Roger Waters US + THEM 2nd Auckland Show Confirmed
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 – Rock icon ROGER WATERS announced last week that he will be bringing his critically acclaimed US + THEM tour to New Zealand in January 2018 – touring here for the first time since his phenomenal The Wall Live broke sales records in 2012.
Niall Horan To Bring The Flicker World Tour 2018 To New Zealand
Global superstar Niall Horan will bring his Flicker World Tour 2018 to New Zealand next June, with one show confirmed for Auckland. It is his first solo Arena tour, and will see him perform smash hits ‘Slow Hands’ and ‘This Town’, plus tracks off his forthcoming debut album, to thousands of adoring fans.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Kylie Price – I Don’t Wanna Go
Dundedin-based singer-songwriter Kylie Price releases her new EP, Bones, today. Kylie was just recently at The 13th Floor where she performed three songs from the new EP and spoke to Marty Duda.
The National: The 13th Floor Interview
Today marks the release of the much-anticipated new album by The National. Sleep Well, Beast is the band’s seventh long-player and the first to be recorded in their new studio in upstate New York. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to The National’s Scott Devendorf, who plays bass, guitars, synths and all manner of instruments […]
Nadia Reid Announces NZ Tour
NADIA REID ANNOUNCES NZ TOUR in celebration of official video for album title track, “Preservation”.
Take Us to the March Sun in Taranaki… First Artist for WOMAD 2018 Revealed!
WOMAD NZ 16 -18 March 2018 is thrilled to deliver its first artist announcement for WOMAD 2018, with the classic chart-topping Kiwi hitmakers: DRAGON.
Bay Dreams 2018 – Second Announcement!
With Bay Dreams 2018 heading towards yet another sell-out year, promoters have today sealed its reputation as a ‘bucket list’ festival, announcing a second wave of exciting international and local acts.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Greg Fleming & The Working Poor – Headlights
Here’s a brand new song from Greg Fleming! Headlights is the first single from his upcoming album, Working Poor Country, due out in October.
Foo Fighters returning to NZ & AU stadiums on ‘Concrete & Gold’ World Tour in Jan-Feb 2018 with very special guests Weezer
Hearts, minds and attendance records are set to be blown in January and February 2018 as Foo Fighters return to rock stadiums across Australia and New Zealand in support of their ninth studio album Concrete and Gold (out 15 September on Roswell Records/RCA Records through Sony Music Entertainment Australia and New Zealand).
R.I.P. Celia Patel aka Mancini of King Loser
We are very sad to report that Celia Patel aka Celia Mancini, of King Loser, has passed away. Celia played bass and keyboards and sang with the band along with guitarists Chris Heazlewood and Sean O’Reilly and drummer Lance Strickland aka Tribal Thunder.
R.I.P. Holger Czukay of Can
Holger Czukay has passed away at age 79. Czukay co-founded the pioneering and highly influential band Can in 1968 playing bass along with tape loops and sound effects. Can drummer Jaki Liebezeit died earlier this year.
Neil Finn – Out Of Silence (EMI)
After four live-streamed sessions at Roundhead Studios, Neil Finn’s fourth solo album emerges, and it’s a beauty.
Drake Announces Boy Meets World New Zealand & Australia tour for November 2017
Following his phenomenally successful Boy Meets World tour across Europe, Grammy-Award winning and platinum-selling recording artist Drake today announced that he will be bringing the tour to Australia and New Zealand in November 2017.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Mr Yolk – Baker Street
No, this isn’t a cover of the old Gerry Rafferty tune. Mr Yolk is on a completely different musical map with his Baker Street.
The Black Seeds: The 13th Floor interview
The 13th Floor’s Tim Gruar talks to The Black Seeds’ Barnaby Weir in anticipation of the release of the band’s new album, Fabric, due out this Friday.
Lindi Ortega Returns to The Great South Pacific Tuning Fork
The Tuning Fork is excited to announce the return of Canadian alt. country songstress Lindi Ortega to The Great South Pacific Tuning Fork for one New Zealand show on Tuesday 14 November.
Watch: Mermaidens Perform Satsuma at 13th Floor
Wellington’s Mermaidens were one of the highlights at this past weekend’s Others Way Festival.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Josh McGovern – The Devil Below Me
Josh McGovern hails from Brighton, England…also home to Nick Cave, who McGovern owes a musical debt.
Bic Runga Tour Announcement!!
After receiving almost every musical honour in New Zealand, Bic Runga – our own fashionable music icon – continues her unparalleled career. Recently chosen as one of five finalists for the top Silver Scroll songwriting award, Bic once again proves that her creativity knows no bounds.
Lionel Richie With Chic Featuring Nile Rodgers – Tour Rescheduled From October To April 2018
Fans of Lionel Richie and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, please be advised that due to changes in the international touring schedule, the forthcoming massive ALL THE HITS New Zealand tour will now take place in April 2018.