Demons of Noon & Infinity Ritual – Whammy Bar: August 22, 2024
Demons of Noon and Infinity Ritual tear it up at Whammy on a Thursday night. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey was there.
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Loves Ugly Children – The Mothership: August 22, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Loves Ugly Children rose from the dead to treat Auckland music lovers to their first show in 27 years.
Ride – Powerstation August 18, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Shoegaze vets Ride powered their way through a set at Auckland’s Powerstation last night, unfortunately they were not supported by Mercury Rev as originally advertised.
Double Whammy! Grand Opening Party Dick Move, Na Noise, Grecco Romank, Dbldbl, FILTH: Aug 17, 2024
The news that the sedulous folk behind Whammy, and Wine Cellar were extensively re-envisioning the two venues, to transform them into a world-class venue was greeted with much joy. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey reports back along with photos by Chris Zwaagdyk.
Princess Chelsea’s MidWinter Ball – The Civic’s Wintergarden: August 3, 2024
When Princess Chelsea throws a ball she’s not messing around. Last night Chelsea, her band and fans assembled to pay tribute to winter and to David Lynch’s Twin Peaks.
Written By Wolves + Capital Theatre – The Powerstation August 2, 2024
Written By Wolves and Capital Theatre join forces to celebrate their sophomore album releases. It’s loud; it’s fun but musically not my cup of tea.
EYEHATEGOD, Caldera & Slumbug – Mothership: July 31, 2024
EYEHATEGOD are an originator band from the “Louisiana Sound” metal music scene (NOLA) heavily influenced by Black Sabbath and The Melvins, but energised (perhaps politicised) by hardcore punk, think Black Flag.
The Jesus and Mary Chain – Powerstation: July 30, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
The Jesus and Mary Chain, in the 1980’s would regularly be asked what they would be doing in five years time? Inferring the band was going to be a flash in the pan (like many acts) 40 years on since the release of their first single Upside Down the band, well the Reid Brothers, are […]
Soft Bait, Awning & GroopChat – Whammy Bar: July 27, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Soft Bait are currently smattering Instagram with image-promos for Rock Bait, including a chocolate ika (fish) (which may be facing commercial extinction) hinting towards a forthcoming sophomore effort album (hopefully on vinyl this time) But tonight the celebration is all about their new single No Bad Days their first release since their (digital only) 2022 […]
Come Together: Led Zeppelin IV – Civic Theatre: July 26, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Classic rock fans Come Together once more, this time to hear the music of Led Zeppelin the way it was meant to be, live and loud.