Nick Bollinger
Close Your Eyes by Bic Runga
Nick Bollinger samples a new album of mostly old songs from Bic Runga. Audio
Do Hollywood by The Lemon Twigs
Nick Bollinger considers the seventies-centric pop of teenage duo The Lemon Twigs. Audio
Aforger by Douglas Dare
Nick Bollinger explores the torch electronica of Douglas Dare. 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.
AudioClose Your Eyes by Bic Runga
Nick Bollinger samples a new album of mostly old songs from Bic Runga.
AudioDo Hollywood by The Lemon Twigs
Nick Bollinger considers the seventies-centric pop of teenage duo The Lemon Twigs.
AudioAforger by Douglas Dare
Nick Bollinger explores the torch electronica of Douglas Dare.
AudioI've Always Kept A Unicorn: The Acoustic Sandy Denny
Nick Bollinger looks over a collection of solos and demos from the late Sandy Denny. Audio
The Sampler: Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach by Troy Kingi
Nick Bollinger discusses the influences and traditions celebrated in Troy Kingi's debut double-album Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach. Audio
The Sampler for 15 November
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the influences and traditions celebrated in Troy Kingi's debut double-album Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach, and a collection of solos and demos from the… Audio
I've Always Kept A Unicorn: The Acoustic Sandy Denny
Nick Bollinger looks over a collection of solos and demos from the late Sandy Denny.
AudioThe Sampler: Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach by Troy Kingi
Nick Bollinger discusses the influences and traditions celebrated in Troy Kingi's debut double-album Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach.
AudioThe Sampler for 15 November
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the influences and traditions celebrated in Troy Kingi's debut double-album Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach, and a collection of solos and demos from the…
AudioThe Last Waltz Down Under
It is 40 years since The Last Waltz – the famous farewell concert of The Band. The anniversary is getting its biggest celebration in New Zealand. Video, Audio
I hear America singing: 10 visions of America in song
There isn’t a country on earth that has been namechecked in more songs than the USA. As we ponder politics, here are ten songs offering unique visions of America. Video
Jean-Jacques Perrey: space-pop pioneer
Jean-Jacques Perrey, pioneer of electronic sound and space-age pop, has died at the age of 87. Nick Bollinger recalls his early encounters with the man’s otherworldly music. Video
Jean-Jacques Perrey: space-pop pioneer
Jean-Jacques Perrey, pioneer of electronic sound and space-age pop, has died at the age of 87. Nick Bollinger recalls his early encounters with the man’s otherworldly music.
Video, AudioThe Sampler for 8 November
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger explores the Nordic noir of Berlin-based, Danish-born Agnes Obell; the American travelogues of guitarist Steve Gunn; and fancy-dress fantasias of Gothenburg… Audio
Citizen of Glass by Agnes Obel
Nick Bollinger explores the Nordic noir of Berlin-based, Danish-born Agnes Obel. Audio
Eyes On The Lines by Steve Gunn
Nick Bollinger samples the American travelogues of guitarist Steve Gunn. Audio