Fresh from its record-breaking efforts in the country's high school music competitions, teenaged Northland thrash metal band Alien Weaponry is about to release its first single.

Delta Goodrem was set to host the 2016 ARIA Awards last week but pulled out after falling ill. Now, those close to Delta Goodrem have serious concerns.

New Zealand music community pays tribute to Kiwi groundbreaker after the announcement of his death today.

Princess Beatrice cut open Ed Sheeran's face in a mock-knighting of James Blunt that went wrong, it has been reported.

As the R&B legend celebrates her 77th birthday today, here are 20 things you didn't know about Tina.

Adele's concert sold out in record breaking numbers, but just what sort of show have fans paid for?

Cambridge school students helped a local rapper film his new music video - with hilarious results.

Whanganui is set to host a two-day underground music festival with a catch - the venue is being kept secret. Those buying tickets

A controversial X Factor contestant was stunned into silence after having her microphone ripped from her hand during a surprise stage invasion.

Johnny Marr: I'm not going to have my life story sullied by some bullshit agenda. I'll tell it really how it was.

The lead singer of iconic Dunedin band has admitted drink-driving.

Did you miss out on Adele tickets during yesterday's eighty minutes of madness? Luck could be on your side ...

Madonna has released a statement after her son was arrested earlier in the week.

Adele captivated Kiwi fans by selling out three shows in one day and breaking a tonne of records while doing it. But how?

How does the biggest night in New Zealand music stack up against the biggest night in Australian music?

Original Monkee Peter Tork talks to Russell Baillie about surviving the television-invented band and bringing it back with a reunion album and tour.

NZ's breakthrough artist of the year just broke through a record previously held by Lorde.

Seven years and as many albums later Susan Boyle has fulfilled her dream of becoming a full-time singer but reveals she still is yet to feel equal to Elaine Paige.

The online auction site is removing any listings for Adele tickets after all three of her New Zealand shows sold out in under two hours, breaking records.

Flight of the Conchords had some choice words for Australia as Crowded House were inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame.

Auckland journalist Colin Taylor missed Woodstock but - along with many classic rock fans - wasn't going to miss Desert Rock

After missing out on Tuesday's pre-sale tickets to the Adele concert, Katie, Aimee and Megan made sure they had all bases covered when general tickets went on sale at midday today.

We check out the latest releases from Metallica, Bic Runga and Bruno Mars.

For the first time since 2007, there is a brand new Spice Girls song.

They're one of New Zealand's biggest bands, but Devilskin have a wee problem on their hands.

With so many big musicians coming through Auckland over summer, it is a tough choice for any music fan deciding who to see.

Mariah Carey changed the subject when asked about her split on Ellen: "It's kind of difficult to talk about."

The Naked and Famous have a late Christmas Present for fans, playing a totally free live show in January.

A second Adele concert has been announced due to overwhelming demand.

The 911 call which ended up sending the singer to hospital handcuffed to a stretcher has been released with the operator calling the situation a "psychiatric emergency".