Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields – Wine Cellar: December 16, 2023
Matt Joe Gow and Kerryn Fields team up to give us two headliners for the price of one as a packed house made The Wine Cellar the place to be on this busy Saturday night in Auckland.
Quicksand – The Mothership: December 16, 2023
Quicksand are part of a moment in Punk Rock history when a(nother) sound was synthesised, as US hardcore, grunge and post-punk collided in the early 1990s, out of it came an anxious, energised and tuneful genre (Fugazi, Helmet, Therapy?) that momentarily threatened the music charts in the wake of Nirvana’s mainstream success. Hailing from New […]
Alvvays & Hatchie – Powerstation: December 16, 202
Alvvays made their NZ debut last night at Auckland’s Powerstation with help from Hatchie. The 13th Floor’s Robin Kearns and Ryo Nishikawa were on the scene…
50 Cent – Spark Arena: December 14, 2023
50 Cent erupted into Spark Arena last night with unwavering stamina and irresistible charisma, delivering a tightly choreographed 90-minute spectacle of entertainment that brought an arena of fans to their feet for the entirety of his time on stage.
Alex G & Molly Payton – Powerstation: December 13, 2023
Alex G and Molly Payton performed at Auckland’s Powerstation last night. Here is Robin Kearns with his review and Josh Crossman with photos.
Lee Fields – Hollywood Avondale: December 10, 2023
As he fast approaches his 74th birthday, you’d expect American soul-funk-blues veteran Lee Fields would be easing off and slowing down.
The Cavemen – Whammy Bar: December 8, 2023
The Cavemen came storming back to Auckland’s Whammy Bar and The 13th Floor’s Aaron Christiansen was there with his camera and his pen.
Erny Belle Wintergarden, The Civic December 8, 2023
Erny Belle treated fans to a very special show, tucked away in the Wintergarden at Auckland’s Civic Theatre. Erny’s new album, Not Your Cupid, was being showcased as was her extraordinary band.
Mermaidens – Hollywood Avondale: December 8, 2023
Mermaidens celebrate the release of their new, self-titled album with a show at Auckland’s suitably-grand Hollywood Avondale theatre. The 13th Floor’s Karen McCarthy and Michael Jeong were there to catch all the action.
Royal Blood – Spark Arena: December 7, 2023
Royal Blood returned to Auckland to get the holiday season in gear along with Elliot & Vincent and Racing. The 13th Floor’s Dylan Frater and Chris Zwaagdyk were there!
The Teskey Brothers – Auckland Town Hall: December 7, 2023
The Teskey Brothers performed at Auckland Town Hall last night, delivering an evening of soulful energy and heart-stirring melodies that celebrated their long-awaited return to our shores.
L7 – The Powerstation: December 6, 2023
L7 returned to Auckland’s Powerstation after having first (and last) performed there in 1992. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey and Brenna Jo Gotje were on the scene:
The Others Way 2023 – Various K Road Venues: December 1, 2023 (Pt.1)
The Others Way returned and we were there! This year’s festival was so big we had two 13th Floor reporters there to cover all the action.
The Others Way 2023 – Various K Road Venues: December 1, 2023 (Pt.2)
The Others Way returned and we were there! This year’s festival was so big we had two 13th Floor reporters there to cover all the action.
Demons of Noon – Death Machine (Evil Feast Records)
Demons of Noon, matured under four lockdowns, inspired by Black Sabbath, Mazzy Star and evincing a similar approach to music as the Melvins. Demons of Noon have, after a steady stream of digital singles, cracked the big one with a full-length album, not just in digital format, but also on vinyl.
The War On Drugs & Spoon – Spark Arena: December 2, 2023
The War On Drugs headlined a big night in that also included Spoon and Indigo Sparke. The 13th Floor was there to catch all the action.
Dimmer – Powerstation: December 2, 2023 (Concert Review)
20 years after their most popular record, Dimmer are back, bigger and brighter than before. Original members James Duncan on bass and guitar and Gary Sullivan on drums and of course with the illustrious Shayne P. Carter at the helm, are all still there.
Kraftwerk – Spark Arena: December 1, 2023
There are times in a veteran gig-goer’s life when the concert goes beyond a mere live performance into something much deeper and spiritual, Jeff Neems experiences Kraftwerk.
Tash Sultana – Spark Arena: November 25, 2023
Tash Sultana mesmerized their fans at Auckland’s Spark Arena and then stunned them with an announcement that meant that this could be the last time we see Tash for a long while. The 13th Floor’s Gareth Mayhew reports back:
Zed – Tuning Fork: November 24, 2023
The 90s are back in fashion and it’s not just the clothes that are making a comeback. Reunited Kiwi band Zed played last night at The Tuning Fork as part of their Future You Tour and for nostalgic fans looking to revisit those glory days they did not disappoint.