Features Music Why it mattered: Lorde’s ‘Pure Heroine’ by Tom Disalvo In honour of New Zealand music month, Happy Mag is taking a look back at one of the country’s shiniest anti-pop stars. Nearing a decade since its release, Lorde’s 2013…
Lists Music News Up on the Rooftop: The magic of music’s best rooftop performances by Happy There’s something about a rooftop concert that captures the essence of rock and roll. The intimacy of the setting, the breathtaking views, and the sheer audacity of performing on a…
Music News Lorde and Sting postpone NZ performances after cyclone by Emmy White Lorde and Sting are the latest artists to postpone gigs in New Zealand amidst the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The cyclone has caused widespread flooding in the country’s northern island,…
Features Lists Music 10 landmark albums turning 10 in 2023 by Tom Disalvo From history-making debuts to unforgettable comebacks, we’re counting down the 10 landmark albums celebrating their 10-year anniversary in 2023. These 10 albums turning 10 prove that a whole lot can…
Music News Lorde shares a 5-minute explainer of how the math doesn’t add up when it comes to touring by Tammy Moir Lorde breaks down touring in 5 minutes, shedding insights into the harsh reality of the struggle to break even. Fresh off the announcement that Lorde is set to tour Australia…
Music News Lorde announces Australian tour dates for 2023 by Tammy Moir Its been six years since Lorde hit our shores, and today she has announced the anticipated return to Australia as part of her global Solar Power World Tour. Kicking off…
Music Lorde – ‘Solar Power’: Album Review by John-Alexander Matsos Solar Power reveals a more mature position from the New Zealand sensation, fusing adult-contemporary tones with psychedelic seasoning. It’s been 8 long years since Lorde released her debut album Pure Heroine,…
Music News Lorde reveals ‘Solar Power’ was going to be an acid-trip album by Matthew Leong New Zealand’s Grammy Award-winning pop crooner, Lorde, has revealed that ‘Solar Power’ was going to be an acid album. After lighting up 2017 with her Homemade Dynamite, Lorde went on…
Music News Lorde of the onion rings: Pop sensation revives cult Instagram account by John-Alexander Matsos Lorde has posted another review from her Instagram account, @onionringswordlwide, which literally contains nothing but reviews of onion rings. Yesterday, Lorde fans everywhere were surprised with a real treat. For…
News Artists sign open letter to restrict use of their music at political events by Annalise Travaglione Listen up, politicians! Mick Jagger is telling you that you can’t always get what you want. In an open letter, Lorde, Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, and many more are…
News Playing schedules have arrived: which Splendour day has the ultimate line-up? by Liz Campbell Whether you’re heading over to Byron to catch Lorde, Kendrick Lamar, DMA’s or Vampire Weekend, you’re going to get your money’s worth at Splendour in the Grass 2018. Festival organisers have…
News Sit down, be humble: The Splendour in the Grass 2018 lineup is here! by Happy Aaand here we are again at one of the most exciting dates on the Australian music calendar. The Splendour In The Grass 2018 lineup has just dropped, and it’s a…
News Back in the public spotlight with a huge Facebook post, Lorde shares the first details of her new album by Molly Ulm On the eve of her twentieth birthday, Lorde made rare contact with the public via Facebook. “I was 16 when most of us met…” addressing her long-time fans, she reflects…
