Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a pioneering leader in transgender rights whose advocacy spanned more than five decades, died ...

WHEN MTV launched in 1981 as the first 24-hour rolling music channel, it ushered in a truly exciting era for pop culture. The ...

There’s something incredibly entertaining about watching a dog experience music for the very first time—especially when that ...

Our music writers profile rising artists set to release remarkable music this year ...

"Thanks to everyone who submitted votes, shared the site, and checked the predictions each year; you made this ride possible.

The country world is mourning Stu Phillips — a gentle voice, and the most senior member of the Grand Ole Opry at the time of ...

This is what the Defector staff listened to and enjoyed this year. From the Pyre, by The Last Dinner Party In a year where ...

Four Hawke’s Bay beachgoers paddling on the shoreline were swept off their feet and into a rip on Christmas day. Across the ...

Music editor Chris Farnsworth picks his favorite albums, songs and moments of the year, from buzzworthy indie records to major releases by local heavy hitters.

Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea's touching final social media post was shared just hours before his death.

The singer, whose track Driving Home For Christmashas made a reappearance on the UK Singles Chart every year since 2007, ...

Comedian Bob Mortimer has paid tribute to his “lovely”, “brilliant” friend Chris Rea, after the “Driving Home for Christmas” ...