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More rock and balladry from Aussie veterans.

Keeping the Wu flag flying proudly.

Uneven, promising and long-overdue outing from the Violent Femmes frontman.

Jazz hands for the family gathering.

Jamaica is not jammin' no more.

The dogg lacks bite.

Pearl Jam played Mt Smart last night. Scott Kara was one of the over 30,000 fans there.

The Strokes' frontman goes a bit wild on his first solo foray. Reviewed by Jacqueline Smith.