Soccer Mommy's debut album balances both strength and fragility.

A three-part mini-series recaptures the terror of British serial killer John Christie.

The magic happens late in Anderson & Roe's piano duo, says William Dart.

Choreographer Michael Parmenter's long-dreamed of Orpheus is sublime, says Raewyn Whyte.

Classiest of boy bands shows how pop anthems become secular anthems, writes William Dart

Theatremaker Ahi Karunaharan delivers seven fine stories in seven sips, says Dione Joseph.

Auckland Arts Festival seeks shows to appeal to young audiences; Junk was an absolute gem.

Putting George Orwell's dystopia onstage is a way to skewer our era of alternative facts.

In the open-air Silo Park, people were mostly subdued.

Car Seat Headrest's re-imagining of an old album is pure indie-rock excellence.

There have been nine Moby records since Play. Here's why you should listen to the tenth.

Have things changed in Andrew WK's world? Not really. He still likes a good party.

Our reviewers reflect on what they saw during the second and final week of Auckland Fringe

The Billy T Award nominees are a mightily talented bunch in 2018.

Islands of the Gulf is a series worth watching from both the beginning and the end.

"Giselle" is dramatic, intense and very well danced, says dance reviewer Raewyn Whyte.

Lucy Dacus shows talent well beyond her 22 years on her second record.

Mars delivers hit after hit, proving his class at the first of a 4-night stand in Auckland

Greg Bruce enjoys some snackable entertainment.

Mayhem and comic madness make Shakespeare's lesser known comedy shine at Pop-up Globe.

New book releases reviewed: This is How it Ends, The Wicked Cometh, Off the Record,

The D4 reformed to bid farewell to the Kings Arms and it was "one hell of a send-off".

Marlon Williams has poured his post-breakup heart out and it is stunning.

U.S. Girls' sixth album delivers off-kilter, avant-garde pop at its best.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra ushers in 2018 with a rousing start, says William Dart.

Queen + Adam Lambert is a show that reminds just what a truly great band Queen were.

Greg Bruce on a TV doco full of home truths.

MGMT lost touch over their last two albums - but Little Dark Age is a promising new step.

B-grade songs. Second-rate verses. That's how movie soundtracks work. Not this time.

Robbie Williams isn't showing any signs of slowing down.