Laneway Festival 2025 – Western Springs: February 6, 2025
2025’s Tamaki Makaurau’s Laneway versus the 2010 inaugural, is quite a different beast. It has grown in size, evolved in music, and shifted venues three times, (with the likelihood of another venue change coming in 2026) Meanwhile the food queues still exist, the early evening waif from the portaloo encampments seeps, and FOMO still plagues […]
Bryan Adams – Spark Arena: February 4, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
BRYAN ADAMS blessed Auckland with his presence last night, in a sell-out show following on from his Christchurch dates, ably supported by JAMES ARTHUR. Carin Newbould was there to report back for The 13th Floor.
C.O.F.F.I.N., Dick Move, & Bloodbags – Whammy Bar: February 4, 2025
It’s Tuesday, Ratu, a rare early week show, an anathema for many working stiffs, but the allure of something new, fresh meat for the grinder drew Simon Coffey, 13th Floor Reviewer from suburbia, to experience Aussie Punk and Rock(ers) C.O.F.F.I.N. aka Children of Finland Fighting in Norway.
Moider Mother/Grecco Romank/Demons of Noon – Whammy Bar: January 25, 2025
There are links between Ōtautahi act Moider Mother and Tamaki Makaurau group Grecco Romank, google reveals all, though where Demons of Noon fits in is a little more mysterious. But on a wet and windy (but warm) rahoroi night all toru groups performed to an unostentatious-sized crowd in a oubliette-like space on Karangahape Rd.
Brother Sister and Robots In Love – Big Fan: January 25, 2025 (Photo Gallery)
Auckland’s Brother Sister and Dunedin’s Robots In Love teamed up along with post-hardcore band MullBrain for some steamy fun at Big Fan.
Everclear – Tuning Fork: January 23, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Everclear took a sold out audience back in time as they brought some “old school 90s alternative rock & roll” to Auckland’s Tuning Fork.
Dionne Warwick – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre: January 21, 2025
Dionne Warwick brought her One Last Time Tour to Auckland last night, treating fans to an evening of sophisticated, soulful songs, most of them written by Burt Bacharach.
Music In Parks: Georgia Lines – Aotea Square: January 18, 2025
Georgia Lines headlined the third of 18 free concerts in this summer’s Music in Parks series on a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon at Auckland’s Aotea Square.
Luke Combs Eden Park January 17, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Luke Combs is the first Country artist to headline a full stadium tour down under, and he kicked things off last night at Auckland’s Eden Park.
Idles – Auckland Town Hall: January 16, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
UK soulful punks IDLES brought their LOVE IS THE FING tour to Tamaki Makauarau tonight. This is their fourth visit to Aotearoa, with a lineup that has remained stable since 2015, another Glastonbury appearance and a Grammy nominated album Tangk in 2024 under their belts. I almost didn’t make it to the show, long sold […]
The Schizophonics (USA) + Buzz – Double Whammy: January 9, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
San Diego punk personifications The Schizophonics just can’t stay away, as they kicked off their fourth tour of Aotearoa since 2019 tonight. Well, Pat and Lety Beers are back again, this time entrusting the bass duties to Sarah Linton of L.A. garage rockers, the Death Valley Girls.
Billie Marten – Tuning Fork: January 5, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
British singer/songwriter Billie Marten made her New Zealand concert debut last night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork in front of an audience of very enthusiastic fans.
Labretta Suede & The Motel 6 – Mothership: January 4, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Labretta Suede and The Motel 6 come home to celebrate 20 years of dirty, filthy rock & roll and a new album titled Home For The Incurable.
City Newton Bombers – Double Whammy: January 4, 2025
City Newton Bombers regrouped for the first time in 6 years at Double Whammy. The occasion was a fundraiser for bass player Simon Nicholls and the 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey and Brenna Jo Gotje were on the scene catching all the action at this first show of the new year.
Sweet Treats ft. Carthage, Joon, Cabinet & More – Whammy Bar: December 21, 2024
Sweet Treats All Ages Shows was happening yesterday at Whammy and, hoping to win the spot prize in the grey hairiest person contest at the show. intrepid 13th Floor reviewer Simon Coffey found a comfy chair, supped on an ice cold can of coke, and watched the young folk enjoy music on a blazing hot […]
Jack White – The Powerstation December 16, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Jack White brought his No Name Tour to Auckland last night with a last-minute show at The Powerstation before the previously-scheduled gig tonight at the Town Hall.
The Phoenix Foundation – Double Whammy: December 13, 2024
The Phoenix Foundation made their way to Auckland to plays some songs, old and new, at Double Whammy. The 13th Floor’s Diana Phillips discovers the band and the venue, Chris Zwaagdyk takes the photos.
Lorenzo Hazelwood – 13th Floor” December 13, 2024
Lorenzo Hazelwood celebrated the release of his latest single, Bleed You Of Me, with a solo, acoustic show at The 13th Floor.
Mannequin Pussy – Tuning Fork: December 13, 2024
Mannequin Pussy, fronted, nay commanded, perhaps by frontwoman Marisa “Missy” Dabice, made their debut visit to Australasia this month, after 14 years in existence. Wordsmith Simon Coffey & photographer Christopher Warne checked out their last show of their tour, in Tamaki Makaurau.
VIDA EP Release Show – Goblin: December 12, 2024
VIDA and band and friends celebrate the release of her debut EP at a promising new venue, one that will have Auckland music fans reminiscing on past live musical memories.