The Sampler

Tony Stamp delves into the latest album releases, looks back at past classics, and speaks with a range of people on the pop cultural landscape.

Hosted by Tony Stamp

Birds-eye-view of an illustrated black vinyl record with a yellow centre and red tonearm, on a blue insert and a red background. The text 'Sampler' reads in white on the right hand side from bottom to top.

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RNZ Music Reviewers 2024

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RNZ Music Reviewers 2024

Tony Stamp is joined by a roster of RNZ music reviewers from Nine to Noon, Afternoons, and Nights, to hear about their favourite tracks of 2024.
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Louisa Nicklin

Favourite singles of 2024

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite singles of 2024, in-cluding te reo Māori hip-hop, Aussie punk rock, and quite a lot of Americana.
The album cover for 'Sweet Surrender'. Singer/songwriter Aaradhna poses against the background of the setting sun at the beach. Her arms in the air.

Contributors panel 2024

Tony Stamp is joined by Sampler contributors Maggie Tweed-ie, So’omalo Iteni Schwalger, and Elliott Childs, to hear about their favourite tracks of 2024.
Church & AP

Favourite international albums of 2024

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite international re-leases of the year, including Scottish indie, UK folk, and Canadian pop-punk.
Nilufer Yanya

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