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Review: Bobby Womack in Auckland

6:19pm It was the kind of show where you know you've witnessed something special, a once in a lifetime kind of talent, and the kind of soul music this new generation is at risk of losing.

Denmark wins Eurovision

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with an ethno-inspired flute and drum tune.

Rock of ages

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Launching some of the country's biggest acts, Rockquest's 25th birthday is deserving of a celebration, writes Grant Smithies.

'Are they really not here?'

Party rages on as the small country town capitalises on Daft Punk's album launch despite the distinct lack of stars.

The overlords of geek-pop

They Might Be Giants The nerd herd shuffled along happily as TMBG played for almost two hours, delivering all the hits.

Lorde's gig strange and short

Lorde's gig was the place to be, that was obvious.

Colourful work after masterpiece

Review: Auckland Philharmonia

Album review: Caveman

While herds of indie bands trample the American music scene savannah, Caveman may well have the smarts to feed off the stragglers.

Album review: Public Service Broadcasting

The novelty of mixing soundbytes from archival British propaganda material and public information films could so easily fall flat.

Album review: Rudimental

Album review: Superturtle

Album review: Javelin

Javelin's third outing sees them heading into the studio and employing instruments, but without the hilarity, it all tends to become wallpaper.

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