Nick Bollinger
The Prodigal Son by Ry Cooder
Ry Cooder offers a tonic for trouble times. Nick Bollinger tests the product. Audio
Sassafrass! by Tami Neilson
Nick Bollinger reviews a brassy, gaudy - and at times surprisingly restrained - set from Tami Neilson. Video, Audio
The Sampler - 22 May 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses the space-lounge excursion of Arctic Monkeys, the country gospel of Ry Cooder and a new album of brass and sass from Tami Neilson. Audio
The Prodigal Son by Ry Cooder
Ry Cooder offers a tonic for trouble times. Nick Bollinger tests the product.
AudioSassafrass! by Tami Neilson
Nick Bollinger reviews a brassy, gaudy - and at times surprisingly restrained - set from Tami Neilson.
Video, AudioThe Sampler - 22 May 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses the space-lounge excursion of Arctic Monkeys, the country gospel of Ry Cooder and a new album of brass and sass from Tami Neilson.
AudioTranquility Base Hotel & Casino by Arctic Monkeys
Nick Bollinger discusses the space-lounge excursion of Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys. Audio
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino by Arctic Monkeys
Nick Bollinger discusses the space-lounge excursion of Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys.
AudioThe Much Much How How and I by Cosmo Sheldrake
Elliott Childs visits the eccentricd - and possibly nonsensical - world of London composer Cosmo Sheldrake. Audio
The Sampler - 15 May 2018
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the multiple identities of Ezra Furman and new local releases from Hans Pucket and Emily Fairlight, while Elliott Childs investigates the eccentric… Audio
Mother of Gloom by Emily Fairlight
Nick Bollinger considers a Texas-tinged set from Wellington singer-songwriter Emily Fairlight. Audio
Transangelic Exodus by Ezra Furman
Nick Bollinger discusses the multiple identities of gender-fluid, orthodox Jewish rocker Ezra Furman. Audio
The Sampler: Eczema by Hans Pucket
Nick Bollinger discusses guitar hooks and notions of romantic quarantine in the songs of Wellington trio Hans Pucket. Audio
The Sampler - 15 May 2018
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the multiple identities of Ezra Furman and new local releases from Hans Pucket and Emily Fairlight, while Elliott Childs investigates the eccentric…
AudioMother of Gloom by Emily Fairlight
Nick Bollinger considers a Texas-tinged set from Wellington singer-songwriter Emily Fairlight.
AudioTransangelic Exodus by Ezra Furman
Nick Bollinger discusses the multiple identities of gender-fluid, orthodox Jewish rocker Ezra Furman.
AudioThe Sampler: Eczema by Hans Pucket
Nick Bollinger discusses guitar hooks and notions of romantic quarantine in the songs of Wellington trio Hans Pucket.
AudioBrian Eno at 70: Why he still matters
Brian Eno turns 70 this week. While an increasing number of septuagenarians are still making records, few remain vital cultural forces or continue to inspire with fresh ideas. Nick Bollinger explores… Video, Audio
Bob Dylan to play NZ: Expect the unrecognisable
As Iconic singer-songwriter and Nobel prize-winner Bob Dylan returns to New Zealand for two concerts, Nick Bollinger chooses five songs that offer a hint of what – and what not, to expect. Video
The Sampler - 8 May 2018
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses a funky and forthright new album from Janelle Monae; the first new songs in more than a decade from Americana icon John Prine, and a live set from the… Audio