Nick Bollinger
'Sno Angel Like You' and 'Future Standards' by Howe Gelb
Nick Bollinger ponders two new releases from the eclectic and prolific Howe Gelb that has him branching into gospel and contributing to the Great American Songbook.
AudioBlue and Lonesome: The last great Stones album?
More than fifty years since they began, The Rolling Stones have made a blues record. Nick Bollinger believes it is the last great Stones album. Video, Audio
Blue and Lonesome: The last great Stones album?
More than fifty years since they began, The Rolling Stones have made a blues record. Nick Bollinger believes it is the last great Stones album.
Video, AudioBefore The Dawn by The KT Fellowship
Nick Bollinger reviews a 3-disc document of the first live shows in 35 years by art-pop original Kate Bush. Audio
The Sampler for 6 December
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a 3-disc document of the first live shows in 35 years by art-pop original Kate Bush, and new set of street songs from Auckland troubadour Greg Fleming… Audio
To Hell With These Streets by Greg Fleming and the Working Poor
Nick Bollinger checks a new set of street songs from Auckland troubadour Greg Fleming. Audio
Before The Dawn by The KT Fellowship
Nick Bollinger reviews a 3-disc document of the first live shows in 35 years by art-pop original Kate Bush.
AudioThe Sampler for 6 December
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a 3-disc document of the first live shows in 35 years by art-pop original Kate Bush, and new set of street songs from Auckland troubadour Greg Fleming…
AudioTo Hell With These Streets by Greg Fleming and the Working Poor
Nick Bollinger checks a new set of street songs from Auckland troubadour Greg Fleming.
AudioCastro laid to rest, let the music play
With the death of Fidel Castro, all concerts were suspended for nine days, the official period of mourning. Here are nine classics of Cuban music to enjoy now the revolutionary leader has been laid to… Video
Heart Like A Levee by Hiss Golden Messenger
Nick Bollinger hitches a ride with a set of American roadsongs from Hiss Golden Messenger. Audio
Let Them Eat Chaos by Kate Tempest
Nick Bollinger discusses a concept album from South-East London spoken-word artist Kate Tempest. Audio
Gillian Welch: a revival of song
Twenty years on from the Gillian Welch's timeless debut Revival, Nick Bollinger assess a new release of outtakes from that album – Boots No.1: The Official Revival Bootleg. Audio
The Sampler for 29 November
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses a concept album from South-East London spoken-word artist Kate Tempest; a set of American roadsongs from Hiss Golden Messenger; and a 20th anniversary… Audio
Heart Like A Levee by Hiss Golden Messenger
Nick Bollinger hitches a ride with a set of American roadsongs from Hiss Golden Messenger.
AudioLet Them Eat Chaos by Kate Tempest
Nick Bollinger discusses a concept album from South-East London spoken-word artist Kate Tempest.
AudioGillian Welch: a revival of song
Twenty years on from the Gillian Welch's timeless debut Revival, Nick Bollinger assess a new release of outtakes from that album – Boots No.1: The Official Revival Bootleg.
AudioThe Sampler for 29 November
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses a concept album from South-East London spoken-word artist Kate Tempest; a set of American roadsongs from Hiss Golden Messenger; and a 20th anniversary…
AudioLianne La Havas: Soul Journey
South London singer-guitarist Lianne La Havas will be supporting Coldplay and playing her own solo show in Auckland in early December. Nick Bollinger speaks to her about her music and roots. Audio
The Sampler for 22 November
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger considers the seventies-centric pop of teenage duo The Lemon Twigs; the torch electronica of Douglas Dare; and a new album of mostly old songs from Bic Runga. Audio
