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A smiling woman with a nose ring points with her right index finger at a Coachella set time schedule behind her, listing artists such as Justin Bieber, Worship, Armin van Buuren, and David Guetta.
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Kiwi gal torn between seeing her DJ boyfriend or Justin Bieber play at Coachella

How do you even make this decision?!

Coachella festival with crowds and mountains.
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How to watch Coachella 2026: NZ set times for all weekend 1's biggest acts

We've converted the schedule to NZ time so you don't miss a beat of desert action.

Neill from Villainy in The Rock HQ.
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Watch: Neill from Villainy performs three acoustic renditions

Neill from Villainy stopped by Rock HQ for an acoustic session.

Jack Black and Jack White on stage
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Jack Black and Jack White team up for ‘Seven Nation Army’ SNL performance

“We’ll be White Black.”

New Way Home the band
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New Way Home - The Oath

New Way Home are a 5 piece alt rock/metal band from Auckland.

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The Rock's Easter Double Header: Best '90s and 2000s Countdown

Join us for the double header countdown this easter weekend.

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Sharon Osbourne invites 12 year old metal guitarist to play Ozzfest 2027

After spotting a viral video, Sharon’s invited him to play the festival.

A woman with long blonde hair and bangs, wearing dark eye makeup, orange lipstick, a striped choker, and a black top, looks intently to the right against a dark, textured background.
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Taylor Swift surprises fans by releasing 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video

Taylor Swift honours her namesake's film appearances in the music video.

Bret McKenzie, a man with curly grey hair and beard, smiles, looking toward a laughing woman with long dark hair next to a microphone with 'rova' written on it.
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Bret McKenzie solo: From being LOTR's 'hot elf' to crooning about conspiracies

Plus, he demonstrates his songwriting process with an impromptu jam about Disco Dingoes.

Four people on a stage view a massive crowd as large flames erupt from the stage, with city buildings visible in the background of the outdoor concert.
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WATCH: Four unreal Ultra Miami moments that have us hyped for Ultra New Zealand

Ultra NZ is looking unreal!

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Pieces of Molly - Don't Take Me to the Disco - You Call Rock N' Roll

Pieces Of Molly is a 4 piece Rock N Roll band from Christchurch.

A black and white photo shows two smiling men, both with headphones around their necks; one bearded man in a cap and glasses, with the other's arm around his shoulder.
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WATCH: Fred Again.. drops full set with Daft Punk legend Thomas Bangalter

Proper goosebump-inducing stuff

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Black Label Society honour Ozzy Osbourne with ‘Ozzy’s Song’

Zakk Wylde wrote the song shortly after Ozzy’s passing.

Kiwi band Borderline in the More FM office
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WATCH: Borderline puts an acoustic twist on Britney Spears’ ‘Baby One More Time’

These guys got the WHOLE office dancing.

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Paul McCartney announces first album in five years

With a new single, 'Days We Left Behind', being released in advance.

A male musician with curly brown hair and a beard sings into a microphone on stage, wearing a black tank top and showing tattoos, with blurred drum kits and colored stage lights behind him.
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'No replacing history': Sublime's first album in 30 years honours Bradley Nowell

The late Bradley Nowell's son, Jakob Nowell, reformed Sublime along with Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson in 2023.