13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Taylor Swift – …Ready For It?
Ok, ok, we give up. We can no longer ignore the pop juggernaut that is Taylor Swift. Ol’ Swifty has released the second song from her upcoming album, Reputation.
R.I.P. Steely Dan’s Walter Becker
Walter Becker, who co-founded Steely Dan with Donald Fagen, has died at age 67. The two met in 1967 and formed Steely Dan in 1971. Although other band members came and went, Becker and Fagen remained the constant creative forces within the group. Their last album together was 2003’s Everything Must Go.
Kreator & Vader – The Studio September 2, 2017
Auckland really came out for this one. Arriving at The Studio, I was greeted with twin lines of patch jackets and dark clothing stretching a fair way back from the venue doors. It was a sign of the palpable anticipation in the air, and the beloved legacy of the two headliners. As a buddy was […]
The Others Way Festival #2 – K Road September 1, 2017
Here’s Marty Duda with our second Others Way report along with another photo gallery, this one by Conan Fitzpatrick…
The Others Way Festival – K Road September 1, 2017
Its taken a day for our reviewers and photographers to recover from Friday night’s Others Way Festival. Venues in and around Auckland’s K Road were packed with bands and fans. Here is Kate Powell with her report accompanied by a photo gallery by Chris Zwaagdyk. A second posting will follow later today.
Ariana Grande – Spark Arena September 2, 2017
Ariana Grande’s Dangerous Woman Tour made its way to Auckland’s Spark Arena, filling the venue with screaming prepubescent girls anxious to see their idol.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Gemini Effect – Personal Hollywood
Auckland-based band The Gemini Effect have just released their debut album, Atomic Blues.
Watch: Herriot Row Perform Three New Songs at The 13th Floor
Herriot Row visit The 13th Floor upon the release of the new album, Lesser Stars. Simon Comber talks to Marty Duda and performs three songs from the new album.
The Nudge – San Fran Sept 1, 2017
Wellington three piece The Nudge bring a tsunami of sound, washing us with wave after wave of dirty blues, psychedelia and funk. These guys are famous for dressing up silly but playing like there’s no tomorrow!
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Mastodon – Toe To Toes
Our ears are still ringing from taking in all the bands at last night’s Others Way Festival. But that’s no reason to mellow out now. So, for your Saturday morning listening enjoyment, here is a new track from Mastodon.
Hex: The 13th Floor Interview
The 13th Floor’s Kate Powell talks to Hex ahead of their show tonight as part of The Others Way Festival in Auckland: Naenae three-piece band Hex have made a name for themselves with their ethereal punk sound that intertwines feminist and pagan themes. Their latest single Runes/Ruins dropped last week ahead of their debut album […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: St Vincent – New York
Here’s today’s dollop of new music for you…it’s a new single from St Vincent! The song is called New York. It’s taken from an as-yet unnamed forthcoming album. No release date has been set either.
Robbie Williams Announces Two New Zealand Shows On The Heavy Entertainment Show World Tour 2018
Global pop phenomenon, ROBBIE WILLIAMS, today confirms that he will bring his mammoth Heavy Entertainment Show World Tour to New Zealand in February.
Christopher Cross – Auckland Town Hall August 30, 2017
I’m not sure if he rode like the wind, but 80s hitmaker Christopher Cross and his 6-piece band took over Auckland’s Town Hall to relive his glory days and to play a few new tunes along the way.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile – Over Everything
It’s an indie-rock dream come true! Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile are teaming up to release a new album.
Big Thief & Spiral Stairs Sun 3rd Dec @ Tuning Fork!
Bringing their enthralling performance to Auckland for a one-off show, Big Thief are rapidly becoming everybody’s favourite new band. Add to this Spiral Stairs (Scott Kannberg of Pavement), and you’ve got an indie rock night to keep you buzzing for months!
James Blunt Returns in March 2018 With The Afterlove National Tour. Performing Two Shows in NZ
It is with great pleasure that Frontier Touring announce the return of British singer-songwriter James Blunt in March 2018, bringing his The Afterlove Tour down under.
Wondergarden Festival Announce 2017 Lineup
Auckland City’s New Year’s Eve festival Wondergarden returns for 2017, and has announced its full lineup this morning. Wondergarden 2017 features an eclectic selection of artists from home and away, headlined by Portland-based psychedelic pop group Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
Roger Waters Us + Them Confirmed To Tour New Zealand In January 2018
THURSDAY AUGUST 31, 2017 – Rock icon ROGER WATERS will bring 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.
Kane Strang: The 13th Floor Interview
Thoughtful, intelligent and with a wry sense of humour, there seems to be little that separates Kane Strang the person from Kane Strang the artist. Off the back of his critically acclaimed second album Two Hearts And No Brain released on Dead Oceans and extensive international touring, Kane performs at the Others Way Festival this […]