The six stations of the bNet radio network cover the main student centres, which gives the largely public-voted bNet NZ Music awards a pretty valid representation of the local alternative music scene ...more

On October 11th, Auckland's Temple bar closed, and with it a remarkable chapter in the history of live music in the city. ...more

When Universal Music NZ released Dean Chandler's self-titled debut in October - before the Christmas rush of releases - the timing was right on several fronts. ...more

Each battle season we see our DJs' skills evolve, alongside the growing popularity of hip hop, and the imaginative, boundless minds of our homegrown turntablists. ...more

She's got a voice that could make you cry, and her debut album called 'What To Do With Daylight' could well launch her as our next female superstar. ...more

The Juice TV Awards returned to their preferred home of Float Bar on the edge of Auckland's Viaduct precinct for the third annual bash in early September. ...more

Although rock and hip-hop dominated the recent 2003 b.Net Music Awards, a drum 'n bass track took out two of the most prestigious trophies. ...more

It seems fitting that the Manuel Bundy card should apparently be the most sought after of the 11 trading cards produced by Auckland label Sugarlicks to promote its recent 'Ultrasound' compilation. ...more

With reasonable justification, some say the problem with the music business is musicians. But in truth, the tricky word is... business. ...more

One Million Dollars are celebrating the release of their debut album 'Energy State', on Sugarlicks Records. If you've had the pleasure of catching their live show, you'll know that this 10- piece band cook up a very groovy blend of soul, funk, and bossa nova. It's an infectious sound that is winning them fans far and wide. ...more

What is it with electronic artists who like to play with the media by telling porkies? ...more

Self-produced albums come two a penny these days, some fine, some not so. But when you've got the producer and mix-engineer of Blindspott's multi-platinum selling album in your band, you can be sure that quality won't be an issue. ...more

In a music industry as small as ours, multi-tasking is often the order of the day. ...more

It's three years since Daisy, Glorafilia and Renegade Fighter sent their debut album 'Silencer' multi-platinum and teenage girls screaming. Having proven they could fill Christchurch's Westpac stadium at will, Zed left town and country to try their luck in the States. ...more