Supersuckers: The 13th Floor Interview
Supersuckers, the self-proclaimed “Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World” are returning to New Zealand this month, with their first performances here since the 1990s. Since then, the band has gone through a few lineup changes and leader Eddie Spaghetti battled throat cancer. Yet, they still rock on. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Miller Yule – Diamonds
Auckland-based singer/songwriter Miller Yule has just released his new single, Diamonds.
Katchafire, The Black Seeds Summer Tour 2017/18
Katchafire, the Black Seeds, the playlist for your backyard barbeque, live in some of New Zealand’s most idyllic settings this summer.
Ocean Colour Scene: The 13th Floor Interview
1990’s Brit pop mods Ocean Colour Scene will be performing their classic album Mosely Shoals Downunder this month. Last year marked the 20th Anniversary of the album. As part of that commemoration, the band made the brave decision to bring the album, and the 30 year repertoire all to the Antipodes.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Angel Olsen – Sans
This Friday sees the release of Phases, a collection of rarities and B-side from Angel Olsen.
80s Mania: Cutting Crew, Paul Young, Wang Chung, Go West, Taylor Dayne – ASB Theatre November 5, 2017
Five 80s hitmakers descended on Auckland last night serving up nostalgia wrapped in pastels and latex.
Sam Smith – The Thrill Of It All (Capitol)
The 13th Floor’s Sam Smith reviews Sam Smith… British pop sensation and my own personal namesake Sam Smith is back after a three break with his second studio album The Thrill of It All. Smith emerged on the scene in 2014, taking the world by storm with his debut In the Lonely Hour and hit […]
Punk It Up announces FLESH D-VICE
Now that we’ve finished setting off fireworks in celebration of an anarchist from 1605, let’s get ready to blow things up in 2018!!
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Gary Clark Jr – Come Together
Here’s another oldie done up in a new, or at least different, way. Check out ax-slinger Gary Clark, Jr’s Hendrix-like approached to The Beatles’ Come Together.
Big Daddy Wilson – Tuning Fork November 4, 2017
North Carolinian bluesman Big Daddy Wilson wraps up his month-long tour of New Zealand at Auckland’s Tuning Fork, before heading back to his adopted homeland Germany to commence the European leg.
Billy Bragg – Bridges Not Walls (Cooking Vinyl)
Billy Bragg releases a six song mini album Bridges Not Walls through his enduring long-term relationship with Independent record label Cooking Vinyl. His first studio album of original songs since 2013’s critically applauded Tooth & Nail. Bragg again picks up the baton and runs with the causes that make him boil, pointing his aim at […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Feist – Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye
Its an old song done up in a new way. Feist takes on Leonard Cohen’s Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye.
Tactical Attack, Axilism & More – Whammy! November 3, 2017
It was a frenetic and relentless night at Whammy last night, and not just in the pace the punk and hardcore bands brought to the stage. Organisers Worn Out Collective packed an ambitious lineup of eight total bands across two stages, including headliners Tactical Attack and Axilism.
Drake – Spark Arena November 3, 2017
Kate Powell attends the first of two Drake shows at Auckland’s Spark Arena… Prior to last night, I didn’t ‘get’ Drakes music. His singles undoubtedly have good production, but his lyrics and delivery seemed way too paint by numbers to justify his massive following.
Taylor Dayne: The 13th Floor Interview
Taylor Dayne is in Auckland this weekend to take part in 80s Mania at the ASB Theatre. She’ll be sharing the stage with Paul Young, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew and Go West on Sunday night.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Wilco – Myrna Lee
Myrna Lee is a previously-unreleased track taken from the sessions of Wilco’s first album, A.M.
Greg Fleming & The Working Poor – Wine Cellar November 2, 2017
Greg Fleming and The Working Poor held the release of their ninth album, Working Poor Country at the Wine Cellar in Auckland last night, to a crowd that was thinner than me. It was a crying shame there were not more people in attendance, as Fleming showcased ten songs, (from albums past and present), that […]
Bic Runga – Civic Theatre November 2, 2017
Bic Runga is a national treasure. Her songs are part of the great New Zealand songbook and are so ingrained in people’s memories that from hearing the first note of tracks like Sway you know instantly what it is, even if you hadn’t heard the song in years. Those who were lucky enough to be […]
Chelsea Wolfe (USA) Second Auckland Show – March 11 Whammy Bar
Due to the first Auckland show on March 10 selling out we have great pleasure in announcing a second Chelsea Wolfe show on March 11 at Whammy Bar in Auckland.
Neil Diamond’s 50 Year Anniversary Tour Now Coming To Christchurch!
TEG DAINTY announced today that Neil Diamond will perform one South Island show in Christchurch as part of his wildly successful 50 Year Anniversary Tour in March 2018.