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Is this artist the future of hip hop?
Tyler, the Creator is changing hip hop for the better with his new creation, Igor.

The sounds of youth
Longtime music writer Graham Reid goes into bat for "young people's music".

The Sopranos sessions
Greg Fleming sets aside 85 hours and sits down for a marathon Sopranos rewatch.

TV Review: Jamie Oliver quick and easy
Calum Henderson reviews the new Jamie Oliver cooking show

Man, Sitting in a Garden has potential to grow
New New Zealand music blossoms at writers festival, writes William Dart.

Why star's latest album is a quick trip to Grim Town
For the first time, going to "grim town" doesn't sound bad at all.

Brodskys serve up feast of fugue
Adventurous musical quartet bring some classic moves to town, writes William Dart.

Star drinks from shoe, injured by fall at NZ gig
Chart-topper Post Malone wows fans at sell-out show despite ills and injuries.

Is this the album of the year - already?
Lizzo packs in vocals, personality, emotion and massive attitude on her latest album

Comic's 'messy, awkward' set still a five-star stunner
Becky Lucas worked wonders with a difficult crowd for an assured, confident show.

Review: Auckland Choral in fine voice
Auckland Choral's first 2019 performance is a triumph, writes William Dart.

'The Sinnerman' gets personal in debut NZ comedy show
We know him from The Chase, but how did the Sinnerman's comedy debut go?

Review: Shayne Carter's ripper of an autobiography
Shayne Carter's Dead People I Have Known is sharp, moving and tender, writes Kiran Dass

Weyes Blood's strangely uplifting new record
Weyes Blood's newest release finds a sense of calm in a doomed world.

Why Billie Eilish is one of the voices of her generation
Billie Eilish's debut album is not what you thought was coming, and that's awesome.

APO delivers a stirring Easter journey
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's annual choral concert a stunning Easter journey.

NZSO plays the music of love
NZ Symphony Orchestra delivers a fine romance defying expectations, writes William Dart.

Is the Lego Movie franchise running out of steam already?
Lego Movie 2 is here but it pales in comparison to the original fun-fest.

The new kids' film that gets unexpectedly dark
My 10-year-old was crying over the emotional turmoil in this colourful animation.

Choral joy has some patches in Bach Mass
Concert cuts detract from perfect performances, writes William Dart.

Classical review: APO presents brooding, beautiful landscapes
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra takes audiences from concert hall to glorious landscapes.

Theatre review: The Mousetrap a perfect Christie mystery
Touring production of The Mousetrap shows why it has earned its place in theatre history

Cirque review: The Dust Palace flies high in a goblin market
The Dust Palace's latest production, about seduction and desire, is one of its best yet.

Vai opens up a 'universe of possibilities'
Cinema's narrative scope is extended beyond the narrow range it has long inhabited

The unlikely middle-aged film hero you've been waiting for
Forget yellow spandex and tech-heavy armour, this heroine wears a lovely knitted jumper

Can the 'unbridled joy' of Shazam! finally deliver for DC?
DC has stopped being so dark and tried to be less cringe - but did it work?

Classical review: NZSO shows its star power
Star power makes NZ Symphony Orchestra concert out of this world, writes William Dart.