The Afghan Whigs – In Spades (Sub Pop)
This is the second installation since the rebirth of Greg Dulli’s Afghan Whigs took place in 2012. With as many members of The Twilight Singers as original Afghans on board, it’s clearly Dulli’s project all the way. This time around, he’s re-tooled the band’s sound a bit, but not the overarching, and ever-present, dark themes.
Green Day – Spark Arena May 13, 2017
At the main bridge of Holiday, Billie-Joe Armstrong screams for the lights in Spark Arena to go down, grabs a portable spotlight and strides onto the runway. “Auckland….Neeww Zeaaland!! Repeat after me!! “No Racism! No Sexism! No Homophobia!! The crowd dutifully responds before erupting into rapturous cheers.
The Chills – Kings Arms May 13, 2017
Martin Phillipps and The Chills brought their “Vigourous and Far-Reaching New Zealand Tour” to Auckland’s Kings Arms. In addition to the excellent music on offer, there was further good news from the troubled front man.
Thomas Oliver – San Fran May 13, 2017
On the eve of Mother’s Day, Wellington musician Thomas Oliver gave us all an early present (including the mums) by stopping in at his home town on his national tour. The fuss was the release of his first proper album, Floating in The Darkness.
Watch: Spanner’s 13th Floor Video Session
Most folks know about Jonathan Crayford for his incredible piano playing. But with his band Spanner he has teamed up with drummer Ross Burge (Muttonbirds, Dave Dobbyn), to show off his bass guitar chops.
The Wildbloods – All The Adversity (Wildblood)
Still pretty new to the Aussie rock scene, this four piece have just put out their first album. It’s a fairly solid affair, mainly your standard meat and potatoes rock. Good fare for those bars and clubs on the other side of the ditch but to Kiwi ears is it enough to really make us […]
Check Out This New Music Clip From Fleet Foxes
Its been awhile since Fleet Foxes released a new album… their most recent is 2011’s Helplessness Blues. But with their new collection, Crack Up, due out on June 16th, the band has just made available this video of new song, Fool’s Errand.
Living Colour – Powerstation May 11, 2017
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Living Colour rocked Auckland’s Powerstation with a performance that left ears ringing and hearts racing.
Evan Dando- Baby I’m Bored: Reissue (Fire)
I largely tuned out of Evan Dando’s musical world as The Lemonheads career wound down and brought diminishing returns as the years passed by. As a result, I completely missed this album first time round when it was first released in 2003. I am excited to report that fourteen years on it sounds fresh, focused […]
Hazel English: The 13th Floor Interview
Having moved from Australia to the US, Hazel English is due to release her first full-length album tomorrow. The new release is actually a combination of her first EP, Never Going Home, bundled with a set of new songs titled Just Give In. Hazel English’s music has been described as “sunkissed” while her lyrics deal […]
NZIFF Media Release: First Film Announcements for NZIFF 2017
The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) today reveals the first eight films of the 2017 programme, which will screen in Auckland from 20 July.
Stone Sour – Tour Announcement
THURSDAY MAY 11, 2017- Iowa hard rock outfit, STONE SOUR, has announced their long awaited Auckland headline show. Celebrating the upcoming release of their highly anticipated fifth album, Hydrograd, the band will perform at Spark Arena on Wednesday, August 23.
Announcing New Zealand Tour of Tommy Emmanuel.
Gray Bartlett/NZEA Announce the New Zealand Tour of Tommy Emmanuel. The acoustic guitar legend returns to New Zealand for 4 concerts only in September 2017. TICKETMASTER AUCKLAND PRE-SALE FROM TODAY
Watch: Albi & The Wolves 13th Floor Video Session!
What better way to celebrate New Zealand Music Month than with a video session from the wonderful Albi & The Wolves!
Ali Barter – A Suitable Girl (Inertia)
Introducing Ali Barter, a Melbourne based singer-songwriter, best known for her 2016 single Girlie Bits. She’s sweet and angry; dark and light; deep and shallow. She’s a strong feminist activist and a naive teenager starting out. She’s all that and none of it.
Living Colour Winner!
Congratulations go out to Geoff Dunn, who correctly named Biggie Smalls aka The Notorious B.I.G. as the artist who originally recorded Who Shot Ya?
LA Rapper YG Hits Auckland In June For A One-Off Show
Californian rapper YG is bringing his first solo tour Downunder, headlining a one-off show in Auckland in June.
Ed Sheeran Returning To AU & NZ Stadiums For ‘÷ World Tour’ In March 2018
Two Grammy Awards, six billion YouTube views, 70 million online followers, hundreds of thousands of tickets sold across four Australian and New Zealand tours, and a firm foothold on the top of our album and single charts: Ed Sheeran needs no introduction. Frontier Touring are delighted to welcome one of the biggest names in music […]
Living Colour: Listen To The Podcast and Win Tickets To The Show!
Living Colour return to Auckland’s Powerstation this Thursday. The band is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the upcoming release of their new album, Shade. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to guitarist Vernon Reid and bass player Doug Wimbish recently and put together this podcast based around those interviews. You can listen to it here: […]
Aldous Harding’s Intimate Auckland Shows Sell Out In Record Time and Third Show Announced
Tickets to both of Aldous Harding’s intimate shows at Auckland’s historic art gallery, Pah Homestead, sold out in minutes this morning. Fans eager for a taste of Harding’s charismatic, gothic-folk, snapped up tickets in record time after they were released at 9am. Due to unprecedented demand, an extra show has now been added, giving New Zealanders another chance to […]