Adam Ant – Powerstation October 9, 2017
Adam Ant returned from the 1980s to perform his album Kings Of The Wild Frontier. The 13th Floor sent David Boyle to check it out. Ivan Karczewski provides the pictures.
Rising R’n’B Star Kelela To Visit New Zealand For The First Time
One of the most talked about women in R’n’B right now, Kelela, has just announced her first-ever New Zealand show.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Coming To NZ
This February, rock fans will be shaken by the most passionately convincing Led Zeppelin experience yet.
Downtown Boys To Play Whammy!
Downtown Boys (Sub Pop) use their ferocious energy and powerhouse live shows to unite crowds in the struggle to smash racism, queerphobia, capitalism, fascism, boredom, and all things people use to try to close our minds, eyes and hearts. The band underlines their fearless and steadfast work towards these common goals with every conversation, song and […]
Mariah Carey Brings Her #1s Tour To New Zealand
One of the world’s most loved and recognised voices, Mariah Carey, is heading down under, bringing her ‘#1s Tour’ to New Zealand this February.
Stevie Nicks – Second & Final Auckland Show Announce
TUESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2017 – Superstar singer-songwriter STEVIE NICKS is returning to New Zealand for an exclusive run of her 24 Karat Gold shows this November, with very special guests, The Pretenders.
Kamasi Washington – Harmony Of Difference (Young Turks)
Californian sax player Kamasi Washington is one of the hottest musicians around right now, helping to bring jazz to audiences who might not have traditionally been interested in this style of music previously.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Wu-Tang Clan – People Say ft. Redman
Wu-Tang’s new album, Wu-Tang: The Saga Continues will be released on October 13th. Here’s a new track…People Say ft. Redman
Girls Rock! Camp is coming to New Zealand
Feminist music programme Girls Rock! Camp Aotearoa is coming to New Zealand for the first time in 2018.
The Eastern & The Bads – Tuning Fork October 8, 2017
Day 2 of the Southern Fork Americana Festival and this time it’s The Bads and The Eastern with Stretch filling out the bill. Day 1, with Eb & Sparrow and The Miltones, set the bar pretty high…how would Day 2 compare?
The Winery Tour 2018 – Songbook, Together in Concert
After 10 years and 149 shows around New Zealand, the annual Winery Tour will be shaking things up a little for its 2018 run. While maintaining the key elements that have made the tour so successful and beloved since 2007 (all kiwi talent, great local wine and food, in stunning, family-friendly locations), the all-star laden […]
Whammyfest 2017 – 10 years of Whammy First Artist Announce.
On the last weekend of October we’ll be celebrating 10 years of Whammy!
Chris Hillman – Bidin’ My Time (Rounder)
The former Byrd gets the production treatment from Tom Petty, who, along with other Heartbreakers, former Byrds and longtime Desert Rose partner Herb Pedersen, get together to play old tunes and new.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Ferris & Sylvester – The Room
Who are Ferris & Sylvester? They are a London-based folk/alt.country duo you might want to check out. Rolling Stone magazine rates them as “one of 10 new country artists you need to know”. And here is their new single, The Room.
P!NK Announces Beautiful Trauma World Tour to hit New Zealand
SUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 2017 – Renowned around the world as one of the most dynamic live performers of her generation, international pop icon P!NK has announced her Beautiful Trauma World Tour will hit Australia and New Zealand in July – September of 2018.
Rockin’ For West Papua 2017 – Audio Foundation October 7, 2017
To put it mildly, the world is in a bit of a state nowadays. It finds itself in the middle of massive intersectional social problems, from devastating natural disasters driven by climate change to the refugee crisis, inequality levels that stretch a myriad of ways and the rise of white nationalism.
Eb & Sparrow and The Miltones Tuning Fork October 7, 2017
This year’s Southern Fork Americana Festival began last night with two of New Zealand’s finest acts sharing the bill to kick things off in style.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Ciaran McMeeken -#GiveAHome
This past week Amnesty International initiated their Give A Home global mconcert series. Taking part was a bevy of Kiwi musicians including Ciaran McMeeken, who offered up this moving song.
Hollie Smith – Crystal Palace October 6, 2017
Hollie Smith wrapped up her Long Player 10th Anniversary Tour at Auckland’s Crystal Palace. The vintage venue always seems to host gigs that stand out as something special, and this was no exception.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Curtis Harding – Go As You Are
Anti- Records is preparing to release Curtis Harding’s second album, Face Your Fear on October 27th.