Grizzly Bear – The Opera House March 3, 2018
Brooklyn band Grizzly Bear filled the picturesque Wellington Opera House for the first of two dates last night, as part of the New Zealand Festival. The atmospheric venue, done up with grey stage hangings, was filled to the back with an audience encompassing a diverse age range, all drawn away from a bustling Saturday night […]
Psycroptic – Whammy Bar March 3, 23018
While Auckland City Limits was winding down, Australian tech-death legends Psycroptic headed up a killer line up of local and international death metal at Whammy Bar.
Grace Stalls Then Stuns While Beck Stumbles At ACL
Auckland City Limits Western Springs March 3, 2018 Despite a brief rain shower in the morning, the city played its part perfectly for this year’s Auckland City Limits Festival. The sun shone, the bands played and the fans grooved.
The Teskey Brothers – Tuning Fork March 1, 2018
There’s nothing like a healthy shot of rhythm and blues on a hot summer’s night, and that’s just what The Teskey Brothers served up at Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night, with an emphasis on the blues.
Stiff Little Fingers – Rockin’ the Powerstation – Photos
Stiff Little Fingers, 1 March 2018, The Powerstation, Auckland Stiff Little Fingers tore up the Powerstation last night night. 13th Floor Photographer Michael Flynn was there to capture the night!
Venom Inc – Whammy Bar February 27, 2018
Venom Inc. came with a complicated history but brought to Whammy Bar simple metal glee.
Emily Fairlight – Music Video Release at Bats Theatre
Wellingtonian folk artist Emily Fairlight screened the music video to her gorgeous new single The Escape last night in Wellington’s picturesque Bats Theatre, treating the small audience to an intimate set afterwards.
Bruno Mars Makes XXIV Magic at the Spark Arena
Bruno Mars – Spark Arena, February 27 2018. In just a few short weeks, Spark Arena featured some exceptional shows from Macklemore, Robbie Williams and Queen + Adam Lambert. One cannot help but ask how eleven times Grammy award winner Bruno Mars will compare? The answer is not an easy one because each artist is […]
Behind the scenes with the D4 at the Kings Arms
The D4 – Kings Arms, February 22 2018 What does it take for a rock and roll band of international repute to prepare and deliver an explosive show? Well, you are about to see for yourself because The 13th Floor photographer Reuben Raj was granted an all access pass to capture the final D4 concert […]
13th Floor Explores the NZ Festival
The New Zealand Festival kicked off in Wellington this weekend. Tim Gruar was there to sample some of the music events on offer, including a dance production with music by Eden Mulholland, new soul singer, Teeks, an historical take on pop in Te Reo from Ria Hall and the return of jazz sax player Nathan […]
The National – Blissful Intimacy in the Vineyard
Summer isn’t over, but last night’s performance by The National at the Villa Maria Estate might be the best single performance of the season.
Primal Scream at Powerstation
Primal Scream – Powerstation, February 25 2018 It was two days later than originally planned but Scottish legends Primal Scream came and conquered the Powerstation on a balmy Sunday night in Auckland. The band were supposed to deliver their sold-out show on Friday but had to reschedule after bass player Simone Butler was taken ill […]
Rev Peyton’s Big Damn Band – Tuning Fork February 23, 2018
Two years, almost to the day, after their first visit to Auckland’s Tuning Fork, Rev Peyton and his Big Damn Band made their way from Brown County, Indiana to play a little country blues.
Lich King – Whammy Bar February 23, 2018
American thrash metal band Lich King presided over a bill at Auckland’s Whammy Bar that included Silent Torture, Just One Fix and Hidden Intent. 13th Floor photographer Shelley Te Haara was on hand to catch all the action. And when our regularly scheduled reviewer pulled up lame, Shelley stepped up to write down her thoughts […]
The D4 – Kings Arms February 22, 2017
I believe it was that esteemed philosopher Joni Mitchell who wrote, “you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone”. That sentiment felt especially relevant as we were witness to a reunion show by The D4 at the soon-to-be-defunct Kings Arms.
Ne Obliviscaris, Metal Tower, Set On End – King’s Arms February 21, 2018
Rising prog-metal stars Ne Obliviscaris gave the King’s Arms a fittingly epic send off last night. It wasn’t the last show the storied venue is putting on before it closes, but it was the last metal show, and to Auckland’s metal fandom and musicians that was a swansong in itself.
Chris Botti – Bruce Mason Centre February 21, 2018
Globetrotting jazz trumpeter Chris Botti finally made it to New Zealand, treating Auckland fans to an unparalleled display of musical virtuosity and showmanship.
Dweezil Zappa – Bruce Mason Centre February 20, 2018
Legacy is a weighty word, but Dweezil Zappa managed to carry it lightly. Playing “Whatever the F@&# He Wants,” as the tour heading proclaimed, what Zappa wanted to play was a near three-hour tour of his father, Frank Zappa‘s decades-long career.
Lil Uzi Vert Delivers a Spectacular Set to Fans at Logan Campbell Centre
New Zealand hip-hop fans have been blessed with a blizzard of rappers playing down under over the last few months. Philadelphia’s Lil Uzi Vert is the latest to grace our shores, delivering a non-stop fireball of a show to a very, very enthusiastic crowd at the Logan Campbell Centre last night. He didn’t just defy […]
David Duchovny – Powerstation February 20, 2018
Actor, and now singer, David Duchovny’s appearance at Auckland’s Powerstation brought out the starry-eyed dreamers…although there don’t seem to be as many of those as the artist may have hoped for.