Personal essays and cultural criticism on philosophy, the arts and poetry, drawing on memories of record collecting, Dylan's religious turn, poems about Nazi atrocities, and pop-chart history. The writer mixes anecdote with close reading and historical research to explore what art and evil reveal about people.

Film and culture criticism, commentary and reporting from critic Soraya Nadia McDonald, including festival and theater reviews, personal tributes and occasional roundups of notable reading. Readers get a critic's informed perspective on new films and cultural and social issues.

Ted Gioia writes essays and commentary on music, books, film, media and culture, mixing criticism with advocacy for artists and creative work. Issues include curated recommendations, opinion pieces on the pop music landscape, and critiques of corporate media.

An arts and culture newsletter covering New Zealand and international work through reviews, essays and journalism by Sam Brooks. Readers get critical reviews of theatre, dance and books alongside a recurring Q&A series with artists.