New songs and a new-found confidence were on display as Lorde hit Coachella.

Beyonce spent her Coachella weekend in Bora Bora with her family.

Lorde has announced her first show down under...but it's not for us.

Cyndi Lauper and Blondie rocked harder than acts half their age at Vector Arena on Monday.

Cyclone Cook disrupted the National Youth Jazz Competition - but the bands played on.

You've got to be confident to call your debut album, "Do Not Open". Or stupid.

Lorde last night hit the stage for her first full gig in more than two years.

Priscilla was just 14 when she fell in love with the biggest rock star in the world.

Lorde announced $20 tickets to her California show just six hours before it starts.

Hans Zimmer talks stage fright, horns, and inspiring the next generation.

The prog rock legend on writing those monster riffs and the secret of the band's success

His third album flips between lyrical genius and downright misanthropic despair.

Lorde had to find a new studio when Bono, The Edge and the rest of U2 kicked her out.

Ludacris has the internet in a spin over his obviously faked abs in his latest video.

Boney M will play eight New Zealand dates as part of a Greatest Hits tour.

The I Kissed A Girl singer has revealed a bold new buzz cut.

Sir Douglas Myers wasn't just a beer baron, he was a music industry player with Downtown.

Kraig Rimaha is impressed by the generous response to his playing outside a supermarket.

Others sharing induction honours include Tupac, Joan Baez, Nile Rodgers and ELO .

Nicky Harrop charts Dave Dobbyn's remarkable career in music.

George Michael's boyfriend is reportedly being offered £1 million book deals.

Nelly Furtado's made a comeback album and she really, really wants you to like it.

A near-capacity crowd enjoyed music from the Dixie Chicks at the Mission last night

Ed Sheeran's record-breaking dominance in the NZ singles charts could lead to changes.

Sludge rockers confirmed to play a Splendour in the Grass sideshow.

Take That are coming to New Zealand, bringing "all the songs our audience know and love"

Barry Manilow has revealed why he hid being gay for decades.

Sophie Monk got more than she bargained during an interview that turned into a roast.

The space cowboy returns, Karl Puschmann investigates whether he should have.

Underworld are getting ready to show Woodhill Forest a good time.