Nick Bollinger
The Sampler: Reb Fountain - Reb Fountain
It's dark, mysterious music Reb Fountain makes; stark chords framing a voice that can switch from a whisper to a wail and does at various times during this brooding, slow-burner of an album. The songs… Audio
The Sampler: Reb Fountain/Ron Sexsmith/The Dream Syndicate
Nick Bollinger reviews a set of travellers’ testimonies from Reb Fountain; psych-rock space jams from The Dream Syndicate; and unashamed romanticism from Ron Sexsmith.
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The Sampler: Reb Fountain/Ron Sexsmith/The Dream Syndicate
Nick Bollinger reviews a set of travellers’ testimonies from Reb Fountain; psych-rock space jams from The Dream Syndicate; and unashamed romanticism from Ron Sexsmith.
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Tha Sampler: Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple turns past abuses and career-long experience of male-privilege into a series of defiant broadsides. I didn't hear another album this year that was more musically inventive, rhythmically… Audio
The Sampler: Fiona Apple, Richard Dawson
Nick Bollinger discusses the ways Fiona Apple has channelled her rage into a spectacularly creative new album, and a bleak yet affectionate portrayal of modern Britain from northern troubadour Richard… Video, Audio
The Sampler: Fiona Apple, Richard Dawson
Nick Bollinger discusses the ways Fiona Apple has channelled her rage into a spectacularly creative new album, and a bleak yet affectionate portrayal of modern Britain from northern troubadour Richard…
Video, AudioThe Sampler: Dua Lipa, The Strokes, M. Ward
Nick Bollinger discusses the lockdown disco of dance pop icon Dua Lipa; a credible comeback from New York City rockers the Strokes; and the travellers’ tales of solitary guitarist M. Ward. Audio
The Sampler: Dua Lipa, The Strokes, M. Ward
Nick Bollinger discusses the lockdown disco of dance pop icon Dua Lipa; a credible comeback from New York City rockers the Strokes; and the travellers’ tales of solitary guitarist M. Ward.
AudioThe Sampler: Waxahatchee, Thundercat, Nils Frahm
In the Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews songs with a southern accent from Waxahatchee; jazz-soul fusion from Thundercat and minimalist meditations from Nils Frahm. Audio
The Sampler: Waxahatchee, Thundercat, Nils Frahm
In the Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews songs with a southern accent from Waxahatchee; jazz-soul fusion from Thundercat and minimalist meditations from Nils Frahm.
AudioIn the Spirit: A Journey into Gospel - Part Two
Nick Bollinger guide's us through Black America's rich tradition of religious song: In the Spirit Part Two Black Americans made some of the most earth-shaking sounds of the 20th century. For a start… Audio
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
