The Tuning Fork Host Inaugural Birthday Series
The Tuning Fork is celebrating its 8th birthday with a very special series of events this June, including The Beths, Anika Moa, The Phoenix Foundation and Jakob.
Shapeshifter Announce Album Release Tour
On sale Monday, 10th May – midday. Live, electronic, five-piece, party-starters! Shapeshifter’s have announced two BIG shows to celebrate the release of their new album, Rituals..
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Flatlanders – Sittin’ On Top Of The World
Texas troubadours The Flatlanders are back with Sittin’ On Top Of The World.
Album Review: Squid – Bright Green Field (Warp)
There is research that shows that people driving and listening to techno music drive a bit faster, and that people driving most safely are probably listening to Norah Jones. If you notice a driver near you spin into reverse, turn on all their lights, speed up and overtake you before slamming on the brakes and […]
13th Floor’s Marty Duda Remembers Randy and Ozzy
Time for a walk down memory lane… little did I know that 40 years ago I was helping to making a little rock & roll history with Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads.
Album Review: Spawts – Clicks & Whistles
Wandering off into uncharted territory, SPAWTS release their newest EP, Clicks & Whistles, showcasing their new direction of melody, composition and instrumentation which seems to have worked a bloody charm.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Wilkinson – Keep Dancing
Its new music Friday here at The 13th Floor so for our new song of the day it seems only natural to bring you Keep Dancing by Wilkinson.
Watch: 13th Floor MUsicTalk with Leftover Salmon
Its all happening in Colorado as we go Rocky Mountain High with bluegrass band Leftover Salmon as they prepare to release their new album, Brand New Old Days.
Theatre Review: Jersey Boys – Civic Theatre May 6, 2021
Depending on your age, Jersey Boys as a musical reference could connotate anyone from Jon Bon Jovi or Bruce Springsteen or Frank Sinatra or even Queen Latifah. But for a generation of boomers, their first taste of the Jersey sound came from The Four Seasons.
Grawlixes Announce New Album and ‘Love You to Death’ Tour
Grawlixes announce new album and tour. They have released the first video single and announced the upcoming release of their second full-length album, Love You To Death. And have got a ten-stop NZ tour coming your way in July and August.
Concert Review: Ones To Watch Showcase – Everybodys, Imperial House May 5, 2021
It was a convivial atmosphere at Everybody’s on Fort Lane in downtown Auckland as invited guests ate and drank while waiting for the music to begin. Sponsored by Live Nation and Vodafone, this is the third artist showcase in their Ones To Watch series. On display: Daily J, Juno Is and Balu Brigada.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Emily Rice
Kiwi songstress Emily Rice releases her new EP, Auaha tomorrow, so she talks to The 13th Floor today.
Film Review: Nasrin Directed by Jeff Kaufman
Amnesty International hosted the New Zealand premiere of NASRIN at Sky City Theatre, a documentary that presents an intimate and moving depiction of one woman’s efforts to protect human rights and promote equality for all within Iran.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Modest Mouse – We Are Between
Its been a slow week for new songs, but we’ve finally come across one that meets our stringent conditions…its We Are Between by Modest Mouse.
NZ Music Month – News and Upcoming Events
NZ Music Month 2021 | Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa launched with a bang on Saturday, May 1st, with tours, releases, events and more – all across the country. Here’s what you need to know…
Heath Franklin’s Chopper: The Silencer Coming to a Town Near You!
The Silencer will not be silenced! The bubble is open and Chopper is bringing his show that’s been three years in the making to Aotearoa from June 17 – July 17
Bach Musica NZ Takes The Stage With Mozart’s Requiem
Bach Musica NZ’s choir and orchestra return to the Auckland Town Hall on 13 June to perform Mozart’s famous and mysterious Requiem, conducted by the company’s masterful Music & Artistic Director Rita Paczian. In addition, the evening will include a special performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto by NZ star Tony Yan Tong Chen.
Next Wave: A Waitematā Youth Week Festival
Next Wave: A Waitematā Youth Week Festival sweeps across Auckland Central this May. The inaugural outing for the new festival is part of Aotearoa’s Youth Week festivities for 2021, celebrating the nationwide theme of “We’re Stronger Together”. Happening from 8 – 16 May 2021, the Next Wave team have programmed a series of events from […]
NZ Opera Presents The Marriage of Figaro
NZ Opera’s new production of Mozart’s great comic opera The Marriage of Figaro continues a journey of transformation for the Company, re-imagining what opera means for Aotearoa.
New Zealand Music Month Celebrates The Art Of The Record
As part of New Zealand Music Month, The NZ Music Commission has put together The Art Of The Record, an exhibition “showcasing outstanding art by Kiwi artists and musicians”.