EntertainmentCountry and jazz artists for AprilCountry stars Lady Antebellum and jazz pianist Herbie Hancock will both be heading to NZ to play shows this April.24 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Chemical Brothers: Still got that chemistryDance act the Chemical Brothers will bring music from all their albums, spanning 15 years, when they play at the Vector Arena next month. The "normal" one, Ed Simons, talks to Scott Kara.23 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Queens of the Stone Age, Logan Campbell CentreThere's something special about playing the first song off your first album as the opening number at a concert. It takes you right back to where it all began.21 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentReturn of Queens Of The Stone AgeIn the beginning there was Kyuss, and then came Queens of the Stone Age. Scott Kara talks to the leaders of both bands about their respective nostalgia trips and tours Downunder16 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMavis Staple: A figure on the soul sceneMavis Staples still thinks about the advice that her father, the legendary Pop Staples, gave her about awards shows when she was younger.16 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe rebirth of KyussIn the beginning there was Kyuss, and then came Queens of the Stone Age. Scott Kara talks to the leaders of both bands about their respective nostalgia trips and tours Downunder16 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentHamish Kilgour to play intimate showHamish Kilgour will perform an intimate show in the den-like surrounds of Auckland's Tabac bar.15 Feb 01:24 AM
EntertainmentWinners: Nas and Damian Marley competitionCongratulations to Helen Gall and Toni Grace of Wellington, and Gary Tosala and Andrew Steeves of Auckland. Each have won a double pass to see Nas and Damian Marley this week, and a copy of <i>Distant Relatives</i>.14 Feb 10:40 PM
EntertainmentMGMT: Back on formAfter a wander in the wilderness, MGMT are out front and set to impress, writes Paula Yeoman.13 Feb 02:00 AM
EntertainmentMayer Hawthorne is a soul manFrom Detroit to Auckland, Mayer Hawthorne and the County's sound is the future of soul music.09 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentCaribou: Dancing to a different tuneOn the eve of his Auckland performance, dance experimentalist Dan Snaith, aka Caribou, talks about his unique brand of music.09 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentRaggamuffin Music Festival, RotoruaPhotos from the Raggamuffin Music Festival, held in Rotorua on Saturday February 5th, 2011.06 Feb 08:22 PM
EntertainmentForward Thinking: Music beats at heart of cityScott Kara reflects on a successful event-relocation to the newly refurbished Aotea Square. 02 Feb 08:30 PM
EntertainmentA quick word: Brooke Fraser, Jason Kerrison and Jeremy RedmoreA quick word with Brooke Fraser, Jason Kerrison of Opshop and Jeremy Redmore of Midnight Youth about the connections between fine vino and good songs as they head out on their joint winery tour starting tomorrow at Ascension Estate in Matak02 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, <i>Auckland Town Hall</i>02 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentAloe Blacc to return within weeks of concertBarely a week after a sell-out show in Auckland, American soul singer Aloe Blacc has announced he'll return to New Zealand for two more concerts.01 Feb 11:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Laneway FestivalThe Laneway Festival was loud and proud yesterday and in the process it found its home in the newly revamped Aotea Square.31 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentLaneway Festival 2011All the action from the bands and the crowds at the 2011 Laneway Festival at Aotea Square on Auckland Anniversary Day.31 Jan 12:27 AM