When it comes to their new album, Shapeshifter asked some big questions of themselves - including whether they should continue as a band.

Since her debut album in 2006, pop superstar Taylor Swift has released new music every two years around October like clockwork - except this year, when she stuck to her word that she was taking a break from music.

Kiwi artists explain why the time is right for an all-star tribute to Bob Marley - and why his music endures to this day.

Lorde's Keyboardist Scuba Diva has won the NZ Critics' Choice Prize.

Adele has revealed that she could never create a better album than 21, as she she was "off her face" drunk during the production.

Look, we're as sick as you are of Halloween 2016, but Adele has come out with a cracker of a costume.

The boyfriend of Kylie Jenner has paid half the money plus interest for his watch and chains he owes a jeweller.

A strange video of a bizarre conversation between a Scotsman and pop star Justin Bieber has emerged online.

The 30 minute video features her tracks and a number of risqué scenes including one of her masturbating.

"Mariah Carey and James Packer had a fight in Greece. They have not seen each other since," the statement read.

Soundsplash has your summer sorted, rounding off its festival lineup with Tiki Taane, Hollie Smith and a bunch more acts.

She's already been told she can keep the $14m million engagement ring. But it was claimed that Mariah Carey also wants a $70m payoff.

Smash hit Uptown Funk is in hot water over claims of copyright infringement.

Meet Banks, the artist known for making music so raw and personal it can sneak up and swallow you whole.

The Democratic nominee appeared on stage with the pop superstar as she finished her hit "Let's Get Loud."

Bruce Springsteen became a womaniser, a body builder and a rock god - all to prove his scornful father wrong.

Chart-toppers including Lorde have collaborated on a new exhibition bringing their music to life.

Auckland Museum's Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa exhibition opened this week and Nicky Harrop charts the journey as it appeared on our screens.

Garth Young, one of New Zealand's top musos, escaped the madness for the peace of Rarotonga. He talks to Steve Braunias.

Hundreds of ticket-holders won't see any money after the liquidation of festival organiser McLaren Falls concluded this week.

Rufus Wainwright admits opera can be both daunting and dull. But he's determined to prove it doesn't have to be.

A lot of people are praising Gaga for her "stripped back", "raw" efforts on Joanne. But is it really any good?

After two hours of hollering bruising, demonic anthems, Slipknot's frontman finally showed his true emotions.

Chris Schulz takes a sneak peek at Auckland Museum's New Zealand music exhibit, Volume.

Next year's Splore festival has added some big names to its line-up, including hip-hop duo Blackalicious, and Morcheeba duo Skye and

Corey Taylor won't be doing any headbanging when he performs with Slipknot in Auckland next week after suffering a serious neck injury.

It will get emotional ...

Rihanna has asked fans to help find her missing backup dancer after she was last seen boarding a bus in New York.

WATCH: Apple and Moses Martin have showed that they have inherited a healthy dose of musical talent from their dad, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

The Powerstation became one giant '90s-themed hotbox last night, all thanks to two super-smiley rappers.