Flying high and solo
Local musician Mackenzie Hollebon, aka Juno Is, has been filling Otepoti venues with dreamy psych vibes since 2019, writes Fraser Thompson.
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Guns N' Roses NZ tour 'unlikely' to go ahead
Guns N' Roses NZ tour 'unlikely' to go ahead
A stadium boss says at this stage it's unlikely the Guns N' Roses New Zealand tour will go ahead, but the promoter is yet to make a final call on the matter.
The Kid Laroi announces NZ tour dates
The Kid Laroi announces NZ tour dates
His song with Justin Bieber topped the Billboard charts last week, and now The Kid Laroi has announced two NZ shows.
Musician Phil Collins says his drumming days are over
Musician Phil Collins says his drumming days are over
British musician Phil Collins said he can barely hold a drum stick because of deteriorating health that has also forced him to sit while singing during live performances.
Britney's dad reportedly asks court to end conservatorship
Britney's dad reportedly asks court to end conservatorship
Jamie Spears, the father of Britney Spears, has reportedly petitioned a Los Angeles court to end the US pop singer's 13-year conservatorship.
Thank you for the music: ABBA reunite after 40 years
Thank you for the music: ABBA reunite after 40 years
Swedish supergroup ABBA have announced their first new album in four decades and will stage a series of virtual concerts using digital avatars of themselves in London next year.
Power of contemplation
Power of contemplation
Like Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift before her, Lorde embraces mellowness on a third album shaded by climate anxiety and a rejection of celebrity. She has earned her wistful, floaty record, writes...
Neighbourly bagpiper takes it outdoors
Neighbourly bagpiper takes it outdoors
The sound of bagpipes at close quarters isn't everyone’s cup of tea, so Ashley Honeywell has taken to practising on the edge of the Dunedin Town Belt.
Cancellation of music festival ‘right decision’
Cancellation of music festival ‘right decision’
The week-long winter music festival Snowboxx has been canned.
30 years on: Nirvana sued by Nevermind baby
30 years on: Nirvana sued by Nevermind baby
A man who appeared as a naked baby on the cover of Nirvana's 1991 Nevermind album has filed a lawsuit against the surviving members of the influential band, alleging the image was child sexual...
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, widely regarded as one of the coolest men in rock during nearly 60 years with the band, has died. He was 80.
Lights, music, but no action
Lights, music, but no action
About 5.45pm on Tuesday, the final ticket to Columba College's musical was sold.
Finding some space
Finding some space
It’s been a winter of discontent for Dunedin’s music community. Old grievances that have tormented the scene for decades are bubbling to the surface and erupting.
Distinctly in harmony
Distinctly in harmony
The spirit of song and the wairua of waiata flow together in the music of Aro. Tom McKinlay talked to the two halves of the musical partnership about their new EP.
Britney Spears' dad steps down as conservator
Britney Spears' dad steps down as conservator
Jamie Spears has agreed to step down from his long time role as conservator of his daughter Britney Spears' estate, the pop star's attorney says.
Kiwi rockers to headline Blossom Festival
Kiwi rockers to headline Blossom Festival
Alexandra is poised to rock.
Sex Pistols singer loses battle over songs
Sex Pistols singer loses battle over songs
Former Sex Pistols front-man John Lydon has lost his legal battle to prevent other members from using their music in a planned TV series about the rise of the punk rock band.
Benee tour, Invercargill concert postponed
Benee tour, Invercargill concert postponed
Benee has announced she's postponing her first nationwide regional tour for personal reasons.
10 years under the roof: Ten moments from stadium's first decade
10 years under the roof: Ten moments from stadium's first decade
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium was officially opened, blessed and made ready for business this day in 2011. The stadium has proved its worth in the pure gamut of events and uses in the decade since. Here are ten of the best, according to us.
Joint bid to solve problems facing live music in city
Joint bid to solve problems facing live music in city
It turns out there is nothing more rock’n’roll than district planning.