My Chemical Romance Caught In The Act at The Outer fields at Western Springs (Concert Review)
My Chemical Romance – The Gods of Emo return triumphant, entrancing the black parade of tattoos, eyeliner, face-covering fringes and neon hair that filled The Outer fields at Western Springs Saturday night. Emo is far from dead!
Speech Act Theory – Next Time: New Song Of The Day
Speech Act Theory have just released Next Time. They are the Auckland based alt-electronica project of producer/musician Pete Hickman.
The Long Ryders In The September Of Their Years: Interview
The Long Ryders have just released September November. Reeling from the death of bass player Tom Stevens, here are Sid Griffin and Greg Sowders to explain how and why they carry on.
Mi-Sex & Stellar* – Powerstation: March 10, 2023
Tapping into the zeitgeist where the 80s and 90s ride again is the punk/powerhouse combo of Mi-Sex and Stellar.
Samantha Jane – Narcissus: New Song Of The Day
Up and coming Aotearoa singer-songwriter Samantha Jane (formerly Samantha Heart) has today released her darkly sparkling sophomore single ‘Narcissus’.
Blam Blam Blam – Tuning Fork: March 9, 2023
Blam Blam Blam’s performance with The Hoodoo Gurus on the previous Tuesday night, had set up some very expectations for tonight’s show. Given that on Tuesday, they were restricted to a shorter set of nine songs, it was expected they would be not just playing the hits for tonight’s headline show.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: March 10, 2023
New Music Friday is here again. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda presents this week’s 5 new albums for your consideration including 4 artists we’ve interviewed! Sorry, we couldn’t get Miley here! Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation (Smiley Miley & Columbia Records) Multi-platinum selling recording artist, songwriter and trailblazer Miley Cyrus will release her eighth studio album […]
Matt Joe Gow Finds Himself Between Tonight & Tomorrow: Interview
Matt Joe Gow releases his 4th album today. Titled Between Tonight & Tomorrow it captures this Kiwi/Aussie singer/songwriter in a vulnerable yet thoughtful state of mind.
Abby Christo – Note To Self: New Song Of The Day
Abby Christo releases Note To Self today. Abby is a country-pop singer based between Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.
Frankie Rose Talks Love As Projection: Interview
Frankie Rose is just about to release Love As Projection, her first new album in 6 years. We found Frankie in Brooklyn ready and willing to talk!
The Veils – …And Out Of The Void Came Love (Album Review)
The Veils have just released their first album in 7 years, …And Out Out Of The Void Came Love, setting a hauntingly beautiful tone to the year with their long-awaited return.
Julia Jacklin with There’s a Tuesday at The Powerstation, 9th March 2023 (Concert Review)
Julia Jacklin – with a commanding voice and delicate lyrics, an evening with Julia is an ethereal experience. Robin Kearns shares this review.
Scream VI: Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett (Film Review)
Scream VI is the latest attempt to drain the last few drops of bloody inspiration from a dying franchise that, while forgettably enjoyable, is kept alive by a scattering of honourable references and guest appearances.
Tiny Ruins – Dogs Dreaming: New Song Of The Day
Tiny Ruins releases new song, Dogs Dreaming today. It’s taken from their fourth album, Ceremony, due out April 28th and we have tour dates!
Harry Styles – Mt. Smart Stadium: March 7, 2023
Harry Styles put on a show at Auckland’s Mt. Smart Stadium and 13th Floor’s Jemilah Ross-Hayes was there to to report back to you!
Angel Olsen – Nothing’s Free: New Song Of The Day
Angel Olsen Announces Forever Means, New EP Out April 14th On Jagjaguwar, & Presents New Single/Video, “Nothing’s Free”
Pavement – Civic Theatre: March 7, 2023 (Concert Review)
Pavement performed at Auckland’s regal Civic Theatre and The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems and Ivan Karczewski were there to catch the vibe.
Shana Cleveland – Manzanita and Supernatural Love: Interview
Shana Cleveland releases Manzanita this week. Shana is a member of La Luz, but this solo album is a product of Shana, partner Will and their new son along with the California wilderness.
Sandy Mill Is High On Love: New Song Of The Day
Sandy Mill is bringin’ the funk with her new single, High On Love. The Kiwi singer/songwriter/DJ releases this little rascal on the Chillifunk label.
Tattletale Saints – Tuning Fork: March 5, 2023 Concert Review
Tattletale Saints are a Kiwi-born Americana music duo based in Nashville, and they grace the Calvinistic crowd in the Tuning Fork tonight with sublime takes on their brand-new covers album In The Summertime.