The songs that got us hooked on hip-hop
We asked some cool people to share the tracks behind their hip-hop awakening.
We can’t gatekeep Muna anymore
The Californian trio are your favourite band's favourite band, and for good reason.
Hey Reshma, you have good hair
Like her music, the bold singer's tresses speak volumes about who she is.
A round of applause for the unsung heroes of the NZ music industry
'There's no such thing as an 'artist', only an ecosystem.' These are some of the people behind the scenes keeping our local scene humming.
The beautiful darkness and light of Weyes Blood
"What is it that I really want to say that would be honest and vulnerable, but also not embarrassingly trite?"
Songwriting is still Bic Runga’s best friend
The icon on 20 years of her album Beautiful Collision, what’s changed in the local music industry, and what still needs to be done.
The collective mahi that makes our music industry a safe place
Soundcheck Aotearoa's new service fills a glaring gap in addressing murky behaviour in our music community, writes Lydia Jenkin.
Hands off my deck: Aotearoa’s DJ queens on the dos and don’ts of the club
“If you're catcalling or harassing DJ’s on stage, it’s not cute, we don't like it, please escort yourself out.”
Me, back then: Do you remember your first concert?
Whether it’s a boy band performance or a rock concert, first gigs can be seminal moments in our young lives.
We think you’ll like these up and coming bands
The local acts that Charlotte Ryan has her eye on right now.
Girls to the front! What people wore to Bikini Kill's first NZ concert
The words of wisdom from riot grrrl Kathleen Hanna will stay with us forever.
Harry’s style: How his hardcore fans are dressing up for his Auckland show
From feather boas to DIY craft, Harry Styles’ devotees have created a unique concert style. We meet three local fans dressing up for fun.
