami Neilson/Sam Lee/Sam Ford & Trudi Green
Nick Bollinger reviews a set full of jukebox rockabilly and sibling harmony from Tami Neilson; discusses the South Pacific soul of Sam Ford & Trudi Green; and the way Sam Lee brings Britain’s folk… Audio
The Sampler: Tami Neilson/Sam Lee/Sam Ford & Trudi Green
Nick Bollinger reviews a set full of jukebox rockabilly and sibling harmony from Tami Neilson; discusses the South Pacific soul of Sam Ford & Trudi Green; and the way Sam Lee brings Britain’s folk…
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