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Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Reb Fountain, Lady Gaga, The Cure and more

Have a listen to the best of this week's new releases, selected by Listener staff.

Listener’s September viewing guide: Sophie Turner turns jewel thief, Elizabeth Taylor in her own words

What to watch: The best television across free to air and streaming platforms.

Live and Let Die: A revealing series about Dai Henwood’s life with cancer

Dai Henwood’s TV show takes an unconventional and considered approach.

Actor Freya Silas Finch on gender identity - ‘There can be playfulness’

Freya Silas Finch’s A Slow Burlesque takes a light-hearted look at gender identity.

For a film meant to focus on female lust, Iris and the Men is a flaccid failure

This film could have been so much more, instead it has no moral centre and nothing to say.

Crime dominates “go to” Sky channel for premium British drama

The arrival of BBC First on Sky here follows a shake-up of BBC outlets in Australia.

Music: Nick Lowe reinvents himself again, and MJ Lenderman’s lyrics sting

New music from Nick Lowe and Wednesday guitarist's MJ Lenderman.

Fans are losing their heads to the songs of Six

The hit show about the wives of Henry VIII has musical fans excited.

American music icon: “I’m so happy that people still play guitars and make loud music...”

Foo Fighters Dave Grohl says he wouldn't be making music without Bob Mould.

Two Aussies master the waves in two swell-powered documentaries

Sailing the circumference of Antarctica and a world champion blind surfer battling waves.

Music: Nick Cave shows a tamer side and Tami Neilson pays tribute to an idol

New releases from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Tami Nielson.

Be like Billy T? Cabaret show questions Māori comedy’s path

Rutene Spooner’s Be Like Billy? is a nod to Billy T James, but it comes with questions.

Royal tour: Six queens to visit Auckland in 2025

It reigns across the world, now blockbuster musical Six is to come to Auckland.

Timeless rock: Why veteran music legends are still shaking up the stage

Age does not weary some much-loved musicians - but why do they keep touring?

The man who rewired Kiwi rock

Doug Hood wired together much of the country’s left-field bands and music business.

Listener’s songs of the week: New tracks by Nadia Reid, Benee, Fat Freddy’s Drop and more

Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.