Kyle Lionhart Announces Debut New Zealand Show This March
Australian neo-folk singer-songwriter Kyle Lionhart has announced his first ever show in New Zealand this March.
Album Review: Tiny Ruins – Olympic Girls (Milk!)
Freshly minted on Courtney Barnett’s Milk! Label, Tiny Ruins’ third album proves that this is a band in the truest sense of the word, not just an outlet for Hollie Fullbrook’s songs.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Dale Watson – David Buxkemper
Start your working week with a shot of new music from Dale Watson!
Elton John To Perform in Auckland & Dunedin
Yesterday we announced that Elton John would be bringing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Mission Estate Winery. But, there are two other NZ dates happening as well, in Auckland and Dunedin, that may have not been readily noticeable in that original post. So, here are further details for those two shows…
Lily Allen – Spark Arena February 2, 2019
Lily Allen opened the final leg of her No Shame Tour at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Both the venue and the show itself were smaller, more intimate affairs than recent concerts by pop divas such as Pink, Cher and Shania Twain, giving fans a chance to connect with the sometimes controversial artist.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Papercity – Plastic
Kiwi three-piece Papercity, fronted by Alex Hargreaves, have just released a video clip for their latest single Plastic.
Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road 2020 Mission Concert Announcement
Sir Elton John, recently crowned by Billboard as the most successful performing male solo artist of all time, today revealed details of the epic 3-date New Zealand leg of his global Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
Alanna Eileen – Wine Cellar January 31, 2019
A rare and beautiful thing occurred at Auckland’s Wine Cellar the other night, witnessed by just a few lucky souls.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: J.J. Cale – Chasing You
Here’s one out of the blue…a previously unreleased track from the late, great J.J. Cale.
Marlon Williams Releases Surprise Album ‘Live At Auckland Town Hall’
On the eve of his national Tūrangawaewae Tour, Marlon Williams has just released his first ever live album: Live At Auckland Town Hall. Available online now and at the merchandise stand at the upcoming concerts!
Interview: Cate Le Bon – Deerhunter & Furniture Maker
Welsh musician Cate Le Bon will return to New Zealand this month for a 5-date tour. Its been a busy time for Le Bon. She’s just finished a sold-out solo tour of the UK after co-producing the highly-acclaimed new album by Deerhunter. And she has a new album of her own, recorded and ready to […]
David Bowie Alumni Announce 2 NZ Concerts
To mark 50 years since David Bowie’s Space Oddity was unleashed on the world, The Thin White Duke’s band today announces two New Zealand dates for its “A BOWIE CELEBRATION: THE DAVID BOWIE ALUMNI TOUR”.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Cyboogie
After releasing an exhausting 5 full albums in 2017, Australian psych-rockers King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard return with their first new music of 2019.
TOY – Happy In The Hollow (Tough Love)
Well, David Gilmour may be selling off his guitars, but no need to despair as long as there are bands like TOY around to keep that psychedelic rock flag flying.
NZ Tour Confirmed for Australian Indie-Folk Musician, Activist & Indigenous Rights Champion, Xavier Rudd
Xavier Rudd – who has achieved renown in Australia, Europe and North America over the past 15 years – will be featuring music from his latest album, Storm Boy. He will be the lead act at the 2019 NZ Spirit Festival in Auckland, as well as performing at venues in Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch.
Interview: Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming is King Of The Dudes
NYC based trio Sunflower Bean has just released a 4-song EP titled King Of The Dudes full of straight-up rock & roll energy. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda caught up with Sunflower Bean singer/bassist Julia Cumming on the EP’s release day, just as she and the rest of the band were arriving in LA to […]
WOMAD New Zealand – The 2019 Festival Schedule Is Announced!
The full stage schedule including Taste the World, Kidzone, Te Paepae workshops and the World of Words programme is now available.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Soaked Oats – Shuggah Doom
A couple of days ago we brought you Ooga Booga, now its time for Shuggah Doom!
PUNK IT UP IV – Saturday 25 May 2019 @ ZWINES (The Bluestone Room)
Auckland’s semi-regular premier punk rock’n’roll event returns! As usual, featuring classic and current bands, a plethora of local DJs, merchandise and information booths, and an after party until bloody late.
Stretch & Paula Sugden Announce “The Chasing Summer Tour”
Stretch with cellist Paula Sugden, are bringing ‘The Chasing Summer Tour’ from March into April across 8 centres.