Bloodbags, Echo Ohs & The Ideas – Whammy Backroom: April 26, 2024
Stalwarts, yes stalwarts of the Tamaki Makaurau punk, not-punk, scene, rock ‘n’ roll rascals Bloodbags were to be joined by not tahi, one, but rua, two fellow noisy bands, Echo Ohs and The Ideas. Sadly, COVID is still with us (though thanks to Jacinda’s leadership, not murderously) so toru, three became rua as Echo Ohs […]
Tom Lark – Dumb Luck: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Aotearoa artist Tom Lark (Shannon Fowler) is back with a brand new single, Dumb Luck. The track is the first release from the Ōtautahi-born, Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist since 2023’s Brave Star.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: April 26, 2024
New Music Friday is here again and we’ve got five new releases we think you should hear, including a few of our favourite artists!
Psycho Gab Perform Gabben at The 13th Floor: Singles Session
Tāmaki Makaurau-based neo-soul band Psycho Gab have today released their lush sophomore single Gabben and here are two of them to perform it live at The 13th Floor.
Anna Coddington – Kātuarehe: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Anna Coddington (Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Te Arawa) returns with the new single, Kātuarehe. The track is the first taste of a new album from Coddington, which is set for release to coincide with Matariki this year, an occasion marking the Māori new year.
Chris Isaak – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre: April 24, 2024 (Concert Review)
A last minute venue change landed Chris Isaak and his band at the more intimate Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre here in Auckland as Chris and the band closed out their tour in style.
Vera Ellen Wins 2024 Taite Music Prize
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) is proud to announce the winner of the prestigious 2024 Taite Music Prize at an exclusive ceremony held at the Q Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau. The event celebrated outstanding New Zealand albums released in the previous calendar year and showcased exceptional local talent across genres.
ACCLAIMED BRITISH SINGER-SONGWRITER JP COOPER ANNOUNCES HIS FIRST EVER AUCKLAND SHOW THIS NOVEMBER.
Destroy All Lines in association with One Fiinix Live are proud to announce that UK artist JP COOPER is coming to New Zealand to perform one show only this coming November as part of his 2024 World Tour.
Frau Knotz – Odyssey I: 13th Floor’s New Song Of The Day
Aotearoa electronica artist Frau Knotz has today released her first single of 2024, the enigmatic and enchanting new track ‘Odyssey I’.
Challengers – Dir: Luca Guadagnino (Film Review)
Challengers is another stunningly sensual addition to Luca Guadagnino’s remarkable oeuvre. The 13th Floor’s Thomas Giblin elaborates.
The Feel Good Service Performs Feel For You at The 13th Floor: Singles Session
The Feel Good Service is a duo/couple who are based in West Auckland. Their new album, Dirtyfunknsoul will be released later this week. Here they are now to perform one of the tracks.
The Dandy Warhols – The Powerstation: April 22, 2024 (Concert Review)
The Dandy Warhols… will forever be associated with recent visitor Brian Jonestown Massacre due to the opus documentary DIG!. Their style of eclectic alternative punk rock is still aweing and daunting audiences 30 years on, a history of hits and misses has dogged them, but with a late 90s/early 2000s cache of songs like: Bohemian […]
Claire Rousay Talks About sentiment and Being a “Lifer” (Interview)
Claire Rousay has just released sentiment, a collection of compositions and field recordings that finds the ambient improvisor breaking new musical ground.
Beth Orton – The Powerstation: April 20, 2024 (Concert Review)
Beth Orton finally made back to Auckland, 10 years later, and 6 months delayed with her November show at the Powerstation finally happening in April.
Delaney Davidson – Q Theatre: April 20, 2024 (Concert Review)
Delaney Davidson performed to a packed house at Auckland’s Q Theatre last night. The 13th Floor’s Aaron Christiansen was on the scene with his camera and his pen.
Vanessa Tottle – Loved Me Right: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Kiwi Trip-Hop artist Vanessa Tottle has just released her new song titled Loved Me Right.
FINDMYKEYS – Be: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
FINDMYKEYS have just released this new song, titled Be. The Christchurch-based band claim its the beginning of a new EP.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: April 19, 2024
New Music Friday is more than Taylor Swift and Pearl Jam! We bring you five new albums that demand your attention this Record Store Day eve.
JessB – Talk Of The Town: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Following a triple j first play overnight, Aotearoa’s JessB has returned with the release of her track ‘Talk Of The Town’.
The Bacon Brothers – Ballad Of The Brothers (Forosoco/Forty Below)
The Bacon Brothers are Kevin and Michael, two lads from Philly, one of whom you may have seen at the cinema, the other has a Emmy to his name.