We're looking back at 40 years of chart hits as we explore the Sounds of Summer.

This summer we look back at the best stories of last year. This is from April.

Ed Sheeran is set to face trial over similarities between his song and a 70s classic.

Spears has revealed heartbreaking family news that caused her to call off Vegas residency.

Small lutes, big lutes, absolutely massive lutes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The rapper surprised everyone with his appearance - including P-Money.

Coachella 2019 has been officially announced - and it's epic.

Sounds of Summer: John Campbell, Kanoa Lloyd, Jaquie Brown and Clint Roberts walk down memory lane with us and share their memories of some classic summer anthems.

American star said she couldn't wait to 'enjoy the country and explore the culture'.

This summer we look back at the best stories of last year. This is from February.

A small Auckland New Year's festival is planting its roots, finds Chris Schulz.

It's been far from an easy year for the singer.

Kimbra has reportedly been slammed over her New Year's Eve show on ABC in Australia.

21,000 festival-goers received alert health warnings on their phone.

Bay Dreams organisers are asking for patience as an influx of thousands arrive in town.

Festival-goers across Australia have been sent an unnerving text message warning.

The star "politely said no" to the Queen's offer.

A man is dead and two others were hospitalised after taking a mystery drug in Australia.

The power ballad that anchors Vox Lux might stick with you for some time.

This summer we look back at the best stories of the year. This is from September.

Harris lived on a diet of two bottles of Jack Daniels a night and several pastry treats.

Usher and Grace say they will "remain deeply connected, loving friends".

Lil Pump is facing an ongoing backlash in China for a video he posted with racial slurs.

Fans of Sesame Street are divided over an apparent gaffe Grover committed.

Iggy Azalea continued performing while one of her dancers suffered a seizure on stage.

The 'God Is A Woman' singer has been forced to pull out due to health reasons.

Joe Kay is at the frontier of an emerging music trend, and it's doing it super chill.

The 29-year-old RnB star brought home a baby capuchin monkey named Fiji as a pet.

"This Christmas, we lost a beautiful spirit who was such a pillar of strength to us."

"It has been two years since my Mom's death," says Billie Lourd.