Calum Scott, the English lad known for delivering the performance of a lifetime, says his life has changed "tenfold" since appearing on the talent show.

The best music festivals that have the green celebration thing totally down pat.

Zayn Malik is set to release an "intimate and raw scrapbook of his life" at the ripe old age of 23.

One Love music festival is back for 2017 and we are definitely feeling the love with the release of the second lineup announcement.

Maynard James Keenan's art-rock side project Puscifer is coming to New Zealand for its first New Zealand show.

From D.A.I.S.Y Age to middle age, De La Soul make a wearily triumphant return on their new album.

Tame Impala will headline next year's new-look Laneway festival in Auckland, alongside woozy rap acts, indie rock bands, neo-soul singers and Swedish punks.

Katy Perry helped deliver her sister's baby just hours before she was due in the studio.

Kiwi hip-hop choreographer to the stars Parris Goebel is hosting a dance class to raise funds for her sister after her nephew tragically passed away.

Nothing says Kanye West like a glass catwalk stage suspended above his audience right?

Who's who among Laneway's eclectic 2017 line-up? Chris Schulz makes his picks from those set to grace the stages at Albert Park Precinct next January.

Well known Aussie artist Chet Faker will headline next year's Laneway music festival - but he'll be performing under a different name.

Bruce Springsteen is playing his first ever show in Christchurch on the eve of the quake anniversary.

The pop star slams red carpet events, saying: "Why, when people are starving, am I on a carpet that's red? That's not how I roll."

Meet the superstar musicians who stepped out of the spotlight and onto a backing track.

David Bowie's ashes were scattered at Burning Man because he "loved the message" behind the music festival.

This is not a drill: The Spice Girls are recruiting to find replacements for Posh and Sporty.

Watch: Queen Bey's dance captain had her boyfriend propose to her on stage and it was perfect.

Giant blue alligators, a private lake and a water slide; what more could Justin Bieber want?

Toni Basil is the one-hit wonder behind 'Mickey', that still has the dance moves at 72-years-old.

COMMENT: I gave up on home ownership dreams and bought tickets to Kanye West instead.

Which musician beat Beyonce to the No.1 spot?

Sarah Gandy and Laura McGoldrick check out all the music news you need to know this week.

The Herald's team of music critics make their picks for headliners at this year's biggest summer music festivals, Laneway and Auckland City Limits.

It's finally here. Three long years after ARTPOP, Lady Gaga has just dropped her new single.

New Zealand DJ software company Serato has partnered with Roland, an electric musical instrument manufacturer.

Evanescence's Amy Lee is making a children's album and you can hear the first single here.

Six60 is just one of the world-class performers to be recognised tonight at The National Waiata Maori Music Awards. The Hastings

Auckland's Laneway music festival is moving to a new location - its fourth site in eight years. Promoters say it's the best one yet - here's why.

The Wondergarden line up is announced and they're sharing their worst New Year's memories to celebrate.