Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers – Bait: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Fresh off being announced as part of the massive Laneway Festival 2026 lineup alongside Chappell Roan, Wolf Alice, Geese and more, ARIA Award-winning indie-rock four piece Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are thrilled to today unveil national GLORY album tour dates – playing their biggest venues to date and a string of all-ages shows – across so-called-Australia and Aotearoa this May presented by triple j and Live Nation […]
Counting Crows announce The Complete Sweets! Tour Australia & New Zealand 2026
For more than three decades, Grammy and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock and roll. In 2026 they return to Australia and New Zealand with The Complete Sweets! Tour – bringing decades of sing‑along moments, deep cuts, and fresh energy to iconic theatres across both […]
Tron: Ares Dir: Joachim Rønning (13th Floor Film Review)
I was just nine years old when the first Tron film burst onto our screens in 1982, introducing us to Kevin Flynn, played by the great Jeff Bridges, and to The Grid a dazzling, computerised world unlike anything we’d seen before. It was visionary, strange, and way ahead of its time.
bar italia – Some Like It Hot (Matador) (13th Floor Album Review)
British indie rock trio bar italia are due to release their latest Matador album Some Like it Hot on October 17th. Inspired by themes from the film of the same name, the band paint a catchy pop infused picture that I haven’t been able to stop staring at.
Bluesfest Tours Announces Christone “Kingfish” Ingram New Zealand Show
Back by popular demand following a phenomenal virtuoso blues guitar performance in Auckland on his 2023 world tour – Grammy-winning blues guitar sensation Christone “Kingfish” Ingram returns to New Zealand in 2026 for the Hard Road Tour, bringing his explosive live show to the Powerstation.
D’Angelo Has Died Age 51: R.I.P.
We were shocked to learn of the death of “Neo-Soul” pioneer D’Angelo who succumbed to cancer at the age of 51.
Bloodsports – Anything Can Be A Hammer (Good English Records) (13th Floor Album Review)
This is Bloodsports’ debut Lp, Anything Can Be A Hammer, and to say I’m excited is an understatement.
O/PUS – Out At Sea, The Water Is Deep (1:12 Records) (13th Floor Album Review)
O/PUS were a discovery when Andew Wilson (DIE! DIE! DIE!) debuted his solo act (AW) Tamaki Makaurau venue Cupid Bar back in 2024, there was joy to behold as O/PUS opened the evening up.
Lavvender Performs Tend To Your Wounds: 13th Floor Singles Session
Here is up-and-coming Auckland artist Lavvender with an exclusive live, acoustic version of her latest single, Tend To Your Wounds.
Fables – Sundown: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Fables is the creative project of Tāmaki Makaurau singer-songwriter Jess Bailey. Sundown marks the first offering from Bailey’s debut album as Fables; Change is a Slow-Moving Beast (out in 2026 via Home Alone).
Canadian Troubadours, Scott Cook & Pamela Mae Announce Extensive Tour of Aotearoa Throughout January & February
Born in West Virginia and raised on the Canadian prairies, Scott Cook quit a job teaching kindergarten in Taiwan in 2007 to embark on the life of a full-time troubadour.
Andrew Fagan – Passage Of Time: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Sailor, songwriter, author, and frontman of legendary Kiwi band The Mockers, Andrew Fagan today releases a brand new solo single, Passage of Time, ahead of his epic 20-date November tour: Passage Of Time – Solo Songs and Stories from a Swirly World.
Lloyd Cole Goes Electric For His New Zealand Tour in March 2026
Lloyd Cole announces a run of solo shows throughout New Zealand in March 2026, proudly presented by Plus1.
Get Ready To Roll New Zealand! Th’ Dudes, Mockers & Stellar* On Tour This Summer!
This summer, three of Aotearoa’s most beloved bands hit the road for Ready To Roll, a brand-new touring show celebrating New Zealand music and sun-soaked good times.
Madi Diaz – Fatal Optimist (Anti-) (13th Floor Album Review)
Madi Diaz’s Fatal Optimist is an album built on restraint, precision, and feeling. Each song seems to breathe in time with her voice, which carries both melody and emotion.
Riiki Reid – Drench (Warner NZ) 13th Floor EP Review
New Zealand singer-songwriter Riiki Reid serves up a course of catchy, summer infused alt-pop tracks in her latest EP, Drench.
Written By Wolves – Q Theatre: October 11, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Written By Wolves electrified the Rangatira Room at Auckland’s Q Theatre on Saturday, October 11, 2025, with a cinematic rock performance that marked their 10-year anniversary.
You, Me, Everybody – The Rest of Us: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Best NZ Folk Artist finalists, You, Me, Everybody deliver their new single, The Rest of Us – a heartfelt acoustic anthem that blends the clarity of bluegrass with the hooks and heart of a pop ballad.
Madonna – Veronica Electronica (Warner) (13th Floor Album Review)
More than twenty five years after it was first spoken about in fan circles and record label corridors, Madonna’s Veronica Electronica an alter ego as well as a collection of remixes from Ray Of Light was finally released in July of this year.
Robert Finley – Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya (Easy Eye)
At the age of 71, blues and soul veteran Robert Finley delivers an implausible third-act masterpiece with Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya. Producer Dan Auerbach once more guides Finley, steering him through a swampy, righteous blend of gospel and deep blues.