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Does The Cure’s new record finally deliver something for fans to believe in?
Karl Puschmann: 'To be a Cure fan is to have lived with disappointment since 1996.'
How Ladi6 found joy through grief and her unexpected next chapter
With a new single and tour on the way, she tells Karl Puschmann how it all came together.
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.
The Rolling Stones' cryptic new album announcement
The iconic band announced their unexpected new album in a very subtle way.
The new generation's coming for your vinyl collection - and not because they want to listen to it
Opinion: I never expected to see old records on my 12-year-old granddaughter’s wall.
Metallica returns with ‘72 Seasons’
Twelfth full-length album, out this week, is the sound of a band not slowing down.
Good things take time: Kiwi band's debut album 25 years in making
“It’s a raw sound and it’s not perfect, but it doesn’t want to be perfect either.”