"That little girl is one of the most exquisitely great artists I have known," says star.

Auckland-based chamber choir Viva Voce continues its fine form, writes William Dart

Sprightly tunes and triple-time ingenuity offering a piquant preview of Mahler yet to come

It's when Swift unleashes unapologetic swells of emotion that Reputation truly soars.

Sleigh Bells is back with a mini-album full of war songs to see out 2017.

It's a more mature Ty Dolla $ign on display - but there's still room for summer sex jams.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a blast, with one of the most insane storylines ever.

Honesty of MAFS makes The Bachelor seem too kitsch to continue.

A blaring sound mix and over enthusiastic band drowned out the star of the show.

A summery spin on some Christmas classics falls short of its own goals.

Kelly Clarkson should be way bigger than she is and her latest album proves it.

Kings is capable of wearing many different hats. But some suit him better than others.

Composer Brett Dean's Fire Music provides orchestral highlight, writes William Dart.

Jacinda Ardern traces her roots back to Greece and New York.

1288 were at the ASB Theatre for the opening night of MAGICIANS.

Charm. Offensive is a return to form for Die Die Die.

Sam Smith's new album is simple and beautiful and could give Adele a run for her money.

Breezy beats and happy harmonies: Weezer head to the beach on their 11th album.

Spectrum of human emotions portrayed in the play Two will make you laugh and cry.

Touring show Magicians has picked an NZ director with more than a few tricks up her sleeve

NZ pianist Michael Houstoun makes a stylish French connection, writes William Dart.

MASSEDUCTION is St Vincent's most furiously energetic record - and one of her best yet.

Niall Horan's debut album isn't bringing anything new to music, but maybe that's okay.

Taika just flipped the Marvel Cinematic Universe on its head and laughed in its face.

A charming new film is giving a charming view of NZ through the eyes of a Kiwi treasure.

The Menendez Murders is surprisingly complex and in-depth for a Law & Order instalment.

APO and Michael Houstoun fire up NZ composer Lyell Cresswell's new piano concerto.

Despite the clichés on Beautiful Trauma, Pink has enough charisma to carry the album.

On his new solo album, Billy Corgan sounds more than happy: he sounds content.

A radical take-down of the mad world we live In is compelling opera, writes William Dart.