Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Live God (PIAS) (13th Floor Album Review)
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return with Live God, an album that captures the communal energy of the acclaimed Wild God Tour.
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Jenny Don’t & The Spurs – Live at the Jenny (Property of the Lost) (13th Floor Album Review)
Portland’s Stetson wearing, hardworking, road warriors Jenny Don’t & The Spurs are currently touring New Zealand, bringing their honky-tonk heart and cowpunk energy to intimate venues across the country.
Toody Cole – Whammy Bar: November 25, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
With three top notch bands on the bill, Whammy Bar was buzzing tonight long before Toody Cole took the stage.
Jubilation Choir – Hollywood Avondale: November 23, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Jubilation Choir marked their 25th anniversary with two sold out nights and a family-friendly matinee at the Avondale Theater Sundays matinee performance was a celebration of the natural joy of communal song.
The Saints – ’73-’78 – Live Nights In Venice Vol. 1 (In The Red) (13th Floor EP Review)
The Saints ’73–’78 is an initiative driven by Ed Kuepper, focusing on the first three albums and debuting in Australia in November 2024.
The Bilders – Audio Foundation: Nov 4, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Bill Direen, master of words and driving force behind The Bilders, returned to Auckland supported by collaborators Alex McManus on Guitar/Slide, Matt Swanson on Bass and joined for the tour by the experienced Steve Cournane on Drums and Percussion.
Freak Slug – The Tuning Fork: October 21, 2025 (Concert Review)
Manchester-born indie artist Freak Slug (Xenya Genovese) and her band Caitlin Mounteer (Drums), Alex Martin (Bass) Nico Thomsen (Guitars/Samples) braved wild weather, a cancelled plane flight, nine-hour drive and some last minute technical glitches to bring their art to the waiting Auckland fans.
Shapeshifter – The Powerstation: October 17, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Shapeshifter brought their innovative live show The Mix to a packed Powerstation on Friday night.
I See Stars – Double Whammy: October 15, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
I See Stars, American hypermetal/electronicore pioneers, lit up Double Whammy on Wednesday, October 15, with a performance that fused metalcore, EDM and a touch of balladry.
Written By Wolves – Q Theatre: October 11, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Written By Wolves electrified the Rangatira Room at Auckland’s Q Theatre on Saturday, October 11, 2025, with a cinematic rock performance that marked their 10-year anniversary.
