Margo Price – Strays (LomaVista) Album Review
Margo Price has just released her new album, titled Strays. The 13th Floor’s Robin Kearns has spent some time with it and now, here is his review.
Automatic – Whammy Bar: January 15, 2023 (Concert Review)
LA-based trio Automatic performed their first NZ show at Whammy Bar last night, captivating the sold-out crowd with their relentless retro charm and irresistible synth-laced melancholy for one night only.
The Nude Party – Ride On: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
The Nude Party returns with Rides On March 10th via New West Records. The 13-song set was produced by The Nude Party and mixed by Sam Cohen (Kevin
Morby).
Amanda Palmer & Friends – Artworks Theatre: January 15, 2023
Amanda Palmer returned to Waiheke Island to perform at The Island Reunion. The 13th Floor’s Robin Kearns was on the scene.
Moppy vs A Crude Mechanical – Wine Cellar: Jan 14, 2023
Moppy and A Crude Mechanical performed at Wine Cellar last night, where both solo performers brought the layered complexity of experimental musical explorers.
John Cale – Noise Of You: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
John Cale unveils ‘NOISE OF YOU’, the new single/video off his first new album in a decade, MERCY, out January 20 on Double Six / Domino.
Surf Trash – Whammy Back Room: January 13, 2023
Surf Trash are an indie rock band from Newcastle in Australia who slammed out an appropriately lean, mean and nasty show in the dark musical mosh pit that is the Whammy Back Room.
Louisa Nicklin & Ringlets – Wine Cellar: January 13, 2023
Louisa Nicklin returned to the Wine Cellar last night for a sold out show. Auckland fans got lucky on this Friday 13th as Ringlets made it feel like two headliners for the price of one.
The Zombies – Dropped Reeling & Stupid: New Song Of The Day
The Zombies are back! Formed in 1962, Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent are together again with this brand new song, Dropped Reeling & Stupid.
My Baby at The Mother Ship – January 12, 2023
My Baby performed at Auckland venue The Mother Ship last night. 13th Floor photographer Ivan Karczewski was on the scene to catch all the action.
Holly Arrowsmith – Desert Dove: New Song Of The Day
Holly Arrowsmith has just released this brand new song, Desert Dove, just in time for some Australian show dates she has been invited to play.
Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre Dir: Guy Ritchie
Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre is the latest from director Guy Ritchie whose Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels set the template for this one.
Marc Rebillet – Powerstation: January 11, 2023
Marc Rebillet plays his first New Zealand concert, fully improvised from start to finish. An energetic and exuberant performance and he maintained his hard-on for the sold-out crowd for close to ninety minutes.
Jeff Beck, Guitarist Extraordinaire, Has Died Age 78: R.I.P.
Jeff Beck, guitarist for The Yardbirds, The Jeff Beck Group and solo has died age 78 after “suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis”.
PinkPantheress – Auckland Town Hall: Jan 10, 2023
PinkPantheress stalked the Auckland Town Hall this week and the 13th Floor’s Karen McCarthy was there.
Shana Cleveland – Faces In The Firelight: New Song
SHANA CLEVELAND announces new album Manzanita LP out March 10 via Hardly Art Records and shares first single, Faces In The Firelight.
M3GAN – Director Gerard Johnstone (Film Review)
M3GAN is an ultra-sharp and thought-provoking sci-fi horror film from director Gerard Johnstone, with outstanding performances and exceptional tension that build to an immensely terrifying and satisfying conclusion.
Remi Wolf – The Powerstation: January 10, 2023
Remi Wolf is on a mission and that is to make her fans feel more at home, more comfortable in their own skin.
Country Westerns – It’s A Livin: New Song Of The Day
Country Westerns release It’s A Livin and announce details for new album, Forgive The City.
Sam Smith Announces GLORIA the Tour for Australia and NZ
Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce global superstar Sam Smith will bring their GLORIA the tour to Australia and New Zealand in October and November 2023.