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Lorde's new see-through CDs 'won't play' music, fans claim
'Whoever decided to design this is an idiot,' one woman said after purchasing it.
Lorde's surprise Glastonbury set marks album launch and new era
OPINION: Like every promo move Lorde's made with the new album, she detonated.
Funk icon Sly Stone dies at 82, leaves enduring musical legacy
Stone was seen as a musical genius, creating the sound of the future.
Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis, plans surgery this month
'It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much, similar and worse.'
Swift's win highlights importance of owning music rights
She bought her catalogue for over US$300 million, boosting her earnings.
'Ready to rock': How Jimmy Barnes is fighting fit ahead of releasing new album Defiant
The Aussie rock legend isn’t one for lying down and wallowing in pain or self-pity.
Lorde crashes Sydney event dedicated to her, delighting fans
Lorde's new album Virgin will be released on June 27, followed by a world tour.
Man of the Year, duct tape and denim – Lorde teases favourite song from new album
The Kiwi singer described the track as 'the song I’m proudest of on Virgin'.
'Intense b***h': Lorde on psychedelic therapy, eating disorders, and stage fright
In Rolling Stone, her new album, Virgin, is described as "feral, wild, and physical".
Lorde announces new world tour - but snubs NZ
The tour kicks off on September 17 in Austin, Texas.
Pop star Lorde opens up on disordered eating: ‘I was very weak’
Kiwi pop star's new album Virgin will be out in June after she released a single in April.
'Proud and scared': Lorde's new album, Virgin, has a release date and IUD cover art
Lorde described the album as 'raw, primal, innocent, elegant, openhearted'.
Watch: Katy Perry cries on stage, tour labelled 'Temu Gaga'
The Lifetimes tour faced criticism for its 'cheap' production values.
Watch: Lorde's new NYC-filmed video drops after cryptic teasers, surprise shows
What Was That is her first solo release since 2021's Solar Power.
Lorde's new single drops tonight after cryptic teasers, surprise shows
A surprise New York preview was shut down by police in the park.
Tears in Heaven: Clapton’s tragic promise before son’s fatal fall
The day before his son's death, Clapton made a promise he could tragically never keep.
Britain’s longest-running pop group announce final concert after 70 years
The band has sold over 50 million records with hits like 'Needles and Pins'.
‘We’re traumatised’: 1990s pop group open up on fame’s mental toll
The quintet reunited for the first time since their 2001 split.
Mayhem: Lady Gaga used to be larger than life - then life got bigger
New album 'Mayhem' channels her absurd glory years. It hits differently in absurd times.
Opinion: From Charli XCX to Sabrina Carpenter, today’s pop stars have nothing to say
Opinions, attitude and punchy politics once went hand in hand with good music.
Brit Awards 2025: Who swept the show at the biggest night in UK music?
Included was a tribute for Liam Payne, remembered as a 'supremely talented musician'.
Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
A painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale.
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?
Mac Miller's second posthumous album gets release date
'It is a project that was of great importance to Malcolm.'
Kendrick Lamar pops out with surprise new album
Rap superstar surprises fans with unannounced release of 12-track album.
‘Blown away’: Liam Gallagher hints at new Oasis album after 16 years
The Britpop icons are reuniting for a long-awaited world tour after years of estrangement.