Where Do the Grateful Dead Go From Here? Scenarios for the Post-Bob Weir Era
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The death of Bob Weir is a major blow to the Grateful Dead fan community, but it doesn't mean the music will suddenly stop
How Turnstile’s Sydney Shows Revealed Hardcore’s Quiet Maturity in 2026
Posted in: Music FeaturesWhat happened at Turnstile's Sydney shows was a demonstration of how heavy music has learned to survive visibility without losing its ethics
How David Bowie Redefined the Art of Saying Goodbye
Posted in: Music FeaturesTen years ago, David Bowie sent his final transmission. It was one of the strangest and most moving chapters in his story
Messy Breakups and That ICE Song: 5 Takeaways From Zach Bryan’s New Album
Posted in: Music FeaturesFrom messy breakups to that ICE song 'Bad News,' our five takeaways after hearing Zach Bryan's new album 'With Heaven on Top'
‘You Can Really Hear the Love and Calmness’: Steph Strings Breaks Down Her Debut Album ‘Feel Alive’
Posted in: Music FeaturesTo celebrate the release of her debut album, Steph Strings gave Rolling Stone AU/NZ an exclusive track-by-track rundown
Let’s Leave ‘Industry Plant’ Discourse in 2025
Posted in: Music FeaturesWhat's an industry plant, anyway? Doechii, Chappell Roan, Clairo, Wet Leg, Lana Del Rey, and others have faced this accusation, and it's time to stop
Pop Punk and Emo Blew Up in 2005. This Year, It Came Back Swinging
Posted in: Music FeaturesPop punk and emo bands like Gym Class Heroes, Motion City Soundtrack, and Cartel took over in 2005. Now, they're back and making new music
Meet the Photographer Dedicated to Documenting Dunedin Music
Posted in: Music FeaturesIf you've been to an Ōtepoti gig anytime in the last decade, you've probably seen hard-working photographer Fraser Thompson
Album You Need to Know: Asta Rangu, ‘ENTRTNMNT’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe Ōtepoti band only released one album (to date), but it's a rewarding collection of indie-pop that revels in experimentation
Why Kane Strang Feels ‘So Lucky’ to Have Come Out of Dunedin’s Music Scene
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe indie rock musician tells us about his favourite venues and bands in his hometown, from the Crown Hotel to Dale Kerrigan
