Tony Stamp
The Sampler: Jazmine Mary, The Big Fresh Collective, Guardian Singles
Tony Stamp reviews the second album by neo folk artist Jazmine Mary, a nationwide collection from the BFC, and Guardian Singles’ noisy return.
AudioThe Sampler: The Circling Sun, Peter One, Dictaphone Blues
Tony Stamp reviews the debut of local jazz super-ensemble The Circling Sun, West Africa-via-Nashville musician Peter One's first LP in 40 years, and Dictaphone Blues' return to noisy fun. Audio
The Sampler: The Circling Sun, Peter One, Dictaphone Blues
Tony Stamp reviews the debut of local jazz super-ensemble The Circling Sun, West Africa-via-Nashville musician Peter One's first LP in 40 years, and Dictaphone Blues' return to noisy fun.
AudioThe Sampler: Cloudboy, Fred Again..., Brian Eno, Terrible Sons
Tony Stamp reviews the reissue of Cloudboy's ambitious 2001 epic, an ambient album by Brian Eno and Fred Again…, and Terrible Sons' hushed and wholesome debut LP. Audio
The Sampler: Cloudboy, Fred Again..., Brian Eno, Terrible Sons
Tony Stamp reviews the reissue of Cloudboy's ambitious 2001 epic, an ambient album by Brian Eno and Fred Again…, and Terrible Sons' hushed and wholesome debut LP.
AudioThe Sampler: Tiny Ruins, Billy Nomates, Maxine Funke
Tony Stamp reviews a hopeful collection about grief from Tiny Ruins, UK maverick Billy Nomates' second record, and the latest from Dunedin songwriter Maxine Funke. Audio
The Sampler: Tiny Ruins, Billy Nomates, Maxine Funke
Tony Stamp reviews a hopeful collection about grief from Tiny Ruins, UK maverick Billy Nomates' second record, and the latest from Dunedin songwriter Maxine Funke.
AudioThe Sampler: Jonathan Bree, Brandee Younger, Ringlets
Tony Stamp reviews Jonathan Bree's latest faceless pop confection, Brandee Younger's tribute to an iconic jazz harpist, and the debut of local post-punks Ringlets. Audio
The Sampler: Jonathan Bree, Brandee Younger, Ringlets
Tony Stamp reviews Jonathan Bree's latest faceless pop confection, Brandee Younger's tribute to an iconic jazz harpist, and the debut of local post-punks Ringlets.
AudioThe Sampler - Nia Archives, Mali Mali, Eddie Chacon
Tony Stamp reviews jungle-soul fusion from Nia Archives, the uninhibited Aotearoa folk of Mali Mali, and Eddie Chacon's ongoing RnB comeback. Audio
The Sampler - Nia Archives, Mali Mali, Eddie Chacon
Tony Stamp reviews jungle-soul fusion from Nia Archives, the uninhibited Aotearoa folk of Mali Mali, and Eddie Chacon's ongoing RnB comeback.
AudioThe Sampler: The Lahaar, Caroline Rose, Jadasea & Laron
Tony Stamp reviews an Aotearoa/ Australian groove-based collab called The Lahaar, a sad selection from the previously-sunny Caroline Rose, and Jadasea & Laron's first UK/ USA hip-hop joint. Audio
The Sampler: The Lahaar, Caroline Rose, Jadasea & Laron
Tony Stamp reviews an Aotearoa/ Australian groove-based collab called The Lahaar, a sad selection from the previously-sunny Caroline Rose, and Jadasea & Laron's first UK/ USA hip-hop joint.
AudioThe Sampler: Soft Plastics, Lonnie Holley, Leonard Charles
Tony Stamp reviews the debut album by Te Whanganui-a-Tara trio Soft Plastics, a spiritual odyssey from 73-year-old artist Lonnie Holley, and Leonard Charles’ jubilant new EP. Audio
The Sampler: Soft Plastics, Lonnie Holley, Leonard Charles
Tony Stamp reviews the debut album by Te Whanganui-a-Tara trio Soft Plastics, a spiritual odyssey from 73-year-old artist Lonnie Holley, and Leonard Charles’ jubilant new EP.
AudioVera Ellen is finally back home
Award-winning musician Vera Ellen is based back in Aotearoa after a long time abroad, and has just released Ideal Home Noise, one of the year's best albums. Tony Stamp visited her in Pōneke to find… Audio
The Sampler: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Caroline Polachek, Surf Friends
Tony Stamp reviews new music from Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Caroline Polachek, and local duo Surf Friends. Audio
The Sampler: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Caroline Polachek, Surf Friends
Tony Stamp reviews new music from Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Caroline Polachek, and local duo Surf Friends.
AudioThe Sampler: Jen Cloher, Brandn Shiraz, Fever Ray
Tony Stamp reviews an Aotearoa/ Australia co-production from Jen Cloher, Tāmaki rapper Brandn Shiraz, and the return of Swedish maverick Fever Ray. Audio
The Sampler: Jen Cloher, Brandn Shiraz, Fever Ray
Tony Stamp reviews an Aotearoa/ Australia co-production from Jen Cloher, Tāmaki rapper Brandn Shiraz, and the return of Swedish maverick Fever Ray.
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