In the sacred intimacy of Pitt Street Methodist Church, L.A. Mitchell delivered 90 minutes of pure, raw emotion and love for music in its many varied but uniquely moving forms. Last night’s solo performance was nothing less than an unforgettable night reminding me why live performances matter.
Adam Hattaway and The Haunters performed at Whammy Bar last night, delivering a maddening cocktail of raw talent, chaotic indulgence, and fleeting brilliance – intoxicating but frustrating, an illusion of greatness that leaves an aftertaste of wasted potential.
Heretic is a beautifully unsettling psychological horror film by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, one that relies on flawless performances, excruciating pacing, and razor-sharp writing to create an atmosphere of dread that crawls beneath your skin and permeates relentlessly throughout the 111-minute runtime.
Last night, the legendary Iron Maiden roared through Auckland’s Spark Arena, with a sold-out arena of fans unfazed by the torrential rain hammering the city. For nearly two hours, Maiden stomped and screamed as a magnificent unit across their stage, delivering a spectacular concert experience that reminded everyone why they’ve remained at the forefront of […]
Originating from the frosty plains of Canada in 2012, The Dead South has honed their sound into a seamless fusion of folk, bluegrass, and dark country, performing an exceptional 90-minute set to the crowd at Auckland’s Powerstation last night.
Queens Of The Stone Age brought summer to an end in a big (and loud) way at Auckland’s Spark Arena. The 13th Floor’s Oxford Lamoureaux was there to take note.
Give me sandworms, or give me death. About 25 minutes into the screening for Dune: Part Two, I leaned over to the person next to me and whispered “Maybe it’s a slow burn for a good second half” and, even as the words came out of my mouth, I felt the hollow drop of hopelessness […]
The National returned to Auckland after a six year absence. The 13th Floor’s Oxford Lamoureaux and Chris Zwaagdyk find out if it was worth the wait.
Sampha performed at Auckland’s Powerstation last night and the 13th Floor’s Oxford Lamoureaux and Chris Zwaagdyk were on the scene. Here are Oxford’s words and Chris’ pictures.
50 Cent erupted into Spark Arena last night with unwavering stamina and irresistible charisma, delivering a tightly choreographed 90-minute spectacle of entertainment that brought an arena of fans to their feet for the entirety of his time on stage.
