Artist on Artist Interview: Luvcat and John Cooper Clarke
Posted in: Music Features
Luvcat and the punk poet discuss their eerie ‘He’s My Man’ collaboration, Northern roots, dark romance, and more
Meet the Rising Stars Heading to Rhythm and Vines 2025
Posted in: Music FeaturesRhythm and Vines has built a reputation as one of the country’s most reliable launchpads for emerging talent
In My Room with Playlunch
Posted in: Music FeaturesPlaylunch performed an exhilarating Rolling Stone AU/NZ In My Room session ahead of a massive regional Australian tour
Up-And-Coming Australian Artists: Maple’s Pet Dinosaur
Posted in: Music FeaturesBecoming the youngest-ever performer to play Good Things Festival, Maple's Pet Dinosaur is already blazing a trail for herself
Song You Need to Know: Deadforest & Dera Meelan, ‘Lynx Africa’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe duo have returned to form with arguably the best New Zealand rap project of 2025, despite it only being a week old
All-Ages Shows Are Big in Dunedin. But the Scene Still Needs Help
Posted in: Music FeaturesAll-ages gigs are thriving in Dunedin and Port Chalmers. Rolling Stone AU/NZ spoke to people involved in the scene to find out more.
Six60 Started Out in Dunedin. Now They’re Giving Back to the City
Posted in: Music FeaturesSix60's lead guitarist Ji Fraser reflects on the band's early Castle Street days, what makes Dunedin so special, and how they're giving back
Why Lorde’s ‘Royals’ Is the Best ANZ Song of the 21st Century
Posted in: Music FeaturesNothing upended pop norms quite like Lorde's 'Royals', which is why we named it No. 1 on our Best Australian & New Zealand Songs of the 21st Century So Far list
Why Bluesfest Keeps Winning
Posted in: Music FeaturesWhile Australia’s party festivals falter, Bluesfest thrives. A closer look at the values and choices behind its rare staying power
‘How Crazy Is It That Music Brought Us All Here’: US Star Chance Peña Is Learning to Keep Up With His Rapid Rise
Posted in: Music FeaturesWe caught up with rising US star Chance Peña to talk about why his most important growth has come not from pushing harder, but from learning to let go
