Amanda Palmer – Pain & Laughter, the 13th Floor Interview
Amanda Palmer will be in New Zealand next week for her There Will Be No Intermission tour… advertised as “a night of piano, pain and laughter.” Palmer is a regular visitor to these parts and fans can look forward to more personal insights on life, death, politics and whatever else is on her mind.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jason Isbell – What’ve I Done To Help
We’ve got another new tune from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.
Concert Review: Pixies – Spark Arena, March 6, 2020
Pixies brought their Come On Pilgrim… it’s Surfer Rosa show to Auckland’s Spark Arena last night, mesmerising a nostalgia-drunk crowd with a stunning performance of both their 1987 EP and 1988 debut album before tail-ending their set with a rapid-fire encore of fan favourites. Read Oxford Lamoureaux‘s review here.
Babble – the Challenge of Living in a Noisy World
Massive Company, in association with Auckland Arts Festival presents Babble. Full Volume: Young a South Auckland Cast Explore the Modern-Day Challenges of Living in a Noisy World.
Soul Sirens Join APO In Aretha Franklin Celebration
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) brings together three of the country’s most powerful female vocalists, Boh Runga, Bella Kalolo, Vanessa Stacey for a special performance on 21 May to celebrate the music of the unforgettable Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
Ziggy Marley Pulls Out of WOMAD NZ
WOMAD NZ has today announced that, unfortunately, Ziggy Marley will no longer be performing at the festival Friday 13 March, TSB Bowl Of Brooklands, Brooklands Park New Plymouth.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Dixie Chicks – Gaslighter
This is the first new music from Dixie Chicks in a long while.
Emilia picks up 3 Olivier Award nominations ahead of Pop-up Globe premiere
The West End production of EMILIA, the sensational feminist play that has taken London by storm, has just picked up 3 nominations in the 2020 Olivier Awards, given the nod for the ‘Noel Coward award for best entertainment or comedy play’, as well as ‘Best Sound Design’ and ‘Best Costume Design’. The show will make it’s international […]
Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock, Tuning Fork, 1 March 2020: Concert review
Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock brought their authentic brand of American Roots to the Tuning Fork on Sunday night, playing to a thoroughly appreciative crowd of music lovers. Rev Orange Peel was there to capture the event.
Wellington’s Big Lil Summer Blowout Festival 2020
On Friday 13th of March San Fran will be hosting the first ever Big Lil Summer Blow Out Fest. It’s a magical underground inner city summer fest, all about coming together to party and stretch out the last Rays of Summer, with some of Wellington’s favourite bands, plus hot out of town talent, bringing good […]
Alien Weaponry, Auckland Town Hall, 29 February 2020: Concert Review
Alien Weaponry kicked off the Auckland Fringe Festival at The Town Hall, with a headbanging show that delivered a unifying message about the dangers of cultural misunderstanding. Read Andy Baker‘s review of the show and browse a gallery of brilliant photos from Rachel Webb.
Tami Neilson & Jay Neilson, Auckland Museum, 2 March 2020: Concert Review
Tami Neilson and her brother/long-time collaborator Jay Neilson gave a thunderously heartfelt performance in the Grand Foyer of The Auckland Museum – treating us to a tasty helping of songs from her new album, Chickaboom!, some old favourites, along with a heap of wild tales of a charmingly misspent childhood. Read Veronica McLaughlin‘s review here.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: HAIM – The Steps
Its new music from the HAIM sisters.
2020 Milk & Honey Festival Release Timetable
Returning for its second year, Milk & Honey Music Festival is celebrating International Women’s Day on this Sunday March 8 in one venue, for one big FREE festival at Auckland’s favourite waterfront spot, Silo Park. Details here.
Steel Panther Announces Auckland Date on ‘Heavy Metal Rules’ Australasian tour
MJR Presents are bringing Steel Panther to New Zealand once again for a Heavy Metal Party the likes of which have never been seen by human eyes. May 2020 will see the wildest, wettest, dirtiest, hardest, heaviest most rocking heavy metal tour to hit these shores ever in the history of anything ever.
David Gray Announces NZ Dates for White Ladder Tour
David Gray has announced three NZ dates for the White Ladder: 20th Anniversary Tour. He’ll be performing White Ladder in its entirety, along with his greatest hits.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jarvis Cocker – House Music All Night Long
Hey, hey, its new music from Jarvis Cocker.
Sleaford Mods, Powerstation, Feb 28 2020: Concert Review
The show was sold out and we were told ‘no media passes.’ But the irreverent Rev Orange Peel wasn’t going to miss Sleaford Mods! Here’s his review.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Come On Outside
On this fine Monday morning we bring you new music from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Ane Brun – Don’t Run And Hide
Straight from Norway, here is Ane Brun with her new single Don’t Run And Hide.