Wales' Lisa Jen performs with 9Bach at the 2017 Womad Festival.

After the loss of a galaxy of music stars, Steve Braunias looks at ghosts surrounding the last two Beatles.

Ready for some new music? You're in luck as some musical superstars are ready to unleash albums in 2017. Here's a rundown

I met a star: John Lennon

Karl Puschmann reflects on Brian Eno's new album.

A day after Obama delivered his final Presidential address, Spotify offered him a new job as "President of Playlists".

Kid Cudi's trying to slay some personal demons in his new album, but they're still holding him back.

They say you should never meet your idols, but try telling that to a 15-year-old girl in love with a rock band.

Simon Cowell has signed a new deal giving Sony a share in Syco, which owns the rights to the hugely lucrative X Factor and Britain's Got Talent brands.

A West Auckland pupil is packing his suitcase to fly out to a prestigious music college.

Ed Sheeran's coming to Carpool Karaoke this year but it could be any time within the next 12 months.

Acclaimed voice tutor Cesar Ulloa believes music is a powerful force that can soothe, excite, delight and delve into the listener's

The late reveal of his new songs seems to have worked in Ed Sheeran's favour.

David Bowie's widow has posted an emotional tribute to the music superstar, days out from the first anniversary of his shock death.

COMMENT: It is a year since the death of rock star David Bowie. Davey Ray Moor paid this tribute shortly after his passing.

Glen Campbell got a sartorial thumbs-up from grunge rocker.

With a name like King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Laneway's final act is bound to make a statement.

The Oscar winner has bee slammed online for appearing in an ad for Shell, though one user took it too far.

It's one of the most recognisable theme songs ever, but it nearly didn't make the cut.

Kesha sent a mysterious txt message to Gaga which is going to play an important part in the ongoing legal battle.

The late superstar only found out he was dying three months in advance, meaning Blackstar might not mean what we think.

Ryan Seacrest fells bad for Mariah Carey but denies any wrong-doing from behind the scenes.

Prepare to feel old: here are some of the big pop culture anniversaries of 2017

New Zealand crowds 'not as spoiled' as the rest of the world, say chart-toppers.

It came as a great surprise to some that more was spent on vinyl in the UK last November than on digital downloads. But has it happened in NZ?

The 80s pop star has been slammed for his offensive remarks.

From lowly intern to a Forbes list mover and shaker, Aussie expat Gregory Constantine reveals how he conquered the US.

After cancelling his last trip down under due to payment issues, T-Pain has announced he will return this year.

Corden revealed that the death of the pop icon hit him "harder" after they teamed up for the sketch in 2011 for charity Comic Relief, which went on to inspire the successful segment. Source: CBS

Talk show host James Corden paid tribute to George Michael on Tuesday by sharing the story of how the singer inspired Carpool Karaoke