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.

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.

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.

Lydia Jenkin's week of movies, music, TV and more.

Roger Waters performs The Wall at Auckland's Vector Arena

Photos from the 2012 Splore Festival at Tapapakanga Regional Park.

A week in the life of musician Coco Solid.

New Order looked to be consigned to the dustbin of history after the departure of bassist Peter Hook. But the Manchester legends have regrouped and will visit New Zealand this month.