Louis Baker Announces New EP and NZ Tour Dates!
Today, Louis Baker announces his forthcoming EP Love Levitates out on June 18th. The EP release will be accompanied by four shows across Aotearoa this July.
Announcing Powerfest – A Rock Festival in New Lynn
Powertool Records announces Powerfest – celebrating its 20th Anniversary in a big way on Sunday June 6th (Queen’s Birthday weekend). Dusting off a top-shelf 38-piece tool box of local rabble-rousers to celebrate twenty years of alt-rock and almost 200 releases.
Kūpapa: Fierce Wāhine Tell the Story Of Lucy Takiora Lord
Kūpapa, the debut play by acclaimed actress Nicola Kāwana (Ngāruahine, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Kāhungungu and Rangitane), is set to have its world premiere production at Auckland’s Te Pou Theatre from July 3 – 10. Kūpapa takes us into the mind, the heart and the soul of controversial figure Lucy “Takiora” Lord.
Haka Tapere Stars of the Future Shine for Matariki
Triple-bill showcase ‘Autaia’ – Haka Theatre will put the spotlight on future stars of Māori performing arts when kura Māori (Māori schools) in Tāmaki Mākaurau take to the stage of the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre in the headline event of Auckland Live’s stunning celebration of the Matariki season.
Concert Review: Julie Lamb Outfit, The Vic, Devonport 21 May 2021
The Julie Lamb Outfit play easy-listening Rock from the early days of FM radio, real DJ’s and American Top Forty. Music as comfortable as the pajamas’ some of the band are wearing. Great ensemble playing and packed with enough Soul, Funk and R’n’B to satisfy the most jaded palate.
Concert Review: Sea Mouse – Whammy Bar May 22, 2021
While the indie kids were making sweet music at Wine Cellar, Sea Mouse and their friends were making a much bigger noise next door at Whammy.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Art d’Ecco
We track down Art d’Ecco to his home in Canada to talk about his glammed-up new album, In Standard Definition.
Concert Review: Mackensie Grace – The Wine Cellar May 22, 2021
With her new debut EP, Our Night, freshly released, Mackensie Grace and her fans took over The Wine Cellar for a festive evening of song, making it their night.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Max Earnshaw – What We Made
Here’s Auckland’s Max Earnshaw with his new song, What We Made.
Vista Foundation 48hours: And The Winner Is…
Vista Foundation 48hours 2021 National Champion – Good Girl By Traces Of Nut (Wellington) Following a fabulous Grand Finals at Auckland’s Civic Theatre, Vista Foundation 48Hours have some winners to announce! The Vista Foundation Grand Finals honoured the creative ingenuity and awesome tenacity of 2021’s entrants, with some incredible entries from around Aotearoa lighting up the […]
TOI announce EP release date and NZ tour
TOI will celebrate the highly anticipated release of their upcoming EP by doing what they do best – and that’s taking their music to the masses.
Happy Birthday Bob! Dylan Turns 80 and 13th Floor Presents 80 x 80
Incredible as it may seem, Bob Dylan celebrates his 80th birthday today. So we at The 13th Floor help you celebrate with 80 minutes of choice Dylan tracks.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Butlers – Time
A new song and a show at The Powerstation last night…it’s The Butlers with a new tune, Time.
Concert Review: Tribute to Lauryn Hill and the Fugees at The Ponsonby Social Club, 20 May 2021
Ponsonby’s favourite tribute band do a superlative job of laying out some of the classic sounds of celebrated Soul Hip-Hop pioneers Fugees and their band-member Lauryn Hill.
What So Not – The Change Tour – Announced for July & August
Australian electronic powerhouse What So Not touring New Zealand this July and August. Touring in support of new single ‘The Change’, the tour kicks off at Wellington’s Shed 6 on Thursday July 29 before visiting Hamilton’s Factory on Friday July 30 and the Auckland Town Hall on Saturday July 31. What So Not will also […]
2021 FRED Award Finalists Announced
This year’s FRED Award judges have chosen three finalists to compete at tomorrow’s final festival showcase, Electric Kiwi Last Laughs. The FRED, one of the highest commendations in our comedy industry, is awarded to the Best New Zealand Show in the 2021 NZ Intl Comedy Festival.
Jazz Awards Finalists Announced by RMNZ and APRA
Jazz Awards. Aotearoa’s premiere jazz musicians have been celebrated following the announcement of this year’s finalists for the Recorded Music New Zealand Te Kaipuoro Tautito Toa | Best Jazz Artist and APRA Best Jazz Composition awards.
Concert Review: Taco Joint at The Wine Cellar, 21 May 2021
Taco Joint played to an appreciative crowd at the Wine Cellar Thursday night – The Tex-Mex vibe filled the room with a swing in the beat that even the most rigid of us couldn’t resist.
NZ Music Month Summit 2021 – Full programme Announced
The NZ Music Month Summit is back for 2021 with a packed one-day programme featuring panel discussions and presentations around music industry topics and information. The Summit will be held live at S @ Spark Arena on Saturday 29 May with free attendance for registrants.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen – Like I Used To
Here we go! Two of our favourite artists in collaboration…Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen team up on Like I Used To.