Sweet Treats ft. Carthage, Joon, Cabinet & More – Whammy Bar: December 21, 2024
Sweet Treats All Ages Shows was happening yesterday at Whammy and, hoping to win the spot prize in the grey hairiest person contest at the show. intrepid 13th Floor reviewer Simon Coffey found a comfy chair, supped on an ice cold can of coke, and watched the young folk enjoy music on a blazing hot […]
Jack White – The Powerstation December 16, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Jack White brought his No Name Tour to Auckland last night with a last-minute show at The Powerstation before the previously-scheduled gig tonight at the Town Hall.
The Phoenix Foundation – Double Whammy: December 13, 2024
The Phoenix Foundation made their way to Auckland to plays some songs, old and new, at Double Whammy. The 13th Floor’s Diana Phillips discovers the band and the venue, Chris Zwaagdyk takes the photos.
Lorenzo Hazelwood – 13th Floor” December 13, 2024
Lorenzo Hazelwood celebrated the release of his latest single, Bleed You Of Me, with a solo, acoustic show at The 13th Floor.
Mannequin Pussy – Tuning Fork: December 13, 2024
Mannequin Pussy, fronted, nay commanded, perhaps by frontwoman Marisa “Missy” Dabice, made their debut visit to Australasia this month, after 14 years in existence. Wordsmith Simon Coffey & photographer Christopher Warne checked out their last show of their tour, in Tamaki Makaurau.
VIDA EP Release Show – Goblin: December 12, 2024
VIDA and band and friends celebrate the release of her debut EP at a promising new venue, one that will have Auckland music fans reminiscing on past live musical memories.
Hopetoun Brown – Whammy Bar: December 12, 2024
Hopetoun Brown along with special guest Finn Scholes raised the temperature even higher at Auckland’s Whammy Bar last night. The 13th Floor’s Diana Phillips and Joel Leong were there and their words and pictures are here.
L.A. Mitchell – Pitt St Methodist Church: December 7, 2024
In the sacred intimacy of Pitt Street Methodist Church, L.A. Mitchell delivered 90 minutes of pure, raw emotion and love for music in its many varied but uniquely moving forms. Last night’s solo performance was nothing less than an unforgettable night reminding me why live performances matter.
Come Together: Big End Of Year Bash 2024 Civic Theatre December 6, 2024
The Come Together All-Star Band reconvened one more time this year to play a mix of classic rock songs including the five best rocks songs of all time as voted by Kiwi fans.
Adam Hattaway & The Haunters – Whammy Bar: December 7, 2024
Adam Hattaway and The Haunters performed at Whammy Bar last night, delivering a maddening cocktail of raw talent, chaotic indulgence, and fleeting brilliance – intoxicating but frustrating, an illusion of greatness that leaves an aftertaste of wasted potential.
Dartz, Dune Rats (AUS) & Groopchat – Double Whammy: December 5, 2024
This late afternoon/early evening show is a bit of a cherry on top, on top of the rua Dartz/Dune Rats R18 shows happening in Tamaki Makaurau and Poneke this weekend. An all-ages show, scheduled for, before the main event at 8pm. The scheduled doors at 4pm, didn’t actually happen until 5pm, for a show that […]
Artemas – Powerstation: December 3, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
The skies were clear, but inside Auckland’s Powerstation, it was a different story—thick haze and fog engulfed the venue, setting the stage for an atmospheric night of dark RnB. Fans packed into the dimly lit space, buzzing with anticipation for the final stop of Artemas’ “You’re Really Early…” the tour.
Highly Suspect – Spark Arena: December 1, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
The incredibly talented band, Highly Suspect, finished their tour for their recently released fifth album, As Above So Below at Spark arena in Auckland last night. I’m not sure who brought it harder, the band or their seriously dedicated fans.
The Others Way 2024 – K Road Venues: November 30, 2024
The weather was not ideal, in fact it was very damp, but that didn’t keep music lovers away from this year’s Others Ways Festival as nearly 50 acts played across 10 venues over 7 hours.
Original Wailers – Powerstation: November 26, 2024
Last night the Powerstation was giddy with anticipation for The Original Wailers to play their golden anniversary. The house was full, but not uncomfortably so; there was room to dance, and Al Anderson and the rest of the crew were happy to oblige, bringing the audience a set full of some of Bob Marley’s more […]
Bob Mould – The Powerstation: November 23, 2024
Bob Mould went solo electric at Auckland’s Powerstation last night. The 13th Floor’s Lawrence Mikkelsen reports back and Chris Zwaagdyk supplies the photos.
The Cult – Spark Arena: November 21, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
The Cult returned to Auckland, eight years to the day after their previous show at The Powerstation putting on a show that was, in Ian Asbury’s words, “way better than last time”.
Spotlights & Threat.Meet.Protocol – Whammy Bar: November 21, 2024
Not yet of an age where seated concerts by The Cult are justifiable, youthful (in my mind) 13th Floor Reviewer Simon Coffey chose instead to hang out with the young(er) folk as American Ipecac recording artists Spotlights kicked off their debut Aotearoa Tour at Whammy. Here is Simon Coffey’s review and subpar Photos (you can […]
Heilung & Eivør – Kiri te Kanawa Theatre: November 18, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
On November 18, 2024, the Kiri te Kanawa Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau hosted a third powerful evening filled with rich, resonant sounds as Heilung and Eivør took the stage. As the audience filed in, anticipation hung in the air, a palpable reminder of the historical and cultural tapestries that the evening would weave through music. […]
Tate McRae – Spark Arena: November 19, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Tate McRae delivered a high-octane, non-stop performance at Spark Arena, thrilling fans with a 1-hour and 15-minute set that was equal parts emotion, energy, and spectacle. Seamlessly blending intricate choreography, powerful vocals, and visually stunning effects, McRae left both herself and the crowd breathless in one of the final nights of her Think Later tour.