EntertainmentJimmy Cliff gets the thumbs-up for being differentGraham Reid gets a lesson in comparative religion from reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff.04 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentR&V crowd 'more well-behaved'As the Gisborne music festival celebrates its 10th anniversary police say Rhythm & Vines has been relatively successful, despite thefts threatening to mar the event.31 Dec 05:37 AM
EntertainmentRain won't stop party at Rhythm and VinesRhythm and Vines festival organisers are happy a bit of rain isn't going to put off concert-goers.30 Dec 08:39 PM
OpinionConcert Review: A Day on the Green, Villa Maria EstateYes, this vineyard show might have been bands which all had their heydays back in the 80s.16 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMala: Touching bassPioneering dubstep artist Mala returns to NZ this month with Digital Mystikz. He talks to Scott Kara.15 Dec 06:00 PM
EntertainmentRonson is making his MarkBritish DJ and producer Mark Ronson tells Lydia Jenkin about his links to New Zealand.14 Dec 05:00 AM
EntertainmentDe La Soul: Life and Soul of the partyHip-hop trio De La Soul, who return to NZ this month for Coro Gold, still bring the noise after 25 years in the game. Scott Kara reports.14 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanOh joy, music lovers in for $12m liftWhat every liveable city needs is a world-class concert hall, writes Brian Rudman, and the scaffolding has just gone up in the ASB Theatre at the Aotea Centre so the acoustic experts can create just that.13 Dec 08:30 PM
EntertainmentDevo still cracking the whipDevo frontman Jerry Casale talks to Russell Baillie about 40 years of having fun.13 Dec 12:19 AM
Entertainment12-12-12 benefit concert at Madison Square GardenMusicians perform at '12-12-12' a concert benefiting The Robin Hood Relief Fund to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy at Madison Square Garden, New York City.12 Dec 11:29 PM
EntertainmentSpringsteen will not play NZDespite the rumours, Bruce Springsteen will not be playing any New Zealand shows next year.12 Dec 11:27 PM
EntertainmentPsy to rap for Obama amid anger<i>Gangnam Style</i> rapper Psy will perform a Christmas concert attended by US President Barack Obama despite controversy over his participation in a pair of anti-American concerts.09 Dec 07:55 PM
EntertainmentClara's first gig earns her $250Clara Van Wel has given her first public performance since winning New Zealand's Got Talent - a Christmas party gig she booked before earning celebrity status.08 Dec 06:40 PM
EntertainmentGrimes' weird artistic methodCanadian pop pixie Grimes brings her dark dance music to New Zealand next week. She talks to Scott Kara.06 Dec 01:17 AM
EntertainmentCall for reggae-only RaggamuffinReggae legend Ali Campbell says Rotorua's Raggamuffin should be a reggae-only festival03 Dec 11:34 PM
EntertainmentYour passport to Oz moshpitsScott Kara presents a guide to the best of the music festivals from across the ditch.03 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentZeppelin star Plant to play NZJust as his old band rides a revival wave, Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has announced plans for solo shows in New Zealand.02 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentSabbath sells out in minutesBlack Sabbath have announced a second show in Auckland after their first one sold out in minutes.29 Nov 08:58 PM
EntertainmentOzzy: Sabbath isn't just heavy metalOzzy Osbourne tells Scott Kara how Black Sabbath was about more than just the devil and 'heavy metal'.28 Nov 10:36 PM
EntertainmentThe Stone Roses coming to NZThey never made it here during their heyday but, 16 years after a messy split, legendary Britrock band the Stone Roses are reunited and heading our way.28 Nov 06:48 PM
New ZealandColdplay jog past freebiesChris Martin was hot at play in the city this week before Coldplay's show at Mt Smart Stadium.10 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentKiwi duo's hat-tipping homage to countryTwo left-field country exponents talk about their new double act to Lydia Jenkin.08 Nov 02:00 AM
EntertainmentFat Freddys Drop: Uncorking a fine dropAs Fat Freddys Drop prepare for a big summer, saxophonist Scott Towers talks to Scott Kara about their plans and that long-awaited new album.08 Nov 01:30 AM
