Roky Erickson, whose mind-bending music with The 13th Floor Elevators in the 1960s stands up as some of the most exciting and adventurous music of the era – but his long strange trip was far from over when The Elevators came unstuck.
The Cranberries' lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan, tells Lydia Jenkin about balancing motherhood and rock stardom and what inspired the group to return to touring.
Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers talks to Scott Kara about swapping his bass guitar for weighing babies and lending a hand in Haiti.
Roots Manuva has a reputation as a sweet but somewhat grumpy interview subject. Yet when VOLUME spoke with him prior to his forthcoming shows, he came across as more of a loveable rogue.
Each week Duncan Greive performs some low grade analysis on the week's New Zealand Singles Chart and reviews a few new release pop singles.
Dean Cameron saw New York hardcore outfit Sick of It All play Squid in Auckland on Thursday 20 April 1995.
The opening set of Tudor madrigals was heavenly; the refinement and blend of the men's ensemble mesmerised.
New Zealander Christopher Bruerton is the new baritone on the block with King's Singers.
New Order's Gillian Gilbert tells Russell Baillie why it won't be a blue Monday when the band plays in Auckland next week
As troubadour Ryan Adams prepares to return here, Scott Kara finds him in a good frame of mind
In 1972, Roy Colbert was writing a column for The Evening Star in Dunedin, earning $4 a week less tax, and spending $150 going up to Auckland to see rock concerts. And he flew north to see Led Zeppelin play Western Springs on Friday 25 February 1972.