Concert Review: Judas Priest – Spark Arena March 16, 2019
An all ages crowd filled Auckland’s Spark Arena for Judas Priest on what was otherwise a sad and somber Saturday March 16, 2019 in New Zealand.
Report: WOMAD 2019 – Why We Are Still Here
The 13th Floor’s Maria Hoyle reports from WOMAD 2019 in New Plymouth: An emergency press conference was called on Day 2 of WOMAD, to explain why the festival was going ahead in the wake of the terror attack in Christchurch. Addressing the media were Suzanne Porter (TAFT CEO), Emere Wana (WOMAD Event Director and NZ […]
WOMAD Day 1: Beauty out of Darkness, 15 March 2019 (Concert Review)
It was a terrible and dark thing, to be at a music festival celebrating multi-culturalism and to hear of the heartbreaking events at two mosques in Christchurch; the massacre of all that WOMAD stands for. But if ever there was a powerful antidote to despair, a reminder that love and music can unite us across […]
Concert Review: Alejandro Escovedo – Tuning Fork March 15, 2019
If we ever needed the healing power of music, it was last night. Fortunately Alejandro Escovedo and Adam McGrath were there to help ease the pain of what had happened just a few hours earlier.
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes – The Powerstation, March 15, 2019 (Concert Review)
With a 24-song, genre-bending setlist, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes provided Friday’s Powerstation crowd with unwavering banter, irresistible punk covers, and a timely reminder that music is our universal language of joy.
Death Cab for Cutie Deliver a Mesmerising Set to Fans at the Civic (Concert Review)
As part of the Auckland Arts Festival, indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie took the stage at Auckland’s Civic Theatre, for a night of old and new favourites. There was something for everyone, with the band mixing in their popular hits alongside fresh tracks from their most recent album Thank You for Today.
Concert Review: Camille O’Sullivan ‘Cave’ – Civic Theatre March 13, 2019
The grandeur of the Civic Theatre provided the perfect setting for Camille O’Sullivan’s stunning performance last night of the songs of Nick Cave.
Concert Review: Halestorm – Powerstation March 13, 2019
Who knew 1000 people could make so much noise? Halestorm may be loud, but their fans are even louder.
Concert Review: Beach House – Auckland Town Hall March 11, 2019
Beach House drifted into town last night and mesmerized the audience at the Auckland Town Hall with their bittersweet brand of dreamy pop.
Concert Review: Milk And Honey Festival – Powerstation March 8, 2019
Last night was the maiden voyage for New Zealand’s Milk And Honey Festival, celebrating International Women’s Day with performances in three cities across four venues.
Concert Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Spark Arena March 8, 2019
Six years after their previous New Zealand headline tour, Red Hot Chili Peppers saturated the Spark Arena crowd on Friday with the same psychedelic rock-funk magic they’ve been sharing with the world for more than 35 years.
Concert Review: Bryan Ferry – Spark Arena March 7, 2019
After a rowdy night of youthful rock and roll at Auckland’s Spark Arena, with Arctic Monkeys, Bryan Ferry brought a touch of elegance to the venue last night with his top shelf band, who, by the end of the evening, proved they could rock with the best of them.
Concert Review: Arctic Monkeys – Spark Arena March 6, 2019
Who says rock and roll is dead? If it is, no one told the Arctic Monkeys or the 12,000 or so fans who showed up at Auckland’s Spark Arena to see them last night.
Concert Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain – Powerstation March 4, 2019
Precisely 3 years to the day after they performed their much beloved debut album, Psychocandy at Auckland’s Powerstation, the Jesus and Mary Chain returned to show off the rest of their catalogue.
Concert Review: Rufus Wainwright – Auckland Town Hall March 2, 2019
Celebrating 20 years of music-making, Rufus Wainwright brought his “All These Poses Tour” to Auckland’s Town Hall last night.
Concert Review: Julia Jacklin – Hollywood Cinema March 1, 2019
Julia Jacklin proved that she’s no one trick pony after unveiling her new songs to a very appreciative crowd at Auckland’s Hollywood Cinema.
Concert Review: Happy Mondays – Powerstation February 28, 2019
A classic British band reunited…their breakthrough album played in its entirety…two sold-out shows at the best venue in town…should make for a killer Thursday night out, right? Yeah, nah.
Cable Ties Cut Loose at Whammy Bar, February 28, 2019 (Concert Review)
Cable Ties kicked off their New Zealand tour at Whammy Bar last night, delivering an absolutely hypnotic performance, displaying musical precision and powerful, stamina-defying vocals. I can see feel every precise, hard-hitting guitar riff, bassline, and drum beat in my hands as I type this review. They were supported by the psychedelic, dark-surf 3-piece, Echo […]
Concert Review: John Prine & Tyler Childers – Bruce Mason Centre February 27, 2019
Singer/songwriter extraordinaire John Prine made Auckland’s Bruce Mason Centre the single best place to be if you are a music lover on this February evening.
Concert Review: Earthless – Galatos February 24, 2019
The California heavy psych-rockers shook Auckland’s Galatos to its foundation on a very loud Sunday night.