Rip It Up Magazine

Rip It Up is a bi-monthly New Zealand music magazine. Started in June 1977 as a free monthly giveaway, it grew rapidly, with its monthly print run reaching 30,000 copies by the mid 1980s. The new magazine arrive at an opportune moment, with the musical revolutions of punk rock and new wave arriving in New Zealand in the first few years of its existence - two genres which the new magazine was to champion, alongside local music trends such as the Dunedin Sound. For many years it was unequalled as a New Zealand source of information on rock music. The magazine's back-catalogue also provides an unrivalled reference for information about the history of New Zealand's rock music.

MAGAZINE: February / March 2011 Issue Brought to you by RIU

Best described as ‘musically fearless’, Tiki Taane brings us his second album, one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2011. After nearly four years since the release of his multi-platinum selling album Past Present Future, Tiki is back in full force and pushing himself further than ever before as both a vocalist and a producer.

NEWS: Happy New Year From The Rip It Up Team Brought to you by RIU

With 2010 coming to a close and 2011 just over the horizon, we would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. Thanks to everyone for subscribing, buying Rip It Up magazine, visiting this website and entering our competitions. We couldn't do it without you guys. 2010 has been so successful and we're sure that 2011 will be just as good, if not better.

FEATURE: December 2010 / Januay 2011 Issue Brought to you by RIU

It’s summertime and Rip It Up’s got everything you need. There’s a free Balcony TV DVD with every copy, plus stories on Ladi6, Rihanna and Tool. Download an exclusive free summer mixtape, and be in to win over 400 prizes. Also in this issue we’ve got stories on Shapeshifter, Nick Cave, Reggae in New Zealand, and we go one on one with Lars from Metallica. Subscribe to Rip It Up now and get a free CD, and a complete TV season on DVD. The huge summer issue of Rip It Up with a free Balcony TV DVD - out now.

FEATURE: Dec/Jan 2010 Crossword Answers Brought to you by RIU

Get your hands on the new Dec/Jan 2011 issue of Rip It Up and inside you will find a crossword. If you're struggling to think of the answers or if you want to check your work then here are all the questions and answers.

MAGAZINE: October/November 2010 Summer Issue Brought to you by RIU

Kings of Leon. It has been a crazy year or so for the four strapping young guns that make up Kings of Leon - a time that has seen them transform from almost-indie cool kids into global superstars with the massive success of their album Only By The Night.

MAGAZINE: August/September 2010 Issue Brought to you by RIU

Issue 336 August/September issue of Rip It Up Magazine featuring Shihad, Korn, Klaxons, General Fiasco, Nesian Mystik and Ninja Tunes XX.

INTERVIEW: DJ Sir-Vere Editor Of Rip It Up Brought to you by RIU

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 aswell as his thoughts on a range of musical issues including the state of NZ hip hop, the evolution of music and whom he rates as some upcoming talents in the NZ hip hop scene. We also chat about what it takes to put together a bi monthly magazine; what ever happened to the holla hour on C4 and when/if a new Major flavours album will be out.

MAGAZINE: June/July 2010 (Issue 335) Brought to you by RIU

This issue features Ozzy Osbourne, Deceptikonz, Courtney Love and Outrageous Fortune.

MAGAZINE: April/May 2010 (Issue 334) Brought to you by RIU

In the new Rip It Up we’re all over New Zealand music. To celebrate Hollie Smith, Dane Rumble and Young Sid on the cover, we’ve got an exclusive free track from each of them.

FEATURE: Rip It Up Street Team Brought to you by RIU

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 street team facebook group where they will receive loads of free tickets, CDs, DVDs, copies of the magazine, you could even meet and interview your favourite bands when they touring New Zealand.

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VIDEO: Shihad In Rip It Up Magazine Issue 336 Promo

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AboutShihad on the cover of Rip It Up magazine issue 336, August/September 2010. More info at http://ripitup.co.nz

MAGAZINE: April / May 2011 Issue Of Rip It Up In Stores Now Brought to you by RIU

The new issue of Rip It Up features an exclusive talk with Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters following their benefit gig in Auckland. Inside, Grohl shares rare insights on family, the new Wasting Light album, and his love of New Zealand.

NEWS: Celebrities Respond To News Of Bin Ladens Death Brought to you by RIU

Not surprisingly celebrities have reacted to the news of Osama Bin Laden's death by expressing their opinions on Twitter. Our favourite one would have to be Charlie Sheen and his use of #WINNING!

MAGAZINE: June / July 2011 Issue Of Rip It Up In Stores Now Brought to you by RIU

The new issue of Rip It Up is a huge movie special and includes a visit to The Hangover: Part 2 set in Bangkok, where we get up close and personal with the wolf pack.

NEWS: Rip It Up Is A Double Finalist At This Year’s 2011 MPA Magazine Awards Brought to you by RIU

Rip It Up is proud to be announced as a finalist for two prestigious awards in this years 2011 MPA Magazine Awards.

REVIEW: 2011 Headphone Review Brought to you by RIU

Local DJ Scott Lelo takes a look at a full range of headphones currently available in New Zealand.

MAGAZINE: August / September Issue Of Rip It Up In Stores Now Brought to you by RIU

The brand new issue of Rip It Up is out now with a red hot exclusive feature on the Chili Peppers as they release their 10th studio album.

MAGAZINE: Inside The October / November Issue Of Rip It Up Brought to you by RIU

The new issue of Rip It Up is out now, featuring local superstar Gin on the cover, talking about her brand new album Gravel & Wine, and the musical journey that took her right across the US.

MAGAZINE: Inside The Massive New December/January Issue Of Rip It Up Brought to you by RIU

Inside the new bumper summer issue of Rip It Up, we look back at the 50 biggest music moments of 2011...

NEWS: Rip It Up Welcomes Newest Contributor Anika Moa Brought to you by RIU

Here at Rip It Up magazine we pride ourselves on our outstanding stable of featured columnists, who number among them some of New Zealand's biggest media personalities

MAGAZINE: Inside The February/March Issue Of Rip It Up Brought to you by RIU

The new issue of Rip It Up is out now, featuring the UK’s number one recording artist on the cover, the extraordinary Jessie J. In this bumper film issue we talk to Hollywood A-listers

MAGAZINE: Inside The New April/May Issue Of Rip It Up Brought to you by RIU

The new issue of Rip It Up is out now, starring the biggest band in the world right now (with the least members) – The Black Keys.

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