Mel Parsons has landed her first-ever Top 40 No. 1 album in Aotearoa new Zealand.

Aotearoa New Zealand music startup Lume has added more new releases to its platform.

On August 23rd, a bunch of iconic Kiwi musicians will play with school bands in Hamilton. How did this intergenerational gig come to be?

Lyttelton singer-songwriter Mel Parsons tells us about the making of 'Castle Hill', one of her best albums yet.

Well-travelled Aotearoa New Zealand singer-songwriter Lisa Crawley is the latest guest in our 'Making Music, Making Ends Meet' series.

In this election year, we're committing to covering more te reo Māori on Rolling Stone AU/NZ. Here's why.

Romi Wrights takes us inside the journey to 'Andy', which topped the charts and featured in our mid-year New Zealand albums list.

Returning icons, rising stars, unique bands, and everything in between. It's our favourite New Zealand albums of the year so far.

Ignored by the industry. Struggling for funding. How a grassroots campaign helped four young Dunedin bands compete with Six60 and Lorde in the charts.

A new generation of New Zealand filmmakers and films are gaining notice, from 'Big Girls Don't Cry to 'The Weed Eaters'.

Earth Tongue showed why they're one of the most in-demand live acts in the world with a ferocious 'In My Room' session.

This October, Ché Fu is celebrating 25 years of 'Navigator' with a 10-date national theatre tour.

Rolling Stone AU/NZ is thrilled to premiere 'Capital of Country Music', a documentary about Gore, New Zealand's country music heartland.

Part-concept album, part-Aotearoa coming-of-age epic, Menzies' debut is one of the most original releases of 2026.

The producer, who also runs Christchurch label HAVEN with his partner, is responsible for putting on some of the city's best raves.

With cheap rent and the influence of the local jazz school, the late 1990s and early 2000s culminated in a golden moment for Wellington musicians

Dougal Shaw, who is preparing for a farewell party for Marthouse Records, tells us about the ups and downs of running an indie label.

We're hosting an in-depth documentary film capturing what happened when one of New Zealand's best bands toured China.

It's backed by investors including Lorde and Substack's co-founder. The country's best artists are flocking to the platform. What is Lume?

We're discussing all things CubaDupa, including recapping its 2026 edition and looking ahead to next year's festival.

When legendary Japanese rockers Guitar Wolf played in Ōtautahi Christchurch earlier this year, one young band left them very impressed.

No other current band in New Zealand sounds like Dunedin's excellent art-rockers Bunchy's Big Score.

Queens of the Stone Age will be backed up by special guests Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm at the show.

From 'Sleeping Dogs' to 'Cinema of Unease' to 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', Sam Neill changed New Zealand cinema forever.

Rolling Stone AU/NZ sits down with Auckland-based singer-songwriter MACEY for our Making Music, Making Ends Meet series.

It's truly a legends only affair: Boyz II Men will be joined by rap royalty Salt-N-Pepa and hip-hop pioneers Bell Biv DeVoe.

The 2026 APRA Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka and Maioha Award | Tohu Maioha shortlists have been announced.

Neck of the Woods has been given a future after an incredible week of community action. But where does the industry go from here?

U-No Juno, one of the best new bands in Aotearoa New Zealand, keep getting better.

A new investigation by The Atlantic has uncovered millions of Australian and New Zealand musical works stolen by AI companies.

The legendary Scottish rockers will play shows in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch alongside Gary Numan.

We're launching a new series, 'Making Music, Making Ends Meet', as Australians and Kiwis face up to a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

Cate Le Bon is interviewed by Princess Chelsea about Michelangelo Dying and her upcoming Aotearoa shows in Auckland and Wellington.

Last night's Aotearoa Music Awards had memorable speeches, big wins, and some not-so-good moments. In other words, a vintage awards show.

Our editorial team consider the runners and riders in some of the main categories at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.

Ahead of his induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame this week, we're taking a closer look at Ché Fu's iconic second album.

We meet some of the hard-working people involved in Strange Universe, Auckland's new independent music series.

Theia performed three tracks from her stunning debut album for a special Future of Music In My Room session.

Read an exclusive interview with Māori producer and vocalist Geneva AM, one of our Future of Music 2026 acts.

With promotional duties for 'Te Whare Tīwekaweka' well out of the way, Marlon Williams is having fun and taking risks.

The release is courtesy of nascent independent label DUN Records, which gives the bands full autonomy and ownership of their music.

Read an exclusive interview with indie rock singer-songwriter Vera Ellen, one of our Future of Music 2026 acts.

The Auckland-born ZIPS collective, featuring Church, AP, deadforest and more, have dropped one of the best albums of 2026 so far.

Read an exclusive interview with Aotearoa fuzz-rock duo Earth Tongue, one of our Future of Music 2026 acts.