Juan Vesuvius: I am Your Deejay – Assembly George Square Theatre, The Box Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Here’s Dedee with another report direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival… You may know Juan Vesuvius (as performed by NZ comedian Barnie Duncan) from his previous shows Calypso Nights and Juan, Two? where he treated audiences to a new style of performance, the Comedy DJ.
Top 5 Finalists Announced for 2017 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
Five top acts have made the shortlist for the 2017 APRA Silver Scroll Award, recognising excellence in songwriting.
Paul Kelly – Life Is Fine (EMI)
Not drowning but waving. The cover of Aussie singer-songwriter Paul Kelly’s new album indicates that he’s back in safer waters with a revisit his 1990s pop repetoire. These are the waters that vividly recall his surging pop-rock fortunes of the Nineties.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Hex – Runes/Ruins
Wellington trio Hex serve up the deliciously catchy Runes/Ruins in anticipation of their album The Hill Temple, due out soon.
The National Announce Villa Maria Winery Show February 2018
Grammy-nominated Ohio natives The National make their highly anticipated return to New Zealand for one night only at Villa Maria Winery on Sunday 25 February 2018.
This Way North – NZ Tour Sept 2017
Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, guitar/drums two-piece This Way North are Leisha Jungalwalla (Jungal) and Cat Leahy (Sal Kimber & the Rollin’ Wheel). They first met in Canada in fact; at the renowned British Columbian ArtsWells Festival back in 2013. While hanging at the festival, they discovered that their permanent homes were both north-side… Melbourne, Australia […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Darkness – Solid Gold
You gotta love The Darkness, and if you don’t, maybe this will change your mind. Solid Gold is their brand new single off their upcoming album, Pinewood Smile, due out on October 6th.
Hawthorne Heights New Zealand Tour 2017
US Post-Hardcore pioneers, Hawthorne Heights hit New Zealand for their first ever show. They will be playing their landmark first two albums, 2004’s The Silence in Black and White and 2006’s If Only You Were Lonely in full. Both of them!!
Mark Olson & Ingunn Ringvold To Tour NZ
Accomplish singer-songwriter Mark Olson, who is perhaps best known for his work with American alt-country outfit The Jayhawks, is heading to New Zealand in September for two shows with his current partner-in-crime, Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Ingunn Ringvold.
UNKLE – The Road Pt.1 (Songs For The Def)
This is a very different UNKLE from the one you met back in 1998. Gone are DJ Shadow, Thom Yorke and the hundreds of samples that comprised Psyence Fiction. Instead, trip-hop pioneer and Mo’ Wax founder James Lavelle joins forces with a whole new team of collaborators to create his latest vision for UNKLE.
Laneway Festival 2018: Mac is back + Anderson .Paak! Save the date!
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is happy to announce the first two acts on our line-up as well as the date and venue for Laneway 2018.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Robert Plant – The May Queen
Despite his refusal to participate in any further Led Zeppelin reunions, it seems front man Robert Plant still has a bustle in his hedgerow. Witness his new single, The May Queen, a sly reference to Zeppelin’s Stairway To Heaven.
Anika Moa Announces Two Tours In One
Monday, 21 August 2017 – The fans have asked (repeatedly) for it, and Anika Moa has listened. The beautiful, witty and talented singer/songwriter today announces four concerts for her grown up fans, and South Island dates for her Songs For Bubbas: Chop Chop Hiyaaa! show.
Paul Kelly Announces NZ Tour This November & December
Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce that one of Australia’s most loved and respected artists Paul Kelly will embark on a three-date national tour this November and December. Touring in celebration of his album Life Is Fine (out now through Universal), which just debuted at the top of the ARIA Album Chart and rocketed to […]
David Rawlings – Poor David’s Almanack (Acony Records)
This is David Rawlings’ third album under his own name, or that of The Dave Rawlings Machine. But really, this can easily be considered a Rawlings/Welch album, as Rawlings’ long-time partner Gillian Welch co-writes half five of the album’s ten songs, and sings and plays on all of them.
Baba Brinkman’s Rap Guide to Consciousness – Assembly George Square Studios Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Dedee is still overseas, taking in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Here’s her latest report… In this show, Canadian rapper Baba Brinkman takes you through the science behind human consciousness. He explores different aspects of how our brains work, using his well honed skills of rap storytelling. His other shows covered topics such as climate […]
Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains – V&A Publications
The Exhibition Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains is an immersive journey through the world of Pink Floyd. As with most shows at the Victoria &Albert Museum, it is touted to be an “indulgent and comprehensive” and by all accounts a highly popular and important experience.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Magic Factory – Mother Nature
Today’s new song of the day also comes from Auckland. Magic Factory have just released their debut album, Working With Gold, this past Friday. Here’s the video for their groovy, trippy tune, Mother Nature.
Watch: Ciaran McMeeken Performs Three New Songs
Ciaran McMeeken returns to The 13th Floor to talk about the release of his first, self-titled, full-length album. In addition to chatting with Marty Duda, Ciaran and his bandmates perform three songs from the new album.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Neil Finn – Second Nature
Well, today’s choice was an easy one! Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios is just around the corner from The 13th Floor. Last night, Neil filled his studio up with an incredible array of musicians to take part in his Infinity Sessions, in which he live-streams the making of his upcoming album Out Of Silence, due for […]