13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Sturgill Simpson – Sing Along
Sing Along, if you dare, to Sturgill Simpson’s startling new track.
Going Global 2019 Announce Marlon Williams And Other Speakers
Next week, local musicians, media, labels, managers and industry have the opportunity to meet and hear from over 50 speakers at the ninth annual Going Global Music Summit.
2019 APRA Silver Scroll Awards Top 5 Finalists Announced
Five remarkable songs have made the shortlist for the 2019 APRA Silver Scroll Award, recognising excellence in songwriting.
The Stranglers (UK) & Mi-Sex (NZ) Announce New Zealand Tour!
August 22, 2019: UK hellraisers The Stranglers join forces with Australian-based, Kiwi legends Mi-Sex for what promises to be three electrifying New Zealand concerts between 13-15 February 2020.
Mousey Announces National Tour In Support Of Debut Album
One of the most exciting new acts in New Zealand music, Mousey, has just announced her first-ever nationwide tour to celebrate the release of her debut album, LEMON LAW, due for release on October 4.
Movie Review: Angel Has Fallen, Directed by Ric Roman Waugh
Angel Has Fallen is the third installment in the Fallen film series, following Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and London Has Fallen (2016), which saw Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) fighting for his life while protecting the President of the United States from various terrorist threats.
Soft N Hard, Q Theatre, 20 August 2019
Husband and wife team, Jo Randerson and Thomas LaHood performed a solid hour of comedy at the Q Theatre Loft last night – leaving the audience gasping with laughter at their strangely absurd, but oh-so-accurate dissection of gender in these terribly strange times. OK – sometimes that laughter was a little nervous. At others downright […]
Fafswag Makes a Triumphant Return to Basement this Spring
At the heart of Basement Theatre’s Spring 2019 Season is FAFSWAG’s RECLAMATION – the second and final work in the inaugural Basement Visions programme which asked Basement’s community of artists to pitch responsive, disruptive and unpredictable works to challenge the mainstream. Led by up-and-coming artist Elyssia Wilson-Heti, RECLAMATION answers the call for more stories about […]
Randy Newman Announces First Ever NZ Tour!
Randy Newman has announced three New Zealand ‘An Evening With Randy Newman’ tour dates for 2020, taking in Auckland’s Civic Theatre, Wellington’s Opera House and the Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch in February. This will be his first ever tour of New Zealand.
Concert Photos: Tom Walker and Abby Wolfe, Powerstation, 20 August 2019
Tom Walker and opener Abby Wolfe rocked the Powerstation last night. Photographer Chris Zwaagdyk was on hand to capture the show.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Kim Gordon – Sketch Artist
With Sonic Youth just a distant memory, Kim Gordon strikes out on her own with this disturbing clip for new song, Sketch Artist.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Alison Moorer – The Rock And The Hill
Alison Moorer has just released The Rock And The Hill, the first trrack from her upcoming album, Blood.
Watch: Jan Preston’s 13th Floor Video Session
Now based in Australia, but originally from Greymouth, Jan Preston has been a part of the NZ music scene since her days with Alan Brunton’s Red Mole Cabaret in the mid-1970s.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Harry Parsons – Complicate
Local boy Harry Parsons makes good with his latest single, Complicate.
Okilly Dokilly Announce Debut New Zealand Shows Next February!
Okilly Dokilly is the world’s only Nedal band. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, a majority of the band’s lyrics are direct Flanders quotes. The band’s current members include Head Ned (vocals), Dread Ned (drums), Shred Ned (guitar), Bed Ned (bass) and Zed Ned (synth).
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Echo Ohs – Wild Weeds
Here’s the new one from Echo Ohs!
Watch: Jan Preston Perform Boogie Woman at 13th Floor!
Here’s NZ boogie woogie queen Jan Preston performing her latest composition, Boogie Woman, at The 13th Floor.
Track By Track: Carnivorous Plant Society’s The People Below
The fine folks that call themselves Carnivorous Plant Society have just released their latest album, The People Below.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Death Cab For Cutie – To The Ground
Here’s a new tune from Death Cab For Cutie for your Saturday morning.
Adam Hattaway & The Haunters Announce Album And Tour, Share ‘Take Care of You’ Single & Video
Friday 16 August— You may not yet know about Adam Hattaway and the Haunters, but the band from Christchurch are here to change that, announcing their sophomore album Crying Lessons and an eight-date release tour, and sharing glorious rock ‘n’ roll ballad ‘Take Care of You’ along with a tongue-in-cheek video.