Nick Bollinger
The Sampler - 23 January 2018
Nick Bollinger ponders why no one is listening to the new U2 album; a set of half-century-old recordings by The Rolling Stones; a sophomore set from sixty-something soul singer Robert Finley and the…
AudioSylvan Esso: the purpose is joy
Laneway visitors Sylvan Esso are trying to keep the human imperfections in their electro-pop music. Audio
The Sampler - local picks of 2017
Nick Bollinger revisits a few of the local albums that stood out in 2017 Audio
The Sampler - international picks of 2017
Nick Bollinger takes another listen to a few of the international albums that stood out in 2017 Audio
The Sampler - 2017 international picks
Nick Bollinger revisits some of the listening that enlivened his year. Audio
The Sampler: 2017's best of the rest
Nick Bollinger revisits some of the great music of 2017 that may have been overshadowed by the bigger hits. Audio
The Sampler - local picks of 2017
Nick Bollinger revisits a few of the local albums that stood out in 2017
AudioThe Sampler - international picks of 2017
Nick Bollinger takes another listen to a few of the international albums that stood out in 2017
AudioThe Sampler - 2017 international picks
Nick Bollinger revisits some of the listening that enlivened his year.
AudioThe Sampler: 2017's best of the rest
Nick Bollinger revisits some of the great music of 2017 that may have been overshadowed by the bigger hits.
AudioBest of 2017: RNZ Music's favourite local tracks
It's been the strongest year for local music, perhaps ever, evidenced by the fact that three kiwis have topped local and international 'best of' lists. The RNZ Music team discuss Lorde, Aldous… Video, Audio
Best of 2017: RNZ Music's favourite international tracks
Debating some favourite 2017 music from elsewhere is Kirsten Johnstone, Alex Behan, Yadana Saw, Nick Bollinger and Tony Stamp from the RNZ Music team. Video, Audio
The Sampler: Rules of Engagement by Ria Hall
Ria Hall has made an album that looks from the past to the future. Nick Bollinger takes a listen. Audio
The Sampler: Shake That Skinny Ass All the Way to Zygetron by Troy Kingi
Nick Bollinger reviews a mythological sci-fi love saga from Northland artist Troy Kingi. Audio
Topography by Alphabethead
Nick Bollinger investigates the colourful sound worlds of Wellington turntablist Alphabethead. Audio
The Sampler - 12 December 2017
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews new local concept albums by Ria Hall and Troy Kingi, and a set of sonic collages from Wellington turntablist Alphabethead. Audio
Topography by Alphabethead
Nick Bollinger investigates the colourful sound worlds of Wellington turntablist Alphabethead.
AudioThe Sampler - 12 December 2017
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews new local concept albums by Ria Hall and Troy Kingi, and a set of sonic collages from Wellington turntablist Alphabethead.
AudioThe Sampler: Rules of Engagement by Ria Hall
Ria Hall has made an album that looks from the past to the future. Nick Bollinger takes a listen.
AudioThe Sampler: Shake That Skinny Ass All the Way to Zygetron by Troy Kingi
Nick Bollinger reviews a mythological sci-fi love saga from Northland artist Troy Kingi.
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