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Theatre review: Jekyll and Hyde
Jekyll and Hyde is theatre like you've probably never seen before, writes Dionne Christian

Kane Strang finds power in head and heart
Kane Strang has come a long way from the lo-fi bedroom alt-rock on his debut.

Haim's new album ultimately falls short
Haim's brilliant songwriting is clouded by invasive electronic flourishes.

Jay-Z's new album is raw, heartfelt and real
Forget about boasts over big beats. This is a confessional - and it feels real.

Did Harris just shoot himself in the foot?
Calvin Harris' new album is really good, but could all that star power hurt him?

Glow is the wrestling show you need in your life
A TV show about wrestling? Stop, wait, no, come back, writes Alex Casey.

Harry Potter in concert was musical magic
The APO did a stellar job of bringing the magic of Harry Potter alive.

NZ Dance Company lights up the stage
Versatility, virtuosity and artistry are on show in the NZ Dance Company's latest work.

Cars 3 finally finds a few revs
The first film was great, the second a dud. So how's the third film in the Cars franchise?

Theatre review: Double delight for Matariki
Two surprising Matariki shows use music to express new ideas, writes Janet McAllister.

William Dart reviews the latest classical CDs
A superb Brahms and curiously stylish Ravel worth a listen, says William Dart.

Lorde's new album is a brilliant hot mess
There's so much happening on Melodrama it's hard to take in, but once you do it's amazing.

Dance review: Wahine Toa
Early performances in the Pacific Dance Festival show vibrant heritage, says Raewyn Whyte.

Katy Perry's Witness is a one-star shocker
You could be forgiven for thinking Witness might have actually been good.

SZA completely loses control
SZA goes down the rabbit hole of losing control, and you'll want to go with her.

Fleet Foxes' third album needs untangling
If you're still sitting on the fence, Crack-Up probably won't change your mind.

Jane Doe an examination of rape culture
The play Jane Doe is an insightful and powerful look at rape culture, writes Ethan Sills.

Rime is beautiful, but it's all a front
If you've already torn your hair out over The Witness, Rime will feel very familiar.

These are the cruisy summer vibes we need
Does this make up for the lack of action by The Black Keys lately? Erm, well, no.

I Love the 90s: Good, bad and Coolio
Chris Schulz reviews the good, bad, and plain weird from throwback show I Love the 90s

DJ's Auckland show was pure noise porn
He's been here plenty of times, but tonight was different. DJ Shadow was here to have fun.

Relaxer finds Alt-J at their most refined
Despite muddled moments, Relaxer is saved by its overarching stability.

Baywatch is exactly as dumb as you'd think
Baywatch is the most ridiculous film ever, but somehow, it's still really enjoyable.

Where did Bryson Tiller's swagger go?
Bryson Tiller's latest album is missing all the swagger from Trapsoul.

Lil Yachty's new album is a sprawling mess
If you're new to Lil Yachty, you probably find his rapping style a little unconventional.

Why this Netflix series has everyone hooked
The Keepers is "harrowing but impossibly compelling" writes Duncan Greive.

Aldous Harding: A jolt to the heart
Harding can move with nothing but light guitar and her broad, exquisite voice.

Sampha just showed what a star he is
You could tell what kind of show we'd just seen by the reaction of the crowd afterwards.

Is this the game to take VR to the masses?
Farpoint gives you a gun and strands you on a terrifying planet filled with spiders.