Best New Zealand Music of the Week: July 28th-August 3rd
Posted in: Music Features
Stay up to date with all the standout music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup
The Perpetual Pop-Punk Love Affair: Why Both Genres Keep Coming Back for More
Posted in: Music FeaturesEvery few years, punk goes pop (or vice versa). Acts like 5 Seconds of Summer and Meet Me @ the Altar explain why the genres connect.
How Justin Bieber Pulled Off the Weirdest Comeback of 2025
Posted in: Music FeaturesJust when the world was ready to count him out, Bieber bounced back with the best music of his career
The Livestream Revolution: How Calum Anderson Is Rethinking an Industry
Posted in: Music FeaturesCalum Anderson is reshaping the music industry with a creator-first approach, helping artists build real fan connections
Hayley Williams Is Fiercely Independent, and Four Other Takeaways from Her 17 Singles
Posted in: Music FeaturesHayley Williams surprise-released a collection of 17 songs. Here are five takeaways from the collection
Sean Combs’ Allies Have Upped Pardon Talks. His Survivors Want to Shut Them Down
Posted in: Music FeaturesSome Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ survivors are in talks to send a letter to President Donald Trump urging him against the idea of pardoning the mogul
‘These Guys Will Go Down in the Hall of Fame as the Greatest to Do It’: Hilltop Hoods Ascend to the Pinnacle of Australian Hip-Hop with New Album
Posted in: Music FeaturesFrom rapping in parks as teens to hit albums and sold-out arena tours: how Hilltop Hoods fought their way to the top and made Australian hip-hop legit.
The Fairlight CMI: Australia’s Great Contribution to the Music World
Posted in: Music FeaturesPeter Vogel on inventing the ingenious music machine that was used by everyone from Kate Bush to Stevie Wonder
Brad Cox Is One of Australian Country’s Brightest Stars. Here’s Why He’s Leaving the Genre Behind
Posted in: Music FeaturesCox discusses pushing boundaries on his forthcoming album, the curiously titled 'Endemic Intelligence in Multiple Dimensions'
In My Room with Selve
Posted in: Music FeaturesSelve are building momentum for their historic new album with a lively Rolling Stone AU/NZ In My Room session
