The maker of The Wire nails 1970s New York.

This strange new look at Spookers will change how you look at the house of horrors forever

Odesza just discovered Moby's Play, and the results are disappointing.

Who Owns New Zealand Now blames the housing crisis on Chinese buyers - with no evidence.

If you're not on the Billie Eilish bandwagon already, you should get moving.

Celeb chef is the guinea pig in a new health series, writes Greg Bruce.

LCD Soundsystem's first album in six years might be their best one yet.

NZ harpist Carolyn Mills' new CD forges French-Kiwi connections, writes William Dart.

Jim Eagles and Mark Fryer round up the best of recently released non fiction books.

Greg Fleming reviews the latest releases from Don Winslow, Sarah Bailey and Susie Steiner.

Conductor Uwe Grodd ignited an impressive conflagration of sound from his choristers.

There's a lot to love about the Royal NZ Ballet's Romeo and Juliet, says Raewyn Whyte.

A Deeper Understanding positions Adam Granduciel as a true rock music auteur.

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Venue for the NZ String Quartet's concert not up to scratch, writes William Dart.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Defiance reflects spirit of our times, says William Dart

What would you do? Question lies at the heart of superb drama, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

15-year-old Billie Eilish is a new name in pop but one you're going to want to remember.

Nell Gwynn is a highly recommended night at the theatre, writes Janet McAllister.

US composer Copland's symphonic masterpiece is gloriously restored, writes William Dart.

What's Jane Campion's point with characters in Top of the Lake, asks Greg Bruce.

Painted Ruins is a generous, expansive record with secrets to tell.

COMMENT: Richardson's "oafish, larrikin chat" is setting clock back, writes Alex Casey.

NZ Trio's Spiral promised forward motion and leaps into the unknown, writes William Dart.

APO percussionist Eric Renick hits all the right notes, writes William Dart.

Discomfort is the new normal when it comes to TV as Greg Bruce discovers.

They say the best revenge is living well. If that's the case, Kesha just won the war.

Dizzee Rascal had backed himself into a corner, now, he's come out fighting.

Old Tricks New Dogs breathes new life into a dance show, writers Raewyn Whyte.

Series is powerful platform for confronting everyday sexism