Scott Kara talks to the Potbelleez about their second dance-inducing album, ahead of their NZ festival performance

Foo Fighters have added NZ to their 'Wasting Light' tour and will light up Western Springs Stadium with support from Tenacious D, this December.

In another of his explorations of classical gems for the pop-earred and uninitiated, Nick Smith looks at chaps heading for the high scales.

Jacqueline Smith's week of TV, movies and music.

Dane Rumble is added to the EDGEtravaganza line-up; Mt Eden and Bulletproof team up for a nationwide tour; Rumors of two acts from Soundwave Revolution on the cards for NZ shows.

Pink Floyd's The Wall will be playing at Vector Arena this week, brought to life by former bassist-singer Roger Waters.

Alan Perrott talks to photographer Olivia Taylor about travelling with New Zealand’s premier orchestra to capture its momentous world tour.

A quick word with Ryo Nakata, singer and band leader of Japanese funk band Osaka Monaurail who play the Queenstown Winter Festival this week.

Avalanche City is returning home for his first NZ tour next month and La De Da is back with with a new line-up for this year's event.

Wellington's Head Like a Hole have put past woes behind them and made their best album yet, writes Scott Kara.

Organisers of the Big Day Out deny the New Zealand leg of the musical festival is at risk - but say they are looking at venues other than Mt Smart Stadium after an increase in charges for its use.

After being stood up once before, Scott Kara finally gets to chat with Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell ahead of his solo acoustic tour of NZ

Beyonce is going Wellington bootylicious by becoming a Glastonbury reveller for the whole weekend before her headline gig.

Shihad frontman Jon Toogood's solo album ended up being a collaborative project with some of our finest musicians. Scott Kara meets the Adults.

Scott Kara's week of movies, TV and music.

Aussie rocker Tex Perkins began his musical career covering songs by Johnny Cash, and now he plays him in acclaimed stage show The Man in Black, which is coming to New Zealand. He talks to Graham Reid.

For a guy who possesses one of the best voices in rock music, Chris Cornell's last solo album left many scratching their heads.

Jacqueline Smith's week of TV, movies and music.

Jon Toogood's new band, The Adults, are hitting the road in July. Meanwhile, DJ Shadow and Modest Mouse are the first two acts of Australia's Splendour In The Grass Festival to announce shows in NZ.