The Sampler

Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases. Find out what's hot and get the dibs on your next favourite music crush.

Presented by Tony Stamp

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Review: Jack White's – No Name

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Review: Jack White's – No Name

Elliott Childs reviews Jack White's latest album, No-Name, noting that it marks a return to the bluesy rock sound that originally endeared him to fans of The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.
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Jack White

1994 (Part 2)

Tony Stamp looks back at three albums turning 30 this year, in the second of a six-part series.
R.E.M.

Review: The Great American Bar Scene by Zach Bryan

So'omālō Schwalger revisits memories conjured up by the latest Zach Bryan release.
Zach Bryan

Review: Japes blossoms with new EP Omen, illuminating a gothic electronic landscape

Maggie Tweedie reviews Omen, the EP by Melbourne-based producer, musician, and songwriter Mia Kelly, also known as Japes. Hailing from Alexandra, Japes offers a distinctive mix of gothic electronic music.
Aotearoa born, Melbourne based songwriter, producer and DJ Japes

Review: Taking Care of Business by SWIDT

So'omālō Schwalger give his verdict on the latest from SWIDT.
SWIDT

Elisa's melodic therapy: How songwriting became her cathartic outlet

Bahamian New Zealander Elisa shares the inspiration behind her new musical project with Maggie Tweedie and introduces her latest single.
Tāmaki Makaurau artist Elisa releases her sophomore single ‘What am I’.

The Sampler: Irish post punk Fontaines D.C. woo with new album Romance

Maggie Tweedie explores Romance, the latest album from Irish post-punk quintet Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. new album Romance

1994 (Part 1)

Tony Stamp looks back at three albums turning 30 this year, in the first of a six-part series.
Soundgarden

Is it a music video or is it a game?

Finn Johansson explains his new music video game company to Tony Stamp, and gives him a demo of their first release.
Was God Birthed title card

Review: DJ Kampire Presents A Dancefloor in Ndola

The forward-thinking East African DJ presents a selection of music that soundtracked her childhood.
DJ Kampire

Review: The Boy & The Heron Soundtrack by Joe Hisaishi

The Japanese composer presents the latest in a long run of collaborations with director Hayao Miyasaki.
Joe Hisaishi

Review: Eat Your Own Ears Recordings Vol. 1

The London record label and promotion co. present an impressive selection of artists they've worked with over the years.
Falle Nioke

Review: Resuscitate! by Bill Callahan

An expansive, digressive live album by an indie Americana great.
Bill Callahan

'To be Māori is a protest' says South Auckland musician Greatsouth

Auckland musician Payton Taplin, who is now making guitar-based indie rock under the name 'Greatsouth', says his new album is full of protest songs that pay homage to his South Auckland background.
Fable

Review: Blue Dreams by Holly Arrowsmith

The Best Country Song winner is joined by three members of Tiny Ruins for her third album of philosophical alt-country.
Holly Arrowsmith

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