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The sound of Y2K: 25 years on, what was charting in NZ that summer?
Emma Gleason turns back the clock to see what was dominating Aotearoa’s airwaves.
Karl Puschmann: The best albums of 2024
Review: From Dartz to Crowded House, who moved his dial this year?
'Celebrates solidarity': Moana & the Tribe releasing new album
'I’ve always been into fusing haka with hip-hop ... I love that it’s normal now.'
Is this NZ’s biggest record collection?
With too many records to count, its owner doesn't plan to stop collecting.
Who is Charli XCX? A deep dive into the 'brat' innovator
The singer has been on the music scene for decades - so why is she 2024's biggest star?
Ōtautahi legends Dillastrate release special new waiata, ‘Māwherangi’
A Christchurch-based band has released a new song.
'Little glimmer of hope': Mum's brain damage from 'catastrophic' childbirth
Auckland singer C. Zukey poured the intense grief he experienced into his music.
Taylor Swift's albums ranked, best to worst
The pop icon has released 15 albums in 22 years, but which one comes out on top?
Halsey reveals health battle: 'I’m lucky to be alive.'
The star says she's having a personal and professional rebirth.
Bon Jovi looks back at 40-year career with new album
After years of experiencing vocal issues the star is back with his band for a victory lap.
The bizarre saga of the $6.5m one-off album you’ll never get to hear
Wu-Tang Clan’s 2015 album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin is the ultimate limited edition.
All the Easter eggs you may have missed on Taylor's new album
Matty, Travis, Kim Kardashian… a track-by-track guide to the lyrical references in TTPD.
Taylor Swift shades Kim Kardashian on new album
The singer appears to have taken a swipe at Kardashian and her daughter.
How Matty Healy ended up being Taylor Swift’s most toxic boyfriend
Despite only dating for a few weeks, Swift's album proves Healy made quite an impression.
Swiftie mania hits Auckland: How pop star brought two friends together
Taylor Swift fans made bracelets – and friends – at special listening party for new album.
Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department launch party
Fans speak about Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department at the Auckland release party. Video / Alyse Wright
Taylor's album leaks — but why does this lyric have Swifties in a frenzy?
One lyric is causing a stir online, name-dropping a fellow artist who dated her friend.
Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s upcoming album
Who is it about? When is it being released? Here are all the must-know details.
Rock band Crowded House release new album
Neil Finn's band has just revealed a second taste of their new album Gravity Stairs.
UB40 announce two shows in New Zealand and brand new album
UB40 founding member Robin Campbell chats about new album, NZ tour and how he nearly moved to Christchurch.
Billie Eilish announces new album Hit Me Hard and Soft
'I wanna give it to you all at once. I truly could not be more proud of this album.'
Celebs grapple with vinyl's renaissance - but is this the end of an era?
Vinyl is seeing a resurgence in popular culture, but some artists aren't on the bandwagon.
Dolly Parton: From rhinestones to rock star crushes, and what to do about a world on fire
What happened when country music's biggest star decided to cover rock's greatest anthems?
Summer playlist sorted: The top 10 albums from artists in Aotearoa this year
From indie-folk to club hits - these are some of the best local albums of the year.
Are these the best albums released in 2023?
Showcasing this year's top records to indulge in.
Dolly Parton: From rhinestones to rock star crushes, and what to do about a world on fire
What happened when country music's biggest star decided to cover rock's greatest anthems?
Watch: The Rolling Stones are back and they're Angry - it's their best single in 40 years
The first taste of the Stones' long-awaited album Hackney Diamonds is an absolute blast.