There and back again
Mitch James’ profile soared after winning a support slot for Ed Sheeran, but his was not a story of overnight success, writes Tony Nielsen.
Entertainment
Deaths at Aussie music fest suspected drug overdoses
Deaths at Aussie music fest suspected drug overdoses
Two people died, a dozen more were hospitalised and hundreds others sought medical assistance after suspected drug overdoses at a music festival in Sydney, the police said.
The Classics: Sept 15
The Classics: Sept 15
In Survivors, well-known Dunedin composer Anthony Ritchie presents interesting and enjoyable works of choral music recorded in Belgium.
Music review: Matt Joe Gow
Music review: Matt Joe Gow
Review: Dunedin singer-songwriter Matt Joe Gow's debut album is a rich journey of traditional sounds, writes Tony Nielsen.
What's in a name?
What's in a name?
It's hard to know what to expect from Ben Woods Group.
‘Have a go’ at the Music Awards
‘Have a go’ at the Music Awards
A call has gone out for singers to ‘‘have a go’’ as entries open for the Country Music Dunedin Awards in Wingatui.
Let it flow
Let it flow
The Otago Secondary Schools orchestra rehearses for last night's 49th Annual Otago Secondary Schools' Music Festival in the Dunedin Town Hall.
Consort rises to a global challenge
Consort rises to a global challenge
REVIEW: Southern Consort of Voices entertained a capacity audience in St Joseph’s Chapel, acoustically an ideal venue for this a capella mixed voice choir, writes Elizabeth Bouman.
US rapper Mac Miller dies at 26
US rapper Mac Miller dies
US rapper Mac Miller, whose debut album "Blue Side Park" topped the charts in 2011 and who dated singer Ariana Grande, has died. He was 26.
One for the fans
One for the fans
The first time I saw The Mentalist Collective was when it played to a crowd of 10 or so at one of Re:Fuel's open mike nights.
Neil Finn makes debut with Fleetwood Mac
Neil Finn makes debut with Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac have debuted their new line-up, including New Zealand's Neil Finn, on the television show Ellen.
Review: Pink wows Auckland
Review: Pink wows Auckland
It's lucky Pink has a song called Fun House because that's what she turned Spark Arena into.
Elton John opening act crowdfunding her way to studio
Elton John opening act crowdfunding her way to studio
Hokitika-born singer-songwriter Katie Thompson - who opened for Elton John - is working on a third album and this time she is using her crowdfunding experience to get to the studio.
Not such a beautiful day
Not such a beautiful day for U2
Irish rockers U2 have had to cancel a concert in Berlin after frontman Bono lost his voice a few songs into the show.
Dunedin tickled; Pink is spectacular
Dunedin tickled; Pink is spectacular
One of her hit songs is Raise Your Glass, and American superstar Pink had gig-goers doing just that as she raised the roof in Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night.
Phoenix/NZSO: Who’s backing whom?
Phoenix/NZSO: Who’s backing whom?
It is refreshing that the NZSO engages with successful longstanding contemporary New Zealand music. But, to put it more correctly, it is refreshing that contemporary musicians engage with the NZSO,...
Outstanding, exhilarating performance
Outstanding, exhilarating performance
Carl Orff’s popular Carmina Burana entertained a large audience in the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday evening, writes Elizabeth Bouman.
Gospel roots celebrated at Queen of Soul's funeral
Gospel roots celebrated at Queen of Soul's funeral
A Detroit church swelled with the sound of gospel music as family, friends and fans of Aretha Franklin bid rousing farewell to the Queen of Soul at a funeral that featured tributes by Bill Clinton and singer Stevie Wonder.
Pink's party
Pink's party
Jodie and Jared are Pink superfans. Mandie, Lesley and Sharon have beaten bullying, breast cancer and a marriage break-up with the help of her music, writes Bruce Munro.
Making sweet music
Making sweet music
In 2011, Lee Nicholson began making guitar pedals.