Concert Review: Daniel Armstrong and The Monsoons at The Thirsty Dog 19 June 2021
The crowd flocked into The Thirsty Dog. Daniel Armstrong and The Monsoons were in town and serving up a menu of freshly cut Rock ‘n’ Roll, featuring their second album, Everything Is As It Shouldn’t Be played in its entirety.
Concert Review: Carb On Carb, Wiri Donna & ShannenGeorgiaPetersen – Tuning Fork June 17, 2021
This latest installation of Tuning Fork‘s “Thursdays I’m In Love” monthly series bring us short, sharp sets from Carb On Carb, Wiri Donna and ShannenGeorgiaPetersen.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Middle Kids
The Middle Kids are coming! The Sydney-based trio will cross the Tasman to play two shows in New Zealand next weekend. Here is front person Hannah Joy to tell us what we can expect.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Louis Baker – Love Levitates
With a new EP fresh out of the box, here’s Louis Baker with Love Levitates.
13th Floor Album Review: Thomas Isbister – #5
The first impression listening to Thomas Isbister’s brand-new album is Beatles. Specifically, 1966 and the switch to studio artists. Revolver to Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane. Pop music as myriad and quietly subversive. Psychedelic and hallucinogenic. Unsettling but what a nice trip, and at the end you find yourself in a changed world.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Matt from Evolfo
Considering our obvious affection of psychedelic rock, it seems only right and just that we talk to Matt Gibbs of Brooklyn psych-rock 7-piece band Evolfo, who’s second album, Site Out Of Mind is released today!
Stretch Strips Back for the ‘Last Call for The Road’ Tour
Renowned for unforgettable performances and his connection with audiences, acclaimed singer/songwriter Stretch is stripping back the production and presenting a series of intimate solo shows on the ‘Last Call for The Road’ tour.
Lips Announce Album Release Tour
To celebrate the release of I Don’t Know Why I Do Anything, Lips are hitting the road, traveling the length and breadth of Aotearoa throughout Hōngongoi (July) and Here-turi-kōkā (August).
Auckland Pride Announces The Queer Agenda
Auckland Pride’s newest initiative furthers the queer agenda by creating a year-round calendar of queer events for and by Auckland’s Rainbow Communities. The Queer Agenda aims to continue the incredible energy of Pride Month throughout the year while continuing to support queer artists, event-organisers, and the wider rainbow community.
One Love 2022 Line-Up Announced
One Love Festival 2022 has announced twelve international acts and some of Aotearoa’s best reggae, hip-hop, soul, and R&B artists will unite in Tauranga Moana on 29 and 30 January for the highly-anticipated.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Lisa Crawley – The Right Way
We’re loving this new song from Lisa Crawley, so get your Friday started The Right Way!
You Am I – Rockin’ Our Way For Three NZ Shows!
Plus1 proudly presents legendary Aussie rockers You Am I live in NZ this October. Early Bird tickets are on sale 8am today for Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch HERE Led by charismatic frontman Tim Rogers, You Am I are one of the most successful and internationally heralded Australian bands. They’ve scored three number one albums, while Sonic Youth and […]
Concert Review: Anika Moa, Songs for Bubbas at The Tuning Fork, 13 June 2021
Here we are at the Tuning Fork early on Sunday morning for Anika Moa and her Songs for Bubbas Show. And the expectant audience are laughing, running around, crying and taking over the joint. Mood swings faster than a pre-menopausal blonde with a hang-over.
Flying Nun Announce Wellington 40th Anniversary Show
2021 marks the 40th birthday and anniversary of Flying Nun Records. From the first 1981 releases of the Pin Group “Ambivalence” and The Clean’s “Tally Ho!”, through to the last decade of releases from new artists – including Aldous Harding, Reb Fountain, Wax Chattels, Fazerdaze, Mermaidens and others – the Nun has been lucky enough to hitch it’s wagon to more than its fair share […]
Announcing new Te Reo Māori Music Chart
From tomorrow (Saturday 19th June), a new chart will be added to the Official New Zealand Music Charts: Ngā Waiata Kairangi I Te Reo Māori O Te Rārangi 10 O Runga – the Official Top 10 Te Reo Māori Singles of the week.
Review: New Bop Quintet – Tuning Fork June 15, 2021
A tribute band to the era of Hard Bop arising from East Coast America, the New Bop Quintet have a fling and dance with some of the classic songs and artists of the time and lay out a brace of originals which shine in and amongst the stellar company.
Anthonie Tonnon Announces Album Release Tour With Full Band
Anthonie Tonnon has released ‘Leave Love Out Of This’, the title track from his upcoming third album Leave Love Out Of This. A nationwide album release tour featuring a full band has also been announced.
Concert Review: Jed Parsons – Whammy Bar 11 June 2021
Despite the wintery June weather, Jed Parsons dragged us all off the couch and into the Whammy Bar for a good dose of dancing on Saturday night. Jed and his band rocked our socks off with the kind of feet tapping, hip-swaying tunes you don’t mind hopping out of bed for.
13th Floor MusicTalk with Eamon Sandwith of The Chats
The Chats are coming! The Aussie band will be in Auckland to take part in the Elemental Nights series in July.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Aldous Harding – Old Peel
You never know what to expect from Aldous Harding. Here she is with a new song, Old Peel, and a typically quirky video to go with it.