Nick Bollinger
The Sampler - 3 April 2018
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the funk and synth leanings of Jack White's latest solo set; a new album from Auckland duo - and sometime Supergroove horn section - Hopetoun Brown… Audio
(Just Like) The Heartbreakers
Nick Bollinger assesses a lost piece of 70s pub-pop from Wellington's The Heartbreakers - and not Tom Petty's band. Audio
(Just Like) The Heartbreakers
Nick Bollinger assesses a lost piece of 70s pub-pop from Wellington's The Heartbreakers - and not Tom Petty's band.
AudioDon't Let Them Lock You Up by Hopetoun Brown
Nick Bollinger tunes into two-man band, and ex-Supergroove horn section, Hopetoun Brown, aka Nick Atkinson and Tim Stewart.
AudioBoarding House Reach by Jack White
For Boarding House Reach, Jack White goes heavy on the funk and synthesisers, but has he over-reached himself? Nick Bollinger takes a critical listen.
AudioThe Sampler - 3 April 2018
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the funk and synth leanings of Jack White's latest solo set; a new album from Auckland duo - and sometime Supergroove horn section - Hopetoun Brown…
AudioTwinkle, Twinkle by Johnny Dowd
Johnny Dowd sings a few family favourites - as you've never heard them before. Nick Bollinger wonders whether it was worth the risk. Audio
Okovi by Zola Jesus
Nick Bollinger delves into the life-and-death matters of Zola Jesus's Okovi. Audio
The Sampler - 27 March 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses a dark but hopeful third album from Wellington's Eb and Sparrow; the blood-and-gutsy songs of 20-year-old Sophie Allison, otherwise known as Soccer Mommy; the life-and-death… Audio
Seeing Things by Eb and Sparrow
Wellington band Eb and Sparrow peer into some dark corners but also find places of comfort and hope on their third album. Nick Bollinger has a listen. Audio
Clean by Soccer Mommy
Nick Bollinger discusses the bloody, gutsy songs of 20-year-old Sophie Allison, otherwise known as Soccer Mommy. Audio
Seeing Things by Eb and Sparrow
Wellington band Eb and Sparrow peer into some dark corners but also find places of comfort and hope on their third album. Nick Bollinger has a listen.
AudioClean by Soccer Mommy
Nick Bollinger discusses the bloody, gutsy songs of 20-year-old Sophie Allison, otherwise known as Soccer Mommy.
AudioTwinkle, Twinkle by Johnny Dowd
Johnny Dowd sings a few family favourites - as you've never heard them before. Nick Bollinger wonders whether it was worth the risk.
AudioOkovi by Zola Jesus
Nick Bollinger delves into the life-and-death matters of Zola Jesus's Okovi.
AudioThe Sampler - 27 March 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses a dark but hopeful third album from Wellington's Eb and Sparrow; the blood-and-gutsy songs of 20-year-old Sophie Allison, otherwise known as Soccer Mommy; the life-and-death…
AudioFree Agents: bringing New Orleans to Cuba Street
New Orleans' Free Agents Brass Band bring their second-line parade style to Wellington for this weekend's CubaDupa carnival. Nick Bollinger checks out their workshop and learns about the band's stormy…
American Utopia by David Byrne
Nick Bollinger discusses the chicken and dog's-eye views of America on David Byrne's new album. Audio
All Melody by Nils Frahm
Nick Bollinger explores the sound worlds of German musician and composer Nils Frahm. Audio
The Turning Tide by PP Arnold
Nick Bollinger listens to a lost album from transplanted American soul veteran PP Arnold. Audio
