This is one of the most replayed Apollo moments for a reason: it sounds wrong. The astronauts reach the far side, lose ...

On new record Cerulean, pioneering producer Danny L Harle turns his gaze inward for the first time. Sophie Leigh Walker hears how a decade of shaping pop's outer limits led to this moment of pure, ...

Getting signed to a major label with two albums full of “dick and fart” jokes doesn’t seem like something achievable for most ...

EXTINCT! is a cinematic sci-fi music video blending surreal visuals, mystery, and sound to tell the story of a sudden disappearance — possibly alien in origin. Set against a backdrop of haunting ...

I spoke with six non-Spanish-speaking fans across the United States and revealed what drew them to Bad Bunny's music. Photo: ...

Sony's latest earbuds set a benchmark for sound in their class, but for $329 there are some unexpectedly sharp edges to deal ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

Does ‘Bugonia’ turn out to be a tense thriller about delusion, or a sci-fi movie about aliens?

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or fewer and are subject to editing for grammar and clarity. Publication is at ...

His first Oscar nomination, for Hamnet, is testament to the German-born British composer’s chameleon-like adaptability ...

Discover the best music festivals in France, from Parisian rock giants and beachside raves to alpine dance takeovers and underground woodland escapes.

The number of New Zealanders who speak te reo Māori grew 15% from 2018 to 2023 – and the nation’s artists are reflecting this ...