Rock legend Brian May recently watched the Kiwi singer perform and liked what he saw.

Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty's follow-up to Teenage Emotions shows some growing pains.

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

Once detail came to light, number of people came forward claiming they were mystery man.

A Jamaican reggae artists says Miley stole his "lyrical phraseology" for We Can't Stop.

The 1990s rap star died from heart failure.

World-renowned New York composer's bespoke gift is icing on the cake for NZ string trio.

Battle rap and traditional Samoan oratory go head to head in Auckland Arts Festival show.

Wynyard Quarter Silos are a fascinating place to make music from, says pianist.

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

"When you start working with them you realise they're human just like you," says Goebel.

Fans take to Facebook as people pass out during Ed Sheeran's overheated Melbourne show.

Celine Dion has added a third show to her upcoming New Zealand tour because of demand.

The artist has begun work on the controversial mural.

We saw Ed Sheeran in Aussie to give you a heads up on what to expect when he gets here.

Dolores O'Riordan's bandmates have confirmed they will release the records.

The soul singer is town for one night only.

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

The hip saxman on why you like jazz, even if you don't know it...

Georgia Nott's feminist solo project is another call of Time's Up for the music industry.

Robinson has nothing to regret, and everything to look forward to.

Mayor urges young people to make friends and try new experiences.

Picking a winner will undoubtedly prove a prickly proposition for the judging panel.

He suckered stars and the public looking for the "cultural experience of the decade"

Majid Jordan have announced they'll play their first New Zealand show in July.

Walker has warned his fans against "half-truths" surrounding his health issues.

TV presenter and musician Fiona McDonald has taken up the Real Estate baton.

Tash Sultana hasn't had enough of NZ yet, she's coming back for four shows in July.

Documentary will cover "the most vulnerable time of my life".

Here are our highlights from ACL - the biggest of which has nothing to do with music.