PremiumPremiumEntertainmentBrit wave 2.0: Young women push UK pop back to the top of US chartsTikTok hits and bold British identities are driving their rapid rise abroad.04 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHundreds of thousands of songs. Millions stolen. Billions of streams. No one listening.Michael Smith used bots to stream his AI tracks billions of times for cash.24 Mar 03:00 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift bags best-selling artist of 2025 awardTaylor Swift's 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', broke streaming records.18 Feb 07:28 PM
EntertainmentSting sued by former Police bandmates in $2m fight over streaming royalties15 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandLuxon shares 27-track summer playlist - who does PM have on heavy rotation?10 Jan 05:30 AM
PremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay pop artist Liberty on heartbreak and making a living from music05 Dec 05:00 PM
PoliticsMPs’ Spotify Wrapped: Luxon loves Zach Bryan, Bishop backs Aussie rock band, Labour MP’s passion for the Pacific 04 Dec 05:28 AM
EntertainmentThe surprising ways NZ’s Spotify Wrapped results buck global trendsKiwis apparently sway to the beat of their own drum. 03 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentBad Bunny tops 2025 Spotify Wrapped global artist rankingsBad Bunny named Spotify’s top global artist for record fourth time. 03 Dec 07:45 PM
AnalysisKara Kennedy: 'Dignity is no longer a marketable asset' as Jessie J airs dirty laundry in publicANALYSIS: Female stars now monetise private pain to stay culturally relevant.29 Nov 07:57 PM
EntertainmentNelly Furtado announces break from live shows to pursue other endeavoursThe 46-year-old singer marked 25 years since her debut album 'Woah, Nelly!'.26 Oct 12:45 AM
EntertainmentIf I bought everything Taylor Swift is trying to sell, this is what it would costBeing Taylor Swift is big business. And being a fan feels like an expensive hobby.14 Oct 07:02 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift moves into Showgirl era with new pop albumThe 12 tracks reveal a lighter, happier Swift.03 Oct 07:29 AM
EntertainmentAI is changing the music landscape. What it means for NZ artistsXania Monet’s AI-generated tracks have clocked over 17m US streams since July.30 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandTop NZ musicians quit Spotify over royalties and CEO’s $1.2b defence tiesGreen MP Tamatha Paul says Kiwi artists get little from Spotify royalties.17 Sep 12:08 AM
EntertainmentSabrina Carpenter 'surprised' by backlash to album coverUS pop star told NPR the cover was inspired by the idea of ‘dominance and submission’.10 Sep 06:53 AM
Entertainment‘Senior citizen’: Star’s dance move goes wrongHis 30-show residency in Puerto Rico has already featured Ricky Martin.10 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandCostco, then Ikea: What could be next and why do we care?Ikea's Auckland store opens on December 4 at Sylvia Park in Mt Wellington.04 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPunjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh set for Auckland show in November'This tour is about celebrating Indian music on a global stage.'28 Aug 12:56 AM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanInside the K-pop and Hip-Hop craze: How Jay Park captured Kiwi heartsOne night with the Korean star made Mitchell Hageman realise what all the fuss was about.25 Aug 07:00 AM
EntertainmentShould you quit Spotify, Substack? Why some Kiwis are leaving the popular platforms Kiwis on Substack and Spotify have found themselves in a fresh ethical bind.21 Aug 05:00 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift announces new album 'The Life of a Showgirl'Taylor Swift announced her 12th album for pre pre-order on Tuesday.12 Aug 07:42 AM
RoyalsNetflix downgrades deal with Harry and MeghanThe Sussexes signed a new, reduced multi-year Netflix deal.11 Aug 08:43 PM
LifestyleThe reality of being a Kiwi in London: Burned flat whites and a $101 brunchLillie Rohan explains why London is chaotic and captivating at the same time. 01 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGuy Sebastian reveals inspiration behind first album in four yearsThe Australian singer also reflected on his winning run on Australian Idol in 2003. 30 Jul 03:47 AM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran adds fifth show to upcoming NZ tourEd Sheeran fans are spoilt for choice with new Christchurch and Auckland dates.28 Jul 09:01 PM
EntertainmentConnie Francis, 87, dies; TikTok brought singer back to spotlightFrancis sold over 100 million records and had 35 Billboard Top 40 hits.17 Jul 06:37 PM
EntertainmentA 60s-flavoured band blew up on Spotify. They are not actually real.The Velvet Sundown has confirmed that its viral success is powered by AI.08 Jul 07:51 PM
New ZealandDetective warns AI used to create fake images of children onlineSextortion and hidden cameras are growing threats, says Detective Beard.17 Jun 09:40 PM
BusinessInternet services worldwide hit by glitches, Cloudflare blames Google’s Cloud PlatformCloud service says it's coming back online.12 Jun 08:15 PM
