Charlotte Gainsbourg – Rest (Because)
Sung mostly in French, Charlotte Gainsbourg’s new album, Rest, is no simple melancholic melodrama. There’s no bitchin’, cussin’ or swooning; no mumbling oaths or references to languid loss or betrayed consciousness. Instead we find her caught up in a tangle of grief, history and family legacies. It is both personal and intimate, yet cinematic and […]
Blind Boy Paxton Announces Six-Date New Zealand Tour For February
US bluesman Blind Boy Paxton has announced a six-date New Zealand tour for February 2018, with shows including Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington and Hawkes Bay.
The Datsuns & The D4 Smash It Up In March!
SEISMIC PREDICTION for MARCH !!! THE DATSUNS & THE D4 SMASH IT UP IN MARCH 2018 FOR TWO SHOWS. Undertheradar presents The Datsuns with The D4 in March 2018
Spiral Stairs and Big Thief – Tuning Fork December 3, 2017
It was two shows for the price of one last night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork as former Pavement guitarist Spiral Stairs and up-and-coming Brooklyn indie-rockers Big Thief each served up a full set.
The Rubens Announce ‘Million Man’ Tour For NZ This February + Reveal Video For ‘Million Man’
Aussie alt-rock favourites The Rubens have returned with a brand new, groove-fuelled single ‘Million Man’ and today Frontier Touring is thrilled to reveal the five-piece hailing from Menangle in NSW will bring their soulful tunes to life for New Zealand audiences in Auckland and Wellington this February.
Leftfield Playing ‘Leftism’ Live & In Full This January In NZ
Frontier Touring are pumped to confirm that Leftfield – one of electronic music’s all-time greatest acts – is returning to New Zealand with their incredible Leftism In Its Entirety show which has been selling out venues and causing a mass break-out of smiling faces across Europe.
Taylor Swift’s Reputation Tour Coming To New Zealand
MONDAY DECEMBER 4, 2017 – Following the earlier announcement of the North American, United Kingdom and Ireland dates, ten-time Grammy winner TAYLOR SWIFT’s reputation Stadium Tour will land in Australia in late 2018 kicking off in Perth on Friday, October 19 then onto Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane before heading across to Auckland.
Aldous Harding – Civic Theatre December 2, 2017
After touring the world with her groundbreaking second album, Party, Aldous Harding made a triumphant homecoming appearance at Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night…although the show very nearly didn’t happen.
Harry Styles – Spark Arena December 2, 2017
Last night’s concert at Spark Arena found Harry Styles caught between two paths; that of the tween-pop that made his name in One Direction and the more classic-soft-rock-inspired path of his first solo outing, with the performer himself seemingly uncertain as to where between these two he wanted to be.
J Cole – Spark Arena December 1, 2017
J Cole is one of mainstream hip hop’s brightest stars. Drawing comparisons to Kendrick Lamar, he appeals to his audience through his sensitive engagement with American racial issues, economic delivery, catchy hooks and forward-facing consciousness.
Marky Ramone – The Studio December 1, 2017
First we had CJ Ramone, then Richie Ramone. Now finally, the true torchbearer of the Ramones’ legacy, Marky Ramone has come to Auckland. While the previous two former Ramones were fine, Marky, who was the band’s longest-serving drummer, put on a show that was closest to seeing the real thing.
Paul Kelly – Civic Theatre December 1, 2017
Paul Kelly, the Bob Dylan of Australia, finished his three-month tour at the Civic Theatre in Auckland last night in front of a warm and enthusiastic crowd, and I must say he delivered to expectations.
Watch: Troy Kingi at The 13th Floor
Troy Kingi released his second album in as many years this past week. Titled Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way To Zygertron, its a funky concept record inspired by George Clinton’s P-Funk 70s masterworks.
The Shins – Powerstation November 30, 2017
A decade after their previous visit, The Shins returned to Auckland’s Powerstation to power through a career-spanning set that had the predominately 30-something sell-out crowd reliving their youth.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Cowboy Dan – Like Kerouac
Like Kerouac is the opening track on Cowboy Dan’s debut EP, We Will Hesitate, When We Eventually Wake, which was released today.
The East Pointers Announce New Zealand Tour w/ Special Guest Mel Parsons
JUNO-Award winning Canadian trio The East Pointers released their second album, What We Leave Behind in late September, and today announced their return to New Zealand in January 2018 for a run of dates with NZ luminary, Mel Parsons.
Sam Outlaw – The Tuning Fork, 30 November 2017
Hard to believe that Sam Outlaw has only been doing this music thing for the last few years, with just two albums under his belt. He took the stage, alongside guitarist/vocalist Molly Jenson, at The Tuning Fork last night like he’s been doing this his whole life, jumping into a solid set of southern California […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Alayna – Bliss
Kiwi-born artist Alayna grew up in Rotorua, but now calls New York City her home. Her latest single is Bliss, just released this week.
Watch: This Pale Fire Perform Northern Lights at The 13th Floor
This Pale Fire, the musical project of Auckland-based singer/songwriter Corban Koschak, is due to release his debut long player, Alchemy, tomorrow.
The Weeknd – Spark Arena November 29, 2017
Last night at Spark Arena proved a real treat. Abel Makkosen Tesfaye, better known to the legions of fans and devotees as The Weeknd, proved that he is indeed the current king of modern RnB with his spectacular voice and beautiful stage lighting and visuals.