Excitement is building ahead of New Zealand’s One Love Festival this weekend, with the famed two-day reggae extravaganza opening its gates to tens of thousands of music lovers from across the globe.

After more than half a century on the road and an unparalleled career that has redefined the cultural landscape and seen Elton John claim his place as a true global icon, the superstar today announced via an exclusiveVR180 live stream on YouTube, details of his final 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour.

By Ben Doy

Artist: Roger Waters

Date / Venue: Wednesday January 24th, 2018: Spark Arena, Auckland

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever have revealed ‘Mainland’ – the first taste of new music from renowned Melbourne outfit.

George Ezra makes his eagerly anticipated return with his first new single since the release of his record-breaking debut album Wanted On Voyage in 2014.

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, critically acclaimed New Zealand songstress Kimbra has moved the release of her third studio album, Primal Heart, to April 20, 2018.

Richard Russell has announced full details of the debut album from his collaborative artist project Everything Is Recorded.

By Mark Derricutt

Artist: Mayhem with special guests Anno Domini Mortus & Vassafor

Date / Venue: Tuesday January 23rd, 2018 - Kings Arms, Auckland

WOMAD NZ has released the full three day festival schedule and as is tradition, it is brimming with the very best musicians from around the world with 32 musical acts across 24 countries represented over six stages. 

Yo La Tengo’s new album There’s a Riot Going On will be released on March 16th.

MGMT have announced the release date of their fourth album, Little Dark Age, out this February 9th.

Singer/songwriter force majeure Joshua Radin will bring his self-proclaimed “whisper rock” to New Zealand for the first time for two evenings of intimate and deeply personal performances.

Photos by Chris Traill

Date / Venue: Friday 19 - Sunday 21 January 2018 - Wainui Reserve, Raglan

By Jason Beardsley

Artist: Alanis Morissette

Date / Venue: Monday January 22nd, 2018 - Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Kylie Minogue will release her new album Golden on 6 April. The album’s lead single ‘Dancing’ is out now, and available to stream on all digital streaming platforms.

Roger Waters is bringing his US + THEM tour to New Zealand this week, performing two shows at Auckland's Spark Arena on Wednesday Jan 24 & Friday Jan 26, before heading to Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on Tuesday Jan 30.

The iconic Kings Arms closes its doors for the final time early in the new year and it’s only fitting it goes out kicking and screaming.

Robbie Williams is heading to New Zealand this February where he'll play shows in Dunedin & Auckland, and we have a double pass to giveaway for each!

There’s just one week of waiting to go until Laneway 2018, and the playing times and map are here!

Auckland Kiddie Limits returns as part of the fun at Auckland City Limits Music Festival on 3 March 2018.

Central Otago was on song today, when the annual nationwide Summer Concert Tour kicked off in Queenstown with international music artists Colin Hay of Men At Work fame, Alanis Morissette and The Orchestra starring former members of Electric Light Orchestra performing to a 18,000 strong sell-out crowd at the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert.

Photos by Reuben Raj

Artist: Kelela with special guest Villette

Date / Venue: Friday January 19th, 2018 - The Studio, Auckland

In November 2017, Young Fathers announced that they’d completed work on a new album. The trio – Alloysious Massaquoi, Graham ‘G’ Hastings and Kayus Bankole – marked the news by previewing a brand new song, ‘Lord’ and a subsequent accompanying video.