Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Deniz Tek
Here’s Radio Birdman’s Deniz Tek to tell us all about the vinyl reissue of his first solo album, Take It To The Vertical, originally released in 1992.
New Song Of The Day: The Chills – Worlds Within Worlds
Whoo-hoo! New music from The Chills. The song is Worlds Within Worlds.
Dead Favours Celebrate New Album & Winter Tour
Dead Favours are celebrating the release of their second album Riffing & Yelling with a nationwide tour. Produced by Six60’s Chris Mac, Riffing & Yelling, will be released in a two-part series. The first part ‘side a’ will release on Friday 21 May and ‘side b’ in Q4 of 2021.
Jameson House of Rounds Presents Melodownz, Wax Mustang, and PollyHill
Jameson today announces that its renowned Jameson House of Rounds will cross the ditch, bringing an unforgettable evening of hip-hop, Irish whiskey, and community spirit to Auckland’s Studio, the Venue on Saturday, May 22. Curated by the tastemaking hand of SNIFFERS, some of New Zealand’s brightest artists including Melodownz, Wax Mustang, and PollyHill will take the […]
Album Review: Chris Cain – Raisin’ Cain (Alligator)
Blues man Chris Cain’s latest, Raisin’ Cain is a helluva knockout album.
Album Review: Julia Stone – Sixty Summers (BMG)
This is an album that begins and ends with a dance. This may be surprising as Julia Stone is most well known as half of the folk pop duo with her brother Angus Stone and her outstanding ability to play the trumpet one handed whilst holding a guitar. The folk lyrics of love, the trumpet, […]
Movie Review: Wrath of Man Directed by Guy Ritchie
Wrath of Man, the latest thriller from director Guy Ritchie, starring the never-emotive Jason Statham, delivers a delightful two solid hours of heists, retribution and a daunting body count.
Film Review: First Cow – Director: Kelly Reichardt
First Cow – America in the early nineteenth century and the Land of Opportunity seems wide open and promising for two young men who bond in a moment of danger and adversity. They strike upon an unlikely path to wealth but there is always a sense that somehow fate won’t allow it.
BENEE Announces Orchestra Season With NZSO and APO
BENEE is teaming up with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) in Wellington and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) and Auckland Live in Auckland for a season of spectacular shows that will bring her award-winning songs to life in an amazing new symphonic setting.
Anna Hawkins Announces New Album and Tour Dates
Anna Hawkins announces an NZ tour supporting her new album, Dreamer. Accompanied by a three piece band featuring, finger-style guitar, mandolin, fiddle and tin whistle, Anna’s live show promises to move and inspire. Featuring songs from Dreamer alongside folk classics. The concert will appeal to fans of Joan Baez, Loreena McKennit, Judy Collins and Civil […]
Atamira Dance Company Marks 21 Years with the Premiere of Te Wheke
Te Wheke is a powerful new full-length dance work from Atamira Dance Company. The inspirational collectivecommemorates their 21st year as the leading creator and presenter of Māori contemporary dance.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Ya Tseen
Alaskan artist Ya Tseen releases his/their debut album, Indian Yard, tomorrow on Sub Pop. The 13th Floor presents this interview today.
Tim Minchin – ‘Back’ In 2021!
Internationally renowned, award-winning musician, comedian, actor, writer and composer, TIM MINCHIN has confirmed he will return to New Zealand for the encore return of BACK – playing Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch this June.
Kane Strang Announces Nationwide Happy To Perform Tour
Kane Strang has announced a seven-date tour of Aotearoa, in support of his new album Happy to Perform.
New Song Of The Day: Garbage – No Gods No Masters
It’s yesterday once more…26 years after their debut album, here is the latest from Garbage.
Te Pou Theatre presents Racists Anonymous [RA]
Audiences are invited to join a meeting of Racists Anonymous [RA] for an immersive theatrical satire that will bring people together to laugh and learn through the often-unexpected journeys of the average racist.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Luke Haines
Luke Haines (ex-Auteurs/Black Box Recorder is due to release his new album, Setting The Dogs On The Post Punk Postman and so we chat.
New Song Of The Day: Faye Webster – Cheers
Cheers! It’s new music from Faye Webster released today!
Film Review: Sound Of Metal Dir: Darius Marder
Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci Nominated for 6 Academy Awards and winner of 2, Sound Of Metal’s message should resonate with anyone who spends a good portion of their free time standing in front of a PA blasting live music for hours at a time.
New Song Of The Day: Greg Fleming – Small City
Back to the working week and what better way to start things off that with the working class sounds of Greg Fleming and his new song, Small City.