IN THIS ISSUE
Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme talking about the new album and the near-death experience that nearly ended his career. Also in this huge Hollywood issue we talk to Ryan Gosling, Tobey Maguire, Leo DiCaprio, Vin Diesel, Seth Rogen, Zach Galifianakis and more, plus Liam Gallagher, The National, P-Money, Airbourne, Alice In Chains, Talib Kweli, MS MR, Deap Vally, KT Tunstall, Phoenix Foundation, original Sugababe Siobhán Donaghy and… the New Kids on the Block…. What the hell?
Your latest music and entertainment news, reviews, gigs, movies, TV, music videos and gaming. Keep up to date and tell us your opinions on NZ's premier music magazine Rip It Up.
Rip It Up’s games expert Matt Ruys is on the ground at E3 2013, the world’s biggest gaming expo in Los Angeles. Each day Matt will be updating us with the best and most exciting developments of the expo. Read More »
Be in to win one of five mean Tiger Beer and QOTSA prize packs, including: Queen of the Stone Age's new album …Like Clockwork, a special QOTSA album poster, the Rip It Up June/July issue featuring QOTSA on the cover and a dozen Tiger Beer. Enter here > Read More »
They are heading to Auckland for the very first time this July and we've got it covered! Read our story on the Manic Street Preachers, listen to our special playlist and purchase or win tickets to see them live. Read More »
The Jagermeister and Rip It Up Gig Guide features the hottest concerts, festivals and gigs hitting NZ over the next few months, check out what's coming up > Read More »
It’s that time of year again – sort yourself out early with tickets for the best New Year’s Eve festival in the Southern Hemisphere! The internationally acclaimed three day music festival, Rhythm and Vines, showcases the world’s best musicians, in one of the most beautiful locations, the Waiohika Estate Vineyard in Gisborne, New Zealand. The incredible line-up will be announced in August so keep an eye out. Read More »
INTERVIEW: Denzel Washington on the movie Flight

INTERVIEW: Denzel Washington on the movie Flight

Pilot Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington), miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mid-ai...

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NEWS: Man of Steel soared at the box office last weekend

NEWS: Man of Steel soared at the box office last weekend

Warner Bros.' Superman movie reboot starring Henry Cavill and directed by Zack Snyder soar...

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NEWS:  Jay-Z has announced his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail

NEWS: Jay-Z has announced his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail

The 'Run This Town' rapper will release his twelfth studio album worldwide on July 4 in a ...

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NEWS: Robbie Williams says he is the sixth member of One Direction

NEWS: Robbie Williams says he is the sixth member of One Direction

The former Take That star knows the life of a boy band all too well and revealed the 'Litt...

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NEWS: Psy is recording on a track with Queen's Brian May

NEWS: Psy is recording on a track with Queen's Brian May

The big-haired guitarist is working with the 'Gangnam Style' singer on a remix of a song...

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EVENT: Ohakune Mardi Gras 2013

EVENT: Ohakune Mardi Gras 2013

At 600m above sea level and in the bosom of Mt Ruapehu the Ohakune Mardi Gras is one huge ...

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NEWS: Psychedelic rock band The Black Angels are heading to NZ

NEWS: Psychedelic rock band The Black Angels are heading to NZ

Rhythm Group Entertainment are excited to be bringing Texan based contemporary psychedeli...

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Jagermeister presents the Rip It Up Gig Guide

Jagermeister presents the Rip It Up Gig Guide

Rip It Up Gig Guide features the hottest concerts, festivals and gigs hitting NZ over the ...

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RIP IT UP GIG: Manic Street Preachers

RIP IT UP GIG: Manic Street Preachers

In 1988, anti-establishment upstarts the Manic Street Preachers announced their noisy arri...

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GIG: Rhythm and Vines festival tickets on sale now

GIG: Rhythm and Vines festival tickets on sale now

It is that time of year again to sort yourself out for the best New year’s eve festival ...

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WIN: 1 of 5 copies of the movie Flight on DVD

WIN: 1 of 5 copies of the movie Flight on DVD

Pilot Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington), miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mid-ai...

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WIN: 1 of 2 Nerf Multishot Madness Elite Rough Cut

WIN: 1 of 2 Nerf Multishot Madness Elite Rough Cut

Slam into battle with the double-barreled domination of the Rough Cut 2X4 blaster! This sl...

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WIN: 1 of 2 Nerf Multishot Madness Vortex Diatron

WIN: 1 of 2 Nerf Multishot Madness Vortex Diatron

Are you ready to bring some multishot madness to your next mission? The Diatron blaster le...

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EVENT: Ohakune Mardi Gras 2013

EVENT: Ohakune Mardi Gras 2013

At 600m above sea level and in the bosom of Mt Ruapehu the Ohakune Mardi Gras is one huge ...

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LISTEN: Spotify's Calming Music To Fly To Playlist + win Spotify Subscriptions

LISTEN: Spotify's Calming Music To Fly To Playlist + win Spotify Subscriptions

Are you an anxious flyer? Well the Spotify playlist, compiled by Dr Spelman, features an i...

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GALLERY: Tool live in NZ...
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GALLERY: Record Store Day at Real Groovy...
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GALLERY: Black Sabbath live at Auckland's Vector A...
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REVIEW: Popstrangers - Antipodes

REVIEW: Popstrangers - Antipodes

American label Carpark started out as home for a bunch of fidgety, introverted electronic laptoppers, so it might seem like a strange place ... Read More >

REVIEW: Atoms For Peace - Amok

REVIEW: Atoms For Peace - Amok

Thom Yorke’s latest side project gets off to a comparatively jaunty start for the Radiohead frontman. On ‘Before Your Very Eyes’, the ... Read More >

REVIEW: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Push The Sky Away

REVIEW: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Push The Sky Away

Despite being uniquely subdued, Push The Sky Away is yet another triumph for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, sonically reaching forward, while si... Read More >

REVIEW: Back to the Future at Vector Arena

REVIEW: Back to the Future at Vector Arena

Some of the most renowned artists from Australia’s Future Music Festival stepped across the ditch for a much anticipated side show, certai... Read More >

Hutster

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Shapies - Delta! Can't wait for concert.. Read More >

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Shapies - Delta! Can't wait for concert.. Read More >

Paul Comrie-Thomson's Blog

PAUL COMRIE-THOMSON'S BLOG: Killing Joke - The Singles Collection

With a career spanning more than three decades, June sees Killing Joke playing their first ever New Zealand shows. The shows come as part of a tour in celebration of this recently released single collection, and the breadth and quality of the composite tracks serve as an injection of excitement in a... Read More >

DJ Sir-Vere's Blog

DJ SIR-VERE'S URBAN BLOG: Chance The Rapper

In hip hop we are always looking for the ‘next’ MC – it’s an endless journey of discovery that – ironically – isn’t helped by the internet with it’s thousands of wannabes. One that has emerged as a quality newcomer is Chance The Rapper. Read More >

Dave Gibson's Blog

DAVE GIBSON'S BLOG: New York, New York

Like many people I know I have spent many small moments in NYC. Usually on the way to some place or coming back from another, usually only for a couple of days and pretty much always as a tourist. Read More >

Murray Cammick's Blog

MURRAY CAMMICK'S BLOG: The Jacksons: Blame It On Motown

All talk of the soap opera lives of one of music’s biggest families needs to be put aside; it’s time to revisit the classic tunes that made them famous in the first place. Read More >

Lee Gilmour's Style Blog

LEE GILMOUR'S STYLE BLOG: Rock Chic for Guys

Shabby chic indie-rockers The Strokes are back with their new album Comedown Machine, putting Julian Casablancas and the guys’ irresistible rock and roll looks back in the spotlight. Get the Rock Chic look with some of these items. Read More >

Leonie Hayden's Blog

LEONIE'S BLOG: How do you listen?

I spend my hard earned, black market ivory-trade money on records, digital downloads and concert tickets. I’ve probably only bought six CDs in the last two years. Am I contributing to the decline in music sales, or am I just distributing the wealth more evenly? Read More >

Rip It Up Movie Club

RIP IT UP MOVIE BLOG: Top 10 Movies That Should’ve Won ‘Best Picture’

With the 85th annual Academy Awards upon us, it’s that time of year when we take a look back to try and pick out the best of what 2012 had to offer, with all eyes on Hollywood’s major prize, the Oscar for Best Picture. Read More >

Connor's Blog

CONNOR NESTOR'S BLOG: Happy Weekend!!!

Hi there! Hope you're brilliant. My week has been exactly that and I've been foshioning and smoozing and drinking everyones beers at NZ Fashion Week. I think thats why most people go...FREE food and drink + The clothes are nice too (sometimes). Read More >




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