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.

Since their debut in 2000, an eventful 12 years has seen Georgia USA’s Black Lips play Israel and Palestine, get into feisty band beef with Wavves and get chased from India after nude on-stage antics. Now they’re bringing the ruckus to Auckland.

Jonathan Ganley photographed New Order and John Cooper Clarke at their first New Zealand appearance at Mainstreet Cabaret, Auckland on December 3 1982.

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

Erykah Badu is in her songwriting prime so Splore audiences are in for a treat with her as the headline act, writes Scott Kara.

Per Gessle talks about Roxette's enduring popularity ahead of their Kiwi concert.

Jazzie B from Soul II Soul talks to Scott Kara about club culture and being pioneers of the sound system.

After 15 years in the music business, Erykah Badu remains a fiercely independent spirit and genuinely inspiring artist. VOLUME spoke with Badu prior to her first visit to New Zealand.

Michael Higgins drafted the Radio U Clash petition that brought The Clash to the South Island to play the Christchurch Town Hall on Monday 8 February 1982.

Irish eyes were smiling as Ronan Keating charmed Auckland with old favourites and some newer material.

The Corrs' eldest sister Sharon won't have her musical siblings in tow at her Auckland show tomorrow. She talks to Lydia Jenkin about going it alone and her new career path.

A week in the life of Avalanche City's leading citizen, Dave Baxter.

Soul singer and social change advocate Aloe Blacc joins a Kiwi vineyard tour line-up, writes Scott Kara.

Mayer Hawthorne’s is a great story. VOLUME spoke with the man born Andrew Cohen about being Mayer.

The Tegal Chicken saw The Damned play their first New Zealand show at The Gluepot in Auckland on Wednesday 2 April 1986.

Photos of The Damned playing The Powerstation in Auckland, January 25.