Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra brings Soul back to the Concert Hall with Louis Baker
Singer-songwriter Louis Baker will fuse his signature style of modern soul with the symphonic power of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) for a one-off show at Auckland Town Hall on 18 September.
Prayas Theatre Company presents YĀTRĀ
Five different directors will bring one vision to life alongside an impressive ensemble cast, taking audiences on a whirlwind journey through eight different plays from eight playwrights in Yātrā, which will play at TAPAC from 1 to 10 October.
Celebrating Ten Years: Artweek brings Auckland to Life with Art
While the city went into lockdown, art flourished in isolation. Now it’s time to come out and celebrate with Artweek Auckland in this, their tenth anniversary. The 2020 programme is bursting with everything that is art, delivering live experiences across Auckland. Ten precincts throughout the city invite punters to come together and get involved with […]
Album Review: Milly Tabak and The Miltones, Honest Woman (Milly Tabak Records)
The second album from Milly Tabak and the Miltones is Heartland Americana, where Milly stands out with a magnificent voice and the band comes on like the modern Muscle Shoals house band.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk With Madeline Kenney
Direct from Oakland, California, here is Madeline Kenney to tell us all about her brand-new album, Sucker’s Lunch.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Eels – Baby Let’s Make It Real
All is not lost! Today we bring you new music from Eels…Baby Let’s Make It Real.
Concert Review: Soul Bossa Duo & Black Pearl Ponsonby Social Club, 8 August 2020
The Brazilian rhythms warms up a large Latin audience as the Soul Bossa Duo feature the songs of Black songwriters, mostly Brazilian, at the Ponsonby Social Club.
Album Review: Glass Animals – Dreamland (Polydor)
Dreamland is the third LP from Glass Animals and is reported to be an autobiographical tour of frontman Dave Bayley’s life.
Album Review: Hockey Dad – Brain Candy (BMG)
The third album from Australian duo, Hockey Dad, and they lay down their indisputable credentials as a life-affirming Power Pop force to be reckoned with.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Daryl Braithwaite of Sherbet
Former Sherbet front man Daryl Braithwaite talks to The 13th Floor about his new hit single, Love Songs. Watch as Daryl and Marty discuss the new song and its unlikely connection to Pink. Stuck in Melbourne at the front end of a six-week lockdown period, Daryl has plenty to say. Follow Daryl Braithwaite: WEBSITE FACEBOOK
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk With Kathleen Edwards
Six years after quitting the music biz to open a cafe (called Quitters), Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards is back with a new album, Total Freedom, due out on August 14th.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Phoenix Foundation ft. Nadia Reid – Hounds Of Hell
In these unsettling times we need music to make the going easier. And so, with that in mind, here is the new song from The Phoenix Foundation.
RIP Mi-Sex bassist Don Martin
We received this sad news this morning: With profound sadness we announce that our friend and bandmate Don Martin, bass player for chart-topping band Mi-sex, passed away peacefully as a result of prostate cancer at 3.30am on 10 August 2020. His life partner Adele, son Damian and daughter Nadia were at his side. He was […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Benee – Snail
With the weather here in Auckland being what it is, we need a burst of sunshine. That’s just what Benee delivers with her new single, Snail.
Watch: MusicTalk with John Doe of X
Veteran LA punk band X took everyone by surprise when they released a new album, Alphabetland, earlier this year.
WE ❤️ AOTEAROA announces Virtual Reality on Queens Wharf this Weekend
WE ❤️ VR is a never before seen Virtual Reality experience. Visitors will have a chance to win one of five Index VR sets at the WE ❤️ VR event, August 15th and 16th at Auckland’s Queens Wharf. In addition to the VR headset, winners will take home a VR-capable personal computer. August 15th & 16th at Auckland’s Queens Wharf *FREE ENTRY* […]
Watch: Hanna Ashcroft at The 13th Floor
Auckland-based singer-songwriter Hanna Ashcroft stopped by The 13th Floor Studio to share a few songs with us.
Straight Outta Lockdown: Hurst is Back in the Herald – CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 Michael Hurst stars in Auckland Theatre Company’s 2019 production of The Daylight Atheist. Taking on the challenge of the first large-scale regional tour out of lockdown, Michael Hurst returns to the big smoke to bring his one man show The Daylight Atheist for a seven show run […]
Darren Watson ‘Getting Sober for the End of the World’ Album & Tour
One of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most beloved folk-blues musicians, Darren Watson, is launching his seventh album – Getting Sober For The End Of The World – in October and taking it around the country!
Going Global Music Summit for 2020 Announced
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) announces the annual Going Global Music Summit for 2020. A two-day boutique conference held to inform and upskill our local music industry, taking place once again at the renowned Roundhead Studios in Auckland. Friday 11th September / Saturday 12th Roundhead Studios, Auckland, New Zealand