When did it become OK to talk through concerts?I was so looking forward to seeing Tim Finn live.I seldom go to live gigs because I’m short and being in a crowd means inhaling armpits and seeing nothing but backs. But when…

Sheer energy and enthusiasm are the two things you notice first about Justine McKay and Andy Dowding, producers for the Vodafone NZ Music Awards - these are people who not only embrace opportunities, they create them.It was the…

It takes a lot of guts for a heavy metal guitar hero like Dave Mustaine to say sorry.Over the years the Megadeth founder has had quarrels, harsh words, and, especially back in the early thrash metal days of the 80s, punch ups…

Rating: * * * * International Observer is the dubwise project of British producer and songwriter Tom Bailey, once better known as the leader of 80s synth pop band the Thompson Twins and also a former New Zealand resident. Now making…

Rating: * * * Few bands on this earth can go from wild and deranged to smooth and soulful like Brazilian collective Os Mutantes. Along with musicians like Gilberto Gil and Tom Ze (who contributes beautifully frail vocals here…

Midway through the Auckland show christening her new record, Miriam Clancy gives her band a break and settles at her electric piano to tell a story.She’s just been out on a national tour by herself, she says. They got an extra…

NEW YORK - Kanye West and Lady Gaga’s tour is over before it has begun.Just days after announcing dates for an ambitious tour that was to kick off next month, the tour was cancelled.Live Nation announced the news yesterday….

Amy Winehouse is sending love notes to her ex-husband via the internet.The Rehab singer ? whose divorce from Blake Fielder-Civil was finalised in August ? spent yesterday morning reminiscing with her former spouse through…

Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt isn't friends with Nicole Scherzinger.She has admitted that she isn't really close with the sexy group's main singer and says they only speak because they work together.She told…

Britney Spears’ new song is about having a threesome.The ‘Womanizer’ singer ? who is known for wearing revealing, skin-flashing outfits on stage - has penned a track called ‘3′ which suggests she likes being intimate with two…