Music Review
The Sampler: Hope For A Mourning by Mice On Stilts
Nick Bollinger surveys an epic first album from Auckland's Mice On Stilts.
AudioAll Of The Above by Joe Blossom
Nick Bollinger delights in the existentialist groove-pop of Welllington's Joe Blossom.
AudioKiwi Garage Bands
Nick Bollinger reviews recent local garage rock releases from The Situations, The Raw Nerves, The Conjurors and The Cavemen.
AudioPrince
William Dart reviews new releases from country artist Robbie Fulks, R&B violinist Marques Toliver, and the soul and gospel singer Mavis Staples. He ends with a tribute to Prince. Audio
The Hope Six Demolition Project by PJ Harvey
Nick Bollinger discusses the front-line dispatches of PJ Harvey's The Hope Six Demolition Project. Video, Audio
Jet Plane and Oxbow by Shearwater
Nick Bollinger checks a lush 80s-style set from Austin alt-rock group Shearwater. Audio
A Sailor's Guide To Earth by Sturgill Simpson
Nick Bollinger delves into an album that combines soul horns and grunge anthems with classic country from Sturgill Simpson. Audio
The Hope Six Demolition Project by PJ Harvey
Nick Bollinger discusses the front-line dispatches of PJ Harvey's The Hope Six Demolition Project.
Video, AudioJet Plane and Oxbow by Shearwater
Nick Bollinger checks a lush 80s-style set from Austin alt-rock group Shearwater.
AudioA Sailor's Guide To Earth by Sturgill Simpson
Nick Bollinger delves into an album that combines soul horns and grunge anthems with classic country from Sturgill Simpson.
AudioExpressive Esoterica
Taking his title and theme from film critic Andrew Sarris's description of a group of unsung American movie directors, Expressive Esoterica, William Dart reviews recent releases from Malian singer… Audio
Fatteliku, Live in Athens 1987 by Youssou N’Dour et le Super Etoile de Dakar
Nick Bollinger surveys a historic live set from Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour. Audio
Heron Oblivion
Nick Bollinger assesses a debut that encompasses folk and feedback from American quartet Heron Oblivion. Audio
Water Or Gold by Hollie Smith
Nick Bollinger delves into the homegrown soul of Hollie Smith. Audio
Water Or Gold by Hollie Smith
Nick Bollinger delves into the homegrown soul of Hollie Smith.
AudioFatteliku, Live in Athens 1987 by Youssou N’Dour et le Super Etoile de Dakar
Nick Bollinger surveys a historic live set from Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour.
AudioHeron Oblivion
Nick Bollinger assesses a debut that encompasses folk and feedback from American quartet Heron Oblivion.
AudioCostello Dylan Haggard
William Dart reviews a couple of recent releases, one from Elvis Costello and one from Bob Dylan, which look back at old, unreleased and demo items. Then he pays tribute to Merle Haggard. Audio
Live in Toronto by King Crimson
Nick Bollinger confronts the 48-year history of prog-rock originals King Crimson.
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Live in Toronto by King Crimson
Nick Bollinger confronts the 48-year history of prog-rock originals King Crimson.
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