Yo La Tengo There’s A Riot Going On (Matador)
Despite the fact that Yo La Tengo are known for their ability to cover just about any tune at any time, this is not a re-creating of the iconic Sly & The Family Stone album of the same name.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Sex & Food New Zealand Tour
TUESDAY, APRIL 3 2018 – On the eve of the release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album (Sex & Food released Friday April 6 on Jagjaguwar/Rhythmethod), UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA announce their return to New Zealand for a four date tour this Spring. Bringing the road-tested Sex & Food with them, the route will see the group […]
Watch: Eddie Rayner Rehearse For New ENZSO 21 Anniversary Shows
The 13th Floor brought its cameras down to Roundhead Studios to catch Eddie Rayner and his band rehearsing for their upcoming 21st Anniversary shows.
New Song Of The Day: Shakey Graves – Mansion Door
One man band Alejandro Rose-Garcia, aka Shakey Graves, has just released a third track from his soon-to-be-released album, Can’t Wake Up.
Lil Dicky Announces Debut New Zealand Show This July
Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring are elated to announce that multi-platinum artist Lil Dicky will play New Zealand for the very first time this July. The LA-based rapper will be stopping by Auckland, bringing with him a highly entertaining show that could only come from his sharp mind.
New Song Of The Day: Chvrches – Never Say Die
No, Chvrches haven’t covered Black Sabbath. Never Say Die is the third song to be released from their upcoming album, Love Is Dead.
Mastodon & Gojira – Trusts Arena March 31, 2018
This was a show that almost wasn’t. When both bands’ gear failed to arrive in Auckland, it looked like the concert would be cancelled, but local bands saved the day by providing instruments and other equipment to both Mastodon and Gojira in order to make the show happen. The 13th Floor’s Shelley Ta Haara and […]
Ghost Wave – Basement Theatre March 31, 2018
It is an uncertain time for small music venues in Auckland. A lack of support for the arts by Auckland Council, venues closing, and gentrification driving rent prices up have kept owners and fans alike nervous as to what the future holds for live music. This is why it is important to support venues like […]
New Song Of The Day: Hall & Oates featuring Train – Philly Forget Me Not
Time to go old school today with the first new music in 15 years from Daryl Hall and John Oates.
Lawrence (Felt): The 13th Floor Interview
Begun by a teenager known only as Lawrence who was obsessed with Tom Verlaine of Television, Felt emerged at the end of the 1970s. The London-based band, led by Lawrence and supported by a revolving lineup of musicians, released 10 albums and 10 singles during the 1980s, then promptly disbanded, mission accomplished. Now, the enigmatic […]
New Song Of The Day: Belly – Stars Align
Belly continue with their return from the 1990s with their second new song since reuniting.
Dictaphone Blues & Eyes No Eyes – Wine Cellar March 29, 2018
What better way to prepare for the holiday weekend than spending time with Dictaphone Blues and Eyes No Eyes at Auckland’s Wine Cellar?
New Song Of The Day: Harry Parsons – Real
Auckland-based singer/songwriter Harry Parsons releases his new single today titled Real.
An intimate evening with Vance Joy
There were a few lumps in the throat as Mr Riptide himself Vance Joy treated the Tuning Fork faithful to an intimate solo acoustic set.
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – Powerstation March 27, 2018
In 2014 Jason Isbell and his band put on one of the finest shows I’ve seen when they sold out The Tuning Fork. Four years later and Isbell and his 400 Unit returned, this time to The Powerstation, to prove that their previous show was no fluke.
New Song Of The Day: John Parish & PJ Harvey – Sorry For Your Loss
Longtime PJ Harvey producer and collaborator John Parish has a new album of his own coming out, and not surprisingly, PJ Harvey makes an appearance on lead single Sorry For Your Loss.
Carnivorous Plant Society and Hopetoun Brown kick off Titirangi Festival
Wind and rain is all part of the charm for living in Titirangi so the wet weather had little impact on the crowd that came to watch Carnivorous Plant Society and Hopetoun Brown perform at the Titirangi War Memorial Hall and close out Day 1 of the Titirangi Festival.
H.E.R. Debuts On New Zealand Shores This May
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 – Quickly establishing herself as one of modern pop’s most fascinating new voices H.E.R. emerged in late 2016 with the breakthrough release “H.E.R. Volume 1,” as a nameless, faceless and practically untraceable personality on Soundcloud. Streamed over 500 million times with co-signs from Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, and Bryson Tiller, H.E.R. has […]
A Tribe Called Red: Nightclubbing Around the World in 90 minutes
Indigenous Canadian duo A Tribe Called Red have been creating some of the most thrilling political work over the last five years and their performance at the Auckland Arts Festival last night was an absolute privilege to witness.
Fighting For The Arts In Auckland
The folks at Basement Theatre have posted a plea to help support the arts in Auckland by asking people let Auckland City Council know how you feel about their funding of the arts.