Bic Runga – Civic Theatre November 2, 2017
Bic Runga is a national treasure. Her songs are part of the great New Zealand songbook and are so ingrained in people’s memories that from hearing the first note of tracks like Sway you know instantly what it is, even if you hadn’t heard the song in years. Those who were lucky enough to be […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Galveston – Messed Around
Galveston is the new Auckland-based band formed by former Garageland frontman Jeremy Eade. The trio is completed by bassist Sean Reid and drummer Rick McShane.
Roni Size – The Studio October 27, 2017
Twenty years since squaring up to the big guns of music at the time and triumphantly claiming the highly-respected Mercury Prize for best British album of 1997. Roni Size takes the anniversary of New Forms on the road with a series of Australasian dates, embracing the legacy of the album with stunning visuals to match.
Alice Cooper & Ace Frehley – Trusts Stadium October 27, 2017
Just a few days before Halloween and who rolls into town? It’s the king of shock-rock Alice Cooper!
Dillinger Escape Plan – Kings Arms October 25, 2017
Some crowds make you feel like a poser through nothing but sheer adoration. Such was the crowd that packed out the King’s Arms front to back last night for The Dillinger Escape Plan. For me, one those bands I’d always been aware and appreciative of, but never compelled to delve deeply into. Plonked amongst a […]
The Chainsmokers – Spark Arena October 24, 2017
Just how much EDM can one person handle? My final question of the night and my response was barely the hour and a half II had to stand; both physically and metaphorically! For the rest of the crowd, well populated with intoxicated university students on study leave, more than three hours. The Chainsmokers delivered exactly […]
Devilskin, His Master’s Voice & Sumo Cyco – Powerstation October 21, 2017
Hamilton rockers Devilskin headlined a three-act bill at Auckland’s Powerstation. The 13th Floor sent Cameron Miller along to review and Ivan Karczewski to photograph…
The DMA’s – Tuning Fork October 20, 2017
Australian trio The DMA’s made their New Zealand live performance debut at Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night. The 13th Floor sent reviewer David Boyle and photographer Chris Zwaagdyk to the show…
Anika Moa & Mulholland – Kings Arms October 20, 2017
The Kings Arms was packed last night as the Auckland stop of singer-songwriter Anika Moa’s In Swings The Tide 10th Anniversary Tour rolled into town.
Alexis Taylor – The Tuning Fork October 18, 2017
Alexis Taylor’s Piano album came out in June last year — a beautiful, intimate record, pared back to the bare bones with just his voice and the piano. I’d only caught up on this in recent weeks when I heard he was coming to do a show, and as a huge Hot Chip fan, had […]
Justin Hayward – ASB Theatre October 16, 2017
Moody Blues frontman Justin Hayward performed a solo show at Auckland’s ASB Theatre last night, just days after celebrating his 71st birthday. Hayward proved that age hasn’t taken a toll on his voice or his songs.
Traveller & Joshua Hedley – Tuning Fork October 15, 2017
The Southern Fork Americana Festival came to a rousing close last night with Traveller…Robert Ellis, Cory Chisel and Jonny Fritz…all well-known to Tuning Fork regulars…having a good ‘ol time on the stage together with their buddy Josh Hedley.
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Powerstation October 15th 2017
“You do not know how lucky you are to be here tonight” one Me First and the Gimme Gimmes fan told me before they took to the stage, I was skeptical but at the end could not have agreed more! he was right; so very, very right.
Die! Die! Die! & The Beths – Whammy October 14, 2017
Die! Die! Die! celebrated the release of their new long player Charm Offensive with a sold out show at Auckland’s Whammy Bar. The 13th Floor sent reviewer Matt Lord and photographer Chris Zwaagdyk along. Here’s what they came back with…
Alison Moyet – Aotea Centre, October 14, 2017
The 13th Floor’s Simon Todd headed down to Auckland’s ASB Theatre to check out Alison Moyet’s NZ tour. Here’s what he encountered… I didn’t think I’d be seeing a 5-string bass solo last night, but that’s what happened, half-way through Hollie Smith’s super support set at the pretty much full Aotea Centre.
New Telepathics – Golden Dawn October 13, 2017
The queue was around the corner last night as New Telepathics packed out the soon-to-close Golden Dawn to celebrate the release of their new single Goat Magic, cut from their upcoming album The End Of War.
Son Volt Tuning Fork October 13, 2017
I must admit that when I saw that Jay Farrar was reviving the Son Volt name a decade or so ago, without any other original members, it kinda seemed like beating a dead horse. But, after witnessing their live set at The Tuning Fork last night, it seems that horse is very much alive […]
Justin Townes Earle & The Sadies – Tuning Fork October 11, 2017
It just keeps getting better and better! Toronto band The Sadies rocked the house, then proceeded to back up Justin Townes Earle, making for one hell of a Wednesday night at The Tuning Fork.
Migos – Spark Arena October 10, 2017
A cold midweek evening was livened up by Migos who lit up the Spark Arena by playing an extremely heated, energetic and sweaty show to an almost capacity Spark Arena last night, on their first visit to New Zealand. Their assault on the visual and auditory senses included circle pits, visuals and pyrotechnics, all which bemused the predominantly young attendees in the audience.
Robbie Fulks – The Tuning Fork October 10, 2017
The Americana Fest marches on! Day 3 at The Tuning Fork was a slightly lower key affair than Sunday night. Instead of nine musicians crowding the stage, as The Eastern did, last night was an evening of duos.