Watch: The Rubens at The 13th Floor
Just before their gig at Galatos in Auckland this past weekend, The Rubens stopped by The 13th Floor to record a video session.
Punk It Up – Kings Arms February 17, 2018
With just a week to go before it closes, music fans celebrated the legacy of Auckland’s Kings Arms with the legacy of Auckland’s AK79 punk scene.
Queen + Adam Lambert Take us on an Emotional Rollercoaster…
Queen + Adam Lambert – Spark Arena, February 17 2018 After five years touring and performing with Queen, Adam Lambert has unquestionably upheld his ‘crown’ as the rightful heir to Freddie Mercury’s throne. Queen and Lambert have perfected their show with a non-stop onslaught of hits amidst elaborate light shows, automation and animated graphics. Each […]
Ross Kemp’s (not very) Extreme Tales
Ross Kemp’s Extreme Tales Logan Campbell Centre, 17 Feb 2018 What happens when the master storyteller decides to make the story about himself? Award-winning documentary star Ross Kemp brought his multi-media show to the Logan Campbell Centre last night, promising the mostly full venue a night of Extreme Tales.
New Song Of The Day: Muse – Thought Contagion
Welcome back Muse! Thought Contagion is a new single just released by the band.
The Rubens – Galatos February 16, 2018
It’s Friday night in Auckland city and bars and venues are all pumping full of people. Just off the hustle and bustle of K’Road is Galatos. People are trickling in to see The Rubens who are playing here tonight. The night kicks off with local act Unchained XL, who gets the intimate crowd ready for […]
Alex Cameron at the Kings Arms, 15 Feb 2018
It has been a great twelve months for Australian singer/songwriter Alex Cameron. The Sydney-born troubadour released the critically acclaimed Forced Witness and followed it up with a world tour that has seen him play with the likes of Angel Olsen and the Killers. Last night’s stop – The Kings Arms, where he and his band […]
Ben Folds’ Paper Aeroplane Request Tour Coming to Auckland
Ben Folds brings the Paper Aeroplane Request Tour to the Powerstation, Monday 19th February. Tickets from www.aaaticketing.co.nz (SPONSORED)
13th Floor Uncovers Secret D4 Show in West Auckland
With their first NZ tour since 2006 just about to commence, The D4 played their first in over a decade in a living room in the Auckland suburb of Titirangi.
Mortiis – NZ Winter Tour 2018
For the First Time in New Zealand.. Mortiis (Nor) is coming to New Zealand for Two Shows Only !
Glass Vaults Explain That ‘Braingasm’ Thing Ahead of Coastella
Indie-pop shapeshifters Glass Vaults want to bring you a little bit of a cerebral thrill. Their latest release The New Happy mixes twisting guitars with spasms of digital blips and dashes – all intended to get you moving. Ahead of their upcoming appearance at Kapiti Coast’s Coastella Festival, Richard Larson talks to Tim Gruar about […]
Bay of Islands Music Festival Final Line-Up Announced
The BAY OF ISLANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL has added more blues, funk, and soul to the already incredible line-up. Fans can now look forward to the dynamite vocals of rockabilly country star TAMI NEILSON, funkadelic Northlander TROY KINGI, blues-roots juggernaut SWAMP THING and the heartfelt blues guitar of MOONDOG.
Watch: Busby Marou 13th Floor Video Session
Australian duo Busby Marou crossed the ditch recently for their first headline tour of New Zealand. While in Auckland, they stopped by The 13th Floor to chat with Marty Duda and to play a few tunes from their latest album, Postcards From The Shell House.
Watch: Historic Proud Scum Reunion!!
Iconic AK79 punk band Proud Scum are getting back together to perform at the Punk It Up! show tomorrow at The Kings Arms.
Seven Crowns Punk Rock Tour of NZ
Seven Crowns have announced a 4-city tour of NZ this March. Formed in 2005, in the depths of the British West Country, their influences are both obvious and inevitable – the “punk” of Poison Idea, the rock of Motorhead, and the mutterings of Roky Erickson.
Car Seat Headrest – Twin Fantasy (Face to Face) (Matador)
When you hear that an artist is releasing a re-reworked version of an old album you fear the worst. Why? Well, this is generally a sign they have run out of ideas. This does NOT apply to Will Toledo of Car Seat Headrest, who has just released an updated version of his 2011 album Twin […]
New Song Of The Day: Courtney Barnett – Nameless, Faceless
Whoo hoo! New music from Courtney Barnett! Nameless, Faceless is the first single from Courtney Barnett’s upcoming new album titled Tell Me How You Really Feel, which is due out on May 18th.
Marlon Williams – Make Way For Love (Dead Oceans)
It’s been a reasonable three years since Marlon Williams’ self-titled debut, but the Lyttelton songwriter’s follow-up shows a startling growth, expansion, and simply put – improvement. Make Way For Love is a gorgeous exploration of separation and heartbreak that sees Williams’ besting his past work lyrically, musically, vocally and emotionally.
Auckland City Limits Timetable & Map Released
It’s time to plan your day at Auckland City Limits at Western Springs on Saturday 3 March as the music festival releases its 2018 timetable and site map.
New Song Of The Day: Eleanor Friedberger – In Between Stars
Eleanor Friedberger has released a new single and announced a date for her upcoming album.