Ash – Islands (Liberator Music/Infectious Music/BMG)
Since their precocious full length debut album 1977, Ash have always offered something a bit different. They were a middle-fingered anecdote to fey Britpop. Then they poo-pooed the album format and released a single every 2-weeks for a year. Now they’ve reneged on that idea and written a breakup album on a series of Islands […]
Bill Direen at Audio Foundation This Weekend
We just got this message from Bill Direen about his show in Auckland this weekend…
Amy Shark Adds New Zealand Dates To Her Massive Love Monster Tour
AUCKLAND (May 17, 2018) – AMY SHARK has today announced her Love Monster New Zealand tour dates. The ‘Love Monster’ tour will commence on September 13 in Auckland, taking her through Christchurch and Wellington. Returning after the hugely successful 2017 ‘Night Thinker’ tour, the Love Monster tour is set to be her largest New Zealand […]
Parquet Courts – Wide Awake! (Rough Trade)
New album Wide Awake from Parquet Courts is a beautiful creation that blends proto-punk with their art punk roots.
Sola Rosa Moves Into New Spaces (Interview)
Sola Rosa (aka Andrew Spraggon) is back with a new ep, In Spaces, building on his reputation for creating a wild fusion of genres – everything from hip-hop and jazz, to neo-soul, Latin and funk. This time he’s employing a few Euro-industrial elements as well.
Sam Smith Announces Paloma Faith As Special Guest On The Thrill Of It All NZ + AU Tour
The one and only Sam Smith will return to Australia and New Zealand this November on his The Thrill Of It All World Tour. Tickets are proving to be in high demand, with additional shows already added in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to accommodate the rush of excited fans.
New Song Of The Day: Snail Mail – Let’s Find An Out
If you are unfamiliar with Snail Mail, just-released song, Let’s Find An Out, is an excellent introduction.
VILLETTE Dominates VR with Snakes and Money
New Zealand singer and producer VILLETTE has teamed up with longtime partner Red Bull Music to release a 360 VR music video for her forthcoming single ‘Money’, available now across Red Bull Music channels. VILLETTE’s first ever immersive VR experience features a unique first-person perspective and allows viewers to dive deep into her creative world.
SKID ROW Announce Australian and NZ Tour
Multi-platinum selling band SKID ROW will embark on a full Australian tour this October whilst also hitting Auckland New Zealand.
New Song Of The Day: Neko Case & Mark Lanegan – Curse Of The I-5 Corridor
Neko Case and Mark Lanegan team up on this just-released track from Case’s upcoming album, Hell-On.
P!NK 6th and FINAL Auckland Show Announced
Currently blowing the minds of American audiences with her high octane performances on the hottest tour of 2018, P!NK is about to blow the roof off Spark Arena for one more night!
Nadia Reid Announces High & Lonely Tour Dates
Nadia Reid, will be hitting the road this June/July for a 13 date tour of New Zealand.
Review of Naturally by JJ Cale on RadioLIVE by Marty Duda
Each Monday night, founder of The 13thFloor, Marty Duda, is a guest on RadioLIVE to share and chat about classic albums from the past. On this occasion, Marty and Mitch Harris check out the 1972 album Naturally by JJ Cale, a debut album that inspired many other great musicians including Eric Clapton and Dr Hook. Listen to […]
New Song Of The Day: Tom Bailey – Come So Far
Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey is about to release his first-ever solo album.
Wolf Alice | Announce Hotly Anticipated Return To NZ This September
‘Wolf Alice are not just another indie band’. NME’s statement about the North London quartet is a simple one, but it captures the powerful waves they’re making both in studio and live. Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce that they will return to New Zealand this September to perform an exclusive headline show with plenty […]
Arctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino (Domino)
Still living by their debut’s mantra, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, Arctic Monkey’s new long-player, Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino, is bereft of stadium guitar riffs, laddy swagger or LA rocker confidence. Instead, Alex Turner and his simian cohorts play louche lounge music, nestled at the back of an empty lobby bar – […]
Wax Chattels – Wax Chattels (Flying Nun)
Wax Chattels made a name for themselves for their raw and visceral live shows. With their self- titled debut, the band have cemented themselves as one of New Zealand’s most exciting indie acts in recent years.
Courtney Barnett – Tell Me How You Really Feel (Milk! Records)
“I’ve got a lot on my mind/but I don’t know how to say it” sings Courtney Barnett on Sunday Roast. Coming at the end of an album called Tell Me How You Really Feel, it’s an almost humorous contradiction that incidentally points to the shortcomings of Barnett’s lyrical approach on the LP.
Bob Dylan Reveals New Zealand Arena Dates This August!!
Chugg Entertainment is proud to announce that the legendary Bob Dylan will return to New Zealand this August for two arena shows. The cross-generational icon will take in Auckland’s Spark Arena on Sunday 26th August and Christchurch’s Horncastle Arena on Tuesday 28th August.
New Song Of The Day: Johnny Marr – Hi Hello
Former Smiths Johnny Marr guitarist offers up a second example of what to expect from his upcoming solo album, Call The Comet, due out June 15th.