Music

Song You Need to Know: Lucian Rice, ‘can’t you see’

The New Zealand-born singer-songwriter and producer's second single sublimely blends dream pop, nu-gaze, and alternative rock

The Wait Is Over: Billie Eilish Announces New Album ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’

The superstar's third record will arrive next month

Mel Parsons Announces New Zealand Album Release Tour

Fresh from supporting The Teskey Brothers on their New Zealand run, the Lyttelton-based songwriter is hitting the road again

Gallery: 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards took place last month, when the music industry gathered at the Ivy in Sydney to celebrate the best of the best in Australian music. Tones and I, Dom Dolla, and The Teskey Brothers were among the big winners, while the wonderful Angus & Julia Stone and Crowded House’s […]

Gallery: 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Highlights

Is the Music Video Dying? Not in New Zealand

From Lorde's sun-drenched 'Solar Power' to Jujulipps' slick "Airplane Mode', New Zealand's music videos remain cool and exciting 

Song You Need to Know: Grace Cummings, ‘A Precious Thing’

'A Precious Thing' is the last song to be released off the Melbourne artist’s remarkable new album, 'Ramona'

Best New Zealand Music of the Week: April 1st-7th

Stay up to date with all the standout tracks released last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup

Modest Mouse Plot ‘Good News’ Tour, New Album

Isaac Brock looks back at the making of 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News' and reveals some of his band's future in our new interview

What If Beyoncé Already Made Her Rock Album?

We dig into Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter', going track by track, and ponder rumors of a rock album to come... as well as the idea that in some ways, this already is that album