OpinionHistory made: Peter Urlich and The Lawrence Quintet, Spectator BarThe night before he relocated to New York City, a 19-year-old Nathan Haines nearly had his plans derailed by a close encounter with the boys in blue.04 Apr 02:00 AM
EntertainmentShihad play concert for NZ PoliceShihad have played an intimate gig for around 200 police staff and family members in Manukau today after an employee won a radio competition to have the band play for her and her workmates.03 Apr 07:21 AM
EntertainmentElbow, The PowerstationPhotos of Elbow performing at The Powerstation in Auckland.03 Apr 01:45 AM
EntertainmentSXSW: Big things from Electric Wire HustleFresh out of their first SXSW experience, Electric Wire Hustle will be basing themselves in Berlin for six months with three main goals: getting more shows in Europe, releasing their second album and having a decent crack at America.30 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentSXSW: Cairo Knife Fight - The secrets of sinTooled up with an arsenal of drums, guitar, synth bass and loop pedals, Cairo Knife Fight brought the noise to SXSW for a week of shows and Texas barbecue, and survived to tell the tale. Here’s their blow-by-blow account of one week in Austin.30 Mar 01:00 AM
OpinionHistory made: SXSW 2009, Austin, TexasDavid Dallas travelled to Austin Texas in 2009 to play SXSW29 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentAmy Lee: Surviving the spotlightEvanescence singer Amy Lee tells Lydia Jenkin how her focus has helped get the band through rocky times.27 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentYes: Heart of the sunriseFor the first time in their 44-year history, progressive rock institution Yes is soon to visit New Zealand. Founding bassist Chris Squire talked to VOLUME. 23 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentHistory made: Shihad, The PowerstationAhead of their ‘The Meanest’ tour next month, Murray Cammick recalls how he met a leatherjacketed, longhaired, take-no-prisoners and impossibly young Wellington group by the name of Shihad.22 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentAriel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Kings ArmsPhotos from Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti show with Geneva Jacuzzi and Poor You Poor Me at the Kings Arms, Auckland.20 Mar 12:24 AM
EntertainmentDon't miss: Isle of Wight FestivalThe original Isle of Wight festivals (1968-1970) featured legendary performers such as Bob Dylan, The Who and Joni Mitchell, to name a few. 19 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift: A star with heartJess Hosking did not get to live a long life. The 19-year-old Kiwi lifesaver died in her sleep from an undetected heart condition. Jess' parents got to meet Taylor Swift last night and fulfil her dream.17 Mar 05:48 PM
EntertainmentElbow: Cast of thousandsAfter 20 years of skirting the fringes of mainstream in the UK, it finally seems that Elbow’s days of being treasured by a few and ignored by many are over.16 Mar 01:00 AM
