Charles Bradley is the ultimate soul survivor. The kid raised in a Brooklyn housing project, who endured years of hardship and who moonlighted as a James Brown impersonator, found fame as the so-called "Screaming Eagle of Soul" at the age of 62.

Graham Reid speaks to English folk-rock veteran Richard Thompson about his return to Womad.

Twenty years into their career, Scottish rockers Mogwai are busier than ever with a scary TV soundtrack and a new album to tour. They talk to Chris Schulz.

Do discounted concert tickets devalue shows? Chris Schulz and Joanna Hunkin debate the issue...

Footage has emerged from music festival Westfest of a singer throwing a jug of liquid at the crowd, allegedly burning fans in the front rows.

A sea of black T-shirts, jeans and leather jackets welcomed punters at Auckland's second Westfest festival. Chris Schulz and Rachel Bache take in the darkness.

Auckland Zoo a crowded house for family's set of shining songs, writes Lydia Jenkin.

The arrangements for talking to Sinead O'Connor come with instructions: "Please refrain for any 'gossip' style of questions.

Fanfare Ciocarlia are bringing a blast of Balkan brass to the 'Naki for Womad next month. Garth Cartwright profiles the group and its humble Romanian beginnings.

Faith No More are back with a new album to showcase at Westfest. But Roddy Bottum tells Chris Schulz they’re still dealing with issues from their past.

Anastacia has cancelled two planned New Zealand appearances, the second pop star to cancel shows here within a week.

British pop star Jessie J is heading to Auckland next month to perform a free show at Vector Arena.

Westfest brings a hard, fast and heavy mob to town for the summer's loudest festival. We've talked to the event's most intriguing acts, starting with heavy metal vets Judas Priest ...

Grohl remains one of the best front men in the business - someone that can crack up the crowd just by raising an eyebrow.

Details have emerged about the crash that derailed plans for the Foo Fighter's charity show at Auckland's Town Hall tonight.

Are studium gigs the way to go? Or are intimate shows better? Angelina Boyd and Lydia Jenkin have their say.

If you're a Motley Crue fan and you live in New Zealand, you've been waiting a long time to see the legendary hellraisers perform live.

Backstreet Boys are back - and this time, they're bringing Kevin.

A day after seeing Thriller Live at Auckland's Civic Theatre, I'm still trying to work out what exactly it is.

Robert Smith talks to the 5th Doctor, still happily wandering the Whoniverse.

The artworks of Michael Parekowhai grace many city venues, but their beauties and ironies are silent.

It's taken them 15 years, but "techno kids" Modeselektor will perform their first New Zealand show this weekend. They talk to Chris Schulz.

Thriller Live is an authentic reminder of Michael Jackson's legacy, as big brother Tito explains to Lydia Jenkin.