New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: June 23, 2023
New Music Friday strikes again! Yes, Friday is always on our mind and with good reason as there are plenty of excellent new releases today. Here’s our top 5 picks.
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Fenne Lily Gives Us The Big Picture: Interview
Fenne Lily is getting rave reviews for her third album, the recently-released Big Picture. The UK-born, New York-based artist recorded it in North Carolina with producer Brad Cook.
John Mellencamp Orpheus Descending (Republic)
John Mellencamp releases his 25th studio album. The Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer coming off a previous album that, depending who you talk, to was either a triumph or a disaster.
Bruce Cockburn At Age 77 Is On A Roll: Interview
Veteran Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn has celebrated 50 years of making music with his new album O Sun O Moon. Here he is to tell us about it.
The Hard-Ons – Ripper ’23 (Cheersquad) (Album Review)
The Hard-Ons circa the first phase (mid80 to early ’90s) were an underground punk favourite in Aotearoa/New Zealand, with their take on Ramones punk and quirky cover artwork by Ray Ahn (bassist in the band).
The Mitchell Twins – Kumeu Live: June 17, 2023
The Mitchell Twins made their headlining debut at Kumeu Live to celebrate the release of their debut EP, Find A River, just released on Friday.
Dead Favours – Galatos June 16, 2023 (Concert Review)
Dead Favours brought the good times back to Galatos last night with help from their buddies, Ekko Park.
ATC’s Production of King Lear – vicious, tragic, bloody & Unmissable
The Auckland Theatre Company’s production of King Lear is an astonishing, dynamic and truly mesmerising rendition of the well-known Shakespearian epic tragedy. World-class, innovative storytelling, with non-traditional staging, fabulous costumes, thought-provoking details and storming performances from a stellar cast.
Pickle Darling – Laundromat (Father/ Daughter)
There’s a sparkling magic in Pickle Darling songs. The project of Ōtautahi songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Lukas Mayo, this latest collection comprises wry reflections on everyday encounters and experiences.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: June 16, 2023
New Music Friday is here once again. Some crusty old veterans come out of the woodwork to make new music once more. Here are the five new albums that we think deserve your attention.