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Songs of the week: New tracks from Gin Wigmore, Kaylee Bell and more
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.
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Review: Tom Sainsbury excels in his tightly scripted tramping thriller
Tom Sainsbury's very Kiwi black horror-comedy subverts expectations.
Preview: New BBC doco on past catastrophes warns about future
“One of the things we tried to do is not to look at this as a straight factual show."
Review: Campion daughter’s debut initially promising then unravels
"You have to wonder if the apple was ripe enough to drop from the tree."
Songs of the week: New (old) tracks by the Beatles, Taylor Swift and more
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.
The Kraftwerk influence: Kiwi musicians, producers and DJs on their love for the group
"They gifted us shining moments which inspired generations of electronica artists."
How Kraftwerk went from misunderstood to a German pop culture institution
As the band first appeared, there were concerns they might be resurrecting Nazi symbolism.
Review: Authentic Aussie drama about Persian mum’s escape from abuse
"Pure of heart, gently acted and devastatingly real."
Kraftwerk returns: Comic Bill Bailey on the electro pioneers
Superfans celebrate the return of the influential, confounding electronic group Kraftwerk.
Review: Annette Bening shines as endurance swimmer in Nyad
Formidable talents take on the fictionalised biopic of the real-life athlete.
Review: Killers of the Flower Moon failing to do justice
Martin Scorsese’s 1920s true-crime race murder saga mistakes length for depth.
Songs of the week: New Tracks from Thomston, Mermaidens, Kora and more
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.
Review: boygenius follow-up EP brings story-telling to the fore
Boygenius restrain the production to let the lyrics carry the day.
The Listener’s October viewing guide
Here's our updated TV & streaming picks for your weekend.
TV Preview: Robyn Malcolm’s latest TV drama focuses strongly on the lead
"So, you meet Penny, and you go, “Okay, well, she’s fun.” She’s also really annoying."
Review: Rolling Stones’ flash new album offers satisfaction
If 'Hackney Diamonds' is their last album of new songs, then it’s a vital final bow.
The Flying Scotsman looks back on his halcyon racing days
Sir Jackie Stewart talks about the learning difficulties that shaped his ambition.
Songs of the week: New tracks by The Beths, Pickle Darling and Ebony Lamb
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.
Preview: Viewers can expect to hear less of Tom Webster in next season of Grand Designs
"think putting money into good architecture is something akin to the arts, isn’t it?"
Preview: Life on Our Planet sets a new standard in CGI
A smattering of Spielberg magic makes this series a cut above the rest.
TV preview: Is this the new Country Calendar?
New series Shepherdess puts focus on rural women.
Review: Dimmer and the Chills deliver fresh spins on their debut albums
The Kiwi acts have released new takes on the classic rock blueprint.
Review: Hüller impresses in five-star movie
For those who love a good courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Fall is even more fascinating
How witnessing the evacuation of Kabul inspired a diplomat turned songwriter
Performing for troops and local people has given Fred Smith a point of difference.
Songs of the week: Aaradhna, Benee, and Beastwars’ Marlon Williams’ metal makeover
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.
First, Frasier, then what? TV sitcoms ready for a remake
Our list of TV sitcom favourites that are just ripe for a 21st-century remake.
German star Sandra Hüller on being “the actress of the year”
The critics' darling on her international breakthrough.
Review: Uproar’s no solid gold hit but Julian Dennison shines
Coming-of-age film evokes the troubles of 1981.
Review: New Beckham doco is surprisingly frank
“Half an hour then I’ll go back to my book,” were my last reported words as I hit play.
Reviews: New albums from US alt-rock bands Wilco and the National
A new producer reawakens Wilco’s experimental side, and the National leave out the laughs.