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Country and jazz artists for April
Country stars Lady Antebellum and jazz pianist Herbie Hancock will both be heading to NZ to play shows this April.
The Chemical Brothers: Still got that chemistry
Dance act the Chemical Brothers will bring music from all their albums, spanning 15 years, when they play at the Vector Arena next month. The "normal" one, Ed Simons, talks to Scott Kara.
Concert Review: Queens of the Stone Age, Logan Campbell Centre
There's something special about playing the first song off your first album as the opening number at a concert. It takes you right back to where it all began.
Return of Queens Of The Stone Age
In the beginning there was Kyuss, and then came Queens of the Stone Age. Scott Kara talks to the leaders of both bands about their respective nostalgia trips and tours Downunder
The rebirth of Kyuss
In the beginning there was Kyuss, and then came Queens of the Stone Age. Scott Kara talks to the leaders of both bands about their respective nostalgia trips and tours Downunder
Mavis Staple: A figure on the soul scene
Mavis Staples still thinks about the advice that her father, the legendary Pop Staples, gave her about awards shows when she was younger.
Hamish Kilgour to play intimate show
Hamish Kilgour will perform an intimate show in the den-like surrounds of Auckland's Tabac bar.
Winners: Nas and Damian Marley competition
Congratulations to Helen Gall and Toni Grace of Wellington, and Gary Tosala and Andrew Steeves of Auckland. Each have won a double pass to see Nas and Damian Marley this week, and a copy of Distant Relatives.
MGMT: Back on form
After a wander in the wilderness, MGMT are out front and set to impress, writes Paula Yeoman.
Caribou: Dancing to a different tune
On the eve of his Auckland performance, dance experimentalist Dan Snaith, aka Caribou, talks about his unique brand of music.
Mayer Hawthorne is a soul man
From Detroit to Auckland, Mayer Hawthorne and the County's sound is the future of soul music.
Raggamuffin Music Festival, Rotorua
Photos from the Raggamuffin Music Festival, held in Rotorua on Saturday February 5th, 2011.
Forward Thinking: Music beats at heart of city
Scott Kara reflects on a successful event-relocation to the newly refurbished Aotea Square.
A quick word: Brooke Fraser, Jason Kerrison and Jeremy Redmore
A quick word with Brooke Fraser, Jason Kerrison of Opshop and Jeremy Redmore of Midnight Youth about the connections between fine vino and good songs as they head out on their joint winery tour starting tomorrow at Ascension Estate in Matak
Aloe Blacc to return within weeks of concert
Barely a week after a sell-out show in Auckland, American soul singer Aloe Blacc has announced he'll return to New Zealand for two more concerts.
Concert Review: Laneway Festival
The Laneway Festival was loud and proud yesterday and in the process it found its home in the newly revamped Aotea Square.
Laneway Festival 2011
All the action from the bands and the crowds at the 2011 Laneway Festival at Aotea Square on Auckland Anniversary Day.
Laneway Festival: essential information
Essential information for Laneway Festival goers has been released ahead of the day-long festival on Monday - Auckland Anniversary Day.