LIPS, The Golden Geese & Mammalien – Neck of the Woods: October 31, 2024
On a night of terror and tawdriness (Halloween), intrepid concert reviewer Simon Coffey braved the dangers lurking on every street corner of Tamaki Makaurau infamous K Rd, to help LIPS aka Steph Brown, Fen Ikner with friends, celebrate the release of their new single The Wolf.
Office Dog + Awning – Whammy Bar: October 30, 2024
While Travis Scott was shaking things up at Eden Park, Office Dog and Awning were making their own racket over at Whammy.
Travis Scott – Eden Park: October 30, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Travis Scott brought his Circus Maximus Tour to Auckland’s Eden Park, one day earlier than originally planned. The 13th Floor’s Azrie managed to rearrange his schedule and catch the show. Here is his report:
Öof Tatatá – Powerstation: October 25, 2024
Öof Tatatá come to the Powerstation with Jason Momoa holding it all down on bass.
Thom Yorke Spark Arena October 25, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
“Play something eclectic and weird!” That shout from a fan at the back of Auckland’s Spark Arena resonated as Thom Yorke played the first of two shows at the venue and just the second overall for his Everything Tour.
Less Than Jake – Powerstation: October 23, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Less Than Jake brought their Rockview Downunder Tour to Auckland’s Powerstation last night and The 13th Floor’s Chris Warne was on the scene with his pen and his camera.
Toe and Swallow The Rat – Galatos: October 22, 2024
Toe are wha/four Japanese musicians, who formed, or at least started producing mathy post-rock around 2000, releasing since 2002. The line up of Yamazaki Hirokazu (acoustic guitar), Mino Takaaki (electric guitar), Kashikura Takashi (Drums) and Yamane Satoshi (Bass) has stayed unchanged since inception.
Lime Cordiale and Bella Rafflyn: Auckland Town Hall: October 20, 2024
The heart of Auckland CBD was buzzing with Diwali festival-goers stretching along Queen Street, but that didn’t stop the young crowd from lining up to catch Lime Cordiale on their final stop of the Australasian tour.
Dead Contract & Running Stitch + DJ Sicoff – Cupid Bar: October 19, 23024
Dead Contract and Running Stitch performed last night at Auckland’s Cupid Bar. Sadly, a third act, The Bridesmaids had to pull out of this show due to bad teeth issues, but DJ Sicoff came to the rescue with extra 7” vinyl and the po was saved, well, not really…
Strawpeople – Hollywood Avondale: October 18, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Decisions, decisions…Friday night in Auckland and I’ve got to choose between seeing Tami Neilson and Strawpeople. If I had my druthers, I’d attend both, but as Strawpeople gigs are as rare as hen’s teeth, the ultimate decision was a no-brainer.
Ash – Tuning Fork: October 16, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Ash returned to Auckland’s Tuning Fork and The 13th Floor was on the scene with Monique Perera providing the words and Den O’Keeffe the pictures.
Fables and Greta O’Leary – The Tuning Fork: October 13, 2024
Sunday night at The Tuning Fork and we are treated to two of New Zealand’s most intriguing singer/songwriters…Jess Bailey, aka Fables, and Greta O’Leary, both with full bands and new songs.
Amy Shark – Auckland Town Hall: October 12, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Amy Shark opened her Sadness Tour in Auckland last night bringing joy to fans young and old who hadn’t seen the Aussie singer/songwriter since 2018.
Delaney Davidson + Barry Saunders – Leigh Sawmill: October 12, 2024
Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders are out on the road celebrating their new album, Happiness Is Near. We sent Simon Coffey up to Leigh Sawmill to scope out the show ahead of their two nights at Auckland’s Freida Margolis.
Ra Charmian – Big Fan October 5, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Ra Charmian celebrated the release of their Waiata Wairua album with a feel-good show at Auckland’s Big Fan.
Andy Summers – Auckland Town Hall: October 3, 2024
ANDY SUMMERS rocked back into Auckland last night to present his solo show, The Cracked Lens + A Missing String. The Police-man delivered an arresting set of music, stories and photographs. The 13th Floor’s Carin Newbould was there to review.
VENDOR – An Unconventional Album Launch With GOODSPACE
The 13th Floor’s Shamin Yazdani checks out the grand opening of VENDOR by Goodspace– An unconventional album release and interdisciplinary installation reimagining the artist as vendor, album as the menu and music as the meal.
Georgia Lines – Powerstation: September 20, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Georgia Lines pulled out all the stops during her “monumental” show at Auckland’s Powerstation, with bubbles, guests, audience participation, a great band, a cool cover, costume changes and, best of all, Georgia’s own voice and songs.
The Beths with Great South – Hollywood Avondale: September 20, 2024
Earlier in the day I was asked what I was up to tonight. ‘Reviewing The Beths’. ‘Easy’ I was told ‘Just write ‘The Beths show was glorious, joyous and wonderful’. End of review, enjoy the rest of the show’. Tempting and accurate. But I had a hunch there’d be more to say. There was.
Louisa Nicklin + GroopChat & Green Grove – Double Whammy: September 20, 2024
Even though Louisa Nicklin has been playing (and releasing) since at least 2019, she had not touched on my temporal world until I was fortuitous to see her opening for Princess Chelsea late last year. I was taken by what I heard and saw.