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.
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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.
Sheeran soaked, crowd stoked
Sheeran soaked, crowd stoked at Christchurch concert
The wet weather failed to stop pop megastar Ed Sheeran from belting out a 30-track set list in Christchurch on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Keeping the spirit alive
Keeping the spirit alive
Fresh from a political dust up on the other side of the Tasman, the Hoodoo Gurus’ Dave Faulkner tells Lisa Scott about the enduring appeal of making your own fun.
Obituary: a majestic reggae musician with uncompromising politics
Obituary: a majestic reggae musician with uncompromising politics
"I have a dislike for politicians as they’re not truthful people. It’s the nature of politics that you cannot be straight, you have to lie and cheat," reggae singer Jimmy Cliff once said.
Obituary: Michael O’Neill, musician
Obituary: Michael O’Neill, musician
Michael O’Neill was an integral part of history-making Auckland band The Screaming Meemees
End of an era: 'Matinee Idle' hosts sign off
End of an era: 'Matinee Idle' hosts sign off
As the pair leading the show bid farewell, they leave listeners with a final poignant theme: "AI has won. We've done our best".