Pearl Jam played Mt Smart last night. Scott Kara was one of the over 30,000 fans there.

The Strokes' frontman goes a bit wild on his first solo foray. Reviewed by Jacqueline Smith.

Brother Ali delivers the goods on this soulful but heavy-hitting third album. Reviewed by Scott Kara.

Robbie Williams is back, albeit minus his naughty mojo. Reviewed by Scott Kara.

Addictive, seductive world music too hip to be confined to cafes. Reviewed by Jacqueline Smith.

Anti-Pop Consortium are on the money with Fluorescent Black. Reviewed by Scott Kara.

The Editors indulge their inspirations without sounding too derivative. Reviewed by Scott Kara.

The Brunettes deliver an album of chipper pop songs to make you bop. Reviewed by Jacqueline Smith.

A fascinating but often flaky effort from Danish trio Mew. Reviewed by Scott Kara.