Freak Slug – The Tuning Fork: October 21, 2025 (Concert Review)
Manchester-born indie artist Freak Slug (Xenya Genovese) and her band Caitlin Mounteer (Drums), Alex Martin (Bass) Nico Thomsen (Guitars/Samples) braved wild weather, a cancelled plane flight, nine-hour drive and some last minute technical glitches to bring their art to the waiting Auckland fans.
Ryan Adams – Bruce Mason Centre: October 18, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Few artists come with as much baggage as Ryan Adams. Despite being “cancelled” after a New York Times exposè in 2019, the acclaimed singer/songwriter stumbles on…his recent blow-up at a concert in Melbourne setting the stage for this, the last show of a tour that may be his last ever…internationally. I’ll get to that in […]
Adam Hattaway & The Haunters – Whammy Bar: October 17, 2025
Adam Hattaway brought his Hot Variety Show to Auckland last night…a pulsating, passionate concert played in front of a criminally small audience.
Shapeshifter – The Powerstation: October 17, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Shapeshifter brought their innovative live show The Mix to a packed Powerstation on Friday night.
I See Stars – Double Whammy: October 15, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
I See Stars, American hypermetal/electronicore pioneers, lit up Double Whammy on Wednesday, October 15, with a performance that fused metalcore, EDM and a touch of balladry.
Written By Wolves – Q Theatre: October 11, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Written By Wolves electrified the Rangatira Room at Auckland’s Q Theatre on Saturday, October 11, 2025, with a cinematic rock performance that marked their 10-year anniversary.
Teddy Swims – Spark Arena: October 9, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
TEDDY SWIMS made a glittering return to Spark Arena for a truly scintillating gig, only 15 months after his last visit.
Pumpkinhead, Swallow The Rat, Buzz – Mothership: October 9, 2025
Pumpkinhead, the Otautahi, 90’s metal, punk nee grunge group, were a relatively short-lived affair, 1993 to 1996 (though there were the brief reunions in 2007, 2008 & 2021).
King Missile (Dog Fly Religion) – Whammy Bar: October 5, 2025
King Missile reunited! The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems and Chris Zwaagdyk were there to record the event for posterity!
James Reyne – Auckland Town Hall: Oct 4, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Australian rock legend James Reyne brought his unmistakable voice and storytelling charm to the Great Hall at Auckland Town Hall on Saturday, October 4, 2025, for an intimate acoustic performance that felt both nostalgic and refreshed.
Tami Neilson – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre: October 4, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Friends and family were both in the audience and on-stage as Tami Neilson brought down the house while celebrating her latest (and, so far, greatest) album, Neon Cowgirl.
Lachie Hayes – Big Fan: October 2, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Despite being visibly unwell, Lachie Hayes delivered a captivating performance at Big Fan on Thursday 2nd October. Battling food poisoning, he nonetheless held the audience in rapt attention with his effortless fingerpicking, melodic harmonica riffs, and down-to-earth charisma.
Julia Deans – Artworks Theatre: Sept 26, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Friday night saw the stripped-down solo version of Julia Deans and her acoustic guitar as she celebrated the first vinyl release of her stunning 2010 album Modern Fables.
Folk Bitch Trio & Georgia Knight – Tuning Fork: Sept. 26, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
It’s a truism but beauty dwells in simplicity. Nothing fancy as Folk Bitch Trio walk on. Three musicians. Grace Sinclair, Jeanie Pilkington, and Heide Peverelle, close friends from school days. From Naarm/Melbourne. They sound – and say they feel – like siblings.
Soft Bait & Sulfate – Double Whammy: September 20, 2025
Auckland rockers Soft Bait celebrated their new album, Life Advice, along with Sulfate and Stud Finder at Double Whammy this past last Saturday night.
Uniform, AW, PWits & Cola – Old Folks Association Hall: September 20, 2025
Billed as a no label / no venue arvo show to celebrate the release of Uniform’s Joan St High Tide 7”. Uniform were joined by PWits, AW and finally Cola.
Wunderhorse – Powerstation: September 17, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
To the sound of Jumpin’ Jack Flash Wunderhorse take the stage. All sound and energy like a wave crashing in from the craggy coast of Cornwall. All four band members clothed in black and bathed in red light.
Dead Kennedys – Powerstation: September 16, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Punk Rock Royalty: England have The Sex Pistols and The Damned, Aotearoa had Suburban Reptiles and Toy Love, Australia The Saints and Radio Birdman, meanwhile North America has/had Dead Kennedys and The Ramones.
Shayne P. Carter – Double Whammy: September 13, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
In the wake of Margaret Gordon’s Life In On Chord film documentary and ahead of a 7-date South Island solo tour, Shayne P. Carter performed at Auckland’s Double Whammy this past weekend with support from Louisa Nicklin and Jim Nothing.
Mallrat & Riiki Reid – Tuning Fork: 13th Floor Concert Review
Mallrat returned to Auckland for a stop at The Tuning Fork for her Light Hits My Face Like A Straight Right tour, bringing her signature mix of dance-pop sparkle, lo-fi charm, and carefree charisma to a packed house.