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Let's hear it for the girls this summer
As the summer gig season continues to pick up, it's the ladies who are hitting the road en masse.
Meat and greet with Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf believes the world has gone to hell in a handbasket. So he might as well capitalise on it. Scott Kara reports.
Dean Wareham: A bite from the Apple
Wellington-born Dean Wareham is bringing his quintessential New York rock back home. He talks to Russell Baillie.
Six60 strike a chord with Generation Y
There's something about it feeling like it could all fall apart that makes it exciting. Six60 didn't plan for the success they have had, writes Lydia Jenkin.
Dragon, Hello Sailor line-up addition just the ticket
A third veteran act has been added to the double-header of Dragon and Hello Sailor at the Powerstation on November 4.
Laneway is firing up the Silos
Keeping their fingers crossed for resource consent (c'mon Super City Council), the organisers of the annual Auckland Anniversary Day St Jerome's Laneway Festival have announced the details for next year's shindig on Monday January 30.
Feist: Side stepping the spotlight
Heading here for Laneway, Canadian star Feist talks to Nekesa Mumbi Moody about her new album, Metals.
New summer festival focuses on family
A new local music festival might be going head-to-head with the Big Day Out but it has a very different target market.
Soundgarden, Kanye headline Big Day Out
Outspoken rapper and hip-hop mogul Kanye West and reformed Seattle rock stalwarts Soundgarden will headline next year's Big Day Out.
Icons come together for blast from past
Dragon and Hello Sailor will team up for a double bill at the Powerstation on November 4, the first time the bands have played together in more than 20 years.
Vineyard tour line-up joins summer fun
Summer festival and tour news is rolling out thick and fast, starting this week with a new look More FM Summer Vineyard Tour.
Gin Wigmore and Bic Runga are spreading the word
Top songstresses Gin Wigmore and Bic Runga have both announced early summer tours in support of their new albums.
Katy B: What she wants to B
The rise of Brit dance-pop star Katy B has led her all the way to Auckland to headline a stadium-sized electronic extravaganza. She talks to Des Sampson.
Get ready to get down with Naughty By Nature
If you were down with O.P.P. 20 years ago, then get ready to get down again with cross-over hip-hop stars Naughty By Nature playing the Studio on October 19.
Michael Parkinson bringing music to town
Sir Michael Parkinson will be gracing the Vector Arena come February 15, along with our acclaimed Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra to present an evening of iconic music from the silver screen.
Alice Cooper: There will be blood
Scott Kara talks to Alice Cooper about what to expect at his latest nightmare concert.
Lend me your ears: The future of Radio New Zealand
Can our national broadcaster adapt to change? And who's prepared to pay? Chris Barton reports on the future of Radio New Zealand.
Ethiopian jazz maestro heading to NZ
Ethiopian jazz maestro Mulatu Astatke is heading to NZ and will play The Powerstation in Auckland later this year.
Flying Nun celebrates 30th anniversary
Flying Nun is celebrating its 30th anniversary in November. Celebrations will include a flurry of national tours from bands young and old, new releases and re-releases from the archives.
Shandelle Battersby's week of it
Shandelle Battersby's week of TV, movies, music and more.