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Does The Cure’s new record finally deliver something for fans to believe in?
Karl Puschmann: 'To be a Cure fan is to have lived with disappointment since 1996.'
William Dart review: Sung triumphs in Auckland Philharmonia's Mozart & Dvorak programme
OPINION: Shiyeon Sung proved her enviable versatility as she triumphed.
Katy Perry’s comeback album ‘143’ feels about 143 years old
OPINION: 'About half of the 33-minute album belongs at a retro DJ night.'
Why can’t I get this song out of my head?
New York Times: Here’s why earworms are never gonna give you up.
William Dart review: Heady delights from Auckland Philharmonia
OPINION: Two hours of life-affirming joy and stylish elegance at Auckland Town Hall.
William Dart review: Auckland Chamber Orchestra at Raye Freedman Arts Centre
OPINION: ACO's 'Bagatelles' concert was a top-notch evening of chamber music.
William Dart review: NZSO's marine-themed Auckland concert
REVIEW: Nielsen’s Helios Overture was an inspired launch for the NZSO's La Mer concert.
Aunties go wild for Jason Momoa in Auckland
REVIEW: 'It’s hot as hell in here and I’m not talking temperature.'
A Powerstation show reveals the challenges of nostalgia touring
OPINION: Duncan Greive watches shoegaze band Ride grow and wishes he hadn’t.
William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: The first two of its 2024 Immerse concerts proved successful.
Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe! (Official Lyric Video)
Listen to “Good Luck, Babe!” now Director: Chappell Roan Producer: Cristobal Saez Video / Chappell Roan
William Dart review: Tristan und Isolde at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: The billboards have haunted the city, doubtlessly contributing to a full house.
Review: Adela Zaharia and Amitai Pati spellbinding at the cathedral
OPINION: Unforgiving acoustics couldn't dampen a spellbinding evening of glorious singing.
William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: An evening of superlative music making.
Kendrick Lamar - 'Not Like Us' Video
Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Directed by Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar Video / Kendrick Lamar
Taylor Swift's albums ranked, best to worst
The pop icon has released 15 albums in 22 years, but which one comes out on top?
William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: This might well be the pinnacle of this year’s Bayleys Great Classics series.
Review: Was the Ben Howard concert worth a 10-year wait?
The enigmatic singer-songwriter returns to Auckland after almost a decade.
William Dart review: Le comte Ory at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
OPINION: The key to NZ Opera’s sparkling Le comte Ory lies with conductor Brad Cohen.
Review: Tinariwen deliver a transportive storm of sound on a soggy Auckland night
'Welcome to the Sahara.'
Auckland Philharmonia trumpet triumph
OPINION: Auckland Philharmonia prove contemporary music is not box office poison.
William Dart review: NZTrio's 'fairly intense' programme
The performance was the first in 2024′s Triptych series.
William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra delights at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: The NZSO’s last Auckland appearance for three months was a triumphant au revoir.
Kings Of Leon's Kiwi inspiration
The Grammy-winning band tell Karl Puschmann how Kiwi audiences lit a creative fuse.
Macklemore's epic All Blacks nod at Auckland show
A sold-out crowd proved they could indeed hold Macklemore, writes Ben Boyce.
William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town Hall
Auckland Philharmonia’s Bach & Bruckner concert set off with a rare pleasure.
How tragic ‘It girl’ Clara Bow inspired Taylor Swift
The final track of The Tortured Poets Department is dedicated to the 1920s film star.