The story of 48May begins in the heart of Hamilton's student district, not far from Waikato University, in an area where recycling bins sit stacked high with beer bottles and overgrown lawns are littered with pizza boxes and outdoor couches. ...more

Angry Kiwi metallers record third album in Sweden. What's wrong with this statement? ...more

The rather eclectic mix of tracks on Del Rey System's new album is not surprising once you know the history of the man behind it - Dean Godward, aka Cuba. ...more

After playing together for nine years Fur Patrol has experienced a collision of sorts with guitarist Steve Wells announcing his departure from the band in November. ...more

Winning the SOUNZ Contemporary Award for his piano concerto at the recent APRA Silver Scrolls has capped off a year for John Psathas that can only be described as outstanding. ...more

The birth of the self proclaimed 100% pure pop label Lil' Chief Records was not all candyfloss and puppy dogs. It was more like lemon drops and pit bulls. ...more

There can't be too many New Zealand guitarists who could confidently say they've made a comfortable living from playing their chosen instrument over a period spanning decades. ...more

It's been a long time coming, but after a decade of making music Shaft have finally made their album debut with 'Open Sesame'. ...more

To the innocent bystander it would certainly seem that Fast Crew have lived up to their name. I Got, the single which effectively introduced the act, spent 23 weeks in the NZ Top 40, peaking at #4. ...more

Hamilton band Chuganaut took on the world and came out victorious in November. ...more

When you tally up all the awards, radio play, TV exposure, sales and chart action clocked up by hip hop's Class of 2004, it certainly looks to be in frighteningly good health. ...more