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.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: U2 – Get Out Of Your Own Way
Love ’em or hate ’em, U2 are still with us, creating new music. This new single re-teams the Irish quartet with Kendrick Lamar.
John Cooper Clarke NZ Tour
Legendary punk poet John Cooper Clarke is coming to NZ shores in April 2018 to perform 4 shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, with support from very special guest Andrew Fagan.
Neil and Liam Finn present Where’s My Room? Tour of Aotearoa, Summer 2018
As everybody should know by now, Finns were bred for touring and music, and this summer Liam and Neil will be happily piling into the van for some back-road wandering. With a hot band of family and good friends attached, they will perform in the small halls of Aotearoa throughout January, exploring the lesser-known treasures […]
King Gizzard NZ Tour December 2017
It has been a massive year internationally for KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD as they carved up and/or sold out almost every date on their global tour in the biggest venues and best festival spots they’ve played to date. To date, their sole appearance in New Zealand has been a massive one at Laneway […]
Lil Uzi Vert Heading To NZ For The Very First Time This February
Illusive Presents, Frontier Touring and Mai FM are extremely excited to announce the first ever New Zealand show for rap’s fledgling phenomenon Lil Uzi Vert, heading to Auckland this February.
Weezer- Pacific Daydream (Warners)
Chief songwriter Rivers Cuomo has always had an amazing ear for good melodic hooks. Sometimes these hooks are covered in the bands trademark mix of fuzzed guitar and high harmony vocals and sometimes they are dipped in nothing but pure pop. Pacific Daydream is definitely double dipped in pop and may in fact be their […]
Auckland Arts Festival – Festival Playground Line-Up
With Auckland Arts Festival 2018, comes a brand new precinct for music, art, food and family fun. The Festival Playground at Silo Park heralds a fresh chapter in the 15-year history of Auckland Arts Festival.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Bailey Wiley – Lady
Kiwi soul singer Bailey Wiley releases her new single, Lady, tomorrow. But you can hear it here now.
Great North – The Golden Age (Great North)
Kiwi couple Hayden and Rachel Donnell have upped stakes and moved to London in an attempt to build their career. Before they left New Zealand, they recorded The Golden Age, a beautifully realized collection of songs that address regret, loss, redemption, and what Hayden calls, “the tyranny of nostalgia”.
Three Acts Added To The St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2018 Line-up
With just under three months to go until St. Jerome’s Laneway 2018, we are getting ready to return the stunning surrounds of Albert Park precinct on Auckland Anniversary Day.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Young Fathers – Lord
Scottish trio Young Fathers have just released a soulful new song titled Lord.
Cancer Sucks – Fundraiser for Matt Hyde of Beastwars
Whammy! Bar, Hallertau brewery and fans and friends of Beastwars Band, are proud to present a benefit gig for Matt, on November 11th.
Punk It Up Is Back!
It’s All Hallows Eve and we’ve got some “monstrous” news for you! Punk It Up fiendishly returns once again to The Kings Arms on Saturday February 17th for the “last ever punk show” before the venue has it’s inevitable meeting with the wrecking ball and dies a gruesome horrendous death.
Auckland Arts Festival 2018 Programme Announced
There’s a new music and events precinct, new locations, a new director and a new look for New Zealand’s biggest annual arts party, Auckland Arts Festival (AAF), in 2018. One thing, however, remains the same – a huge programme of ticketed and free performances and events from Aotearoa and across the world, curated to bring […]