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Watch: Exclusive performances by Alae
Take a trip down memory lane with Alae, and enjoy exclusive performances for Locals Only

Tour frenzy: Patti Smith, Ghostface Killah Sleaford Mods and more
There have been a tonne of tour announcements this week - here's what you might've missed

Jeremy Wells: Rod Stewart cost me my girlfriend
Radio Hauraki host reveals heartbreak behind night out with legendary rocker.

SWIDT are back - and they're mad as hell
SWIDT's new statement of intent is angry, eloquent and will leave you desperate for more.

Kiwi music tech giant Serato are celebrating 20 years at the forefront of DJ culture
Kiwi music tech giant Serato are celebrating 20 years at the forefront of DJ culture. Video / Supplied

Star duo, Stevens join hall of fame
Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens join US Country Hall of Fame.

Shake, rattle and roll: A New Zealand classic in the making
Richard Betts on his recording session with some of our most accomplished musicians.

Godmother of Punk, Patti Smith coming to NZ
Patti Smith and her band are coming to NZ in 2020

Jennifer Dann's 12 Questions: Tina Cross manages a power of good
Singer Tina Cross found fame at a young age. She now has struck out in a new direction

Inxs shocker: All rocker left were Bitter Tears
Hutchence's family was shocked to learn he owned nothing when he died.

Gaga's 'entire body X-ray' after fall off stage
Hours after her terrible fall Lady Gaga shared intimate photos of her recovery with fans.

Auckland's mega-buck summer: Events to pump $53 million into economy
Gigs from global superstars, Kiwi hit-makers and stage shows make Auckland colourful.

Rapper reveals staffer's sole 'occupation' is to roll joints
Snoop Dogg employs a "professional blunt roller".

Meet New Zealand's most famous blind keyboard players
Two extraordinary blind musicians, whose beautiful, quiet touch has brought them fame.

Ouch! Lady Gaga dropped off stage by over-enthusiastic fan
The pair crashed hard as they dropped into the audience.

Child star says early fame tore her family apart
Charlotte Church, who rocketed to fame aged 11, has revealed the cost of her success.

Lizzo faces plagiarism accusation over Truth Hurts
New York Times: Truth Hurts introduced Lizzo as a new kind of star: But who wrote it?

The Bleeders' Angelo Munro on why he's no longer 'an angry little brat'
Becoming straight edge, loving Stevie Nicks and why you won't see him on the d-floor.

A songwriting dispute brews over Lizzo's biggest hit
New York Times: Two brothers say the song's lyrics came out of their writing session.

Kiwi hip-hop dispute turns ugly: Death threats and fight over cash
Kiwi rappers Tom Francis and Dilz are locked in a dispute over a record deal gone sour.

Lenny Kravitz announces first New Zealand tour
Iconic rocker Lenny Kravitz is heading Downunder to play his first New Zealand tour.

Full line-up for WOMAD 2020 announced
Reggae icon among the acts heading to New Zealand for festival next March.

Snapchat: Tami Neilson - country and soul singer/songwriter
Watching her dad prepared Tami Neilson for the business side of music.

Jacinda Ardern 'humbled', 'surprised' by Sir Elton
It comes after the musician said Ardern was one of the few politicians he respected.

Soul legend Gladys Knight announces NZ tour
The Empress of Soul is playing two shows with her nine piece band.

Violent Femmes announce two New Zealand shows
The 90s college rock stars are returning to our shores for two shows next march.

Cody Simpson on 'crazy sudden' romance with Miley Cyrus
Cody Simpson says he and new girlfriend Miley Cyrus are "very happy" together.

Spotify playlists glorify Christchurch mosque attacks
The popular music streaming service has been found to host accounts lauding the gunman.

Fyre Festival founder's 'bonehead' move in jail
A former inmate has revealed the stupid act that got Billy MacFarland relocated.