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Suzanne Vega to play first NZ shows in 25 years

Vega will play concerts in Auckland and Wellington in August.

David Byrne to bring American Utopia to NZ

Musician announces three arena shows around New Zealand

Jhene Aiko to play one-off Auckland show

Jhene Aiko is taking a trip down under.

Matt Heath: Babies need our support

COMMENT: Get onboard the show for Eden Park. It's a great cause.

Fleetwood Mac guitarist Danny Kirwan dies aged 68

Kirwan joined the band when he was 18, but had mental health issues and became homeless.

Orchestral manoeuvres at the disco

Brace for orchestral night fever courtesy of the APO and top Kiwi singers.

Wax Chattels: 'Every track has a negative energy to it'

"Whenever we play a song or the whole set... afterwards I'm spent."

Tami Neilson hits her sweet spot

New album is bright, bold and fun, just like Tami Neilson, writes Karl Puschmann.

Why Ye and Daytona might be part of a bigger puzzle

Brief, calm, meditative. They're not words you can normally use to describe Kanye West.

2018 Queen's Birthday Honours - Rowled gold: Arise Sir John

Steve Braunias rifles through his vinyl collection and pays tribute to John Rowles.

Timua Brennan recognised for services to music and Māori

Timua Brennan is the third in her direct family line to receive a royal honour.

Heroic drama teacher to get special Tony Award

Melody Herzfeld is the one-woman drama department at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Topp twins made Dames

The pair briefly debated whether they should accept the award.

Star's secret son: Homeless, busking with Dad's hits

Busker Johnathan Berkely stuns passers-by with his eerily familiar voice.

Woman lands dream job with a playlist and tweet

Think you're a master of playlist-making? It could get you a job one day.

Here's what you need to know about Kanye's album

Kanye is back and he's name-checking stars and getting "real" about loving himself

CHVRCHES' new record can't escape its emptiness

Love Is Dead is CHVRCHES' most political record yet - but also their least interesting.

BBC presenter tells Taylor to 'take a shower'

The presenter has been scolded by fans after jokingly telling Taylor to 'take a shower'