Cocaine Bear – Director: Elizabeth Banks (Film Review)
Cocaine Bear is an action thriller with frequent hits of highly addictive comedy-horror that utilises its ‘80s backdrop and soundtrack to create a brilliantly hedonistic retro bloodfest.
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The Shootouts Are Aiming For The Grand OI’ Opry: Interview
The Shootouts are a Country/Honky Tonk band from Ohio who are about to make their debut at the Grand Ol’ Opry this weekend when they release their new album, Stampede.
Vieux Farka Touré – Hollywood Avondale: Feb 21, 2023
Vieux Farka Touré brought the exotic sounds of north-western Africa and World music to the Hollywood Theatre in a stunning virtuoso show.
John Otway – Wine Cellar February 19, 2023
John Otway brought the spirit of 1977 English punk to The Wine Cellar with two sets full of laughs, love and an unrelenting sense of determination in the face of failure.
Peaches – Powerstation Auckland: Feb 20, 2023
On Monday night, the unforgettable weird and wacky electropunk world of Peaches was brought to the Powerstation.
Silk Cut Discuss Our Place In The Stars: Interview
Silk Cut is a Kiwi quartet who have just released their debut album, Our Place In The Stars. Here is Andrew Thorne with the back story.
The AJ Sound Comes To The 13th Floor: Interview
The AJ Sound is Kiwi/Indian producer/musician Arjun Bhat and he came up to The 13th Floor to discuss the state of I-Pop in New Zealand.
Shihad Reissue Pacifier – Jon and Karl Tell All: Interview
Shihad have just reissued their album, Pacifier, celebrating its 20th anniversary by pressing it up on vinyl for the very first time. Here are Jon Toogood & Karl Kippenberger explain.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor Album Picks: Feb. 17, 2023
New Music Friday is back! The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda presents this week’s 5 new albums for your consideration plus a Kiwi classic celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Joe Sumner: Sting’s Son: Feelin’ The Love, Tasting The Fear: Interview
Joe Sumner is returning to New Zealand to perform with his dad, Sting, in March. We found Joe in Perth and asked him how things are going on the road.