Nick Bollinger
The Sampler: Turn Out The Lights by Julien Baker
Nick Bollinger discusses the chords, choruses and conflicts of gay Christian singer-songwriter Julien Baker
AudioCarry Fire by Robert Plant
Nick Bollinger contemplates the post-rock-god grace of Robert Plant.
AudioLooking Forward: The roots of Big Star
Nick Bollinger reviews a set that explores the roots of Memphis pop legends Big Star.
AudioThe Sampler - 31 October 2017
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the ageing grace of Robert Plant; the conflicts of gay Christian singer-songwriter Julien Baker, and a look at the roots of Memphis pop legends Big…
AudioThe Sampler - 24 October 2017
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a collaboration between Melbourne singer/guitar-slinger Courtney Barnett and Philadelphia fret-flayer Kurt Vile; St. Vincent's Masseduction; and a solo… Audio
Masseduction by St Vincent
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to St. Vincent's Masseduction and wonders who is the seducer and who is being seduced? Audio
Bidin' My Time by Chris Hillman
Nick Bollinger reviews an album ex-Byrd Chris Hillman never expected to make. Audio
The Sampler: Lotta Sea Lice by Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile
Nick Bollinger reviews a set of casual duets by Melbourne singer/guitar-slinger Courtney Barnett and Philadelphia fret-flayer Kurt Vile. Audio
Bidin' My Time by Chris Hillman
Nick Bollinger reviews an album ex-Byrd Chris Hillman never expected to make.
AudioThe Sampler: Lotta Sea Lice by Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile
Nick Bollinger reviews a set of casual duets by Melbourne singer/guitar-slinger Courtney Barnett and Philadelphia fret-flayer Kurt Vile.
AudioRNZ Music's Spring Mixtape
The crew from RNZ Music convene to showcase some of the songs they've been digging most over the last couple of months. Video, Audio
The Sampler: Colors by Beck
Nick Bollinger considers an upbeat pop set by Beck, and wonders if this is his Let's Dance? Audio
Ash by Ibeyi
Nick Bollinger reviews an urban 21st century set with deep Yoruban roots, by Cuban-Venezuelan twins Naomi and Lisa-Kainde Diaz. Audio
Album review: Aromanticism by Moses Sumney
Nick Bollinger considers the sensuous voice and aromantic sentiments of Moses Sumney. Audio
The Sampler - 17 October 2017
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews an upbeat pop album by Beck, an aromantic manifesto from Moses Sumney and a second set of Yoruba-inspired soul from Cuban sisters Ibeyi. Audio
The Sampler: Colors by Beck
Nick Bollinger considers an upbeat pop set by Beck, and wonders if this is his Let's Dance?
AudioAsh by Ibeyi
Nick Bollinger reviews an urban 21st century set with deep Yoruban roots, by Cuban-Venezuelan twins Naomi and Lisa-Kainde Diaz.
AudioAlbum review: Aromanticism by Moses Sumney
Nick Bollinger considers the sensuous voice and aromantic sentiments of Moses Sumney.
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