Sudan Archives with Jujulipps – Powerstation: July 20, 2023
Sudan Archives brought her show to Auckland’s Powerstation last night and we were there. Sudan is an avant-garde violinist who channels sounds through loop pedals and is described as a “boundary-defying R&V innovator”.
Lucy Munro & Fan Club – 13th Floor Studio: July 14, 2023
It almost didn’t happen. Christchurch indie-rock Lucy Munro found herself without a venue on the morning of her scheduled show in Auckland. Fortunately a solution was found.
Troy Kingi and The APO Auckland Town Hall July 13, 2023
Troy Kingi helped set the stage for a memorable Matariki weekend with a very special, sold out, show at the Auckland Town Hall featuring his band along with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
Jenny Mitchell and The Mitchell Twins – Q Theatre Loft: July 13, 2023
Jenny Mitchell, Maegan Mitchell, Nicola Mitchell, tonight’s show is a family affair, a consequence of the melding of cultures: Gaelic, Maori Whapapa, an adoption of Americana, and is a product of the Aotearoa/New Zealand’s deep south, Gore, Aotearoa’s home of the annual Country Music Festival, and the Annual Awards Events (Country Music Honours).
Anna Coddington – Q Theatre Loft: July 12, 2023
Anna Coddington and her band The Appreciations debuted a half-dozen new songs last night at Mahuta: Music For Matariki at the Q Theatre Loft.
Jazmine Mary – Hollywood Avondale: July 8, 2023
Jazmine Mary celebrated the release of their second album, Dog, with a performance that was both triumphant and unsettling.
Alayna – Big Fan: July 7, 2023 (Concert Review)
Alayna celebrated the release of her debut album, Self Portrait Of A Woman Unravelling at Auckland’s Big Fan, where much of it was recorded.
Henry Rollins – Sky City Theatre: July 6, 2023
Henry Rollins brought his Good To See You tour to Auckland’s Sky City Theatre last night. The 13th Floor’s Robin Kearns was there.
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The 13th Floor is still raising money to keep our video sessions alive! We loved having so many amazing local artists up to The 13th floor for NZ Music Month, and we want to keep it going all year round. But to do that, we need your help! So we’ve rounded up our friends: Geoff […]
The Feel Good Service – Ponsonby Social Club: July 2, 2023
The Feel Good Service brought the funk to Ponsonby Social Club last night, and those who braved the elements found that their efforts paid off in spades.
Hemi Hemingway & The Snowflakes – Whammy Backroom: July 1, 2023
Hemi Hemingway (what a name!) and The Snowflakes came up from Wellington to perform their first show in Auckland. Hemi (aka Shaun Blackwell) made every minute count and the crowd was swooning by the end of the night.
SJD – Hollywood Avondale: June 30, 2023 (Photo Gallery)
SJD brought his Sweetheart Tour to Auckland’s Hollywood Avondale. 13th Floor photographer Chris Zwaagdyk was on the scene. Check out his photos!
Michael Bublé – Spark Arena: June 25, 2023 (Concert Review)
Michael Bublé delivered feelgood vibes and flawless vocals to a packed Spark Arena, with showmanship, flair and humour to boot.
Boy & Bear – The Powerstation: June 24, 2023 (Concert Review)
Boy & Bear returned to Auckland’s Powerstation performing at the iconic venue for the third time, but the first since 2016, so there was some catching up to do.
Juliet McLean at Wine Cellar 22 June 2023
Juliet McLean travelled up from the ‘Naki to perform an intimate couple of sets at Auckland’s Wine Cellar, her first proper show in “The Big Smoke”.
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.
Come Together: Dire Straits’ Making Movies – Auckland June 10, 2023
Come Together: Dire Straits’ Making Movies finds a gaggle of New Zealand’s finest musicians keeping another classic rock album alive, one that we have little chance of hearing by the original artists ever again.
Ratso Bring The Glam To Big Fan: June 9, 2023
Ratso brought out the big guns to Big Fan last night, turning the hipster haven into rock and roll heaven while celebrating the release of their live album.
George After James – The Wine Cellar: June 8, 2023
George After James, or James George Fistonich, headlined a show at Auckland’s Wine Cellar last night generating vibes as warm as a mulled wine.