Pig Destroyer – Galatos: September 12, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
It’s been 17 long years since Pig Destroyer last graced the shores of Aotearoa. That was the Phantom Limb tour where they played the windowless bunker that we used to call the Transmission Room. I’ve long been haunted by the fact that I missed this gig. My regret compounded further with each Pig Destroyer release that saw the […]
Paul Kelly & Reb Fountain – Auckland Town Hall: Sept. 12, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
The bard is back. When Paul Kelly walks out, it feels like seeing an old friend: the long-time lyrical laureate from across the ditch. The next most well-known Kelly after Ned, toting a guitar not a gun. Legendary in his own way.
Sabaton – Powerstation: September 9, 2025 (13th Floor Photo Gallery)
Swedish power metal band Sabaton rocked Auckland’s Powerstation last night…the first of two shows.
Bic Runga & The Auckland Philharmonia – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre: September 6, 2025
Bic Runga was backed by the Auckland Philharmonia last night at the Aotea Centre in a Beautiful Collision of her much loved material with the might of an outstanding orchestra. Carin Newbould was there to report back for The 13th Floor, with Azrie Azizi photographing the leading lady and her extensive backing ensemble.
Minuit – Double Whammy: Sept. 5, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Minuit, the Nelson originating trio of Ruth Carr, Paul Dodge and Ryan Beehre, that ditched drums and guitars to embrace electro-beat, break-beat and electronica, closed out their mini-reunion tour at Double Whammy last night.
Danica Bryant – Big Fan: September 4, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Indie-pop rising star Danica Bryant took the stage at Big Fan on September 4, after the recent release of what was undoubtedly a stellar first album, Feast. Playing to a small but intimate and excitable crowd, Danica (and the band) put on an undeniably fun performance for all who were lucky enough to attend.
Georgia Lines – Hollywood Avondale: August 30, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
It ended in tears. By the end of the evening Georgia Lines was overwhelmed with emotion as she was about to perform her last song before moving to Nashville.
Come Together: Pink Floyd – Dark Side Of The Moon: Civic Theatre- August 23, 2025
The Come Together band reconvenes and regroups to present us with Dark Side Of The Moon and other Pink Floydian delights.
Jenny Mitchell – The Tuning Fork: August 22, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Jenny Mitchell brought her band, her friends, her songs and her Forest House Tour to Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night.
Swallow The Rat & Wrong Things – Whammy Public Bar: August 20, 2025
At Whammy Public Bar, on a cold Wednesday/Raapa evening, Swallow The Rat shared a set that featured almost exclusively new material, plus a few surprises, in anticipation of their 21 date September tour of Europe, which includes shows in France, Germany, Hungary, and an appearance at Misty Fields Festival in the Netherlands.
Bartertown – Clare Inn: August 20, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
It takes David Rowe aka Bartertown a full three songs to warm up for his solo gig at the Clare Inn. But when he gets there on the fourth number, Fire on the Lighthouse, he gives the audience a glimpse of what could be achieved with some quelled nerves and a few more gigs under the belt.
Alex Warren – Civic Theatre: August 18, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Like many people, I was originally exposed to the talent of Alex Warren via Tiktok. Having heard the viral hits and watched many videos, I was more than eager to attend his first show down under, titled the Cheaper Than Therapy Global tour – which crashed the Frontier Touring website when tickets went on sale.
Tyler, The Creator – Spark Arena: August 18, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Tyler, The Creator, Lil Yachty and Paris Texas…three acts, one night, and enough energy to feel like a festival in itself.
Greta O’Leary – Auckland Guide Hall: August 16, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Greta O’Leary brought her debut album, River Dark, to life at the Auckland Guide Hall this past Saturday with the help of an all-star band.
The Beths – Roundhead Studios: Infinity Session: August 15, 2025
Two weeks out from release day, The Beths bravely went where many bands refuse to go these days…performing unreleased songs online.
Bloc Party – Spark Arena: August 12, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
It had been almost twenty years since I first heard Bloc Party, tucked away in my room with a copy of A Weekend in the City and the strange, liberating sensation that someone else’s words and guitar riffs had finally caught up with my life.
Ringlets – Whammy Bar: August 9, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey takes in Ringlets as they celebrate their new album at Whammy.
Sulfate – Whammy Public Bar: August 7, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Sulfate the alongside/offshoot/post Wax Chattels (who are seemingly on hold while bassist/vocalist Amanda Cheng makes her mark on the world) entity for Peter Ruddell to indulge/continue his creative affront to the sinister world we inhabit, released two captivating albums pre-Covid (2019’s Sulfate & 2021’s Godzone).
Biggest Pub Gig In The World – Spark Arena: August 2, 2025
Five years after the first “Biggest Pub Gig In The World” comes version 2 featuring Kiwi pub faves Dragon, Goodshirt, Stellar*, Fur Patrol and Th’ Dudes.
New Candys – Whammy Bar: July 26, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Italian underground act New Candys have a reputation that precedes them, built upon extensive world-wide touring and five albums under their belt.