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UB40 return for summer gigs

Pop reggae ambassadors UB40 return to New Zealand for three shows this summer.

Review: APO Bach Collage

During the past few years, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has presented annual Choral Masterpieces evenings, focusing on one particular

No pressure Lorde, it's cool to be late - right?

Lorde isn't the only one who likes to take her time with albums, if it's good enough for Bowie, it's good enough for us.

Lorde fires back at impatient fans

Kiwi pop star tells fans to calm down: "I've worked like a dog for a year making this thing great ... give up on me if you want to."

Last summer's music festival season sucked - what about this year?

Despite last summer's somewhat disastrous festival season, our options are still looking pretty good.

The Veils on depravity, David Lynch and God

Finn Andrews tells Karl Puschmann how God, David Lynch and the American nightmare shaped The Veils' new album

Meet Henry Rollins, a man 'born to be on stage'

If you see Henry Rollins walking around the streets of Auckland talking to himself this weekend, don't worry. He's not insane.

Six60 and Maala join Soundsplash line-up

Raglan-based music festival Soundsplash is returning in 2017 with the likes of Six60, Maala and Diaz Grimm ready to wow the crowds.

Ariana sued for alleged song rip off

Listen: A lawsuit claims Ariana ripped off a 2012 song for her hit One Last Time.

A brief encounter with director Frances Wilson

A few words with Frances Wilson.

This much I know: Engelbert Humperdinck

A few words from singer Engelbert Humperdinck.

Metallica finally self-destruct

Heavy metal kings Metallica announce release date for their first new album in eight years.

Man thought he was dating Katy for years

A man believed he was dating Katy Perry for six years, despite the chart-topping pop star marrying Russell Brand and dating several other celebrities.

Get ready to rock - Baroness are coming back to NZ

American rock act Baroness are returning to New Zealand.

Seeking Britney in Las Vegas

One thing can get a buttoned-up millennial feminist to praise Las Vegas: Britney Spears.

Taylor Swift sucks at giving gifts

She's the world's top-earning celeb, but she's still running around giving her mates old linens and merch.

Taking Back Sunday coming to NZ

Taking Back Sunday are coming back to play one show in Auckland next March - tickets are on sale soon.

Mel Parsons joins forces with doggy duo

Mel Parsons is going on tour with the women behind hit comedy show The Bitches' Box.