Category: Music Features

How the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ ‘Maps’ Became One of Rock’s Most Iconic Love Songs
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By Brittany Spanos
The newest episode of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs podcast dives into the legacy of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Karen O, and the band's most enduring hit
Normani Channeled Janet, Recruited Brandy, and Put ‘Absolutely Everything’ Into Her Album ‘Dopamine’
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By Tomás Mier
The pop-R&B star talks about finding love, finishing her debut LP, and getting a text from a Fifth Harmony sister
Song You Need to Know: Hachiku, ‘Time Wasted Worrying’
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By Sarah Downs
"I have now learned the value of a calm and quiet mind and recognised that I indeed spend a lot of wasted time worrying"
Icons at Work: Behind the Scenes of Crowded House’s Rolling Stone AU/NZ Cover Shoot
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By Conor Lochrie
Crowded House were unveiled as the new Rolling Stone AU/NZ cover stars last week
Best New Zealand Music of the Week: May 27th-June 2nd
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By Sarah Downs
Stay up to date with all the standout tracks released last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
Song You Need to Know: Chutney, ‘Toxic Moonlight’
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By Conor Lochrie
Did someone ask for a daring mashup of Britney Spears and Beethoven?
Reb Fountain Believes in the Magic of Live Music. But She Also Knows the Reality of It.
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By Conor Lochrie
Read our interview with the singer-songwriter as she tours around New Zealand with Vera Ellen and Voom
The Welcome Return of Brooke Fraser
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By Fiona Connor
For the first time in seven years, Brooke Fraser is returning to New Zealand for a one-off show. She tells Rolling Stone AU/NZ about her journey to the special event.
Song You Need to Know: Tuka, ‘Son of a Queen’
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By Jade Kennedy
Tuka doesn't disappoint on his first solo release in four years
Kaytranada: Out All Night With Dance Music’s Low-Key Legend
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By Jeff Ihaza
His forward-thinking production has subtly shifted the sound of pop culture, even if he’s too humble to admit it