Nick Bollinger
The Sampler - Wye Oak
This week in The Sampler, Nick Bollinger reviews a choral collaboration from Baltimore duo Wye Oak; a sombre opus from classical crossover composer Max Richter; and a typically idiosyncratic set from… Audio
The Sampler - Max Richter
Nick Bollinger reviews music by German-born British composer Max Richter.
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The Sampler: Milly Tabak, Party1-12 & Gillian Welch
Nick Bollinger discusses the country soul of Auckland singer-songwriter Milly Tabak and her band The Milltones; a compilation of local garage rock from vinyl indie label 1 To 12; and an abundance of… Audio
The Sampler: Milly Tabak, Party1-12 & Gillian Welch
Nick Bollinger discusses the country soul of Auckland singer-songwriter Milly Tabak and her band The Milltones; a compilation of local garage rock from vinyl indie label 1 To 12; and an abundance of…
AudioThe Sampler
This week's edition of the sampler Nick Bollinger reviews recent releases from Gillian Welsh. Audio
The Sampler Summit: Split Enz - True Colours 40th Anniversary
To mark the 40th anniversary of Split Enz's True Colours album, Nick Bollinger calls a Sampler Summit. Guests are The Phoenix Foundation's Luke Buda, music journalist Silke Hartung and Enzology… Audio
The Sampler Summit: Split Enz - True Colours 40th Anniversary
To mark the 40th anniversary of Split Enz's True Colours album, Nick Bollinger calls a Sampler Summit. Guests are The Phoenix Foundation's Luke Buda, music journalist Silke Hartung and Enzology…
AudioThe Sampler: Lianne La Havas, Taylor Swift & Steve Earle
Nick Bollinger reviews Taylor Swift's relatively low-key collaboration with members of The National and Bon Iver, UK soul musician Lianne La Havas self-titled album, and the latest from country/ folk… Audio
The Sampler: Lianne La Havas, Taylor Swift & Steve Earle
Nick Bollinger reviews Taylor Swift's relatively low-key collaboration with members of The National and Bon Iver, UK soul musician Lianne La Havas self-titled album, and the latest from country/ folk…
AudioThe Sampler: The Chicks, Keleketla!, The Pretenders
Nick Bollinger reviews a new album from The Chicks - formerly Dixie Chicks - in which the personal is political; a four-continent collaboration under the South African banner Keleketla, and a tough… Audio
The Sampler: The Chicks, Keleketla!, The Pretenders
Nick Bollinger reviews a new album from The Chicks - formerly Dixie Chicks - in which the personal is political; a four-continent collaboration under the South African banner Keleketla, and a tough…
AudioThe Sampler: J.S. Ondara, Richard Thompson, I Break Horses
Nick Bollinger reviews lockdown sets from Kenyan-born, Minnesota-based troubadour J.S. Ondara and veteran English singer-songwriter Richard Thompson, plus the gothic synth-pop of Swedish duo I Break… Audio
The Sampler: J.S. Ondara, Richard Thompson, I Break Horses
Nick Bollinger reviews lockdown sets from Kenyan-born, Minnesota-based troubadour J.S. Ondara and veteran English singer-songwriter Richard Thompson, plus the gothic synth-pop of Swedish duo I Break…
AudioThe Sampler: The Beths - Jump Rope Gazers
If anyone was expecting a total sonic overhaul on this second album they are out of luck. Still, no one writes more memorable, heart-melting odes to self-doubt than Liz Stokes. Best of all is the… Audio
Songcrush: Kanye West/ Haim/ Sufjan Stevens
This week the Song Crush team tackle new songs from Kanye West, Sufjan Stevens, Haim and more. Featuring special guests Nick Bollinger and Danielle Street. Audio
The Sampler: The Beths, Larkin Poe, Khruangbin
Nick Bollinger reviews a sophomore album of power pop from The Beths; blues and boogie from North Georgia sisters Larkin Poe; and a surprisingly vocal set from the usually instrumental trio… Audio
The Sampler: The Beths, Larkin Poe, Khruangbin
Nick Bollinger reviews a sophomore album of power pop from The Beths; blues and boogie from North Georgia sisters Larkin Poe; and a surprisingly vocal set from the usually instrumental trio…
AudioThe Sampler: 79rs Gang & Tony Allen
Nick Bollinger reviews the latest incarnation of a centuries-old New Orleans carnival tradition from The 79rs Gang, and some of the last recordings by the late African drumming genius Tony Allen Audio
The Sampler: 79rs Gang & Tony Allen
Nick Bollinger reviews the latest incarnation of a centuries-old New Orleans carnival tradition from The 79rs Gang, and some of the last recordings by the late African drumming genius Tony Allen
AudioThe Sampler: Phoebe Bridgers, Christian Lee Hutson & Neil Young
Nick Bollinger reviews new albums from current LA singer-songwriters Phoebe Bridgers and Christian Lee Hutson, plus a lost 70s set from Neil Young. Audio
