Auckland Folk Festival: 13th Floor Was There!
Auckland Folk Festival did its best to happen despite the rain. New 13th Floor photographer Den was there. Here’s what he saw.
Rita Ora – You Only Love Me: New Song Of The Day
Rita Ora releases her new song + video titled You Only Love Me. the song opens with a voice memo from Oscar and BAFTA award-winning filmmaker, Taika Waititi.
Fatboy Slim & Friends – Spark Arena: January 29, 2023
Fatboy Slim and Friends moved inside to avoid the flood and so the Gardens Music Festival was held at Spark Arena. Here’s Carin Newbould’s report and Brenna Jo Gotje’s photos.
Powerwest Fest 2023: New Lynn Community Center: Photos
Powerwest Fest 2023 managed to take place out in New Lynn despite the hideous weather. Our intrepid photographer Leonie Moreland braved the elements to bring you these images.
Tom Verlaine of Television has died age 73: R.I.P.
Tom Verlaine of New York City band Television, has died at age 73 after a brief illness.
Alice Howe – What About You: New Song Of The Day
Alice Howe has released her new song, What About You, featuring a lyric that will resonate with many Kiwis on this rainy Sunday.
Cowboy Junkies – Bruce Mason Centre: January 27, 2023
Cowboy Junkies finally performed in Auckland almost three years after their original scheduled date and despite a state of emergency being called during their set.
ELTON JOHN AUCKLAND SHOWS CANCELLED DUE TO STATE OF EMERGENCY
It is with a very heavy heart that both Elton John concerts at Mt Smart Stadium must be cancelled.
John Otway: Rock & Roll’s Greatest Failure Is on The Loose!
John Otway calls himself Rock & Roll’s Greatest Failure, and who can argue? He’s on his way to New Zealand so you can decide for yourself.
Joe Henry – All The Eyes Can See (earMusic)
Joe Henry ends the credits to his new release All the Eyes Can See in gratitude for John Prine. The influence of this friendship is discernible: songs with a keen eye for the human condition and in which the lyrics were clearly born well before the melodies.
The Merry Wives of Windsor – Pumphouse Theatre, Jan 24, 2023
The Merry Wives of Windsor from William Shakespeare, a comedy of social mores and sexual innuendo is given a ribald and riotous treatment by the Shoreside Theatre troupe.
Theia – Pray 4 Me: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Theia aims straight for the heart on spine-tingling new single Pray 4 Me. This is Theia like you’ve never heard before!
Neon Dreams Perform New Music Live at 13th Floor!
Neon Dreams have just released Love Child Baby Dolphin and the Canadian duo visited The 13th Floor to perform a couple of tunes from the new record.
Alison Goldfrapp & Claptone – Digging Deeper: New Song
Alison Goldfrapp and Claptone share Digging Deeper today, a soaring moment of euphoria – melodic and evocative in equal measure.
Antony and Cleopatra – Pumphouse Theatre, January 22, 2023
Antony and Cleopatra, Shakespeare’s great play of geopolitics and history, a legendary love affair with comedy and tragedy, comes to life splendidly at the outdoor Pumphouse Theatre.
John Cale – Mercy (Domino) (Album Review)
John Cale at age 80, is the last man standing from the original Velvet Underground. On this, his 17th solo album, Cale proves to be as musically adventurous as ever.
Elton John – Christchurch: January 24, 2023
Elton John took his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Christchurch last night and we sent Christchurch rocker Adam Hattaway to report on the Rocket Man.
Dartz Want To Be the Mascots Of Laneway: Interview
Dartz are getting ready to make the drive from Wellington to Auckland to kick off this year’s Laneway Festival. Here’s Dartz bassist Clark Matthews to tell us about the ride up.
Tár – Dir: Todd Field (13th Floor Film Review)
Tár is a psychological drama film by Todd Field that offers a laborious examination of power, control, and the spiraling effects of losing both when acquired through success in the spotlight of a modern, critical society.
Surf Friends – Something Real: New Song Of The Day
Surf Friends serve up Something Real and new album, Sonic Waves, is on its way! The album was mostly written and recorded between 2019-2021.