Radiohead returned to Auckland after almost 15 years for a sold out show at Vector Arena.

Boyz II Men once described themselves as "the most popular unpopular group in the world", a declaration based on their peculiar love-or-loathe reputation with music fans.

Radiohead's headphone-friendly, jazz-tinged electronic rock shouldn't work in vast venues. But it does, reports Kitty Empire who saw them last week in London on the tour which brings them to Auckland.

It's fashionable to diss Nickelback but as Scott Kara is reminded, they still have legions of fans and sell millions of concert tickets all over the world.

TimeOut takes a look at the remarkable run of big rock acts coming to Auckland arenas in the coming month. Scott Kara ponders just how big each of the big visiting acts really is ...

They work hard, but Hot Chelle Rae like to have fun too... that's why they're more irresponsible than Taylor Swift.

Scott Kara meets blues rock guitarist Gary Clark jnr ahead of his support slot for the Chili Peppers next year.

Seventies rock 'n' rollers Dragon are marking their 40th anniversary with a New Zealand tour. The band talks debauchery, mortality and why their songs have taken on a life of their own.

After some sonic soul-searching, Kids of 88 return with a more mature new album, writes Scott Kara.