Queens of The Stone Age – Spark Arena: February 29, 2024 (Concert Review)
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.
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Liam Gallagher, John Squire – Liam Gallagher & John Squire (Warner Brothers)
Liam Gallagher and John Squire have teamed up for a full length album. What happens when an Oasis frontman meets a Stone Roses guitarist? The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems has the answer.
Dune: Part Two – Dir: Denis Villeneuve (Film Review)
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 Dandy Warhols Are Coming And They Are Bringing Their Rockmaker: Interview
The Dandy Warhols hit the road in March, bringing their show to New Zealand’s premier music venue, The Powerstation, in April.
Nailah Hunter Shares Her Lovegaze With Us: Interview
Nailah Hunter is an LA-based harpist and composer who has just released Lovegaze, her first album released by the folks a Fat Possum Records.
Balu Brigada Perform Designer at The 13th Floor: Singles Session
Balu Brigada are Kiwi brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley who are back in NZ after setting up shop in New York City.
Splore 2024 – Tapapakanga Regional Park: Feb. 23-25
Splore 2024 happened this past weekend and The 13th Floor’s Gem McDonnell was there with pen and camera in hand. Here is her report.
Ralph McTell – From London To Melbourne to Auckland: Interview
Ralph McTell is scheduled to perform two shows in New Zealand during March in Auckland and Christchurch.
Sound Thinking Ep6: We Review Greg Johnson, MGMT, Church & AP and Bird Machine
Sound Thinking Ep6 is up and running. NZ music journalists Marty Duda, Jeff Neems, Chris Warne and Veronika Bell share their thoughts on 4 new releases this week.
Rise The Wicked – Biddy Mulligans: February 24, 2024 (Concert Review)
Rise The Wicked and NewZerror put the pedal to the metal at Biddy Mulligans in Hamilton. The 13th Floor’s Aaron Christiansen was on the scene.