"I would have done something, but honestly I thought it was about train spotters," says Gallagher.

Laura & Sarah wrap up this weeks music news.

The Rock Hall Foundation's nominating committee has shown it considers rap artists as worthy of consideration.

Harry Shearer is suing entertainment group Vivendi claiming it has hidden profits from film This is Spinal Tap from him and others.

Is this the comeback album Kings of Leon needed?

Kiwi actor Russell Crowe has been accused of assaulting US rapper Azealia Banks at a party he was hosting in Los Angeles.

Here's the lineup and everything else you need to know if you're planning on heading to WOMAD in 2017.

Radio Hauraki decided to find out what the greatest song they ever played was - do you agree?

It's long been the dominant style of American pop, but this year, the music's sweep feels astonishing.

Her latest album became the fastest selling in UK history. Now Adele is reaping the rewards.

Norah Jones has a piano in her Brooklyn kitchen. Just a small upright tucked into a corner.

Songwriter Rosanne Cash was having a cup of tea at her New York home yesterday when her husband, John, ran downstairs "like an elephant".

Justin Bieber has gone from half-filling Vector Arena to nearly selling out Mt Smart Stadium in three years. Here's how we think he did it.

Watch NZH Focus: Britain released a new bank note this week and many were surprised to learn it can be used to play vinyl. Can you do the same thing here?

Bob Dylan wins nobel prize in literature.

As Barry Gibb releases his second ever solo album, the singer announces he will return to New Zealand next year.

Bob Dylan has been named the winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature - the first time the award has been given to someone primarily seen as a musician.

Tickets to Justin Bieber's concert go on sale today with the most expensive costing a whopping $625. Here are some things you can use that hard earned cash for instead.

Since his last visit to NZ, the Biebs has gone from walk-outs at Vector to a near sell-out at Mt Smart.

Laura McGoldrick and Sarah Gandy from The Hits chat about the nominations for this years Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.

"Alicia gets regular facials, does acupuncture and she eats healthy and exercises," says her makeup artist Dotti.

Reduction in auction clearance rates over the past few weeks, Gable Tostee trial continues, Donald Trump is tearing the Grand Old Party apart, Bic Runga to win legacy award at Music Awards, Silver Ferns pull off shock win over Australia.

If you loved watching the Koi Boys on The Voice AU, you're going to love seeing them live in NZ even more.

Bic Runga will be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the VNZMAs.

All you need to know about the NZ Music Awards front-runners: Broods, Aaradhna, Fat Freddy's Drop, Maala and the Phoenix Foundation.

So just who is in line to pick up this year's golden statues?

Nine of the 10 most watched YouTube posts are music videos.

Trojahn Tuna is 23, covered in tattoos and boasting so much sex appeal Iggy Azalea could barely contain herself.

Lorde has won the hearts of a West Auckland family, after donating thousands to their Give a Little page.

Watch Joanna Hunkin talk with Bic Runga on her career and how she is entering the NZ Music Hall of Fame.