Concert Review: Julia Jacklin – Hollywood Cinema March 1, 2019
Julia Jacklin proved that she’s no one trick pony after unveiling her new songs to a very appreciative crowd at Auckland’s Hollywood Cinema.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – In The Capital
Here’s a new little gem from Melbourne’s Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever.
Concert Review: Happy Mondays – Powerstation February 28, 2019
A classic British band reunited…their breakthrough album played in its entirety…two sold-out shows at the best venue in town…should make for a killer Thursday night out, right? Yeah, nah.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Eyreton Hall – Weekend
Today kiwi chamber folk duo Eyreton Hall share a whimsical new track ‘Weekend’ off their upcoming album Spaces, which is due out May 24 on Marigold Music. The video was created by Jared Kahi, and showcases imagery by Lilli May Waters in the depths of Olinda Forest, Melbourne.
Cable Ties Cut Loose at Whammy Bar, February 28, 2019 (Concert Review)
Cable Ties kicked off their New Zealand tour at Whammy Bar last night, delivering an absolutely hypnotic performance, displaying musical precision and powerful, stamina-defying vocals. I can see feel every precise, hard-hitting guitar riff, bassline, and drum beat in my hands as I type this review. They were supported by the psychedelic, dark-surf 3-piece, Echo […]
FROM THE JAM Announce NZ September 2019 Tour
FROM THE JAM finally make their way to New Zealand in September to play all The Jam’s Greatest Hits.
Interview: Juanita Stein – No Expectations
Sadly, we’ve just learned that Juanita Stein has cancelled her NZ dates due to a death in the family. We thought we’d share the interview that Marty Duda conducted with Juanita a few weeks ago…
Concert Review: John Prine & Tyler Childers – Bruce Mason Centre February 27, 2019
Singer/songwriter extraordinaire John Prine made Auckland’s Bruce Mason Centre the single best place to be if you are a music lover on this February evening.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Bad Timing – 100% Pure
Today marks the release of Auckland band Bad Timing‘s second single, 100% Pure.
Cockney Rejects Move NZ Tour Dates
Punk rockers Cockney Rejects have moved their planned NZ tour dates from February to July.
Little Steven & The Disciples Of Soul Announce First Ever NZ Date
Bluesfest Touring are thrilled to announce that musician, songwriter, producer, actor, director, activist, radio DJ and one of the founding members of Bruce Springsteen’s iconic E Street Band, Steven Van Zandt, is bringing his rousing “Soulfire” tour to New Zealand for one headline show this April!
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Steve Earle – The Randall Knife
Its an old song, given a new airing. Here’s Steve Earle‘s new recording of Guy Clark‘s The Randall Knife.
See Songs Played, Recorded & Cut To Vinyl In 3 Hours
Ever wondered how music is created and captured on a vinyl record? With the renaissance for affection of the vinyl record in mind, a unique event is giving music enthusiasts the chance to see great original Kiwi songs played, recorded – and that work cut on a vinyl record – in three hours.
John Farnham | Auckland + Wellington Headline Shows Postponed. Dunedin Appearance Cancelled. Marlon Williams To Support Eagles In Dunedin.
It is with regret Frontier Touring and Eccles Entertainment advise that John Farnham is unavailable to play his upcoming shows in New Zealand.
The Raconteurs | Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence & Patrick Keeler Announce First Ever New Zealand Headline Show
Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce Grammy-winning Nashville band The Raconteurs – Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler will perform an exclusive headline date in Auckland this April. This will be The Raconteurs’ very first performance in New Zealand, and anywhere worldwide since 2011! Tickets are on sale Wednesday 6 March via frontiertouring.com/theraconteurs.
R.I.P. Mark Hollis (Talk Talk)
Mark Hollis, leader of Talk Talk has died at the age of 64.
Watch: Bearhat at The 13th Floor!
Watch Bearhat‘s first performance in over five years at The 13th Floor.
Concert Review: Earthless – Galatos February 24, 2019
The California heavy psych-rockers shook Auckland’s Galatos to its foundation on a very loud Sunday night.
UK Virtuoso Jacob Collier Announces First-Ever NZ Dates For September
Wunderkind composer-producer-multi-instrumentalist JACOB COLLIER has announced two New Zealand dates for his global Djesse Tour.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets – Love Starvation
Yippee! We’ve got a new song from Nick Lowe and it’s a ripper!