Musical overachiever, social/environmental activist and film maker Natalie Merchant is giving us a real treat by releasing an upgrade of sorts to her acclaimed solo debut Tigerlily. Paradise Is There: ...

It’s no secret that Kula Shaker toned their sound down after their return to music in 2007. While their first two albums were heavily draped with Indian influences, both Strangefolk and Pilgrims ...

Having already made a solid mark on the folk scene with his previous four studio albums, the UK’s Teddy Thompson is back this week with the release of album number five – Bella. The follow up to ...

Given the immense popularity of Bruno Mars’ collaboration with Mark Ronson, Uptown Funk, it’s no surprise that Mars found himself drawing inspiration from it for his own work. Despite exploring funk ...

Less than a year after releasing their Music Complete album—one of their first after an extended hiatus—New Order have returned once again. Acting as a repackage for the album, their latest release ...

Fans of the 2001 cult classic Zoolander have had to wait 15 years for the sequel, Zoolander No. 2. Director Ben Stiller reprises his role as Derek Zoolander (and somehow looks as if he hasn’t aged a ...

Interviewing and reviewing the best in new music and globally recognized artists is his passion. Over the years he has been lucky enough to review hundreds of music releases and concerts and interview ...

(AUS) Frontier Touring are very excited for the return of singer-songwriter and pianist/guitarist Sara Bareilles to perform all ages shows in Australia and for the first time New Zealand this ...

The first time I heard Wake Me Up I could not believe that it was Avicii’s new single. It is completely unlike anything the electronic dance music master has released before, but I like it. And so ...

The years have done very little to weary Don Henley, a musician who seems to be unwilling – or perhaps incapable – of slowing down. Cass Country, his newest album, feels less like a hastily ...

Going Back Home is the long awaited collaboration of blues maestro Wilko Johnson and rock-royalty Roger Daltrey. Dubbed as Johnson’s ‘farewell’ album due to his unfortunate battle with cancer, the ...

3 years on from the release of Flags, her most successful studio album to date, New Zealand singer-songwriter Brooke Fraser is preparing for the release of a brand new studio album of new material.