It's judgment day, music lovers. Spotify Wrapped is officially here.

Music was the first to get smashed by the internet - what does the industry look like now?

A new royal book claims the superstar rejected an important invitation from King Charles.

NZ Herald Visual Journalist Alyse Wright breaks down all there is to know about Taylor Swift's series of re-recorded albums, 'Taylor's Version'. Directed, written and edited by Alyse Wright Camera Operators: Ben Dickens and Jason Dorday

Hall and Oates aren't the only famous duo to fall out.

Kaylee Bell's top-selling single is topping US charts, but the inspiration hasn't noticed.

She might be making waves overseas, but she will never forget her roots.

The star bid goodbye to the glitz and glamour of the music industry.

A rundown of some of the big stories from the Herald's podcast network this week.

They may have topped charts in the 70s, but their friendship has soured over the years.

Sam Smith and designer Christian Cowan were spotted in Rotorua last week.

Tami Neilson said Kāpiti could be her favourite part of New Zealand.

The iconic festival will return with shows in Queenstown and Tauranga next year.

One Kiwi fan's dreams came true on Saturday night, but there was a crafty plan in place.

He questioned whether he was doing the right thing.

'The family have never been fans of Kanye.'

'If you need to cry, if you need to scream - this, my friends, is the place to be.'

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of 'a cycle of abuse, violence and sex trafficking'.

The muso on brain chemistry, relying on no one and licking Guatemalan cave toads.

Urlich, 62, was sprung when the teen girl noticed a light through the bathroom window.

The Herald takes a look at the famed 'Dunedin sound' music scene.

Stan Walker releases Aotearoa Christmas song with Kindness Collective calling on Kiwis to help families in need. Video / Supplied

They're making headway in the music industry, and their latest mentor proves it.

He may not know Tikki Taane or Sir Dave Dobbyn, but Matt Corby knows this sibling duo.

Anthony Stretch and his talented tamariki blew the crowd of 25,000 away.

He has relentlessly toured the world for the last 26 years.