The once official shoe of the National Basketball Association has relished from its 60's predecessor... Read More >

Fun. are one of those bands that are really tough to Google (see also Final Fantasy, Men and Panda Bear). A new signee to Fueled by Ramen (Paramore, Gym Class Heroes), the band have actually been around a bit longer than some of their young label mates, in various incarnations, including as The Form... Read More >

Here at Rip It Up one of our most favourite past times to do on the internet is watching movie trailers. We've almost got it down to a fine art including knowing the best places to look, what makes a good trailer and most importantly what makes a bad trailer. Read More >

As 2011 comes to an end and 2012 fast approaches, people start to make their New Year’s Resolutions. This goes hand in hand with everyone having to hear the tagline “Oh it’s my New Year’s Resolution”, until at least mid-February, before most people forget about them, or give up on them. Th... Read More >

Ok, so it’s that time again. Summer is the season of music here in kiwi land and this year we have been spoilt for choice! Here are a few chuunnneess from the festies, that I reckon are going to be amazing to see live. Read More >

naivety So tomorrow night is the New Zealand Music Award's (Tui Awards) here in Auckland. Aside from the general booze up with our music peers it's the night of nights to celebrate all things New Zealand muso's have achieved over the last year. Read More >