The Sampler

The UK rave legends run through familiar styles as well as some new experiments, with help from one of their daughters.

Massey and Canterbury Universities have published new research into the economic and wellbeing effects of live performance. Tony Stamp speaks with three of the people involved.

Amelia Murray delivers her second album as Fazerdaze, a feminine take on stadium rock sounds alongside lush synth pop.

Patterns in Repeat alludes to cycles of motherhood, the British folk musician's songs influenced by the birth of her daughter in multiple ways

Tahi host So'omalo Iteni Schwalger joins Tony to share music and insight from three of his favourite musical guests.

The Aussie firebrands deploy riffs as sharp as their wit on a raucous third outing.

Coming across like a two am lounge band with a threatening singer, the Brit stalwarts still sound smooth, and slightly unsettling.

The British gloom icons return after sixteen years with a collection unfurls slowly and generously, luxuriating in Robert Smith's chord choices and surprisingly spry voice.

An uneven collection from the Here We Go Magic frontman that pops in its mellower, tropical moments.

The Canadian collective marry punk attitude with classic rock on songs as blunt as they are catchy.

The LA musician finds beauty in the everyday on his lovingly crafted new album.

An album of very British-sounding tracks that land somewhere between soul and folk, pairing Rose's smooth voice with rhythmic heft.

The American folk trio deliver a sprawling 20 track collection, largely recorded at a pub in Ireland.

The second album from the now-Auckland-based singer songwriter turns to the contemplative and pastoral, while still keeping things a bit noisy.

The founding member of one of Aotearoa's best-loved groups speaks with Tony Stamp about longevity, influences, and their long-awaited sixth studio album.