EntertainmentLawrence Arabia explores new heights (+videos, stream)James Milne, aka Lawrence, Arabia adds an orchestral manoeuvre to his latest album, reports Lydia Jenkin.04 Jul 10:30 PM
EntertainmentTalking Heads: Cameron Bennett and John TaiteThe late, great New Zealand music journalist Dylan Taite put his body on the line to get a scoop, going above and beyond to secure classic interviews with the likes of Bob Marley, Lou Reed and the Sex Pistols.17 Apr 02:00 AM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: The Bats, Free All the MonstersThe Bats' previous two albums (2005's National Grid and 2009's The Guilty Office) went largely unnoticed but this one arrives with a tailwind.18 Nov 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: David Dallas, The Rose TintMr D-a-double-l-a-s may have a cool and mellow nonchalance to his rhymes, and the production and beats are first rate, but his sophomore album The Rose Tint tells Dallas' story.11 Nov 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: She's So Rad, In CirclesIn complete contrast to Jeremy Toy's work as Opensouls soul-funk monster songwriter and guitarist, She's So Rad is his dreamy, electronic, fuzz-laden solo project, his first outing as a vocalist too, with contributions from Sami Sister Anji.09 Sep 06:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Unknown Mortal OrchestraThough there was always an inviting pop side to the Mint Chicks, what made their music most striking was the volatile and often violent outbursts that took the songs to a more intense and interesting level.14 Jul 03:02 AM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Tiny Ruins, Some Were Meant For SeaAuckland-based Hollie Fullbrook spins a delicate web of warm, but wintry stories on her debut album, Some Were Meant For Sea.01 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: BeastwarsLike a mongrel mix of Kyuss, Neurosis, and the mighty Godflesh, Beastwars bring together pummelling intensity, beautiful brutality, and sonic paranoia to create a sound all of their own.04 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentTaite Music Prize awardedHip-hop soul diva Ladi6 beat out some noisy punks, a chart-topping electro pop band and a record made up of bird songs to win the second Taite Music Prize for best album.20 Apr 08:00 AM
EntertainmentTaite Music Prize: Finalists revealedThe finalists for the second Taite Music Prize - a trophy with a cash award given in memory of music journalist Dylan Taite and judged on artistic merit regardless of sales - are out.09 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTaite Music Prize finalists for 2011<p>The eight albums short-listed for the second annual Taite Music Prize - which judge New Zealand albums on nothing but artistic merit.</p> <p>The awards, in memory of music journalist Dylan Taite, will take place in Auckland on April 20th.</p>08 Mar 09:10 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Ladi6 <i>The Liberation Of ...</i><b>Rating:</b> 4/5 <b>Verdict:</b> Second album from hip-hop soul diva looks to the future03 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Street Chant <i>Means</i><b>Rating:</b> 4/5 <b>Verdict:</b> No wonder Jack White was impressed22 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: The Naked and Famous <i>Passive Me, Aggressive You</i><b>Rating: 5/5 Verdict: Forget the hype. It's real.</b>08 Sep 11:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: The Phoenix Foundation, BuffaloThree years and multiple solo albums from most of its membership later, The Phoenix Foundation have reconvened to explore some more.28 Apr 03:00 PM
EntertainmentLawrence gets his just desertsHe won the Silver Scroll for best local song and last night Lawrence Arabia took out the inaugural Taite Music Prize for best album.31 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Connan Mockasin <i>Please Turn Me Into The Snat</i><b>Rating:</b> 4/5 <b>Verdict:</b> A feast of originality for high-brow indie kids04 Mar 01:23 AM
EntertainmentDate with a TaiteFive New Zealand albums are vying for a new music prize named in honour of the late Dylan Taite - one of the country's most respected music journalists.04 Feb 03:00 PM