Tony Stamp

Local producer Sola Rosa draws the curtain on his live band, and Japan's Ichiko Aoba softly soothes.

The final album by Martin Phillipps of The Chills features re-recorded versions of songs he wrote in his 20s.

RNZŌ, Laneway festival's youngest performer, plus American garage-rocker Benjamin Booker goes dark, and Pōneke's Ripship deliver dynamic, diverse psych jams.

Plus FKA Twigs explains Eusexua, and Bonnie 'Prince' goes full country.

Local albums, international releases, docos and shows - what Tony Stamp is getting amped about in music.

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite reissued albums and compilations of 2024, including Japanese techno, Māori hip-hop, and Zambian pop. Video

Plus local jazz musician Joe Kaptein presents one of the year's most cheerful albums.

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite singles of 2024, including te reo Māori hip-hop, Aussie punk rock, and quite a lot of Americana.

From Pacific dub to knotty guitars, Tony Stamp looks back at a year of musical offerings from Aotearoa. Video

Tony Stamp looks back at a year of musical offerings from the UK and North America. From industrial disco to affable country, these were 10 of the year's best. Video

In a recent Instagram post, she said, "This one means a lot to me and I hope that you can feel that". To my ears it's obvious. Audio

Christchurch songwriter Adam Hattaway shows his softer side with help from Marlon Williams, Kelly Lee Owens' anthemic, pop-tinged techno, and the return of Christopher Owens.

Tony Stamp looks at an exhaustive new collection from UK rave legends Underworld, folk musician Laura Marling motherhood-infused latest and Soft Power by Fazerdaze.

Review - Few bands, if any, can make sadness sound this majestic. Audio

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

On their 30th anniversary, Tony Stamp looks back at three important entries in the alternative canon. Video

Tony Stamp looks back at three of 1994's weirder indie rock records, in the final instalment of this six part series.

These five local albums are well worth your time, from joyous power pop to ambient instrumentals inspired by native flora.

Tony Stamp looks back at two landmark trip hop albums released 30 years ago. Video

The legendary avant-garde artist's latest release is a musical retelling of Amelia Earhart's final flight.

The legendary avant-garde artist's latest release is a musical retelling of Amelia Earhart's final flight.

Tony Stamp looks back at four local albums turning 30 this year, in the fourth of a six-part series.

Tony Stamp looks back at three albums turning 30 this year, in the third of a six-part series.