Emma Rawson

Life is busier than ever for the chef and his family

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has loosened his bow tie and stepped off the opera stage for an album of love songs and duets. Quizás Quizás Quizás (Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps) is a punchy rendition with pop star Jennifer Lopez – they are surprisingly well-matched – but Canadian Nelly Furtado is out of her depth against Andrea’s […]

An adaptation of Jack Kerouac's classic beatnik novel.

Listening to the emotional, mellow tunes of indie duo Rhye, you could mistakenly think you were listening to the smooth vocals of British singer Sade. In fact, the sweet voice that echoes through the band’s debut album comes from a man -– Canadian singer/producer Mike Milosh, who makes up one half of the mysterious twosome […]

The French chef is relishing a break from TV2's My Kitchen Rules.

We’ve been waiting since 2006 for the follow-up to Justin Timberlake’s Grammy-winning FutureSex/LoveSounds, and after several mediocre acting projects, JT is back doing what he does best on this groove heavy album. With tracks around seven minutes long, it’s a CD that rewards repeat listening. R&B blends with 1950s lounge in Suit & Tie and […]

Kiwis rule on Packed to the Rafters

She puts her body on the line and now learns lines with icon Mr Cruise

British songstress Dido recorded her fourth album while pregnant with her first child, singing her songs while her son, Stanley, was kicking inside her. And there’s an optimism on the album that befits her new status, with songs such as the ethereal Go Dreaming and the title track – her 18-month-old’s favourite lullaby. Dido’s vocals […]

Canadian twins Tegan and Sara have moved into new territory with their seventh album, moving from indie rock into a softer pop sound that’s surprisingly more powerful. Nobody can criticise the openly gay duo, who first hit the airwaves in 1996, of selling out for a commercial sound – Now I’m All Messed Up is […]