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An American journalist who now lives in New Zealand, Nik Dirga writes whenever the mood strikes him about books, music, movies, pop culture and more.
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A who's who of American music pays tribute to the master in the soundtrack to fanciful Bob Dylan homage I'm Not There.
The poet laureates of Canadian rock return with their fourth album, a lyrically dazzling gem.
The best way to hear Iggy Pop is to hear him live – and this 1981 show is a fine document of the molten frenzy of Pop on fire.
A class collection of one of the pioneers of women in country music - loaded with sass and wit.
A stirring tribute to the power of storytelling takes place on a remote New Guinea island and combines Dickens and life in wartime.
A treasure trove of rare cartoons, packed with bonus features, makes a case for Popeye being one of the finest toons of all time.
One of Ireland's biggest bands is back with their latest effort
A cult classic collection of '80s pop is remastered and expanded in a new edition.
After a 14-year-break, Australia and New Zealand's Crowded House reunites for a strong, if solemn, new album.
David Bowie's "plastic soul" album is spruced up in a new double CD/DVD edition that includes rare video footage and some of Bowie's finest singles.
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