Shonen Knife – Whammy! October 5, 2017
Osaka punk trio Shonen Knife thrilled everyone with an energetic reminder of the basics of rock music in a hot packed Whammy Bar last night.
Peter Hook & The Light – The Studio October 5, 2017
Growing up in the rain soaked dole-age of 1980s Northern England…a school kid was often asked one important question… Are you New Order or Smiths ? The answer potentially could break up playground fights. Certainly the latter I embraced obsessively and still do, they reflected two very different visions of a post industrial downtrodden Manchester […]
Malevolence, Lock Up, Brujeria & Napalm Death – Kings Arms October 4, 2017
Tove is back, and very happy, after spending last night at The Kings Arms… Last night Auckland was a wonderful place, and Ben from Wellington’s best venue (Valhalla) worked a miracle. Never in my life did I think I’d see Brujeria, let alone in fucking Aotearoa! And to have them play alongside some of Grindcore’s […]
Post Modern Jukebox – Wellington Opera House – October 3, 2017
On Tuesday night internet retro-sensations Post Modern Jukebox wrapped up their all singing-all dancing glittering showcase in the Capital to a maximum house and rapturous applause.
Against The Current – Tuning Fork October 3, 2017
Against The Current played to an all-ages crowd at The Tuning Fork last night. The 13th Floor’s Simon Todd reports in…
Glenn Hughes – ASB Theatre October 3, 2017
Just four months after appearing at the same venue with a tribute to Cream, former Deep Purple bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes returns to pay homage to his old band and bandmates.
Everclear – Powerstation October 1, 2017
“Who here bought the album when it came out?” Everclear frontman Art Alexakis asked the crowd. This was met by a great response, “well then you’re f**king old!”.
London Grammar – Spark Arena September 30, 2017
From the moment she stepped onto the stage, I was blown away by London Grammar’s Hannah Reid’s vocal prowess at the Spark Arena last night. Launching into an acapella rendition of Rooting For You she managed to display both vulnerability and vocal fortitude, dipping into unexpectedly husky registers as the spectre of a piano line […]
The Boy Next Door: Reb Fountain & Band Celebrate Nick Cave’s 60th – Wine Cellar September 22, 2017
Less than a week after selling out The Tuning Fork, Reb Fountain and her band sell out The Wine Cellar as they celebrate Nick Cave’s 60th birthday.
Amy Shark Concert Photos!
Australian indie-pop singer songwriter Amy Shark returned to New Zealand to perform at Auckland’s Kings Arms last night. 13th Floor photographer Ivan Karczewski was on the scene and has put together this photo gallery for you.
Acclaimed Photojournalist Maggie Gould Opens Exhibition
Award-winning photojournalist (and jazz vocalist) Maggie Gould opens her exhibition at Remuera Gallery on Wednesday, September 20th, running for a week. Check the poster below for details:
Stalker, Stormforge & Bridge Burner – Thirsty Dog September 16, 2017
Power, speed and violence proclaimed the social media release for last night’s three-act gig, and it functioned as a pithy mission statement for the ethos of each act.
Mark Olson & Ingunn Ringvold – Wine Cellar September 16, 2017
Former Jayhawks front man Mark Olson and his wife and musical partner Ingunn Ringvold celebrated the release of their latest album, Spokeswoman Of The Bright Sun with an intimate show at Auckland’s Wine Cellar.
Reb Fountain – Tuning Fork September 15, 2017
What a night! After finally releasing an EP and full length album…tracks which were recorded six years ago…Reb Fountain and her band made up for lost time by putting on one of the finest shows of the year at Auckland’s Tuning Fork.
Midnight Oil – Spark Arena September 9, 2017
Reunited and proving to be as passionate as ever, Midnight Oil brought their Great Circle 2017 Tour to Auckland’s Spark Arena. Despite this being a reunion tour, there seemed to be little nostalgia on hand as the band’s songs resonate even more clearly in these unsettling times.
Fazerdaze – Kings Arms September 8, 2017
Fazerdaze packed out Auckland’s Kings Arms last night and the 13th Floor’s Kate Powell and Ivan Karczewski were there to catch all the action.
Kreator & Vader – The Studio September 2, 2017
Auckland really came out for this one. Arriving at The Studio, I was greeted with twin lines of patch jackets and dark clothing stretching a fair way back from the venue doors. It was a sign of the palpable anticipation in the air, and the beloved legacy of the two headliners. As a buddy was […]
The Others Way Festival #2 – K Road September 1, 2017
Here’s Marty Duda with our second Others Way report along with another photo gallery, this one by Conan Fitzpatrick…
The Others Way Festival – K Road September 1, 2017
Its taken a day for our reviewers and photographers to recover from Friday night’s Others Way Festival. Venues in and around Auckland’s K Road were packed with bands and fans. Here is Kate Powell with her report accompanied by a photo gallery by Chris Zwaagdyk. A second posting will follow later today.
Ariana Grande – Spark Arena September 2, 2017
Ariana Grande’s Dangerous Woman Tour made its way to Auckland’s Spark Arena, filling the venue with screaming prepubescent girls anxious to see their idol.