May 24, 2013

Aiko lives on his terms

Aiko lives on his terms

Gary Aiko, who turns 78 next month, is up for the male vocalist of the year at the 2013 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

May 20, 2013

Try Wait: ‘Winging It’ f...

Try Wait: ‘Winging It’ for charity

“Winging It 3!” will bring local musicians together on May 26 to raise money for a good cause.

May 17, 2013

Mayall and Simmonds prove their resi...

Mayall and Simmonds prove their resilience

John Mayall and Kim Simmonds, true survivors of the British electric blues scene of the 1960s, arrive in Honolulu.

May 17, 2013

VeJJs combine talent and camaraderie

VeJJs combine talent and camaraderie

Hawaii, get to know The VeJJs.

May 15, 2013

Island Mele: Ohta partners with Conj...

Island Mele: Ohta partners with Conjugacion, Yamasato

Reviews of new albums by Herb Ohta, Jr. with Tony Conjugacion and Jon Yamasato.

May 13, 2013

Try Wait: Meet The VeJJs

Try Wait: Meet The VeJJs

The talented Honolulu rock quintet is on the rise.

May 10, 2013

‘Glee’ star visits Shrin...

‘Glee’ star visits Shriners Hospital

Naya Rivera spread a little love to patients at Shriners Hospital for Children on Friday, May 10.

May 10, 2013

Freestyle: Coheed and Cambria return

Freestyle: Coheed and Cambria return

Sci-fi-loving prog-rock band Coheed and Cambria is part of a nationwide music event happening in August.

May 10, 2013

Island Mele: The Dukes of Surf

Island Mele: The Dukes of Surf

The Dukes of Surf evoke memories of ’60s surf rock with their new album.

May 8, 2013

‘Ke Kani O Ke Kai’ annou...

‘Ke Kani O Ke Kai’ announces lineup

The Waikiki Aquarium has announced the 2013 lineup for its “Ke Kani O Ke Kai” summer concert series.

May 6, 2013

Try Wait: Rare groove, Hawaiian-styl...

Try Wait: Rare groove, Hawaiian-style

Local music blogger Roger Bong helps usher in the rare groove movement in Hawaii.

May 2, 2013

Review: Circa Survive at The Republi...

Review: Circa Survive at The Republik

It was a night of danger at The Republik, and not just because of the crowd surfers.

Apr 29, 2013

Try Wait: Stef Muzic

Try Wait: Stef Muzic

Na Hoku Hanohano Award-nominated artist Stef Mariani has been down, but not beaten.

Apr 22, 2013

Try Wait: Rocking your radio

Try Wait: Rocking your radio

A new radio show highlighting Hawaii-based bands debuted on 101.5 FM this week.

Apr 22, 2013

Kamakana due for battle

Kamakana due for battle

The Hawaii-born musician will compete this week in the battle round of NBC’s “The Voice.”

Apr 19, 2013

Sister Lubei returns to the spotligh...

Sister Lubei returns to the spotlight

After a few years away from music, Sister Lubei is back and performing alongside Tempo Valley.

Apr 18, 2013

Macklemore & Lewis return to Ho...

Macklemore & Lewis return to Honolulu

The pop duo will perform at the grand opening of a new Ala Moana Center store in June.

Apr 17, 2013

Hawaii Pops to play Convention Cente...

Hawaii Pops to play Convention Center

The new musical project, under the direction of bandleader Matt Catingub, will debut later this year.

Apr 16, 2013

VIDEO: ‘Soul Sessions’ f...

VIDEO: ‘Soul Sessions’ feat. Kyle Stevens

Check out the newest video from Soul Sessions USA featuring singer/songwriter Kyle Stevens.

Apr 15, 2013

IZ’s ‘Facing Future̵...

IZ’s ‘Facing Future’ turns 20

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Israel Kamakawiwoole’s hit album with a remastered version available now.