Stories by Tony Stamp
Audio and features
Good things take time: Mu from Fat Freddy's Drop talks Slo Mo
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. Video, Audio
1994 part six: Pavement, Sebadoh, Ween
Tony Stamp looks back at three of 1994's weirder indie rock records, in the final instalment of this six part series. Video, Audio
Laurie Anderson pays tribute to an aviation pioneer on Amelia
The legendary avant-garde artist's latest release is a musical retelling of Amelia Earhart's final flight. Audio
The Sampler: 1994 part 4
Tony Stamp looks back at four local albums turning 30 this year, in the fourth of a six-part series. Video, Audio
The Sampler: 1994 part 3
Tony Stamp looks back at three albums turning 30 this year, in the third of a six-part series. Video, Audio
The Sampler: 1994 part 2
Tony Stamp looks back at three albums turning 30 this year, in the second of a six-part series. This week R.E.M, Weezer and Oasis get a replay on The Sampler. Video, Audio
The Sampler: 1994 - Part 1
Tony Stamp looks back at three albums turning 30 this year, in the first of a six-part series. Video, Audio
DJ Kampire's Dancefloor in Ndola showcases '80s African tunes
The forward-thinking East African DJ presents a selection of music that soundtracked her childhood. Video, Audio
The Soundtrack to The Boy and The Heron is another masterful collection from Joe Hisaishi
The Japanese composer presents the latest in a long run of collaborations with director Hayao Miyasaki. Audio
Finnsoft Games is making playable music videos
Finn Johansson explains his new music video game company to Tony Stamp, and gives him a demo of their first release. Video, Audio
Eat Your Own Ears Recordings Vol. 1 is an impressive showcase for the London record label
The London record label and promotion co. present an impressive selection of artists they've worked with over the years. Video, Audio
Bill Callahan's Resuscitate breaths new life into some already-great tunes
An expansive, digressive live album by an indie Americana great. Audio
'Māori have always had to fight for their rights'
Auckland musician Payton Taplin, who is now making guitar-based indie rock under the name 'Greatsouth', says his new album is full of protest songs that pay homage to his South Auckland background. Video, Audio
Holly Arrowsmith's Blue Dreams is carefully constructed and immediately impressive
The Best Country Song winner is joined by three members of Tiny Ruins for her third album of philosophical alt-country. Video, Audio
It's worth savouring the details of Chris Cohen's Paint a Room
The latest from an indie musician with an impressive CV. Video, Audio
The vibes are always right on Brijean's Macro
A frothy, percussion-fuelled blast of '60s pop and dance music thump. Video, Audio
“I was being manipulated by social media itself. Its whole purpose is to keep you arguing”: Arab Strap take on the internet
The '90s indie rockers are back with their second album following a 15 year break, and have a lot to say about life online. Video, Audio
Cassandra Jenkins rubs against profundity on My Light, My Destroyer
The New York singer-songwriter presents a hyper-literate mix of indie-pop and found sounds. Video, Audio
Auckland beatmaker SR Mpofu is chasing the perfect groove
Tony meets Auckland beatmaker SR Mpofu to find out how he released 12 projects in one year, learn about his childhood in Zimbabwe, and receive a lesson in music production. Audio
Still Here Season 2 is a warm reflection of Auckland's Pasifika community
The soundtrack to the web series focusing on Auckland's inner-city Pasifika community features music performed by members of Leao and Noa Records. Audio
The new album by UK collective SAULT is excellent... but you can't listen to it
The elusive UK soul collective present a one-track album that celebrates spirituality. Audio
1990s cult hitmakers The Folk Implosion return with Walk Thru Me
Lou Barlow's indie pop duo reunite for another mix of the heartfelt and experimental. Video, Audio
Clairo's Charm is tasteful and tightly controlled, but definitely worth your time
The soft-pop superstar reappears with an extra shot of soul on her third album. Audio
Texan band Loma partly recorded their new album in an end-of-life centre
Tony Stamp chats to the art-rock trio over four timezones about their third album How Will I Live Without a Body. Audio
UK rapper Niko B navigates small town life in his early twenties on Dog Eat Dog Food World
The UK rapper's debut comes four years after he found viral success in his teens, and finds him somewhat more grown up. Video, Audio
