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NEWS: Xiu Xiu Play Auckland & Release New Video
American indie rock group Xiu Xiu are playing at Whammy bar in Auckland tomorrow night with support from James Duncan. Founding Xiu Xiu member Jamie Stewart will be joined by newer member Angela Seo for what will no doubt be a terrifying but magical show. Touring in support of their latest record "D... -
FEATURE: Longboarding In New Zealand
Longboarding is a sport that has taken off all around the world and has in more recent times hit the shores of New Zealand. It has possessed like-minded kiwis to get out and enjoy the concrete waves our little corner of the world has to offer. This alternative form of skateboarding isn’t all about... -
NEWS: The Killers To Return In 2011 Says Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers has said that he wants the Killers to get back together next year, and revealed he is 'missing' the band while he is on hiatus and exploring a solo career. Speaking to the Metro, Flowers said of his band reconvening, "We don't have a date set but it will be next year. I miss them som... -
INTERVIEW: Manchester Orchestra
We recently caught up with Jonathan Corley, bassist in Atlanta based alternative rock band Manchester Orchestra to talk about the history of the band, coming to New Zealand when he was younger, new side project Bad Books and the long awaited 3rd Manchester Orchestra album due out next year. -
NEWS: Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth & Slayer Joint DVD
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will all feature on a new DVD filmed during the 'Big Four''s European tour earlier this year. Released on October 25, The Big Four Live From Sofia is a massive two-disc set that includes full shows from all four bands, plus behind the scenes and interview foot... -
NEWS: Support Confirmed For You Me At Six
You Me At Six have chosen two local support acts for their debut all ages NZ show at The Studio in Auckland on September 21st. We’re pleased to announce the thrilling power-pop outfit Kingston will be joining YMA6 and NZ’s hottest all-girl band Ivy Lies will open up the evening. It will be a wel... -
NEWS: Relient K And The Jury & The Saints Support Paramore
Solid Entertainment is pleased to announce Relient K from the USA and our very own The Jury & The Saints are the special guests for Paramore's New Zealand dates. Relient K are a pop rock powerhouse having released a total of five full length albums and perfected the art of making catchy, powerful an... -
NEWS: TrinityRoots Reunite To Tour NZ In October
TrinityRoots, one of Aotearoa’s most loved and influential bands, announce their historic reformation this October. TrinityRoots will perform together for the first time in over five years for three very special shows in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland reuniting it’s three members: Warren ... -
NEWS: The Naked And Famous Win The APRA Silver Scrolls 2010
The Naked And Famous have won New Zealand's most prestigious songwriting award - the APRA Silver Scroll - for their number one single Young Blood. The presentation was made at an awards ceremony tonight at Auckland's Town Hall, with hundreds of stars and music industry leaders present. -
BLOG: Kicks Update #45
Pics of the Nike ID Jordan Alpha 1s that I desgined at 21 Mercer in New York. On my video blogs from the World Basketball Festival I visited Nike ID at 21 Mercer in New York and designed some Jordan Alpha 1s. In all honesty I never intended to make any shoes that day, but when I arrived I saw that t... -
WIN: A Mounted Poster Signed By Fat Dreddy's Drop
We're giving away one of our mounted posters signed by Fat Freddie's Drop. This is a money can't buy item that will look amazing hanging in your living room. Check out the images below and let your friends know about this amazing competition using the share links at the bottom of this article. -
WIN: A 100ml Bottle Of Juicy Couture Worth $189
The world’s juiciest message is all about peace and love. And couture of course! While reminiscing about the splendor of her beach escape, our lovely girl exclaimed, “This feeling must be bottled!”. Inspired by earthly beauty and far-fetched things, the free spirited, hippy vibe of Malibu has ... -
NEWS: The XX Win The Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2010
The XX have won the coveted Barclaycard Mercury Prize for 2010. The Mercury Prize is an annual award for the best British album, decided exclusively and in secret by a panel of industry judges. It's considered the most credible of the UK's music awards, similar to New Zealand's APRA Silver Scroll (f... -
NEWS: Listen To New Weezer Album Free
Fans of Weezer can stream the group's latest effort, Hurley, on Myspace. The record, which is Weezer's first release for Epitaph Records, hits stores September 14. Despite the album’s cover depicting an image of Hurley from TV’s Lost, the album’s title apparently sprang from a deal with clothi... -
BLOG: Miami Horror, Pikachunes & Mark Ronson
It must suck for those Christshurch residents - having a shaky old time. Ive never been in an earthquake so I don’t really have any idea what it's like, but im pretty sure that there must be some people who experienced it in some weird places. Toilets, showers, baths? Screw that crap. My cousins w... -
NEWS: Charlie Watts Talks Rolling Stones Farewell Tour
In a recent interview with Le Parisien, Rolling Stones’ drummer Charlie Watts revealed a possible timeline for the band’s rumored farewell tour. “We’re discussing it at the moment,” Watts told the French paper. “We said that if we do something, it will be next year or the year after.” -
NEWS: Wyclef Jean Accuses Sean Penn Of Cocaine Use
Former Haitian Presidential hopeful Wyclef Jean has lashed out at Sean Penn at a New York concert last Friday. During a performance at Hot 97's On Da Reggae Tip concert at Hammerstein Ballroom, Jean sang, "I got a message for Sean Penn: Maybe he ain't see me in Haiti because he was too busy sniffing... -
BLOG: Sex Tapes, Vibrators And Up Skirts Oh My!
Publicity stunts are nothing new, they’ve always been around but it seems in the last year or so they’re getting dirtier, nastier & just plain bizarre. The trend a few years ago was going commando, Britney did it, Lindsay, Paris and still today paparazzi have a new angle to go for, that stunt ha... -
NEWS: Bang Bang Eche On The Christchurch Earthquake
Bang Bang Eche have spoken out after getting caught up in the the New Zealand earthquake at the weekend. Over 100,000 homes were damaged in the 7.0-magnitude quake that hit south island city Christchurch on Saturday (September 4). Nobody was killed, and surprisingly only two people suffered serious ... -
FILM: James Cameron Names Next Project
Avatar director James Cameron has suggested his next film will be a non-fiction project concerning the indigenous people of the Amazon, after he spent time visiting the Xikrin-Kayapo tribe recently in Brazil. Speaking to the Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper, Cameron has been invited to meet the tribal e... -
NEWS: The Metallica Shows Will Go On?
Metallica's two sold-out shows this month in Christchurch, New Zealand will proceed as scheduled despite the earthquakes which hit the city over the weekend. -
GIG: Smokefreerockquest National Final
The Smokefreerockquest National Final is happening on Saturday at the Founders Theatre in Hamilton. Their are eight bands / artists remaining. Who will win? -
NEWS: Devils Elbow Tour NZ To Promote New Album
Alt. country rock n’ roll band Devils Elbow hit the road in Oct/Nov for a string of shows throughout the country with support from Grand Prix front man Andrew McKenzie. The band will be hustling their long awaited debut album ‘SAND ON CHROME’ (released August 26) recorded at Hit Your Head Musi... -
GIG: Adam Lambert Announces Auckland Gig
Hot off the tail-end of his US tour, glam-pop revivalist, Adam Lambert, is making an anticipated visit to New Zealand with a full-tilt show resplendent with glitter, leather and melodrama at Trusts Stadium on Sunday 17th October in Auckland. Since the announcement of Lambert’s string of Australian... -
NEWS: The Fourmyula Join NZ Music Hall Of Fame
Iconic 60's pop band The Fourmyula are soon to join the likes of Johnny Devlin, Ray Columbus and The Topp Twins in the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. The group, who celebrated the 40th anniversary of their song Nature this year, will be inducted at the Silver Scroll Awards on Wednesday in Auckland. -
NEWS: Vodafone Launches iPhone App for VNZMAs
Vodafone’s gone geek chic with a FREE Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards iPhone app, launched today. The app is FREE from the App Store and features artist profiles, competitions, the latest news from finalists and voting for the People’s Choice Awards. -
GALLERY: Scary Kids Scaring Kids At Zeal, Auckland
A photo gallery of Scary Kids Scaring Kids at Zeal, Auckland New Zealand on September 4th 2010. Photography by Venus Tong. -
GALLERY: Capture The Fun Competition Entries
A selection of our Polaroid Capture The Fun competition entries to win a Polaroid 300 Instant Camera. -
NEWS: The Coolies: New Album And Nationwide Tour
The Coolies are back! and with a new album dropping next month called Master, they're more than ready to take on a nationwide tour starting in Hamtown on Sept 30th. DON'T miss this exclusive opportunity to catch them live. -
NEWS: Neil Young Announces Album Tracklisting
Neil Young has announced that his new album 'Le Noise', is set for release on Septermber 27. -
MUSICAL: The Sad Lament Of Pecos Bill
The sad lament of Pecos Bill, on the eve of killing his wife. A Surrealist Western Musical by Sam Shepard, with music by Catherine Stone. Can a legend die? Or worse, slowly fade away into irrelevance? A musical postcard from the inner landscape of the Old West,The Sad Lament of Pecos Billmourns the ... -
DOWNLOAD: Radiohead DVD Compiled By Fans
Radiohead have compiled a DVD of their performance in Prague during last year's tour to promote their self released album In Rainbows. The DVD is compiled entirely of fan footage and the here's the best bit, it's available for free! You can download the entire DVD from this website and burn it to a ... -
NEWS: Kings Of Leon Talk New Single Radioactive
As anticipation builds for Kings Of Leon's "Come Around Sundown", the follow-up to the Tennessee rock outfit's massively successful "Only By The Night" album, the band is gradually letting fans in on details of the new record. A music video teaser for first single "Radioactive" has been released and... -
NEWS: Extra U2 360 Tour Dates Confirmed
U2 360 tour announces sell out performances in Australia & New Zealand. 2nd shows just confirmed in Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane & Sydney! U2 360 is a hit down under with sell outs announced in both New Zealand and Australia. And now, fans who missed out will have another chance to see U2 360 with ... -
WIN: 1 Of 5 Polaroid 300 Instant Cameras
Instant Is Back, Capture The Fun With Polaroid. Instant is back! The new Polaroid 300 Instant Camera has everything you loved about instant photography back in a fun and one-of-a-kind Polaroid way. With four lighting settings and an auto-flash, your photos will be perfect every time. Take the 300 In... -
NEWS: Cancer Bats Announce New Zealand Tour
Canadian hardcore heroes Cancer Bats are touring the country this September. Blazing is the term that best describes the current incarnation of Cancer Bats. Since Hail Destroyer, they’ve charred the pages of Kerrang!, Alternative Press, NME, Exclaim!, and countless other top-tier publications. The... -
INTERVIEW: Alexandre Aja Director Of Piranha 3D
French filmmaker Alexandre Aja burst onto the international horror scene in 2003 with the ultra-violent slasher High Tension. Since then he scared audiences with his remake of Wes Craven classic The Hills Have Eyes and disappointed many with Mirrors. His latest film is a throwback to the fun, sleazy... -
NEWS: Cheryl Cole To Divorce Footballer Ashley Cole
X Factor judge Cheryl Cole is reportedly to be granted a divorce from her husband, Chelsea footballer Ashley. A decree nisi is expected to be granted on Friday at the High Court's Family Division in London. A case - entitled CAC vs AC, indicating Cheryl Ann Cole against Ashley Cole - is expected to ... -
NEWS: Josh Homme Talks Queens Of The Stone Age
After firing bandmate Nick Oliveri, Josh Homme has admitted he considered breaking up Queens Of The Stone Age. -
NEWS: Ezra Koenig Covers Paul Simon For Soundtrack
Vampire Weekend leader Ezra Koenig has weathered through his fair share of Paul Simon comparisons. -
NEWS: The Ting Tings Reveal All About Their Second Album
The Ting Tings have revealed why they decided to shun their native Manchester for Berlin to record their new album -
NEWS: The Big Pink's Milo Cordell To Release 'Tapes' Compilation
The Big Pink's Milo Cordell has created a mixtape for the latest of !K7's 'Tapes' releases. His mixtape, released on October 18, features songs by The XX, Balam Acab and oOoOO, Salem, as well as remixes by These New Puritans. Gang Gang Dance also remix The Big Pink's 'Velvet' for the compilation. -
NEWS: Misfits Return For One NZ Show In January
New York original horror punk legends Misfits will be bringing their monster themed music back to NZ for one show only in January, following the last time they played here in 2006. -
VIDEO: Rip It Up TV - Friday 3 September
This is our second installment of Rip It Up TV on Friday 3 September 2010. Here you can sit back, relax and watch the latest music, film and gaming videos sweeping the internet. Rip It Up Tv also brings you exlcusive on-camera interviews with your favourite local and international artists and our fa... -
NEWS: 50 Cent Suggests T.I's Wife Should Own Up To Drug Charges
Rapper TI and his wife Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle have been arrested on drug charges in Hollywood – and 50 Cent has given his legal advice on the situation. -
NEWS: T.I. Arrested On Drug Charges
Grammy award winning rapper T.I. was arrested along with his wife on suspicion of possessing methamphetamines, five months after the hip-hop star finished a prison stint on weapons charges. The 29-year-old rapper and his wife, Tameka Cottle, were arrested Wednesday night in West Hollywood after depu... -
NEWS: Lady Gaga To Perform At Yoko Ono Concert
Lady Gaga will take part in a performance to mark John Lennon's 70th birthday in October. The late musician's wife, Yoko Ono, is organizing two concerts with her We Are Plastic Ono Band in Los Angeles to celebrate her late husband and many stars have signed up to take part. -
NEWS: U2 360 Auckland Show Sold Out
Tickets for U2’s 360 Auckland concert at Mt Smart stadium on November 25 went on general sale this morning. The incredible ticket demand for tickets has resulted in a sell-out show, selling in excess of 50,000 tickets in under one hour. There is no confirmation of a second show. -
NEWS: Chiddy Bang To Release The Preview Next Month
Chiddy Bang are set to release an eight track prequel to their debut album entitled, 'The Preview' on October 4th. 'The Preview' documents the incredible journey the band have had over the last year emerging from underground US blog darlings to become U.S hip-hop's leading lights. Having met at Drex... -
NEWS: Anika Moa NZ Tour October - December 2010
MORE FM proudly presents, on tour this October, November & December, Anika Moa solo tour with special guest Mel Parsons. Anika Moa has been nominated as a finalist in this year’s New Zealand Music Awards on October 7th for Best Female Solo Artist, Album Of The Year, and Best Pop Album. Right after... -
NEWS: Bic Runga To Open For Leonard Cohen
Frontier Touring have announced that kiwi favourite Bic Runga will be opening for Leonard Cohen at all New Zealand shows. Bic is a long time admirer of Leonard’s music and is thrilled to be joining the music legend on stage. "I'm so excited to support Leonard Cohen on his New Zealand shows, I've b... -
GAMING: GTA Chinatown Wars Coming To iPad
Today Rockstar Games announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is coming to the Apple iPad September 9, 2010. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars HD comes to the iPad with brand new updated, high definition graphics. The newest installment boasts more than 50 missions, countless side activities, and t... -
NEWS: Shihad Win NZ Herald Legacy Award At The 2010 VNZMAs
Long renowned as one of New Zealand’s greatest rock bands, Shihad’s 22-year career is being recognised with induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame and the New Zealand Herald Legacy Award at the 2010 Vodafone NZ Music Awards. It’s far from the first time the band has been honoured ... -
NEWS: First Lineup For CMJ Music Marathon Announced
The first wave of artists for the annual music marathon that is New York City's CMJ Festival have been unveiled. The CMJ Music Marathon runs from October 19-23 at music venues accross Manhattan and Brooklyn, over 1,200 bands in total are expected to perform. Started in 1980, the CMJ Music Marathon s... -
NEWS: Supermodel Tour New Zealand
Supermodel 'Welcome Home' September and October Tour. This September and October, Wellington Pop Rocker Supermodel tour the country to promote the release of their new single 'Blondie' and preview material from their forthcoming debut album, recorded earlier this year during a seven week stint in th... -
NEWS: The Edge Presents Lost In A Box
The Edge have launched a fantastic new competition in which you could win $10,000. Emma is The Edge's 'Lost listener'. She is Lost in a box somewhere in New Zealand for 21 days and will win $10,000 if she is found and you can win 10,000 if you find her! Join the 'Search Party' to find Emma in the bo... -
GALLERY: VNZMAs Finalist Announcement 2010
The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards Finalist Announcement at the Langham Hotel, Auckland on Wednesday 1st September. Photography by David Apple. -
NEWS: VNZMA Full List Of Finalists
The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards 2010 full list of finalists. No finalists are announced for the Highest Selling NZ Single, the Highest Selling NZ Album, NZ on Air Radio Airplay Record of the Year and the International Achievement awards. These will be at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards c... -
NEWS: VNZMAs Finalist Announcement
Gin Wigmore, Dane Rumble, and The Phoenix Foundation feature strongly in the finalists list for the 2010 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. Gin and Dane Rumble are finalists in six categories and the Phoenix Foundation in five. Anika Moa and J. Williams are finalists in three catrgories each. -
NEWS: TrinityRoots Returns With New Album
Wellington three-piece TrinityRoots are set to release a new CD/DVD September 6th titled 'Music Is Choice'. It is to be released as a CD and DVD package that captures the essence of TrinityRoots through live recordings, interviews and an in-depth behind the scenes look at one of this country’s fi... -
NEWS: Remastered John Lennon Collection To Be Released
To commemorate John Lennon's 70th birthday on the 9th of October, EMi Music are releasing eight remastered John Lennon solo albums and new titles including Double Fantasy Stripped Down, Power To The People: The Hits, Gimme Some Truth and the John Lennon Signature Box. -
NEWS: Cee Lo Green Explains Controversial Song F**k You
Cee-Lo's expletive-laden song 'F**k You' has been criticized for being in poor taste, which will be featured on his upcoming album The Lady Killer. In his interview with the AP, the Goodie Mob/Gnarls Barkley member says it's actually a work of art. Cee-Lo recently spoke with the Associated Press abo... -
NEWS: Green Day Announce Live Album
Green Day have revealed they are working on a live album to commemorate all the touring they've done for their latest album, 21st Century Breakdown. The still-untitled album will be the band's second live release after 2005's "Bullet in a Bible." You can view a fan shot video of the band performing ... -
NEWS: Jerry Lee Lewis Recruits Friends For New Album
It's been 61 long years since famed rock & roller Jerry Lee Lewis first performed, but now at the age of 74, Lewis is set to release a new album available September 7. The title of his new album, "Mean Old Man," isn't a reference to the Killer himself. "No, it has nothing to do with me whatsoever,"... -
INTERVIEW: Stuart Beattie Director Of Tomorrow When The War Began
I caught up with Australian movie director Stuart Beattie at the Westin Hotel in Auckland to have a chat about his new movie Tomorrow When The War Began. The film starts with the characters coming together for a Road Trip. Did you take any inspiration from other road trip movies and have you ever be... -
NEWS: Gin Wigmore New Zealand Tour
Gin Wigmore, The Grave Train National Tour with very special guests The Snowdroppers. After taking on the United States Gin Wigmore is heading back to New Zealand with “The Grave Train” National tour this October. -
WIN: NZ Tattoo & Art Festival Prize Pack
Oni Events are proud to present renowned artists from around the world, such as Sabado from Eccentric Super Tattoo in Japan, Tebori master (japanese traditional method of tattooing) Horitsuna who has won several awards in recent years at major shows, including a double award of the best tattoo of th... -
NEWS: Kanye West Collaboration With Jay-Z
As a part of Kanye West's new "G.O.O.D. Fridays" leak schedule, the rapper-producer dropped a heater last Friday called "Monster", featuring himself alongside Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and indie folk singer Bon Iver. Not only did Kanye excite fans by making good on delivering a new track, but he... -
WIN: An ABSOLUT VODKA Prize Pack
ABSOLUT VODKA is continuing its legacy of collaborating with cutting-edge visionaries by announcing their latest sponsorship of New Zealand Fashion Week and partnership with leading local fashion designers, Adrian Hailwood, Federation and Lonely Hearts. The ABSOLUT FASHION campaign is giving Kiwis t... -
NEWS: Guns N' Roses Declares War On Festival Promoters
Guns N' Roses have been at the centre of controversy recently with front man Axl Rose declaring war on the Reading and Leeds Festivals organisers. This follows the band's performance at the Reading Festival on Friday, when they came on an hour late and organisers pulled the plug on their set as they... -
WIN: A Double Pass To See Animal Kingdom
Armed robber Pope Cody is in hiding, on the run from a gang of renegade detectives who want him dead. His business partner and best friend Barry Brown wants out of the game, recognizing that their days of old-school banditry are all but over. Pope’s younger brother, the volatile Craig Cody, is mak... -
BLOG: J Cole Mixtape Download
Link to new DJ Grady/DJ Ricochet, J Cole mixtape. The world is real hot on J Cole right now, and rightfully so. If you've only heard 'Who Dat', get a full scoop on this dudes skills via this nice set from Grady/Ricochet. Heaters include tracks over Mobb Deep's 'Shook Ones' and Cam'ron's 'I Really Me... -
FILM: Oscar Nominated Writers Hired For Tupac Biopic
Oscar-nominated screenwriters Stephen J. Rivele and Chris Wilkinson (Ali, Nixon) have just been hired to write the biopic of Tupac Shakur, which means director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) could start shooting by mid-November. The script centers around Pac’s last day of life at age 25 in 1996 and ... -
BLOG: World Basketball Festival Part 3
My New York trip in pictures and video - part 3 including Rucker Park, the Make Something space and the Air Force 1 movie premiere at the Apollo in Harlem. -
BLOG: Iron Maiden Satellite 15 ... The Final Frontier
Iron Maiden's new album, the 15th of their career, Satellite 15 ... The Final Frontier sees the band at their most progressive yet. From the opening strains of the title track it's clear that this latest effort isn't going to be Maiden by numbers. Expanding on the direction the band seemed to be tak... -
NEWS: Brooke Fraser Announces New Zealand Tour
Brooke Fraser Returns With New Single, Tour And Album News. It’s everything you could want really if you were a fan of one of New Zealands most popular artists of recent times. Multi-platinum selling award winner and jetset bohemian Brooke Fraser has sent news from her current base in Los Angeles ... -
GAMING: DJ Hero 2 Announced
DJ Hero 2 is the much anticipated return of one of the most successful games of 2009, and when the party starts on October 22, budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends will experience another 100 of the biggest tracks from the hottest artists, remixed exclusively for DJ Her... -
VIDEO: The Making Of Teenage Dream By Katy Perry
A video of the making of the new Katy Perry album Teenage Dream. -
GIG: Chemical Brothers At Vector March 2011
The Chemical Brothers are coming back to take New Zealand Further in 2011! There’s simply no denying the extraordinary skills of The Chemical Brothers, who are still at the very forefront of electronic musical culture, since first taking the planet by veritable storm back in the early 1990s. -
FEATURE: GameSwitch
New Zealand owned and operated, GameSwitch.co.nz services New Zealand and Australia by allowing gamers to come together and swap games for their real value, not the pocket change you're given by the big game stores. They use an internal Point system - not cash - to make sure you receive full market... -
GAMING: Just Dance 2 Track Listing Announced
Just Dance 2’s track list offers a wide range of songs drawn from classic hits and legendary songs to today’s chart-toppers, including Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff, I Got You by James Brown but also Rihanna’s SOS, When I Grow Up by the Pussycat Dolls and many other songs perfect for parties! It ... -
GAMING: Sega Announce Vanquish Demo
Sega have announced that the demo for Shinji Mikami developed shooter Vanquish will be available for download from your Xbox 360 marketplace or Playstation Network store September 2nd. Vanquish is set in the near future where you take control of Sam, a government agent kitted out with a futuristic b... -
NEWS: Are Drake And Nicki Minaj Married?
It seemed like two members of the Young Money family just got a lot closer on Friday when Nicki Minaj and Drake announced on their Twitter pages that they are married. "U scurred? @drakkardnoir u ready to make the announcement or wha?" Minaj tweeted Friday afternoon. Drizzy responded about an hour l... -
NEWS: Levi's Offers Free Downloads
Levi's Jeans has invited some of the most prominent musicians of today into the company's recording studios to cover the songs that inspired their work. These "Pioneer Sessions," which total 13 songs, are full of worthwhile listens that include Passion Pit's revamping of 'Tonight Tonight' by The Sma... -
GALLERY: Ajax At Cassette Nine
Modular in association with Epaulette presents… Ajax. Supported by Cam Roberston, Cyril Orson, Meltron, Lost Boys. Ajax (Modular/Bang Gang) has been voted Australia’s #1 DJ pretty much every year. He’s won all the major Australian DJ awards and has been ordained by the likes of Justice, Digita... -
VIDEO: These Four Walls - 'Love Song'
The official music video for 'Love Song' by These Four Walls. Directed by Anthony Plant. -
NEWS: Iron Maiden's Final Frontier Debuts At #1
Iron Maiden have more than earned their status as one of the foremost contemporary and influential Rock bands in the World as they debut at #1 in New Zealand and TWENTY other countries to date with The Final Frontier. Having recorded the new album at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas earlier this... -
NEWS: Jim Jarmusch Reveals Details About An Iggy Pop Documentary
The director will be working on a long-term documentary project with Iggy Pop after the singer specifically asked him to get involved. -
NEWS: Sufjan Stevens Releases New Album
Sufjan Stevens is set to release a new album on October 11, entitled 'The Age Of Adz'. The album will be the first new full-length studio album since 2005's critically acclaimed 'Illinois'. -
NEWS: LCD Soundsystem Consider Making Another Album
Despite previously announcing that 'This Is Happening' would be their last studio effort, LCD Soundsystem have revealed that they could make another album. -
NEWS: Kids Of 88 & The Naked And Famous Tour
Kids of 88 and The Naked and Famous announce nationwide album release tour. Has there ever been a moment in New Zealand’s popular music history like this one? Every now and again a truly great New Zealand band comes along, but two at once? Never! -
NEWS: Ronnie Wood Works With Slash, Flea and Eddie Vedder on Solo Album
The Rolling Stones' guitarist Ronnie Wood has revealed details of his upcoming solo album. -
NEWS: Ringo Starr Fans Team Up To Save His House
A group of avid Beatles fans have united in an attempt to stop the demolition of the house that Ringo Starr was born in. -
NEWS: Liars Release EP
The band have just announced that a new single, "Proud Evolution" will be released from Sister World as a six track EP. -
GALLERY: The Kids Are All Right
The Kids Are All Right is a 2010 American comedy drama film directed by Lisa Cholodenko who together with Stuart Blumberg wrote the screenplay. The story centers on a lesbian couple, Jules (Julianne Moore) and Nic (Annette Bening), who each gave birth to a child using the same anonymous sperm donor.... -
VIDEO: of Montreal - 'Coquet Croquette'
The new and official music video for 'Coquet Croquette' by of Montreal. Directed by Jason Miller. -
WIN: Go To The VNZMAs With Rip It Up
We are offering 2 lucky winners the chance to go to the 2010 VNZMAs with Rip It Up. You could be taking a friend to the prestigious 45th annual Rainz Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards at the Vector Arena on October 7th. The details of this event will be announced next Wednesday 1st September. So kee... -
NEWS: The Fall Return to NZ for One Show
Seminal English post-punk band The Fall are to return to Auckland – 28 years after playing the shows which Flying Nun released as the peerless live album, Fall In A Hole. -
VIDEO: Alcoholic Darling By BARB
The brand new music video for 'Alcoholic Darling' by BARB. Directed by Joseph Harper. -
GALLERY: Dinner For Schmucks Premiere
A photo gallery of the red carpet premiere of the hit movie Dinner For Schmucks. -
NEWS: Nadja To Play Auckland In October
The gig season is certainly heating up for The High Seas who have just announced their second international show this week. This time it's Nadja, an ambient/noise/drone duo comprised of Leah Buckareff & Aidan baker who are alternately based in Toronto, Canada and Berlin, Germany. They are set to pla... -
NEWS: The Libertines' First Show Since Reuniting
August 25 marks the date that The Libertines played their first official show since reuniting in March. Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell took to the stage at the HMV Forum to the sound of Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again'. -
NEWS: Jimmy Page's First Book £445
Guitar legend Jimmy Page is set to release his first book on September 27. The Led Zeppelin guitarist has each copy retailing for £445. The photo-autobiography, titled 'Jimmy Page' is limited to 2500 copies, and will document the guitarist's career over 500 pages and 650 images. -
VIDEO: Rip It Up TV - Friday 27 August
This is our first installment of Rip It Up TV on Friday 27 August 2010. Here you can sit back, relax and watch the latest music, film and gaming videos sweeping the internet. Rip It Up Tv also brings you exlcusive on-camera interviews with your favourite local and international artists and our favou... -
WIN: One Year Subscription Plus Piranha 3D Tickets
Win a one year subscription to Rip It Up magazine plus some tickets to see Piranha 3D. Watch the trailer to Piranha 3D here. We saw it the other day and we were really impressed. If you can't be bothered entering this competition and you want to get your hands on a double Piranha 3D instantly, simpl... -
NEWS: Hollie Smith Wellington Show Cancelled
The Wellington show of Hollie Smith and The Last S.O.S Tour has been cancelled today citing unforeseen circumstances. Hollie Smith and the S.O.S send their apologies to everyone that has purchased tickets or planned on attending the show but has guaranteed full refunds for all ticket purchasers. -
NEWS: The Earlybirds On Tour With Opshop
The Earlybirds are hitting the road with Opshop to support the release of their debut album Favourite Fears, be sure to check them out. -
BLOG: World Basketball Festival Part 2
My New York trip in pictures and video - part 2 including the player interviews and the Jay-Z concert. My trip continued with a visit to Radio City Hall to interview players and have a look around the famous theatre - followed by a performance that night by Jay-Z after the USA basketball team had pl... -
NEWS: Vampire Weekend's Cover Star Speaks Out About Lawsuit
Vampire Weekend's 'Contra' album cover 'star' Ann Kirsten Kennis has spoken out about the $2million lawsuit she has filed against the band, their record label XL Recordings and photographer Tod Brody. The photograph of Kennis was not only used for the Contra album cover but was also featured in heav... -
GAMING: Raving Rabbids Travel In Time
Raving Rabbids: Travel In Time is the fifth installement in the Rabbids series and, unlike the previous entry, Rabbids Go Home, it returns to the party game genre exclusively for Wii. This time are the Rabbids have an infallible plan to invade the human world: Conquer History! When they discover tim... -
NEWS: Chris Brown Talks About MJ Tribute & Tour With Usher
Shortly after tweeting, "Check 106 and park today. I'mmmm baaacckkk," Chris Brown hit BET's "106 & Park" stage to discuss his BET Awards Michael Jackson tribute and the rumored tour with Usher. "A lot of people don't know, I was going to see Michael Jackson the day he died. I was on my way to the St... -
NEWS: Smokefree Announce TwitSpit Twitter Competition
Smokefree have announced a New Zealand Twitter rap competition. Hip Hop and Twitter are coming together like never before. Smoking Not Our Future brings you TwitSpit, the first Twitter rap competition in Aotearoa – and they’re after the best tweet about why being smokefree/auahi kore earns respe... -
INTERVIEW: Dino Cazares Of Fear Factory
Fear Factory are supporting Metallica in Christchurch in September. I had a chat with Dino Cazares (Fear Factory guitarist) over the weekend to talk about the preparations for their new tour. How are the preparations going for your tour of Australia, New Zealand and Japan? Well right now we're on a ... -
BLOG: Kicks Update #44
Killer Jordan 13 Bin 23's - got these on my NYC trip. One thing I bought back from my NYC trip to the World Basketball Festival was these killer XIIIs. Limited to 1,734 pairs worldwide, I copped these from my bro Jason from Extra Butter in NYC. check out Jason's webiste, this is where I get my kicks... -
BLOG: World Basketball Festival Part 1
My New York trip in pictures and video (part 1). My trip to New York City in August was to attend the World Basketball Festival for Nike/Jordan and was one of the best experiences I've ever had. The following blog posts document my trip in photos and video. -
NEWS: Sarah McLachlan Coming To NZ With A Taste Of Lilith
Court Yard Hounds, Julia Deans and Teacups announced to join Sarah McLachlan on “A Taste of Lilith”. Chugg Entertainment, in conjunction with Nettwerk Music Group, Juice TV and The Radio Network, is thrilled to announce that after much media speculation, multi Grammy Award winning singer/songwri... -
NEWS: Lady Gaga Overtakes Britney Spears On Twitter
Lady GaGa has officially overtaken Britney Spears as the most followed person on Twitter. As TechCrunch.com reports Lady GaGa currently has 5,781,176 followers on Twitter.com/LadyGaga, while Britney Spears has 5,717,790 on Twitter.com/BritneySpears. To celebrate Lady GaGa thanked her followers in a ... -
WIN: A Rip It Up Magazine Signed By Shihad
Shihad drop in to the Rip It Up office ahead of their gig at the Powerstation, Auckland to have a chat and sign some magazines. Read more about the August/September 2010 issue of Rip It Up. -
FESTIVAL: No Sleep Til Festival
Alternative punk, metal and hardcore fans rejoice...Christmas has come early! A new massive metal/punk touring festival under the name of No Sleep Til is making its way around Australia/NZ this December with Auckland's ASB Showgrounds playing host on December 10th. Make sure you’re sitting down be... -
BLOG: Splendour In The Grass
Hi! This is the first entry into the rad Rip It Up online blog! Better give you a quick back ground on the stuff I do. I Co-host the 95bFM Breakfast show, I'm a Member of Architect DJs and a Clubnight promoter. I generally just get involved with any new things that are rad. So to kick this bad boy o... -
BLOG: Jay-Z & U2 - Possible Set List & Hyperventilation
Last night was a normal night, doing the Top 20 on The Edge, random callers, banter then Twitter STOPPED MY HEART. A tweet from our web guy Kooge saying "Confirmed Jay-Z opening for U2" Stopped. Hang on. Wait. What. Can't be true. What. Ring Kooge demand to know the story. It's true. Jay-Z was openi... -
NEWS: Kings Of Leon Talk About Record Sales
Kings Of Leon frontman Caleb Followill refuses to obsess over sales of the band's next album because the rockers are so "rich", they don't need the money. The singer admits the band has taken a few creative risks with their upcoming fifth release, Come Around Sundown, following the global success of... -
NEWS: Kanye West To Release A New Song Weekly Until Xmas
Kanye West has announced (via his official Twitter page) that he will be releasing a new song every weekend in the lead up to Christmas. "I know y'all need the music so I'm dropping 1 new song every weekend until Xmas. It may be my song, it may be a new Jay song, etc," Kenye later announced that he ... -
NEWS: Jay-Z To Support U2 In New Zealand
The world's highest-earning Hip Hop artist is now set to join the world's highest-earning band at their November 25th concert at Mt Smart Stadium. Live Nation Global Touring and Michael Coppel have today confirmed that JAY Z will be joining U2 as the very special guest for dates in New Zealand and A... -
NEWS: Hollie Smith Launches Remix Competition
Live from today, August 23, Hollie Smith has launched a remix competition for her latest single ‘Hiding’ from the #1 album ‘Humour and the misfortune of others’. Head along to holliesmith.co.nz to find the stems for this track, download them, and then the track is yours to play with! You can... -
NEWS: Ou Est Le Swimming Pool Singer Commits Suicide
Charles Haddon of UK Electric Pop band Ou Est Le Swimming Pool killed himself on Friday right after performing at the Pukkelpop festival in Belgium. Ou Est Le Swimming Pool had recently been riding off their hit single Dance The Way I Feel which has recieved a popular response in New Zealand and Aus... -
NEWS: Eminem Talks Retirement
After releasing 6 studio albums, rapper Eminem is still going strong with sales of his latest album Recovery reaching the 2 million mark last week. In an interview with Vibe magazine for its 15th-anniversary issue, Em discusess his uncertainty about when he may hang up the mic. Em, aka, Slim Shady, ... -
NEWS: New York Film Festival Announce Lineup
The New York film festival, which is celebrating its 48th year this September, has announced that the new Clint Eastwood production, Hereafter, will be added to the list of films to be screened at the event. The film joins David Fincher's (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) 'The Social Network' an... -
NEWS: Justin Bieber & B.o.B To Play MTV Video Music Awards
MTV announced that pop-star Justin Bieber and MC B.oB. will be performing at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday 12 September in Los Angeles. The two first time performers will join previously confirmed acts Kanye West, Drake and Florence and the Machine. The awards, which are celebrating thei... -
GAMING: Virtua Tennis 4
The no. 1 best selling tennis series moves to an all-new level of realism, Sega are proud to announce the development of Virtua Tennis 4 which will feature full Playstation Move capability and 3D technology. Virtua Tennis 4 with the PlayStation Move isn’t just about hitting the ball; it’s about ... -
News: Jimmy Barnes Set To Tour New Zealand This Summer
Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes is set to head back down to New Zealand on tour to support the upcoming release of his new album Rage and Ruin. Rage and Ruin is to be released August 30th and it see's a return to Barne's rock and roll roots, with the bulk of the lyrics being written 10 years ago... -
NEWS: Erykah Badu Fined For Public Nudity
R&B singer Erykah Badu has been fined $500 (US) and placed on 6 months of probation for disorderly conduct after stripping in a March music video shoot. The video for Badu's single 'Window Seat', shows Badu walking naked through the Dallas, Texas street where US President John F. Kennedy was assassi... -
NEWS: U2 Announce Tour Of Australia & New Zealand
U2 have announced that they will be touring Australia and New Zealand in November and December of this year. U2 have named this their 360° tour starting in Mt. Smart Stadium (their only New Zealand gig of this tour) and ending at the Subiaco Oval in Perth. -
GALLERY: Wordsby Launch Event
Wordsby is a new t-shirt range published by Closet and features designs from some of New Zealand’s most talented designers, artists and illustrators. Curated by Kelvin Soh, Wordsby twists the classic band tee by shifting emphasis from the band to the song, and invites interesting mash ups, persona... -
FILM: Exclusive Video Interviews With The Cast & Crew Of Kickass
We at Rip It Up, have managed to get our hands on some awesome and exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of Kickass, the 2010 superhero film. Below are our exclusive video interviews with Clark Duke, Matthew Vaughn and Christopher Mintz. -
WIN: 100ml X by Rocawear Fragrance Worth $125
Following the remarkable success of 9IX Rocawear, lifestyle brand Rocawear introduces X (pronounced “ten”) by Rocawear. In stores now, X by Rocawear is available at Farmers, Life and selected stores nationwide. The new limited edition, X by Rocawear, commemorates the brand’s momentous 10th ann... -
NEWS: Norah Jones To Release An Album Of Collaborations
With almost a decade of collaborative projects under her belt, singer Norah Jones is releasing a compilation album on Tuesday 2 November that includes eighteen different tracks featuring the singer and a variety of other artists. The album, titled 'Featuring', highlights Jones musical diversity with... -
NEWS: Elliott Smith Compilation Announced
Kill Rock Stars will be releasing An Introduction to Elliott Smith on Tuesday 2 November. Available on either CD or 180 gram vinyl, the album will feature 14 of the late Smith's more popular songs from his albums Roman Candle, Elliott Smith, Either/Or, XO, Figure 8, From A Basement on the Hill, and ... -
NEWS: Kate Nash Announces North American Tour
UK singer and songwriter Kate Nash will begin a 19-stop tour through Canada and the US to promote her latest album My Best Friend Is You in the coming months. Nash will bring her second album, which is full of the indie artist's signature musical rants, to the North American stage starting on Octobe... -
GALLERY: Luger Boa And I Am Giant At Kings Arms
A photo gallery of Luger Boa and I Am Giant live at The Kings Arms from 15 July 2010. Photography by Jacinda Boyd © Website http://www.aipa.org.nz/Portfolios/Jacinda+Boyd/ Blog http://www.jacindaboyd.blogspot.com/ -
BLOG: 3 Bands You Need To Get Amongst
Oh Hai you hot as babe, thanks for checking out my blog! I’ve come across a couple of new bands that I reckon are worth checking out so thought I’d chuck them in my blog and you can do with what you will. -
NEWS: Shihad Unveil Ignite Album Artwork
Shihad have unveiled their new artwork for their forthcoming album Ignite set for release on Monday 20 September. Its fitting that Shihad’s eighth studio album should be called Ignite. Since the very beginning Shihad’s music has been both the bands’ livelihood & lifeblood, positively infused w... -
NEWS: Interpol Move Forward Album Release Date
Interpol have brought forward the release date of their new album. According to Matador Records, the group's self-titled LP is now due out on September 7 in North America, a week earlier than previously announced. Set to be released internationally through their own record label Soft Limits, it is u... -
NEWS: Blondie To Release A New Album In November
Blondie have revealed that they will release a new album in 2011. 'Panic Of Girls', the follow-up to 2003's 'The Curse Of Blondie', is due out in Australia this November. "We tried to make the recording process as organic as possible," drummer Clem Burke told Billboard.com. "[We] tried to stay away ... -
NEWS: Massive Attack Announce North American Tour
Massive Attack have announced details for an upcoming tour of North America. Playing in support of 'Heligoland', which was released earlier this year, 3D and Daddy G will begin the tour at Montreal's Bell Centre on October 18. Support on the gig-run will come in the form of Thievery Corporation. -
NEWS: The New Pornographers Announce NZ Tour
The New Pornographers are returning to New Zealand this November for the first time since 2008. The group, which currently includes A.C. Newman, Neko Case, Kurt Dahle, Todd Fancey, Kathryn Calder, John Collins and Blaine Thurier, will perform songs from their new album 'Together' at venues in Auckla... -
FILM: I'm Still Here Trailer Released
The long awaited first trailer for 'I'm Still Here' the documentary about 'the lost year' in the life of Joaquin Phoenix, is now online. In October 2008, the two-time Oscar nominee and 'Walk the Line' star surprised the movie world by announcing he was retiring from acting. Weeks later he emerged be... -
NEWS: Tinie Tempah Announces New Album Titled Disc-Overy
Tinie Tempah's album Disc-Overy is out on the 4th October. Rhythm and Vines festival confirmed Tinie Tempah as part of their first line up announcement on Thursday (12 August) last week. Read the full Rhythm and Vines first line up announcement here. The album features collaborations with Ellie Goul... -
NEWS: Wordsby Launch Event
If your in Auckland tonight head along to St Kevins Arcade for the launch party of Wordsby. Wordsby, a new t-shirt range published by Closet and features custom t-shirt designs by some of New Zealand's most talented designers, artists and illustrators. Wordsby twists the classic band tee with a shif... -
FEATURE: Ninja Tune 20 Years Of Beats 'n' Pieces
As legendary label Ninja Tune prepare to celebrate their 20th year of banging out quality beats, I speak to co-founder Matt Black about their phenomenal success. It’s 9pm UK time and, somewhere in London, self-described ‘funky granddad’ Matt Black, one half of legendary English electronic duo ... -
NEWS: Wyclef Jean In Hiding After Haiti Death Threat
Wyclef Jean has gone into hiding after receiving alleged death threats in Haiti. The former Fugees man is waiting to find out if his application to run to be president of the country has been accepted. He told the Associated Press he was hiding in a secret location following intimidating messages te... -
NEWS: Hollie Smith Announces The Last SOS Tour
Hollie Smith is embarking on her Hollie Smith and The Last S.O.S Tour. It kicks off this Friday at the Leigh Sawmill and on Saturday at the Mangawhai Tavern. The tour runs for eight dates at eight different centres throughout August and September and finishes up in Wanaka (October 1st). Hollie’s n... -
REVIEW: Bang Bang Eche At Koko In Camden London
“I’ve had that BBE song stuck in my head all day” says Dan on our way through the grimy florescent corridors of London’s Islington tube station. He’s referring to the opening qwerty in key bass line of Bang Bang Eche’s ‘Time Mismangement’. A catchy tune indeedy. Though only here a we... -
GIG: Reggaetown World Music Festival
The Reggaetown World Music Festival is a two day festival in Cairns on September 10th and 11th. Line up features The John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Blur King Brown, Tiki Taane with DJ Samorora, Neacombo Diffuzion, Katchafire, Walli Pazzi, Ladi 6, Ykson, Sista Itations, Zennith, Kingfisha, Mama Ki... -
NEWS: Smokefreerockquest Finalists Named
The finalist's for this year's Smokefreerockquest have been announced. With over 3000 entrants, 23 regional finals and a record 800 bands, it has now come down to eight bands from around the country left to battle for NZ High School music supremacy. Two Waikato bands feature in the top eight - they ... -
NEWS: Angelina Jolie To Play Marilyn Monroe
George Clooney and Angelina Jolie are being lined up to play Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming film The Life And Opinions Of Maf The Dog, And Of His Friend, Marilyn Monroe. The project, set for release in December, will be an adaptation of the Andrew O'Hagan novel, reports Thetimes.co... -
NEWS: New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival
This November, New Plymouth will play host to the New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival, which is set to be the biggest and boldest of its kind in New Zealand. The New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival, promoted by Oni Events and presented by Kentucky State Bourbon and Cola, will showcase some of the top in... -
VIDEO: Lazy By Luger Boa
The official music video for Lazy by Luger Boa. Filmed over a four day party marathon! Many thanks to Adam & Zoomslide, Ink & Coherent Bars K'Rd, O'Rourke House, 400 A, the Mobile Party People and ALL who gave their minds and bodies to the cause! -
NEWS: Homebrew Announce New Zealand Tour
Homebrew have announced that they will be touring New Zealand in September and one date in October. The band have not yet disclosed the venues that they will be playing. -
GIG: Shiverdown Music Festival
The team at Shiverdown are here to quench your thirst for soul and groove! Eight and a half hours of continuous live music coming to the Mighty Waikato! Immerse yourselves into the soulful tones of Aotearoa's finest. -
WIN: 1 Of 5 Double Passes To See Picture Me
Sara Ziff has been modelling since she was scouted in the street at 14. It was, she admits, a way to rebel against her academic background, and by the time she was 20 it had turned out to be an extremely well-paid alternative to college too. But the academic vantage point never quite deserted Ziff. ... -
GIG: Peter Hook To Play Joy Division Album In Full In NZ
Unknown Pleasures, A live celebration of Joy Division with Peter Hook & friends, Saturday 2 October at The Powerstation. Thirty years have elapsed since the release of Joy Division’s seminal album ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and the untimely passing of lead singer Ian Curtis. To commemorate this event... -
NEWS: Justin Bieber Tweets Hacker's Phone Number
Justin Bieber has reportedly tweeted the phone number of a US teenager after the boy hacked into the account of a friend of the singer. Bieber is alleged to have published Kevin Kristopik's mobile phone number on Twitter, encouraging his followers to call up the phone. He is alleged to have written:... -
GIG: Chiddy Bang Are Coming To New Zealand
The notion of ‘traditional hip hop’ has changed forever. Whether you’re talking about genre bending projects from superstars like Kanye West and Lil Wayne or surprising debuts from new artists like Kid Cudi and Drake, Hip Hip has never had a more exciting, expressive moment. If Hip Hop is reac... -
NEWS: Taking Back Sunday Release Live From Orensanz
Taking Back Sunday have posted a stream of their new acoustic live CD/DVD 'Live From Orensanz' onto their myspace page. 'Live From Orensanz' is taken from the two acoustic shows the band filmed and recorded in December 2009 at the Angel Orensanz in New York City. The CD will be released digitally an... -
FILM: Trailer For The Next Three Days
If you’ve been wondering what Russell Crowe has been up to since his turn as Robin Hood, then wait no longer. The first trailer for his latest action/thriller, The Next Three Days, written and directed by Paul Haggis (Crash, In the Valley of Elah) is now online. -
NEWS: Fear Factory To Support Metallica In Christchurch
Currently on tour in Europe, industrial metal pioneers Fear Factory will make a welcome return to Australia and New Zealand this September in support of Metallica on their World Magnetic tour! -
WIN: 1 Of 2 Double Passes To See Opshop In Auckland
Opshop are touring New Zealand in September and October 2010. You can read the full tour announcement here. We have got a double pass to the Opshop gig at Sale Street, Auckland on Thursday 23rd September to giveaway to one lucky winner. For a chance to go to this gig, simply answer the question belo... -
NEWS: Opshop Announce New Zealand Tour
Opshop are celebrating the release of their third album ‘Until the End of Time’ by hitting the road for a series of shows this September and October. Joining Opshop for the run of shows is Devonport's The Earlybirds, who release their debut album 'Favourite Fears' on the 23rd of August. -
NEWS: Karl Urban Set To Become Judge Dredd
New Zealand's own Karl Urban (Star Trek, Pathfinder, The Chronicles of Riddick, The Lord of the Rings) has been confirmed for the leading role in a new adaption of Judge Dredd. For those unfamiliar with the comic, Judge Dredd is an American law enforcement officer in a violent city of the future whe... -
GALLERY: Auckland Zinefest 2010
Auckland Zinefest is the first dedicated zine event in the city of Auckland, New Zealand in 4 years. It will be held on the 15th of August 2009 at Cross Street Studios in Newton, Auckland. Both Auckland Zinefest and Cross Street Studios are non for profit, and aim to incubate and promote local aware... -
NEWS: Klaxons Release EP Of Album Outtakes
Klaxons have revealed that they intend to release an EP made up of the outtakes from their last album. The band, whose second album 'Surfing The Void' is released on August 23, have a variety of songs for the record which did not ultimately make the cut. -
NEWS: Friendly Fires Premiere New Song
Friendly Fires are gearing to premiere a new song called 'Stay Here' on a forthcoming DJ mix by the three piece band. Guitarist Edd Gibson said of the track: "We'd been wanting to make a tribute to that New York house sound for a while. It's an interesting sideline for us to make a house track becau... -
NEWS: MGMT and Paul McCartney Colaboration a no-go?
MGMT have revealed that Paul McCartney admitted he wanted to work with the band however hasn't been in touch about the collaboration since. "We did play a show with him [McCartney] last summer at New York park, which was really cool," he said. "But nothing has really come of the collaboration part o... -
BLOG: NYC Trip Part Two
DJ Sir-Vere's Part two of the video blog from NYC. And it continues. -
BLOG: NYC Trip Part One
DJ Sir-Vere's video blog from the US Part one. I'm in New York at the moment attending the World Basketball Festival, best way to catch up on where I'm at is the video blog, check it out! -
NEWS: R&V Protege - Do You Have What It Takes?
Rhythm & Vines Festival's Search For The Ultimate Understudy. Think you have what it takes to deliver a world-class festival line-up? This could be your chance to launch your career in the music and entertainment industry. -
NEWS: Details On Weezer's Forthcoming Album
Weezer's forthcoming album 'Hurley' is set for release on september 13 and the band have announced the tracklisting of the new album. -
NEWS: Kasabian's Tom Meighan Sings Lead Vocals For Another Bands Single
Kasabian's Tom Meighan sings lead vocals on a new single from Leicester band The Lysergic Suite. -
NEWS: Flea, Animal Collective And Nick Zinner Feature In I'm Here Soundtrack
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea, Animal Collective, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner are among the names who appear on the soundtrack for Spike Jonze's latest film I'm Here. Other acts who feature on the soundtrack include Sleigh Bells, Girls and Gui Boratto. -
NEWS: The Ting Ting's Release Comeback Single
The Ting Tings are gearing up to release their comeback single, 'Hands', mixed by Calvin Harris, on October 11. The single will be the first from the Salford duo's Berlin-recorded second album, due later in the year, which they have previously announced will be named 'Kunst'. -
VIDEO: Teenage Dream By Katy Perry
The official music video for Teenage Dream by Katy Perry. -
NEWS: Kanye West Collaboration With Bon Iver?
Kanye West's may potentially collaborate with Bon Iver for his forthcoming new album, plus he is streaming a new track featuring Beyonce. The rapper-producer apparently flew out frontman Justin Vernon to work with him at his Hawaii studio -
NEWS: Arcade Fire's 'The Suburbs' Tops Charts
Arcade Fire's latest album 'The Suburbs' has entered the US album charts at Number One. Win Butler's band went straight in at the top spot on August 11 with the album selling around 156,000 copies in its first week. -
VIDEO: Love The Way You Lie By Eminem Featuring Rihanna
The official music video for ' Love The Way You Lie' by Eminem ft. Rihanna -
GAMING: Assassins Creed: Brotherhood
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is a third person action-adventure video game in development by Ubisoft for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game is set to be released in November 2010. It is a direct-sequel to Assassin's Creed II (but is not Assassins Creed III) with Ezio returning ... -
NEWS: Tessa Rain Releases Her Debut Album Dirt Poems
Introducing the debut solo album Dirt Poems from Wellington artist Tessa Rain. Engineered by Lee Prebble and produced by long-time collaborator Age Pryor, Dirt Poems is a spacious, solitary beauty. It is dedicated to the roads of the South Island, which Rain walked alone with just her guitar for six... -
FESTIVAL: Rhythm & Vines Announce First Line Up
Rhythm & Vines announces first line-up for 2010 N*E*R*D, Justice (DJ set), Shihad, Chromeo, Boys Noize and more! -
WIN: $250 Worth Of Schick Prizes
As Schick is a proud sponsor of this year’s Smokefreerockquest to celebrate we’re giving away 5 x Schick Style packs containing 1 x Schick razor along with a handy bathroom mirror to keep you looking stylish. The value of each pack equates to $50, total value is $250. To find out more about Smok... -
FILM: Skyline
Universal has released the trailer for the new alien invasion film, Skyline. It stars Donald Faison from Scrubs, Eric Balfour from 24, and Brittany Daniel from Club Dread. Largely flying under the radar until this year’s Comic-Con, Skyline tells a Cloverfield-meets-Independence Day-style story of ... -
INTERVIEW: Brad Carter Of Pistol Youth
Bradley Hanan Carter is back in the country this week with his band Pistol Youth supporting General Fiasco at the Powerstation this weekend. He talks to us briefly about what Steriogram's up to, Pistol Youths killer new record and living the dream in LA. -
FEATURE: Natcoll Design Technology
Richard has completed two diplomas at Natcoll - the Diploma of Computer Graphic Design and the Diploma of Interactive Design. See a preview of his work below, and read more about his experience at Natcoll. -
FESTIVAL: Auckland Zinefest 2010
St Kevins Arcade & Wine Cellar is the place to be this Saturday 14th August. Auckland Zinefest is the first dedicated zine event in the city of Auckland, New Zealand in 4 years. Both Auckland Zinefest and Cross Street Studios are non for profit, and aim to incubate and promote local awareness in the... -
NEWS: Jay-Z Spoof Video Removed From Youtube
The hit internet spoof video Newport State Of Mind which parodies Jay-Z has been removed from YouTube due to a "copyright claim" by EMI Publishing. The clip had been viewed hundreds of thousands of times since last month. A statement from EMI said: "When a song is created based wholly on any of our ... -
FILM: Ben Affleck Stars In The Town
Warner Bros have debuted the official trailer for The Town, the new film directed by and starring Ben Affleck. Following up from his debut in the directors chair with 2007's critically acclaimed Gone Baby Gone, Affleck again turns the camera on the gritty streets of Boston crime. The Town is based o... -
NEWS: La De Da Festival Has Sold Out Of All GA Tickets
Organisers of the new La De Da New Years Eve Festival are very happy to announce that ALL releases of GA tickets have now completely sold out in just over three weeks of going on sale; a stellar achievement for an event in its first year of inception. The additional and final release of an extra 200... -
FILM: Despicable Me
This is a 3D animated family film done really well. There’s loads of laughs to be had, it’s cute as can be in places, and the story is great. It’s about a supervillain named Gru who wants to steal the moon. He has to compete with a smarmy young upstart named Vector - the new baddie on the bloc... -
GALLERY: Tiki Taane And Optimus Gryme
A photo gallery of Tiki Taane and Optimus Gryme taken at the Blacksmith Bar, Whitianga on Friday 6th August. Photography by Vaughan Grigsby www.vaughangrigsby.com -
FILM: Due Date
Warner Bros has released the first trailer for Hangover director Todd Phillips‘ next comedy Due Date. The film stars Robert Downey Jr and Zach Galifianakis in a buddy-comedy story which has been described as kinda Hangover meets Planes, Trains and Automobiles (RIP John Candy). According to Phillip... -
GAMING: LEGO Harry Potter
I don’t want to go taking credit for games that are developed on the other side of the world, but back in 2006 I said to a number of gaming friends that I thought the Harry Potter series should definitely be made into LEGO games. Jump ahead to 2010 and looky looky. Not only was it a great idea, it... -
REVIEW: Total Life Forever By Foals
It was a simple enough move for Foals to branch away from just being alternative dance (nee discopunk), as they were tagged/derided upon the release of Antidotes. Critics have thrown the word ‘ambitious’ around a fair amount since the release of ‘Spanish Shara’, a near antithesis to most of ... -
INTERVIEW: Mark Ronson
The rumours are true. London born record producer, DJ and guitarist Mark Ronson really does have a ‘mid-Atlantic’ English accent - testament to the sheer number of air miles he must have acquired travelling so regularly between the US and UK. In London to play some promotional shows with his new... -
NEWS: Autozamm Sign To Warner Music NZ
Warner Music New Zealand are thrilled to announce a partnership with Autozamm through their label Let The People Speak. The partnership reflects the strength of their new album and their pedigree as one of New Zealand’s finest live acts. Their third album 5th Degree will be released through Warner... -
FEATURE: Rip It Up Street Team
Do you love going to gigs, taking photos of bands, writing reviews as much as we do? Well we want to hear from you. We (at Rip It Up) are looking to recruit an exclusive street team to help cover the New Zealand music scene this summer. Our street team will be invited to our exclusive invite-only st... -
FILM: Will Farrell Knocks Inception From Top Spot
Will Ferrell movie The Other Guys has knocked Inception off the top of the US box office. The police parody, which also stars Mark Wahlberg, made $35.6m (£22.3m) in its opening weekend, according to early estimates. Christopher Nolan thriller Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, had been at numbe... -
FILM: Jackass 3D
Johnny Knoxville and his buddies are up to their daredevil comic antics again. And this time they’re coming at ya’ in 3D with the appropriately titled Jackass 3D. Just when you thought you've seen everything there is to see from the Jackass guys, the entire cast of the previous two movies are ba... -
FILM: Unstoppable
Starring Denzel Washington (The Book of Eli), Chris Pine (Star Trek) and Rosario Dawson (7 Pounds) this new action thriller from Director Tony Scott (Man on Fire, Enemy of the State) brings a new perspective to the somewhat leisurely world of railway travel. Loosely based on a true story, Unstoppabl... -
DOWNLOAD: Bombay By El Guincho
Barcelona based by way of the Canary Islands “one man band” El Guincho is set to release the long-awaited follow up to his 2008 debut Alegranza!. His new album Pop Negro is infused with all the flavour and all the sun that location promises. Many will already be across this bedroom-pop cosmopoli... -
NEWS: Flip Grater Announces New Zealand Tour
Flip Grater - While I'm Awake I'm At War Album Release Tour. Flip Grater’s latest musical offering While I’m Awake I’m At War is quickly becoming the buzz among music lovers across New Zealand. With 5-star reviews and rapturous verbal applause, Grater’s third album is the one we’ve all bee... -
NEWS: Jack White Insults New York Celebrities
Jack White laid into the celebrity-filled audience at The Dead Weather's gig at Don Hill's in New York on Wednesday (August 4), labelling them "hip motherfuckers". The band were playing a secret show at the relaunch party of Don Hill's to an audience who included the likes of Sean Lennon, Liv Tyler,... -
POP BITES: Tom Jones Feature Teaser
He’s a living legend, with a lifetime of experiences to match. But that doesn’t mean everything’s always gone to plan for Tom Jones, and he’s happy to spill the beans. On…early criticism of his sexy image and trademark, tight trousers. When I first started out people were like, ‘Tom Jone... -
NEWS: Bono Returns To The Stage
Bono and Larry Mullen on stage in Turin Bono had suffered "severe pain with partial paralysis of the lower leg". U2 frontman Bono has taken to the stage for the first time since sustaining a spinal injury in May. The band resumed their world tour in Turin, Italy, where the singer thanked fans for "a... -
GIG: Gorillaz At Vector Official Release
The cat’s out of the bag and it’s no longer a secret. Yes, the rumours were true… on Thursday 22nd August, Chugg Entertainment confirmed that Gorillaz will be making their first ever trip to Australasia for their arena tour in December 2010. As part of their Plastic Beach world tour, Gorillaz... -
REVIEW: Shihad Play The General Electric At The Powerstation
Last night Shihad played their 1995 album Killjoy live at The Powerstation (so read this review first) and tonight they played their 1999 album The General Electric. This was the last date of the tour of Australia and New Zealand and it seemed quite fitting as the band have a lot of history with The... -
REVIEW: Shihad Play Killjoy At The Powerstation
Shihad are a bit of an institution in New Zealand. They formed back in 1988, and evolved from their industrial thrash metal roots to become our very own heroes of rock music as god intended it. Even though they've now relocated to Melbourne (a popular choice for many Kiwi ex-pats) they'll always be ... -
FESTIVAL: Coromandel Gold Has Sold Out
Coromandel Gold sells out in less than 36 hours. Last year’s sold out in less than three weeks, this year Coromandel Gold sold out on pre-sale in less than a day and a half and never made it to public release. Coromandel Gold is proud to announce the latest addition to the line-up - the phenomen... -
GIG: Awkward Feelings (On A) Boat
Change is scary, but repetition is boring. After a while, every show in every bar starts to feel a little bit the same. In September, in an attempt to disrupt this state of affairs, Awkward Feelings (Cheese on Toast’s Andrew Tidball and former Little Pictures member Johanna Freeman) are bringing y... -
DOWNLOAD: Sola Rosa Announce Free Remix
In support of their new album ‘Get It Together – The Remixes’, Sola Rosa are pleased to announce a free download of the DJ Vadim remix of the well-known track ‘Turn Around feat. Iva Lamkum’. After the success of their gold selling album Get It Together in 2009, the remixes version will be ... -
NEWS: P-Diddy Collaborates With Skepta
P. Diddy has enlisted British grime rapper Skepta for a new remix of his hit song 'Hello Good Morning' originally released in March this year. -
NEWS: Beach Boys Challenge Katy Perry's California Gurls
Legal Reps of 'The Beach Boys' have reportedly asked Katy Perry's record label to give Brian Wilson and Mike Love songwriting credits and royalties from her song 'California Gurls'. Perry's number one hit, featuring Snoop Dogg, contains elements of The Beach Boys' 1965 hit 'California Girls'. -
FILM: Anchorman Stars Too Costly For Sequel
Anchorman's lead actor, Will Ferrell has said that Anchorman 2 was shelved because of the potential actors' high salary expectations. Ferrell starred as Ron Burgundy in the film, and has only recently spoken publicly for the first time of his frustration at the shelving of a sequel for the 2004 come... -
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NEWS: R.E.M Work on "Old School" Album
The Posies' frontman Ken Stringfellow has revealed that REM are in the process of recording an "old school"-style album. Stringfellow - who has toured and worked with the Georgia band - recently met up with bassist Mike Mills in his current home city of Paris, where he heard the rough recordings of ... -
NEWS: Restraining Order For Leonardo DiCaprio Attacker
A Canadian woman accused of attacking Inception star Leonardo DiCaprio with a broken beer bottle in 2005 has been given a restraining order. Aretha Wilson, 40, attacked the star at a private party in Hollywood, resulting in him needing about a dozen stitches to his face and neck. After fleeing to Ca... -
VIDEO: These New Puritans
Brand new and official music video for 'Hologram' by These New Puritans. -
NEWS: Eddie Vedder Pens Song For Eat Pray Love Soundtrack
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has penned a song for Julia Roberts' new film Eat Pray Love. The track, 'Better Days', is the first single from the movie's soundtrack, both due for release in the UK on September 20, and therefore slightly later in the year for NZ. -
VIDEO: Example - 'Last Ones Standing'
The brand new and official video for 'Last Ones Standing' by Example -
INTERVIEW: Scary Kids Scaring Kids
How did Scary Kids Scaring Kids form? We formed in High School. All of us went to school together and we started as a way to hang out on the weekends. At the time, I was in the school glee club. I was just about to clench the state championship with my team when I was offered a spot in a really pres... -
NEWS: Scary Kids Scaring Kids Tour New Zealand
After 8 years, Arizona's blistering post-hardcore sextet Scary Kids Scaring Kids have called it a day but are going out on a high by mounting a Final Nightmare tour of the paths least travelled while still on top of their game. It’s a Final Tour, and there’s plenty of giveaways and prize packs t... -
NEWS: Top 20 Found In The Smokefreerockquest
The top 20 high school bands in New Zealand have now been found! The following 20 bands have made it onto the shortlist from which the 8 National finalists will be selected on 17th August to fight off for Rockquest supremacy. The Smokefreerockquest national final this year will be held in Hamilton, ... -
FASHION: Little Help Project 2
Attention all designers, t-shirt fanatics and creative people who like a challenge, AS Colour’s Little Help Project is back again for 2010. The Little Help project is more than just another t-shirt design contest; the first prize is a complete start up package for a new t-shirt label. Once again t... -
NEWS: Dr. Dre Announces Solar System Inspired Album
Dr. Dre has revealed that he is making an instrumental album inspired by the solar system. As RapBasement.com reports, the rapper/producer explained that the LP will be "my interpretation of what each planet sounds like". "An instrumental album is something I've been wanting to do for a long time," ... -
NEWS: Kings Of Leon Announce New Album
Kings of Leon have announced the title and release date for their new album. The bands fifth record is going to be called 'Come Around Sundown' and will be released on October 18 in the UK and on October 19 in North America. NZ release dates are yet to be confirmed. Sessions for the album took place... -
NEWS: Tripod Music Announce Whangarei Gigs
Tripod Music brings fresh NZ reggae to the suburbs. Tripod Music & Management are excited to be working with a number of talented New Zealand based reggae bands at the Tikipunga Tavern, Whangarei with the aim of bringing live music to the suburbs. After a successful trial run from May to July at Wan... -
GIG: You Me At Six Play The Studio Auckland
In thrilling and long awaited news for their fans in New Zealand, Solid Entertainment is pleased to announce You Me At Six playing here for the first time on September 21st at The Studio, Auckland. Since releasing debut album Take Off Your Colours and winning the hearts of pop-punk and rock fans wor... -
NEWS: 30 Seconds To Mars Press Conference Aftermath
On Tuesday 3rd of August 2010 30 Seconds To Mars streamed their secret press conference from Epsom Girls Grammar in Auckland, New Zealand. If you missed it then don't worry you didn't miss much. It doesn't take very much to impress a bunch of school girls. It's quite amusing listening to the redicul... -
FASHION: New Zealand Music Inspired T-Shirts
Wordsby is a new t-shirt range published by Closet and features designs from some of New Zealand’s most talented designers, artists and illustrators. Curated by Kelvin Soh, Wordsby twists the classic band tee by shifting emphasis from the band to the song, and invites interesting mash ups, persona... -
NEWS: Maori Music Chart Announced
The executive director of the 2010 Waiata Maori Awards (Maori Music Awards) Tama Huata has welcomed news a Maori Music Chart will be set up to play across the country’s 21 kiwi radio stations. He is also pleased to hear Phonographic Performances New Zealand (PPNZ) and Te Mangai Paho have agreed Ma... -
WIN: $60 Of PSN Vouchers Plus Digital Comics
Calling All Playstation 3 and PSP owners. We're very excited to offer you this very special prize pack from Playstation. Simply tell us if you own a Playstation 3 or a PSP at the bottom of this page to be in with a chance of winning $60 worth of Playstation Network vouchers if you own a PS3 or a Dig... -
NEWS: TrinityRoots Release New Album
One of New Zealand’s most loved bands, TrinityRoots, announce the upcoming release of Music Is Choice. A CD and DVD package that captures this magical trio at their peak live in concert and reveals the heart and soul of the sorcery that created that magic. TrinityRoots, after six years, two and a ... -
BLOG: Kevin Casey Mixtape
Killer set of classic NYC tunes from Kevin Casey. Kevin has put together a killer set of NYC tracks on 'Live From New York' including some of my favs like 'Invincible' from CNN and 'Skys The Limit' by Biggie - but y'all knew that :) Grab this awesome mix from Kevin's website here, the download link ... -
NEWS: Lindsay Lohan Released From Jail
US actress Lindsay Lohan has been released from jail after serving less than two weeks of a 90-day sentence. Lohan, 24, had entered an all-female jail in Los Angeles on 20 July after violating her probation on a 2007 drunk-driving charge. Entertainment website E! Online reported that Lohan was relea... -
INTERVIEW: Leonardo DiCaprio & Christopher Nolan
Inception was a major undertaking for writer/director Christopher Nolan. Known for his work on Memento (2006) and the Dark Knight (2008), Nolan reworked the Inception script for a decade before teaming up with Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Japanese legend Ken Watanabe, to ... -
BLOG: Major Flavours Vol 5 Video Blog Part 2
Video blog Part 2 at Brooklyn Hotel in Sydney. This weekend past I was in Sydney for the Major Flavours Vol 5 tour, and it involved a pretty decent airline fail - avoid Aerolineas Argentinas at all costs! -
BLOG: Tyson Tyler DJ SMV Mixtape
Download links for killer new NZ mixtape. Tyson Tyler has been crafting his skills for some time, and he is getting better and better all the time. On this mixtape project he's teamed up with DJ SMV (one of the top 5 mixtape DJs in this country - that's my word, hes fucking awesome) and done a bu... -
FEATURE: Tom Jones Interview
He’s just turned 70, but Tom Jones isn’t about to call time on his career just yet. Instead, judging by his latest album, Praise & Blame - a spirited collection of gospel, rock, blues and soul - he could be with us a lot longer. How would you feel if you caught your grandad in the act, shameless... -
NEWS: Nightchoir Announce National Tour
Gob smacked by the accolades for their debut album, Nightchoir thought they’d best get on their bikes and play some shows to folk around the country. So in support of 24 Hours A Night, Nightchoir announce their metro national tour and release of a new video for the new single, ‘Don’t Want To ... -
WIN: Converse And The Naked And Famous Album
Converse have long since been associated with local artists, creativity and rising talent. In celebration of the upcoming debut album from The Naked And Famous, Converse are giving you the chance to win their New Seasons Slims. Converse are giving away 2 pairs each with the brand new album. Plus che... -
WIN: Eastbound And Down On DVD
HBO’s new comedy series Eastbound & Down about a star pitcher whose self-destructive behaviour knocks him out of major league baseball and back home to North Carolina. Please note this is an R18 release. You need to be over 18 to enter. Win your own copy, enter below. -
WIN: 1 Of 5 Copies Of Cop Out On DVD
Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan star in Cop Out, a hilarious action-comedy about two long time NYPD partners on a mission to clear their names and save the day. Win one of five copies on DVD. -
WIN: 1 Of 5 Copies Of Clash Of The Titans On DVD
Born of a god but raised as a man, Sam Worthington stars as Perseus, who leads a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on earth. Win one of five copies. -
WIN: Supernatural Season 4
Caught between Heaven and Hell, between God and the Devil, the Winchester brothers must battle for the future of humankind in the fourth season of Supernatural. Win your own copy, simply enter below. -
NEWS: Rip It Up Announce Trip To LA Winner
Rip It Up have announced the winner to the trip for two to LA courtesy of Get Him to The Greek (Paramount Pictures). -
NEWS: The Postures Tour New Zealand
Recent MUZAI Records signings The Postures (Wellington) and Auckland’s god bows to math have announced the release of a limited edition 10” split EP, to coincide with a number of shows being played around the country. Both bands have been keeping a low profile of late, during which time they hav... -
NEWS: Rhythm & Vines Line Up Coming 12 August
Thursday 12 August is the day you’ve all been waiting for, the day (or rather the night) we announce the monster line-up for this year’s Rhythm & Vines. Eager fans waiting for news on who’ll be headlining New Zealand’s biggest and best New Years Eve festival can view the MTV-produced launch ... -
WIN: 1 Of 5 Misfits Series One DVDs
Winner of the Best Drama Series award at the recent 2010 BAFTA Television awards, Misfits is a bold 6-part comedy drama based on a script by Howard Overman (Hustle, Merlin and Spooks: Code 9), that subverts the superhero genre with a knowing take on how hard it is to be a hero in the modern, cynical... -
NEWS: Thirty Seconds To Mars Stream Press Conference Live
Thirty Seconds To Mars Fans will be extremely happy to know that they can view the NZ Schools Press Conference LIVE from the bands official website! This is going to be a New Zealand first and it will give not only Kiwi fans the chance to see the unique press conference, but also fans from all over ... -
DOWNLOAD: Kids Of 88 Voucher
Buy your copy of Rip It Up at these selected outlets nationwide, and inside you'll get a free Kids Of 88 exclusive music voucher. Click here to find your nearest store. Use your voucher to download two exclusive remixes of KIDS OF 88 ‘My House’, plus two tracks from their brand new album ‘Suga... -
VIDEO: Twin Galaxies By Shapeshifter
The Official music video for 'Twin Galaxies' from their latest album The System Is A Vampire. -
NEWS: Silver Scroll Awards 2010 Finalists
APRA (the Australasian Performing Right Association) are proud to announce the top five songs (from a list of 20 songs released earlier this month) up for New Zealand's premier songwriting award - and two newcomers join past finalists on the list. -
FASHION: Converse Out Now August 2010
Converse announce Padded Collar II. Back in basic black and white leather uppers, the sleeker Padded Collar II is a mid with an all new Chuck Taylor All Star look. Wear it up to feature the Chuck Taylor Patch, or down showing off the Converse logo. -
FASHION: Foot Locker Out Now August 2010
Since its first debut, Nike Air has continued to innovate to propel athletes to run longer, train harder, jump higher, and play better. Lighter and more durable than any other form of cushioning, Nike Air remains the standard in impact protection and a symbol of innovation 31 years after it was intr... -
VIDEO: Cee Lo Green - No ones Gonna Love You (Cover)
Check out Cee Lo Green's cover of No Ones Gonna Love You, originally by Band of Horses -
NEWS: Kanye Ditches Forthcoming LP Title
Kanye West has decided to ditch 'Good Ass Job' as the album title for his forthcoming new LP. The rapper released the update about the follow-up to 2008's '808s And Heartbreak' via his newly registered Twitter account. "The album is no longer called 'Good Ass Job'," he tweeted on Twitter.com/KanyeWe... -
NEWS: John Lennon's Time Capsule Ceremony
John Lennon's 70th birthday is set to be marked with a special time capsule ceremony which will see his post-Beatles recordings preserved until 2040. Fans have been invited to submit birthday wishes, commentary, musical performances and personal thoughts on the late singer's legacy over the next cou... -
NEWS: Russell Brand Play's Legendary Swordsman
Russell Brand is gearing up to play a swashbuckling 14th Century hero in a new action comedy. The funny man best known for his 'long daft hair' and more recently his engagement to pop sensation Katy Perry, is taking on the title role in Hawkwood based on the life of 14th century mercenary John Hawkw... -
FESTIVAL: Coromandel Gold 2010/11
Whitianga will once again be the home to New Zealand's hottest New Year's Eve Festival, Coromandel Gold. Some of Aotearoa's legendary live acts are coming together to welcome in the New Year with their explosive and energetic performances. Performances that will no doubt generate a repeat of las... -
NEWS: Slipknot 'Consider Their Future' After Death of Paul Gray
The recent death of the Bands bassist Paul Gray has caused Slipknot to consider their future. It was the band's guitarist Jim Roots, who recently revealed the band were in mourning and their future is undecided. Singer Corey Taylor has echoed Roots' words and admitted that it is still unclear whethe... -
GAMING: StarCraft II Wings of Liberty
Blizzard knows games. They've been making them forever; much longer than their trio of epic licenses (StarCraft, WarCraft and Diablo) have been around. It seems that they haven't just evolved with videogames, but that they themselves have somehow been involved in steering the course of that evolutio... -
BLOG: Major Flavours Vol 5 tour, next gigs
Flyers and details for this weeks Major Flavours gigs in Australia -
BLOG: Major Flavours Vol 5 Video Blog Part 1
The Australian Major Flavours Vol 5 Video blog Part 1 -
GAMING: Rush Collaborate With Guitar Hero
Rush, one of the most influential rock bands in history, have joined together with Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock to bring their seven-part suite from their classic 2112 album to the game’s all-new, story-based Quest Mode this September. For the first... -
NEWS: Sola Rosa Announce Remix Album
After the success of their gold selling album Get It Together in 2009, Sola Rosa announce their new remix blbum called 'Get It Together - The Remixes' out on 9 August. The album has been over a year in the making and features remixes by international and local producers such as TM Juke, The Nextmen,... -
NEWS: Cairo Knife Fight Announce New Zealand Tour
Cairo Knife Fight announce NZ dates to coincide with the release of their self titled EP. Following on from their coveted supports to Them Crooked Vultures, Gomez and their amazing Boiler room performance at this year’s Big Day Out, Cairo Knife Fight (Nick Gaffaney and Aaron Tokona) take their two... -
VIDEO: Gorillaz Music Videos
Gorillaz are coming to New Zealand in December and what better way to get in the mood than watching a collection of their iconic music videos. This collection includes Melancholy Hill, Stylo, Dare and Clint Eastwood. -
NEWS: The Datsuns Tour New Zealand
The Datsuns have announced that they will be touring New Zealand in September. The Cambridge band are currently busy working on their fifth studio album. -
NEWS: !!! Announce North America Tour
!!! have announced details of a tour of North America. Playing in support of new album 'Strange Weather, Isn't It?', which is out in North America on August 23 and in the UK on August 24, the group begin the gig-run in Brooklyn on August 15. The band have also revealed a new line-up, including a rep... -
NEWS: Damon Albarn Defends Gorillaz Glastonbury Set
Damon Albarn has taken responsibility for the poor reviews his band Gorillaz received following their Glastonbury headline slot. The cartoon hip-hop band stepped in at the last minute to replace U2, whose singer, Bono, had injured his back. Reviews of the show were mixed, with the crowd noticeably t... -
NEWS: MIA
MIA has blasted organisers of the Hard NYC Party festival in New York after her set there was cut short amid fears the rapper would be electrocuted during a thunder storm. The singer's headline slot at the event on Governors Island saw organisers pull the sound, forcing her to rap without any backin... -
GAMING: Day X Exists
Day X Exists is a new online game released to celebrate the release of Salt, the action thriller from Columbia Pictures starting Angelina Jolie. Agent Salt is on the run. Day X spies have been activated. Enemies are within our midst. You are a junior agent. Who can you trust? Find Salt and stop Day ... -
NEWS: King Kapisi Collaboration With The Mint Chicks
A Superhuman collaboration involving New Zealand musical royalty is set to leave your eardrums in a majestic mood and in mint condition. ‘Superhuman’ is the latest single from King Kapisi’s upcoming LP “Hip-Hop Lives Here”, due for release late 2010. ‘Superhuman’ is a fusion of two of ... -
NEWS: Concord Dawn New Album & New Zealand Tour
Concord Dawn returns with his long awaited 5th studio album, ‘The Enemy Within’ on September 20th. Featuring the classic Concord Dawn sound with a plethora of vocal talent, including Rikki Morris, Paul McLaney, Nina McSweeney, Thomas Oliver, J Dubs along with guests Bulletproof, Cern and Rido. T... -
NEWS: La De Da Festival Has Sold Out
La De Da (the New Year’s Eve music festival) has sold out of their 10,000 general release tickets in less than three weeks. However due to pleas from punters, La De Da festival organizers have agreed with the venue to make a final 2,000 tickets available for purchase on Monday 2 August at 9am. "Th... -
NEWS: Bobby Gillespie's New Supergroup
Bobby Gillespie unveiled his garage rock supergroup The Silver Machine for a one-off show at London's 1234 Festival tonight (July 24). As promised, the Primal Scream frontman teamed up with Sex Pistols founder Glen Matlock, sometime Oasis drummer Zak Starkey along with regular bandmates Andrew Innes... -
NEWS: Good Charlotte Sign To Capitol Records
Rock sensations Good Charlotte are proud to announce that they have signed to Capitol Records/EMI and will be releasing their highly anticipated fifth full-length album Cardiology on October 25, 2010, almost exactly 10 years after their self-titled debut put them on the map as one of the most exciti... -
VIDEO: Heartskin by Blood Red Shoes
The brand new official music video for Heartskin by Blood Red Shoes. -
BLOG: The Lindsay Lohan Drama What Do You Think?
Lindsay Lohan has gone to jail by the time you read this. Lets have a wee look at how it’ll go down for her. Her sentence is 90 Days in Prison & 90 Days in rehab. What she’ll really get? Jail wise - because of overcrowding in this certain jail in LA she’ll be released after about 23 days not 9... -
INTERVIEW: DJ Sir-Vere Editor Of Rip It Up
Matt Hicks of Sounzgood popped into Auckland's Satellite Media to have a chat with former C4 host, nz hip-hop pioneer, Mai FM radio announcer and current editor of Rip It Up Magazine Phil Bell a.k.a DJ Sir-Vere. We talk about his long and distinguished career in TV, radio, print and of course music ... -
BLOG: Major Flavours Vol 5 Tour Starts Today
The Major Flavours Vol 5 Australian tour starts today and the CD is out tomorrow. -
GIG: Gorillaz At Vector Arena
Damon Albarn's cartoon supergroup Gorillaz will play the Vector Arena, Auckland on Tuesday 21st December. Gorillaz recently headlined Friday night at Glastonbury in the UK filling in for U2 that were forced to pull out because of lead singer Bono's back injury. Gorillaz were joined on the pyramid st... -
NEWS: Shihad Announce Album Ignite
Shihad have confirmed September 20 as the release date for their new studio album Ignite. The album has been self produced at Shihad’s own studios in Melbourne, and is the follow up to 2008’s #1 album Beautiful Machine. Ignite is their 8th album in their 22 year career. Three tracks on the album... -
NEWS: Julia Deans New Zealand Tour Announced
On the back of the releasing of her debut solo album Modern Fables, this August Julia Deans will play four shows across New Zealand. Julia, drummer Redford Grenell and bassist Richie Piccard will play Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington & Auckland. Lisa Crawley will also play support across all dates.... -
VIDEO: Piranha 3-D Trailer
The official movie trailer for Piranha 3-D. Piranha 3-D is an upcoming 3D comedy horror film to be directed by Alexandre Aja and featuring an ensemble cast including actors such as Adam Scott, Elisabeth Shue, Kelly Brook, Richard Dreyfuss, Jerry O'Connell, Christopher Lloyd, Ving Rhames, Dina Meyer,... -
NEWS: Surf City Sign To Fire Records
Fire Records is proud to announce the signing of a band that has been thrilling our ears all year. New Zealand’s Surf City will be releasing the jaw-dropping kiwi guitar buzz masterpiece “Kudos” on the iconic label this November. We might be biased but this is clearly the finest six string pop... -
VIDEO: Bang Bang Bang By Mark Ronson
The official music video for Bang Bang Bang by Mark Ronson and it's not a cover! Mark Daniel Ronson (born 4 September 1975) is an English guitarist, music producer, artist and co-founder of Allido Records. While his debut album Here Comes the Fuzz (featuring collaborations with Sean Paul, Nate Dogg ... -
WIN: A Double Pass To Tahuna Breaks At Powerstation Plus CD
Tahuna Breaks tour New Zealand in September and we have got a double pass to their show at the Powerstation, Auckland plus a copy of their new album Black Brown & White to giveaway courtesy of our friends at Dirty Records. -
DOWNLOAD: Converse Announce New Music Collaboration
This summer, Converse further activates its commitment to being a catalyst for creativity by bringing together three extraordinary musicians from different genres to form a unique collaboration known as Three Artists. One Song. -
NEWS: Mercury Music Prize 2010 Nominations Announced
The Mercury Prize, formerly called the Mercury Music Prize and currently known as the Barclaycard Mercury Prize for sponsorship reasons, is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland. It was established by the British Phonographic Industry and British Associa... -
NEWS: Simon Pegg In Mission Impossible IIII
Simon Pegg is in talks to reprise his role as lab technician Benji Dunn for Mission: Impossible IIII. The film, helmed by The Incredibles and Ratatouille director Brad Bird in his first live action project, once again sees Tom Cruise leading the way as secret agent Ethan Hunt, reports Empire. The pl... -
NEWS: Jarvis Cocker And Tony Christie Collaboration
Jarvis Cocker has joined forces with Tony Christie on his forthcoming star-studded album. The former Pulp singer has reworked the theme from the Michael Caine 1971 movie Get Carter for the follow up to the singer's 2008 album 'Made In Sheffield'. Entitled 'Now Is The Time', which is due for release ... -
BLOG: Bun B Track Produced by DJ Premier
Links for new Bun B track produced by DJ Premier. -
BLOG: Kicks Update #43
A couple of pairs of Jordans that I forgot to post up - the 6 retros are nice. -
NEWS: Six60 New Zealand Tour
It’s a celebration of firsts! Six60 are releasing their very first single and video for ‘Rise Up 2.0’, and to commemorate the occasion the band are on the road with their first ever national tour. With an impressive 19,000 friends on Facebook, in the last year Six60 have rapidly built a strong... -
GALLERY: Die! Die! Die! And Rackets At Galatos
A photo gallery of Die! Die! Die! supported by Rackets at Galatos on Friday 16 July 2010. Photography by Suren Unka. -
NEWS: Anika Moa Life Pass Update
You may remember us telling you about the Anika Moa Life Pass auction for the Womens Refuge earlier this month. Well it's been on Trade Me for lass than 2 days and it's already over $1,000. Here is the official word from EMI Music: So the Anika Moa Life Pass auction on Trade Me has started off with ... -
NEWS: Daniel Radcliffe Lands Lead Role
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has landed himself the lead role in something other than Harry Potter! Can he play any other charaters? We will find out pretty soon as he takes the job in Hammer movie The Woman In Black. Based on an adaptation of Susan Hill's best-selling novel, Radcliffe will pl... -
REVIEW: Die! Die! Die! At Galatos, Auckland
Die! Die! Die! are back on tour, and hell yeah it's good to see them again, it feels like it's been ages. Nothing to blast away the misery of the cold and the rain like a bit of visceral, bracing punk noise. They kick off their NZ tour with a double whammy at Galatos to celebrate the release of thei... -
GALLERY: Step Up 3D
Step Up 3D is the upcoming third installment in the Step Up film series. The film was directed by Jon Chu, who also worked on the previous film Step Up 2: The Streets. Step Up 3D is scheduled to be released in conventional 2-D, Real D 3D, XpanD 3D and Dolby 3D formats on August 6 ,2010. -
FILM: The Karate Kid
It's a remake of the classic and if you fell in love with the oldies this one will give you the same joy. Jaden Smith who is the son of Will Smith plays the on screen character of 12 year old Dre while Jackie Chan slips into the shoes of Mr Miyagi. What hard acts to follow! The scenes have been shif... -
NEWS: TrinityRoots Release Documentry
NZ music is on the big screen and TrinityRoots are centre stage. The film is a documentary which captures the journey of the Wellington band TrinityRoots over a tirade of events, from band rehearsals, touring, recording, performing right to the end where the band decided to call it quits in 2005. Th... -
NEWS: Nesian Mystik New Album Teaser
Nesian Mystik have had a massive career to date, with 3 albums down the fourth is on its way. With the single Sacrifice and Sun Goes Down with its feel good summery vibe, the songs of the new album have already generated success on New Zealand charts. The album titled 99 A.D is due out July 26 and i... -
NEWS: Arcade Fire Reveal Eight Covers For Upcoming Album
The Canadian group were rumoured to be issuing their upcoming third album with multiple cover designs, after a company who distributes albums to retailers listed the information in their sales catalogue. Finally, Arcade Fire have revealed the eight different cover designs for their forthcoming new a... -
VIDEO: HowYe by Die! Die! Die!
The brand new and official music video for 'HowYe' by Die! Die! Die! The first single to be taken from their upcoming album. The video features people falling out of trees. -
FESTIVAL: La De Da
La De Da will home to punters wishing to see 2010 out in style containing an already impressive kiwi hit list of great musicians. La De Da 2010 is an all new New Years Eve concert set to take place amongst the vines of Alana Estate Vineyards based in Martinborough. No word of a lie, it's going to hu... -
FESTIVAL: Phat 11 The Drum N Bass New Years Festival
New Zealand's largest drum n bass party PHAT11 is back! The PHAT11 Festival will open on Wednesday 29 December 2010 & run non stop over 4 nights until Sunday 2 January 2011. Set in the lush pastures of west coast rain forest, Inangahua, kids from North and South will scrimp their pennies for months ... -
NEWS: Arcade Fire Charity Donation
Arcade Fire promise to donate $1m to Haiti charity if public do too! Big call, but their gutsy can do attitude is to be congratulated. Band member Régine Chassagne has Haitian roots, and at their concert in Montreal earlier this week the group announced plans to work with Kanpe.org. The charity pl... -
NEWS: Scissor Sisters Tour America
The cat is out of the bag and Scissor Sisters are about to embark on a North America Tour. The Scissor Sisters are an American band that formed in 2001. Their style draws from disco, glam rock, pop and the club scene of New York City. It's hard not to know who these crazy cats are. Their third album... -
BLOG: Lead Or Follow by Shihad
Shihad have just dropped the second single from their yet to be named 8th studio - Lead or Follow. The song itself is another slow burning hypnotic beast that takes your senses unaware, at first listen you think "Another Shihad song" but after you've heard it half a dozen times or so it's tentacles ... -
BLOG: World Cup And Grand Magus
Two things I'm loving at the moment. The World Cup. I'm a massive football fan and this World Cup has been that much more special for not only the All Whites getting there but then performing well above and beyond expectations. -
GAMING: Crackdown 2
The original Crackdown could be described as fun in a sandbox... filled with explosives. It gave us a superhuman character that could leap over buildings, throw vehicles around, shoot a guy in the face from a thousand feet and run like a whippet. It was a ludicrously enjoyable alternative to the mor... -
NEWS: Iron Maiden New Music Video
Iron Maiden have just released a video teaster for their new album The Final Froniter. The band will release the album on August 16th. The music on the video is an edit of the opening song on the album, entitled ‘Satellite 15… The Final Frontier’. The video was produced by award-winning produc... -
NEWS: Tahuna Breaks Tour New Zealand
The sunshine is due back in spring, so are Tahuna Breaks. Tahuna Breaks are on tour this September and this time with a large emphasis on the South Island. Following up on the success of their release ‘Black Brown and White’ in August 2009, Tahuna Breaks head back out on the road. Get set for mo... -
NEWS: The Feelers New Zealand Tour
The Feelers plan to waste no time during August as they announce a 15 date tour across New Zealand. The Feelers released their Right Here, Right Now EP July 9 and plan to take New Zealand by storm. It's said they're planning to rock harder and faster than before, with no chance of a warm up match. T... -
GIG: Metallica Announce Second Christchurch Date
When it comes to Metallica, New Zealand goes mental for the foursome. Fans don't just genuinely admire, they passionately love, and so much so that they've announced a second show for the South Island city on top of two sold out shows at Auckland's Vector Arena. The two dates are Tuesday 21st Septem... -
NEWS: Bryan Ferry Announces Solo Album
The rumours are true. Bryan Ferry has announced plans to release a new solo album featuring a star studded guest line up with members of Radiohead, Primal Scream, Scissor Sisters and Groove Armada. With a vary in style and taste fans are in for a treat as the album Olympia Bryan working along side P... -
NEWS: Interpol Release New Single Barricade
Interpol have released a new single from their forthcoming self-titled album, and it's hip. The new track instantly sucks you in with a funky beat and has also been dubbed as hot, easy listening and a sure hit. The track will be released on their fourth EP due out September 7, shy of their UK tour s... -
NEWS: Deerhunter Announce New Album
Expect to encounter many a rabid Deerhunter fan over the next couple months as news of their new album was released over the weekend. The album entitled Halcyon Digest will be their fourth release and will be available via 4AD from September 28th. Head over to halcyondigest.com for an opportunity to... -
NEWS: General Fiasco Play Powerstation
Hot off the heels of their UK festival performances, The Frontier Touring Compant and General Fiasco are excited to announce the bands first New Zealand concert! General Fiasco has already grabbed your attention with their infectious hit NZ radio single 'Ever So Shy' and they're set for the release ... -
VIDEO: Exclusive Interview With Tammy Davis
An exclusive interview with Tammy Davis AKA Munter from Outrageous Fortune. Tammy talks about his charity work while signing copies of the June/July 2010 issue of Rip It Up. -
NEWS: Korn Play Gig in Crop Circle
American Rock band Korn are set to stream a gig they recently played in a crop circle. The band hit up crop circle creators Circlemakers.org to create a crop circle near their hometown of Bakersfield in the US. They will stream the performance they recorded on their MySpace page, Myspace.com/korn, o... -
NEWS: Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos Gives Songwriting Lecture
Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos gave schoolchildren a lecture on songwriting yesterday (July 8), giving them tips on how he dealt with his own songwriting including 'Take Me Out' and 'Walk Away'. He spoke at the British Music Experience at the London O2 Arena as part of the museum's new partnership ... -
VIDEO: In Your Blood By Computers Want Me Dead
The brand new music video for 'In Your Blood' by Computers Want Me Dead. -
NEWS: The Modfather Comes to New Zealand
From beginning to end, word on the street is this has been well worth the wait. Paul Weller known as the former lead singer of The Jam and The Style Council, and is heading to New Zealand for the very first time as part of his Australasian Wake Up The Nation tour. -
NEWS: Coco Solid's Producer ALC5 Recently Passed Away
Coco Solid's long-time collaborator and producer ALC5 (Alan Cameron) recently passed away in Wanganui at his flat. The Coco Solid crew (Coco, Ben, Han) will sadly miss him. He was fiercely independent and instrumental in Coco Solid's (and many other independent musician's) recordings, tours and succ... -
FILM: Scott Pilgrim vs The World Poster
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is an upcoming film adaptation of the comic book series Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley. The film is directed by Edgar Wright and stars Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. -
NEWS: Shihad Line Up Complete
Cairo Knife Fight take the coveted Wellington support slot for the upcoming Shihad album shows. Cairo Knife Fight is the dangerous twosome Nick Gaffaney, a man who has drummed his way around the place for many of our leading songwriters, and Aaron Tokona, the founder and front man of iconic rock gro... -
GIG: The Temper Trap Play Powerstation
Sweeter than the sweet disposition itself is Temper Trap. Another of the most electrifying concerts this year, The Temper Trap have announced support from local band on the rise, The Naked And Famous. What a way to spend a Sunday, lubricated with a fine beverage, having The Naked and Famous as a ent... -
GIG: Passion Pit Sell Out Powerstation
Passion Pit’s Auckland show at Powerstation on 30 July has sold out. Due to high demand the venue was changed to the Powerstation from the original Montecristo Room venue. The mastermind out fit are jumping over the ditch before their Aussie Splendour In The Grass appearance early August. -
NEWS: SNFU Cancel New Zealand And Oz Tour
SNFU are forced to cancel their New Zealand and Australian tour dates because of legal issues. "Unfortunately some legal issues have escalated in the last week with one of the SNFU members, which has resulted in his travel Visa being cancelled. As such SNFU are forced to cancel their NZ and Australi... -
FESTIVAL: Splendour In The Grass 2010
To mourn is to let go of sadness and live through the death of something. Mourning need not only apply to the human race or animals, in fact it runs deeper into the finer the things in life. Is it possible to mourn music you ask? Yes. Australia is set to put on quite possibly the finest 3 day winter... -
NEWS: Amy Winehouse And Mark Ronson Collaboration
Mark Ronson has revealed that he and Amy Winehouse have recorded a cover of Lesley Gore's 1963 song 'It's My Party'. The pair started working on the song in 2008, with the track set to appear on a forthcoming tribute album to legendary producer Quincy Jones. It was Jones' first hit single as a produ... -
NEWS: Lil' Kim Hints At Collaboration With Rihanna
Lil' Kim has hinted that a collaboration with Rihanna could be "in the works". When asked which musician she would like to work with, the singer commented on her admiration for the 'Umbrella' singer and spoke about their personal friendship. "I'm a huge Rihanna fan, and she's a friend of mind so I'm... -
VIDEO: I Can Do That by The Futureheads
The official music video for I Can Do That by The Futureheads. -
NEWS: Should Arch Hill Go Free Range?
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Sunny side up, scrambled, or above all, free range and organic! Right, so how do you like your music? Much like your egg preference it's very much a matter of opinion. Some people still prefer buying albums rather than downloading, but others prefer getting ... -
NEWS: Cheryl Cole Cancels All Commitments
Cheryl Cole has cancelled all work commitments this week on the advice of doctors, it has been confirmed. The X Factor star is currently judging auditions for the ITV1 show, and toured with the Black Eyed Peas recently. Her busy schedule is thought to have left her worn out, but her spokesman would ... -
GIG: Metallica At CBS Canterbury Arena in Christchurch
Metallica have extended their New Zealand tour to include Christchurch. This news comes after a public outcry for Metallica to come to Christchurch and several public petitions. -
NEWS: Prince Says The Internet Is Over
Prince has said he thinks the era of the internet is already over. In a recent interview with the Daily Mirror, Prince said his stance on technology is the main reason why his new album '20Ten' will not be available for download online. -
NEWS: Justin Bieber Subject Of Internet Joke
Justin Bieber's Twitter page has become the target of an internet joke. A public vote on the singer's My World Tour page has asked users which country he should tour next, with no restrictions on the nations. -
NEWS: Strokes Album Due 2011
Julian Casablancas has predicted that The Strokes' next album will be released in March 2011. For fans this one has been a long time coming. Casablancas said the new album, which his band mates have been recording without him, is "almost halfway done". -
NEWS: Foals Stage Dive At iTunes Festival
Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis ran and stage dived into the crowd at the iTunes Festival in London last night (July 4). The singer leapt into the moshpit at the Roundhouse in much the same vein as he did at Glastonbury just over a week ago when he dropped down from the stage rigging during 'Elect... -
BLOG: New Rick Ross Kanye West track
Link to new Rick Ross track, produced by and featuring Kanye West -
NEWS: Lady Gaga Tops 10m Facebook Friends
Singer has more Facebook fans than Barack Obama but fewer than Michael Jackson. In March this year, she became the first music artist to top 1bn video views online. When her latest video, Alejandro, was released last month, it temporarily crashed her website before going on to clock up over 36m view... -
NEWS: Paris Hilton Drugs Charges Dropped
A South African court has dropped drugs charges against US socialite Paris Hilton after her arrest at a World Cup game. Ms Hilton was arrested in Port Elizabeth after the Netherlands' defeat of Brazil in the quarter-finals of the tournament. She appeared at a special court on Friday evening. -
FILM: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows
Ten years ago the first teaser for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone featured an iconic night time shot of Hogwarts as the students began their journey across the famous lake to begin their first year. This first teaser one-sheet for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows once again takes us back ... -
GIG: Jay Roacher EP Release Party
Jay Roacher In The Mouth of Madness EP release party with support from Rizz Kid & Caoimhe, Alphabethead, Usual Suspects and DMN. Saturday 17th July 2010. -
NEWS: Kings of Leon Premiere New Songs at Hyde Park Gig
Kings Of Leon played four unreleased songs during their sell-out Hyde Park gig in London on June 30th. The band has announced last year that this album was going to be more 'grunge' than the previous ones; Youth and Young Manhood (2003), Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004), Because of the Times (2007) and O... -
GAMING: Deathspank Preview
(Quite Possibly) The Funniest RPG Ever Made Serves up. A Healthy Heap of Humour this Winter 30 June 2010, New Zealand – Electronic Arts Inc. and leading independent developer Hothead Games™ announced today that the upcoming downloadable action-RPG, DeathSpank™, will be released on 13 July for ... -
BLOG: Scratch 22 Paydirt Mix
Link to killer new ARCxABC rare groove mix from Scratch 22 and Paydirt. -
APRA Announce Silver Scroll Shortlist
Now in its 45th year the APRA Silver Scroll Award is New Zealand’s pre‐eminent songwriting award; and as an event, it is a highlight on the nation’s music industry calendar, an evening of unique collaborations and performances. APRA have gone ahead and announced the shortlist for the 2010 Silv... -
NEWS: Portishead Begin Working on New Album
Portishead have announced that they are about to begin work on a new album. Multi-instrumentalist Geoff Barrow confirmed that the band would start writing for the follow-up to 2008's 'Third' this year. Barrow revealed that the Bristol group had signed a new record deal, saying: "It's with a major. I... -
NEWS: Support Act for BRMC Announced
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club return to New Zealand for the first time in seven years to make a series of exclusive performances to promote their latest full-length album release, Beat The Devil's Tattoo. For those attending one of BRMC's New Zealand shows and have been kept in the dark as to who w... -
NEWS: Vampire Weekend, Kid Cudi, Best Coast Team up to Record New Converse Song
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij has teamed up with Kid Cudi and Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino to create a new track for Converse shoes. A song title is yet to be confirmed however, the threesome are expected to release their new track next month. -
NEWS: Coldplay to Release Next Album By The End of The Year
UK mega-band Coldplay have reported their fifth album is almost finished with plans to release it by the end of the year. -
NEWS: Sean O'Connor Debut Album & Tour
“The Real Me” is Wellington singer/songwriter Sean O’Connor’s first solo album. The songs feature Sean’s acoustic guitar and vocals, and make striking use of cello, flute and Amanda’s harmonies as well as drums, bass and electric guitar. -
NEWS: Anika Moa Teams Up With Women's Refuge
Anika Moa teams up with Women's Refuge in support of their annual appeal July 19th to 25th. We're giving one lucky winner the chance to win an Anika Moa Life Pass. -
GALLERY: Tron Legacy
Tron: Legacy is an upcoming 2010 science fiction film. It is a sequel to the 1982 Academy Award-nominated film Tron. Joseph Kosinski makes his feature film directorial debut with Tron: Legacy, while the previous film director, Steven Lisberger, returns as a producer. Jeff Bridges reprises his role a... -
VIDEO: Rango Movie Trailer
RANGO is the story of a lonely chameleon with an identity crisis, who is on a journey from solitude to the vastness of the Mojave desert – he is a legend in his own mind! Directed by Gore Verbinski (The Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise), RANGO also features the voice talents of an all-star cast... -
NEWS: Only A Handful of Tickets Left For Blondie
News just in, there are only a handful of tickets left for the A Day On The Green show at Alana Estate! There are still some left for the Auckland show at Vector Arena and the Waipara A Day on The Green show at Mudhouse Winery and Café. But get in quick as there will be no further NZ concert dates ... -
NEWS: John Lennon Albums Remastered
Eight of John Lennon’s classic solo albums and other standout recordings have been digitally remastered from his original mixes for a global catalogue initiative commemorating the music legend’s 70th birthday, which falls on October 9. -
GIG: Sticky Filth Plus Guests at The Kings Arms
Sticky Filth play the Kings Arms, Auckland on Friday 30th July with support from Cobra Khan, Oilbarrons and Guest DJs. -
REVIEW: Mondo Cane by Mike Patton
You can’t doubt Mike Patton’s tag of avant-garde composer. Aside from works with Fantomas and Tomahawk, he’s well known for his experimental works with Rahzel and lately for video games. Now, Mondo Cane is Patton’s celebration of the 60s and 70s Italian pop movement. -
REVIEW: Logic of Chance by Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip
With a distinctly British urban temperament, Essex born electronica/rap musicians Dan Le Sac (Dan Stephens) and Scroobius Pip (Peter Meads) draw from a common heritage of grime and UK garage to release their second LP, Logic of Chance. There is a rather light-hearted and pop-like quality throughout ... -
REVIEW: Broken Bells by Broken Bells
When two genres cross over, you tend to expect something interesting to happen. So when you hear that Danger Mouse is working with The Shins' James Mercer, you think that the result is going to fit that overused indie-rock tag, but at least something eclectic may come out of it. -
NEWS: Jack White to Release A Single by Laura Marling
The White Stripes' Jack White is set to release a single by Laura Marling. In a recent interview with the BBC, White revealed that Marling had recorded in his Nashville studio earlier this year after "somebody turned me onto her a few months back". -
REVIEW: Compass by Jamie Lidell
Lidell is one of those artists who doesn’t seem to sit still on one single style for long, but if you look closer at his track record (excuse the pun) his past five releases have ranged in style from electronica, to funk, to soul, to gospel. -
REVIEW: This Is Happening by LCD Soundsystem
When the opening track ‘Dance Yrself Clean’ kicks in - and it takes its time getting there - the sheer energy of it has me torn between warning first-time listeners and not wanting to ruin the impact. -
NEWS: Nesian Mystik Album Details
Nesian Mystik’s 99 A.D will be released on 26 July 2010. The band’s fourth album in a lineage of chart toppers, 99 A.D is jam-packed with the Nesians’ trademark Polynesian sound mixed with hip-hop and smooth R&B. -
NEWS: Pendulum Tour New Zealand
The Frontier Touring Company is excited to announce the tour of Australia’s very own electronica drum & bass six-piece, Pendulum. -
NEWS: Campus A Low Hum 2011
Tickets for the legendary Campus a Low Hum go on sale this week, July 1st. If you haven't been to one of these festivals before chances are you've heard how amazing it is. -
NEWS: NZ International Film Festival
The New Zealand International Film Festival is the longstanding highlight of the New Zealand arts calendar, showcasing the best in contemporary and retrospective cinema hand-picked from the international film festival circuit and New Zealand. -
NEWS: MIA New Album Details
After two hugely acclaimed albums (2005’s ‘Arular’ and 2007’s ‘Kala’), the global success of ‘Paper Planes’ , not to mention Oscar nominations, and that Grammys performance, M.I.A is set to release new album ‘/\/\ /\ Y /\’ which sees her as incendiary and forward thinking as ever... -
GIG: G-TARanaki Line-Up Confirmed
With tickets now on sale and the full line-up announced, momentum is building in the lead-up to G-TARanaki 2010 which, as if you needed reminding, will be headlined by an NZ-exclusive performance from former Guns ‘N Roses guitarist Slash, currently riding a fresh wave of success with his best-sell... -
NEWS: Watch Twilight Eclipse Red Carpet Arrivals Live
Watch a live stream of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse red carpet arrivals at the premiere happening live. Experience the red carpet first-hand and in real-time. Take part by posting comments or questions to The Twilight Sage: Eclipse official MySpace page that may then be presented to the celebrities du... -
NEWS: Michael Jackson's Sister LaToya Claims The Singer Was 'Murdered for Money'
On the one year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death accusations are still being made about the real cause of his death. Michael Jackson's sister LaToya has said that she has never had a doubt that the self-styled king of pop was murdered because of how much he was worth. -
NEWS: Blink-182 Working On New Album
Blink-182 are very excited to begin working on a new album later this year. Bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus told fans through his official website -HiMyNameIsMark.com - that the group was planning on heading back into the studio after their US appearance at California's Epicenter Twenty Ten festival in... -
NEWS: Weezer Collaborate With Ryan Adams
In an interview with MTV, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo announced that they had collaborated with Ryan Adams to work on a song for their upcoming new album and according to Cuomo "it's a very stirring and emotional and powerful Weezer song". -
NEWS: Passion Pit Cover Smashing Pumpkins
In aid of some kind of Levi's promotion, Passion Pit have deviated away from their typical music choice and are covering Smashing Pumpkins' 'Tonight Tonight'. -
NEWS: Have Your Say on NZ on Air
New Zealand on Air are doing a full-on review of their domestic music work. They commissioned the review in March. Chris Caddick will do this review too and he is due to report in December this year. -
NEWS: Paramore Return to New Zealand
Solid Entertainment, C4 and The Edge are delighted to welcome back Paramore, the hottest band on the planet to their favourite part of the world! -
NEWS: Sweet & Irie and Sons of Zion Tour
Two of New Zealand’s favourite roots reggae acts Sweet & Irie and Sons Of Zion are proud to announce they will be joining forces throughout July and August in the aptly named Joint Forces Tour. -
NEWS: John Lennon's Lyrics Sell For $1.2m
John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to Beatles song A Day In The Life have sold for $1.2m at auction, well above the price expected. -
NEWS: New Radiohead Album This Year?
A new Radiohead album by the end of 2010? Well, that's what guitarist Ed O'Brien is after. Speaking on 6 Music's Adam Buxton's Big Mixtape about the follow up to 2007's 'In Rainbows', O'Brien commented: “Ideally, it’d be great if it came out sometime this year. It’s got to. I hope so.” “We... -
NEWS: I Am Giant Release Debut EP
Rock band I Am Giant released their highly anticipated debut EP into stores this week, just before they hit the road with Luger Boa and Black River Drive as part of the State of Rock Tour. -
NEWS: New Music Video by Barb
New Zealand’s cream of musical talent combine to create the mysterious indie group BARB. Individually, band members Liam Finn, Lawrence Arabia, Connan Mockasin, EJ Barnes and Seamus Ebbs are worshipped masters of their craft and have earned their stripes through their many musical accomplishments. -
BLOG: Kicks Update #42
Got the package I'd been waiting for from my Nike fams. The Jordan 6 Infared pack. -
NEWS: Robert Plant Is Back
Robert Plant is back with his first album since 2007’s six time Grammy Award winning Raising Sand. The new album titled Band Of Joy picks up where the critically acclaimed roots rock of Raising Sand left off; platinum sales in NZ, 700,000 in the UK and 3 million worldwide, scooping the Grammy for ... -
NEWS: Murderdolls Return After Eight Year Break
From 1am June 18th, Murderdolls will be premiering a brand new track on Bloody Disgusting. It marks the first new music from the band since 2002's Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls. -
NEWS: KT Tunstall New Album
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter KT Tunstall will release her third studio album, entitled Tiger Suit, on September 27th, 2010, on Virgin Records. -
GIG: Leonard Cohen at Vector Arena
Due to popular demand, a second Leonard Cohen concert in Auckland at Vector Arena has been added to his NZ tour schedule. -
NEWS: Shihad Perform Full Albums Live
Shihad will be performing two of their iconic albums, Killjoy and The General Electric, track by track at venues in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. In support of this stone cold fact, this July and August, Shihad will embark on a series of two-night performances in Christchurch, Wellington an... -
NEWS: Klaxons New Album Details
It's been long-awaited but Nu-Rave prodigies Klaxons have confirmed the name of their second record. It's called Surfing The Void. On the posting of a certain TwitPic we speculated on what some of the songs would be called. A large percentage of them were nowt short of utterly ridiculous. It appears... -
NEWS: Eminem, Rihanna & Nerd at the E3
Games publisher Activision surprise the E3 gaming exo crowed with an array of A-list celebrities and music performaces. -
GAMING: Ubisoft Announce Michael Jackson Game
Ubisoft is developing an interactive performance-based video game, inspired by the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson. -
GIG: DJ Premier Plays Wellington
After postponing his Wellington date last week, DJ Premier of Gangstarr fame returns to New Zealand to play at the San Francisco Bath House on Wednesday 16th June 2010. -
BLOG: Deceptikonz Video Shoot
A few weeks back I was asked to make an appearance in the new Deceptikonz video clip. -
GAMING: Skate 3
I must be the worlds biggest masochist. Playing Skate 3 brings out the worst in me, anyone passing by will hear minutes of continuous swearing punctuated by the odd victory fist pump. -
NEWS: Wanda Jackson Second Venue Change
Wanda was originaly booked to play the Kings Arms but due to popular demand she was moved to a more accomodating venue, the Studio on K-Road. It has been confirmed that Wanda has been moved a second time to the Powerstation. -
GIG: Owl City at the Powerstation
The Frontier Touring Company proudly announces the return of Owl City to Australia and New Zealand for a series of headline performances this November. -
NEWS: The Black Seeds Free Download
In support of their recently announced North American/European summer festival tour, The Black Seeds have announced a special Free Download Offer where fans can now get a 5-track sampler from their website for a limited time. -
BLOG: DJ Premier Gig in Auckland
I DJed at the DJ Premier gig in Auckland last week. -
GAMING: Blur
Shunting other cars out of the way in a desperate bid for the front of the pack in an all out 20 player online duel sounds like a blast. Chuck in some power-ups, arcade handling and even some social networking and you have yourself a solid evening's entertainment out of the rain. It all sounds nice ... -
NEWS: Gorillaz Superfast Switcheroo
The animated supergroup make a last minute decision to cancel the release of Superfast Jellyfish. -
GAMING: Red Dead Redemption
In Red Dead, gamers take the role of John Marston; a reformed(ish) outlaw who is trying to track down and capture or kill the members of his old gang. We open with Marston riding a train as he listens to the drab conversations of his fellow passengers, and he is met at his destination by a couple of... -
INTERVIEW: The Drab Doo-Riffs
Supergroove vocalist turned academic Karl Stevens won’t tell me the story behind his new band, the Drab Doo-Riffs’, name. However, he is willing to give me a hint, a hint I will now share with you. “What do Dune, Lord of the Rings II - whatever that's called - Star Trek: Voyager, Deadwood and ... -
Scott Pilgrim vs The World
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is an upcoming film adaptation of the comic book series Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley. The film is directed by Edgar Wright and stars Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. -
BLOG: Kicks Update #41
Got new shoes - Jordan 9 and Jordan 1 - nice -
NEWS: Bobby Ray Joins The Edge Winter Jam
One of pop and R&B’s most inventive and exciting young artists of the moment, B.O.B aka Bobby Ray, will join the stage with the crème of New Zealand’s musical talent Dane Rumble, J. Williams, Ivy Lies, Kidz In Space plus guest DJs at The Edge Winter Jam this July! -
BLOG: Nike Store Opening in Takapuna
Pics and info about the new Nike store opening as part of the Department Store in Takapuna. -
NEWS: Lauren Thomson Wins Prestigious Songwriting Award
Lauren Thomson took home $2500 last week as the winner of the New Zealand Trust Songwriting Awards in Gore, for her song "Where Would I Be". -
NEWS: Sola Rosa Tour New Zealand
Sola Rosa are gearing up for their NZ tour, delivering their renowned diverse elements of funk, soul, reggae, latin, lounge and jazz to the masses. -
NEWS: Jack Johnson Returns to New Zealand in November
Jack Johnson is currently on tour, and will be returning to NZ again in November, a follow up to his last visit back in 2008. -
NEWS: Jay-Z & Tinchy Stryder Join Forces
Jay-Z has joined forces with the UK’s Tinchy Stryder for Takeover Roc Nation a new, multi-faceted entertainment company. It has been reported that Takeover Roc Nation will focus on management, merchandising, records, and more. -
INTERVIEW: Ellie Goulding The Bright Lights
Nine months ago, Ellie Goulding was just another unknown British singer. But now, with critical acclaim, commercial success and a chart topping debut album, Lights, her future’s looking bright. Although she’s toyed with music since childhood, Ellie Goulding never took her singing or songwriting ... -
NEWS: Ladi 6 & Parks European Tour
Ladi6 & Parks clock almost 50 dates on their European Tour. -
MAGAZINE: June/July 2010 (Issue 335)
This issue features Ozzy Osbourne, Deceptikonz, Courtney Love and Outrageous Fortune. -
NEWS: Thom Yorke of Radiohead Warns Against Major Labels
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke has told aspiring musicians to avoid the "sinking ship" of major record labels. Giving advice to young artists in a new school textbook, he said: "When the corporate industry dies it will be no great loss to the world. -
INTERVIEW: Kate Nash
Like Lily Allen, Kate Nash became a symbol of noughties womanhood with her feisty debut album Made Of Bricks in 2007. Now she’s reconnecting with fans with My Best Friend Is You. After getting turned down for drama school, Kate Nash famously fell down the stairs, broke her foot and, while convales... -
NEWS: Michael Jackson Fans to Have Access to The Cemetery
Michael Jackson fans will have limited access to the cemetery where the singer is interred on the first anniversary of his death, US authorities have said. Fans will be able to pay their respects in the grounds of California's Forest Lawn cemetery, but not at the mausoleum where the pop star was lai... -
VIDEO: LCD Soundsystem Performing I Can Change Live on Jools Holland
LCD Soundsystem is the musical project of American producer James Murphy, co-founder of dance-punk label DFA Records. The group's style is a mix of dance music and punk, along with elements of disco, experimental rock, and other styles. They have released three critically acclaimed albums, with 2010... -
DOWNLOAD: The New Deceptikonz 8 Track EP
Want to download the exclusive 8 track EP? Log in OR click here to register an account.Click here to download the exclusive 8 track EP.Download this bundle of tracks, including two brand new songs, six of their best underground tracks (compiled from each solo album), and one song from each... -
BLOG: Stanza Track Download
I only recently heard about this Georgia MC, and everything I’ve heard has been stellar since. Fans of Little Brother, Justice League or De La Soul should check him out. I dig ‘High for Hours’ (video below) and now he’s done a track with 9th Wonder and it’s available online for download - ... -
GIG: Shapeshifter Winter Tour
Shapeshifter bring the fire once again this July and August, making their first long awaited solo performances in Wellington and Dunedin in over three years, as well as two exclusive dates in Wanaka. As well as performing to over 26,000 during their sold-out provincial summer tour, the band h... -
GIG: Broken Social Scene Tour Auckland and Wellington
Broken Social Scene is gearing up to play gigs in Auckland and Wellington in August. Formed in Toronto in 2002 by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning from an assortment of their very talented musical friends, lovers and strangers, Broken Social Scene easily established themselves as one of the most vital... -
NEWS: Juice TV Awards Winners
he NZ public have voted and now the grabaseat Juice TV Awards 2010 are pleased to announce the winners of this year's awards. The efforts were huge with an incredible total of 60,000 votes cast across 11 music video categories. The winners were announced the Juice TV Awards, broadcast live from the ... -
NEWS: Phil Selway of Radiohead Releases Solo Album
Radiohead drummer Phil Selway is set to release his debut solo album later this year.'Familial' will be released on August 30. Selway began performing solo in 2001 as part of the '7 Worlds Collide' charity project. The album will feature other artists, including Singer/songwriter Lisa Germano, forme... -
BLOG: Dear Music, It’s All Your Fault
I have a bone to pick with you. Could you stop being so frickin catchy? Seriously, you’re causing me embarrassing moments, which yes I could control myself, but sometimes it’s just too hard. Three incidents that have happened in the last week are all your fault.
