Peter Pan – Dir: Carl Bland & Ben Crowder. ASB Waterfront Theatre – October 8-26
PETER PAN is back for the school holidays in this new adaptation about the mischievous little boy who flies towards the “second star to the right and straight on ’til morning,” to reach his beloved Neverland.
The Half_Cubes Show Off Their Pop Treasures: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Half-Cubes are one half of veteran power-pop band The Flashcubes who formed in Syracuse, NY way back in 1977. The original band is still going strong while drummer Tommy Allen and bassist Gary Frenay have split off to crank out another 24 power-pop classics as The Half-Cubes on their new album titled Pop Treasures.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: October 11, 2024
New Music Friday is here again and again, we here at The 13th Floor bring you the new music you crave.
Cowboy Dan – Autumn Leaves: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Autumn Leaves is the new single/music video from Tāmaki Makaurau jangle rockers Cowboy Dan
Jon Toogood – Last of the Lonely Gods (Warner NZ) 13th Floor Album Review
In 2014, Shihad released FVEY, a raging record addressing social justice issues that were deeply etched in its loud tracks. Now, right on a decade later, front man Jon Toogood offers a very different, and solo, song cycle.
A Mistake Dir: Christine Jeffs (13th Floor Film Review)
Christine Jeffs returns after a 16-year hiatus with a thoughtful film that addresses accountability, responsibility, transparency, bureaucracy and humanity. And it was shot in Auckland!
LANEWAY FESTIVAL NZ 2025: LINEUP OUT NOW REGISTER FOR PRE-SALE
The rumour mill has been working hard, but Laneway Festival works harder. Today, the tastemaker touring festival reveals the 2025 lineup – and it’s one for the history books. With a reputation for booking future icons and having its finger on the global pulse, the Trans-Tasman touring festival has outdone itself this year.
Los Bitchos Talkie Talkie With The 13th Floor: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Los Bitchos have released their second album, titled Talkie Talkie, and here is guitarist Serra Petale to tell us how the band has evolved since their acclaimed debut disc.
The Coward Brothers – Always: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
The Coward Brothers are Elvis Costello and T-Bone Burnette and today they release their new single, Always, taken from the upcoming album, The True Story Of The Coward Brothers.
Dawes – Oh Brother (Dead Ringers) 13th Floor Album Review
Dawes has long been celebrated for their ability to weave timeless Americana with modern experimentation—a skill they continue to refine on their ninth studio album, Oh Brother.
Jon Toogood On The Last Of The Lonely Gods: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Shihad frontman Jon Toogood is just days away from releasing his first solo album, Last Of The Lonely Gods. Jon visited The 13th Floor and shared his thoughts and insights on making this very personal record.
Springboard – Seconds To Midnight Tour Featuring Cassie Henderson, Frankie Venter & Max Allais Touring NZ This Nov!
The Edge, Spark and Eccles Entertainment bring you Springboard: Seconds To Midnight Tour, a brand-new series of gigs giving up and coming New Zealand artists the opportunity to tour not just the main centres, but all of Aotearoa.
Ra Charmian – Big Fan October 5, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Ra Charmian celebrated the release of their Waiata Wairua album with a feel-good show at Auckland’s Big Fan.
Andy Summers – Auckland Town Hall: October 3, 2024
ANDY SUMMERS rocked back into Auckland last night to present his solo show, The Cracked Lens + A Missing String. The Police-man delivered an arresting set of music, stories and photographs. The 13th Floor’s Carin Newbould was there to review.
Lee Martin – Last October: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Aotearoa’s indie-soul sweetheart Lee Martin releases her deeply emotive new single, Last October. With its strong folk feel and melancholic undertones, the song weaves a haunting narrative of reflection and loss, capturing the experience of feeling discarded and used.
Mindy Smith Is Coming Back To Quiet Town: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Its been a dozen years or so since Nashville-based singer/songwriter Mindy Smith has released a new album. But now we have Quiet Town, 12 new songs that she calls “a meditation on overcoming adversity”.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: October 4, 2024
New Music Friday is with us once more. Sure there are new albums by Coldplay and The Smile…but we here at The 13th Floor are here to turn you on to the good stuff that might get lost in the shuffle.
The Others Way Festival Full Lineup is Finally Here!
The Others Way Festival second lineup announcement has arrived. Loaded full of vigour, promise and musical mystery, the countdown is on for Auckland’s favourite street party on Saturday, November 30.
Slimivich & Throng- Wound Tight: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Sit back and let deep reaching bass, over saturated synth, strings and slick lyrical licks wash over you as Ōtautahi’s finest Grim Hop heads Slim Jenkins of Slimivich and Aaron Hogg of Throng serve up their inaugural collaborative audio visual track, Wound Tight.
Joker: Folie á Deux Dir: Todd Phillips (13th Floor Film Review)
The Joker is back! Despite intentions to the contrary, the 2019 film has a sequel. That’s what happens when a film makes over $1 billion. Everyone wants more.