Justin Townes Earle & The Sadies – Tuning Fork October 11, 2017
It just keeps getting better and better! Toronto band The Sadies rocked the house, then proceeded to back up Justin Townes Earle, making for one hell of a Wednesday night at The Tuning Fork.
Delaney Davidson – Magic Lightbox Tour Oct / Dec 2017
Remember the slide show of the returned traveller? Remember the projected image on a sheet in the living room? See these old-time images combined with evocative music in Delaney Davidson’s homage to lost ways of storytelling.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Rolling Stones – Come On
Alright, so the recording is over 50 years old, but its The Rolling Stones! The band has just announced the release of a new album, On Air, due December 1st, consisting of vintage radio performances.
Liam Gallagher – As You Were (Warners)
As You Were is Liam Gallagher’s first solo album, comprised of 12 tracks, 15 tracks if you’ve opted for the Deluxe Edition. It has a mixture of co-write credits and different producers across the tracks, but this doesn’t make for an incoherent collection of tunes.
Migos – Spark Arena October 10, 2017
A cold midweek evening was livened up by Migos who lit up the Spark Arena by playing an extremely heated, energetic and sweaty show to an almost capacity Spark Arena last night, on their first visit to New Zealand. Their assault on the visual and auditory senses included circle pits, visuals and pyrotechnics, all which bemused the predominantly young attendees in the audience.
We The Kings Announce Self-Titled Debut Album 10th Anniversary Tour
Pop rock sensations WE THE KINGS will return to New Zealand and Australia to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their breakthrough self-titled debut album.
Robbie Fulks – The Tuning Fork October 10, 2017
The Americana Fest marches on! Day 3 at The Tuning Fork was a slightly lower key affair than Sunday night. Instead of nine musicians crowding the stage, as The Eastern did, last night was an evening of duos.
Would You Enjoy An Evening Alone With Lawrence Arabia?
This just in from Lawrence Arabia… NOTHING makes me procrastinate more than having to write a press release about myself. So why I do I now find myself doing this very thing?!
13th Floor New Song Of The day: Billy Bragg: Saffiyah Smiles
Hey hey…its new music from Billy Bragg! Billy serves Saffiyah Smiles, a tune that will appear on his upcoming mini-album, Bridges Not Walls, due out on November 3rd.
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 […]