Tourists have been caught up in a deadly shooting at an electronic music festival in Mexico, which left at least five people dead and sparked a stampede.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Elvis' death and while he may have "left the building" in 1977, his legacy is as alive as ever.

The former Australian Idol contestant was involved in an incident outside a nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning.

COMMENT: Whether it's a necessary evil or an efficacious substitute for performing live is a matter of perspective.

Ever met someone who just wasn't into music? They might just have a condition called specific musical anhedonia.

From movies to TV to music, here are all the things we are looking forward to in 2017.

It's been five years since we heard from The xx, and they've got a new sound to go with their relaxed attitude.

Leila George looks at the best of the Kiwi festivals for 2017.

Wales' Lisa Jen performs with 9Bach at the 2017 Womad Festival.

I met a star: John Lennon

Karl Puschmann reflects on Brian Eno's new album.

A day after Obama delivered his final Presidential address, Spotify offered him a new job as "President of Playlists".

Kid Cudi's trying to slay some personal demons in his new album, but they're still holding him back.

They say you should never meet your idols, but try telling that to a 15-year-old girl in love with a rock band.

Simon Cowell has signed a new deal giving Sony a share in Syco, which owns the rights to the hugely lucrative X Factor and Britain's Got Talent brands.

Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik totally trashed a hotel room in a Fifty Shades-inspired video shoot.

One of the world's leading opera teachers has lauded a member of the hit Kiwi trio Sole Mio as "a young Pavarotti".

A West Auckland pupil is packing his suitcase to fly out to a prestigious music college.

The late reveal of his new songs seems to have worked in Ed Sheeran's favour.

David Bowie's widow has posted an emotional tribute to the music superstar, days out from the first anniversary of his shock death.

COMMENT: It is a year since the death of rock star David Bowie. Davey Ray Moor paid this tribute shortly after his passing.

Glen Campbell got a sartorial thumbs-up from grunge rocker.

With a name like King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Laneway's final act is bound to make a statement.

The Oscar winner has bee slammed online for appearing in an ad for Shell, though one user took it too far.

British singer Ed Sheeran has spoken out about his Kiwi adventures during his year-long hiatus.

COMMENT: Despite not getting to meet Roy Orbison, I can however say I dined with the Rolling Stones, at Mick Jagger's invitation.

It's one of the most recognisable theme songs ever, but it nearly didn't make the cut.

Kesha sent a mysterious txt message to Gaga which is going to play an important part in the ongoing legal battle.

The late superstar only found out he was dying three months in advance, meaning Blackstar might not mean what we think.

Ryan Seacrest fells bad for Mariah Carey but denies any wrong-doing from behind the scenes.