New Zealand retailer launch clean hip hop range
New Zealand chain Sounds is stocking edited versions of hip hop albums, including Kanye West's Graduation, for customers who want clean lyrics.…
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Ice Cube in New Zealand row
Auckland mayoral candidate Len Brown has criticised Ice Cube's upcoming gig, saying his gangsta rap promotes gangs, violence and drugs.…
Connan And The Mockasins: CMU reviewer's tip for a New Zealand band
CMU's editor says he has been tipping New Zealand band Connan And The Mockasins after checking out their MySpace page, which he found slow, folky, bluesy and psychedelic.…
iTunes arrives in New Zealand
Apple's iTunes download service has launched in New Zealand, which the Recording Industry Association's Campbell Smith says helps against illegal file sharing.…
New Zealand record shop not keen on selling Encore
A New Zealand record chain is keeping Eminem's album 'Encore' behind the counter and donating its profits to charities over misogyny accusations, while MTV cut parts of his awards set.…
Franz Ferdinand busted in New Zealand
Franz Ferdinand were stopped by New Zealand airport security for trying to bring an orange into the country en route to Splendour In The Grass.…