Herbs singer Dilworth Karaka dies
Dilworth Karaka, a founding member and frontman of New Zealand band Herbs, has died.
Obituary: Chris Rea, musician
Obituary: Chris Rea, musician
Chris Rea recorded 25 solo albums, two of which topped the UK chart.
Beach Boys star to play Dunedin show
Beach Boys star to play Dunedin show
An original member of iconic United States surf rock band The Beach Boys will perform in Dunedin later this year.
Gig packed out, yet intimate
Gig packed out, yet intimate
Matt Joe Gow, Moons, Saturday, February 21.
Foo Fighters first gig for Christchurch stadium
Foo Fighters first gig for Christchurch stadium
The Foo Fighters are the first international band booked to play at Christchurch’s new stadium.
Dunedin performer chases bright lights of London
Dunedin performer chases bright lights of London
Hot on the heels of winning the outstanding lead male performance award at the Dunedin Theatre Awards, Max Beal is embarking on the long journey to London.
Britney sells back music catalogue
Britney sells back music catalogue
US pop star Britney Spears has sold her rights to her music catalogue to independent music publisher Primary Wave, the latest artist to strike a deal for her work.
Nick Cave wows Wellington with intense performance
Nick Cave wows Wellington with intense performance
On a ripsnortingly beautiful Wellington evening, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds took a mostly 40+ crowd on an emotional rollercoaster.
Obituary: Steve Cropper, musician
Obituary: Steve Cropper, musician
Steve Cropper was a lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T and the MG’s at Stax Records
New tunes but the same old song
New tunes but the same old song
The Grammys had something to say about history, but maybe not what you thought, Mikael Wood writes.
Through the eyes of others
Through the eyes of others
Lucinda Williams has put the chaos and insanity of Trump’s America to music, she tells Jude Rogers.
Stellar day at Laneway
Stellar day at Laneway
Most surely went away from Laneway 2026 having life affirmed after a lightly fruity, fizzing day in the sun with their pals.
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Flautist breathing new life into recorder
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Flautist breathing new life into recorder
Czech flautist Julie Brana is excited about her first visit to New Zealand for a South Island tour performing baroque music.
Latino star Bad Bunny takes top Grammy
Latino star Bad Bunny takes top Grammy
Latino rap star Bad Bunny has won the top Grammy prize - a first for a Spanish-language album, edging out fellow megastars Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga.
Sun comes out to shine on stars at summer concert
Sun comes out to shine on stars at summer concert
Iggy Pop was not the only star putting on a show in Wanaka at the weekend.
Obituary: Brent McLachlan, musician
Obituary: Brent McLachlan, musician
Brent McLachlan was a quiet man who made a big noise.
Lorde’s most royal retinue
Lorde’s most royal retinue
Ahead of her homecoming shows in Auckland and Christchurch (February 11-13) Weekend Mix music reviewer John Hayden delves into Lorde’s discography to...
Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song
Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song
LISTEN🔉: Bruce Springsteen has released a protest song honouring Minneapolis residents killed in what he called the "state of terror" visited on the city by immigration raids.
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Demolition of former Dunedin Sound venue mourned
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Demolition of former Dunedin Sound venue mourned
Figures in the city’s music scene are lamenting the loss of "the birthplace" of the Dunedin Sound as the site was reduced to rubble this week.
What happened to Zed after their hit?
What happened to Zed after their hit?
Renegade Fighter and all between, New Zealand band Zed is resurging, writes Olivia Caldwell.