Nick Bollinger
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
The 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.
AudioThe Sampler: Bob Dylan - Rough & Rowdy Ways
Dylan's first album of new material in eight years rambles through blues, jazz, country, ancient folksong and even Tin Pan Alley, while his lyrics, labyrinthine as ever, collage Greek mythology, Roman… Audio
