Foo Fighters – Mt Smart Stadium: January 21, 2024
Foo Fighters returned to Auckland and made over 35,000 fans very happy leading this reviewer to ask the question, “Is Dave Grohl the Tom Hanks of rock & roll?”
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New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: January 19, 2024
Its New Music Friday so you know what that means – time for some new music to get your teeth, (and ears) into. This week we’ve selected our top picks, specially selected to set your appetite a-tingling.
Sound Thinking – New Podcast Starts Today: NZ’s Finest Review 4 New Releases
Sound Thinking is a brand new Podcast premiering today on all your favourite platforms…Spotify, Apple, even The 13th Floor!
Sleater-Kinney – Little Rope (Loma Vista)
Little Rope is the 11th album by Sleater-Kinney, who were formed 30 years ago by current band members Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker. Given the catalyst for this album, it is likely Brownstein doing the lions’ share of the writing and Tucker performing absolutely stunning vocals.
Chris O’Leary Takes The Hard Line at The 13th Floor: Interview
Chris O’Leary is blowin’ hard on his new album, The Hard Line. This is Chris’ 6th album and his first for Alligator Records’ a label that means a lot to this former Marine and vocalist for Levon Helm’s Barn Burners.
Amanda Palmer Performs Her New Zealand Survival Songs at The 13th Floor
Amanda Palmer has returned to New Zealand to play a few shows in support of her new E.P., New Zealand Survival Songs.
Tales Of An Urban Indian: Directed by Herbie Barnes, Te Pou Theatre -January 11, 2024
Tales Of An Urban Indian is definitely theatre with a difference. When writers say things like “the drama took me on a journey,” this time it’s meant literally.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: January 12, 2024
Its the first New Music Friday of 2024! And we’ve got some excellent new releases to highlight for you to sample today beginning with Amanda Palmer’s NZ EP.
SUO, Elliot & Vincent & Ratso – Whammy Bar: January 10,2024
Auckland was rockin’ last night with a trifeca of acts including Ratso, Elliot & Vincent and, live from New York…SUO. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey was there. Here’s his report.
The Beekeeper Dir: David Ayer (Film Review)
Jason Statham is on a roll with The Beekeeper clocking in as his fifth film in a year. The Beekeeper finds Jason in one of his most preposterous and entertaining films yet.