Sigur Ros Announce Auckland Concert
‘An evening with Sigur Rós’ will showcase the Icelandic trio returning to New Zealand for the first time in over a decade, playing Auckland’s Vector Arena on Friday 21st July.
Queens Of The Stone Age Return To NZ!
Arguably the most powerful and critically acclaimed hard rock band of the last two decades: Queens Of The Stone Age will return to Australia and New Zealand in July 2017 for Frontier Touring, performing four visceral headline shows.
Snarky Puppy – Powerstation April 6, 2017
“Have you heard Snarky Puppy? You’ve gotta see them!” So I was told by several music-loving friends. Having actually never heard them, I checked out their set at The Powerstation, the band’s first-ever Auckland gig.
UK’S Take That Announce Two New Zealand Shows This November
One of the world’s most successful music acts Take That, have announced their first national New Zealand tour in over 22 years, set to take the country by storm in November 2017. Take That Live 2017 will see Take That performing their greatest hits as well as new music from their recently released album, Wonderland.
Watch: The Bollands 13th Floor Video Session
With their excellent new album, All Of My Ghosts, released in January, Kiwi duo The Bollands stopped by The 13th Floor to play a few tunes.
The Jesus And Mary Chain – Damage & Joy (Artificial Plastic)
If at anytime in the last 30 years you liked the poppier end of the JAMC then there are plenty of good times to be had on their aptly named Damage & Joy. It plays to their strengths with controlled feedback, reverbed vocals and two note solos that sit in basic melodies, and straight ahead […]
Endless Boogie: The 13th Floor Interview
The relentless riff machine that is Endless Boogie returns to Auckland for one show at The Tuning Fork on Sunday, April 23rd. The band is on the verge of releasing their new album, Vibe Killer, and will, no doubt, preview a track or two when they are here. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to […]
Demand A Better City!! – 13th Floor Opinion
The aftermath of the closing down of The Kings Arms this past Saturday night due to a noise complaint has resulted in Australian promoter Life Is Noise taking a few swipes at Kings Arms owner Maureen Gordon (read Life Is Noise statement here) while Maureen and her crew battle bureaucracy at Auckland City Council in […]
Kehlani Sells Out The Powerstation, Upgrades Venue To The Logan Campbell Centre
TUESDAY 4 APRIL, 2017 – Due to overwhelming demand, R&B pop songstress, KEHLANI has upgraded her Auckland show to a larger capacity venue – now to be held at the Logan Campbell Centre on August 23, as part of her SweetSexySavage World Tour.
Roots Superstars Common Kings Return To New Zealand For Five Shows
TUESDAY APRIL 4, 2017 – Pacific-born, California-raised roots superstars COMMON KINGS announce their return to New Zealand for five concert dates this May, in support of their long-awaited debut LP Lost in Paradise. Tickets for all shows go on sale at midday this Friday, April 7.
Ben Ottewell (Gomez) Announces NZ Tour
Ben Ottewell (known for the distinctive voice in Mercury Award winning British band Gomez) has announced he will return to New Zealand this June, playing Wellington’s San Fran on Thursday, June 22, before Auckland’s Tuning Fork on Friday, June 23. Support for both shows will be a rare solo set from Buddy, lead singer of […]
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard – Flying Microtonal Banana (Heavenly)
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have the dual honour of being both the best named and most prolific band in music. Their first release of an insane five LPs planned for 2017, Flying Microtonal Banana is a groove-laden psychedelic expedition to push their driving rhythms into microtonal tuning and beyond.
Kings Arms Noise Complaint & Shut Down – Promoter’s Response
By now you probably have heard that The Kings Arms was shut down over the weekend due to a noise complaint. The promoter of the show… Life Is Noise… has released this statement:
Watch: The Solomon Cole Band’s 13th Floor Video Session
Hailing from Waiheke Island, the four members of The Solomon Cole Band visited The 13th Floor to lay down three songs full of blues-infused rock.
Alex Fischel of Spoon: The 13th Floor Interview
Austin, Texas-based band Spoon has just released their ninth studio titled, Hot Thoughts. The veteran band, led by Britt Daniel is down to a four-piece after the departure of guitarist and keyboard player Eric Harvey. Fortunately, they have, on board, guitarist and keyboard player Alex Fischel. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Alex Fischel […]
Gemma Ray To Perform Four New Zealand Shows In May
The Berlin based, Essex born, Gemma Ray brings her band and reverb drenched atmospheric sound to NZ this May.
Bonnie Raitt – Civic Theatre April 1, 2017
No foolin’, like Bruce Springsteen just weeks before her, Bonnie Raitt proved 67 just might be the prime age for a rocker, putting on a show at Auckland’s Civic Theatre that showed off instrumental prowess, boundless energy and most impressive, an ability to connect emotionally to songs she’s been singing for over 40 years.
Lake South – Wine Cellar March 30, 2017
Former Urbantramper Lake celebrates the release of his first album under the name Lake South, titled If You’re Born On An Island The Ocean Heals You, with a show at Auckland’s Wine Cellar.
Laura Marling – Semper Femina (Kobalt)
On her 6th album Semper Femina, UK singer/songwriter Laura Marling explores femininity, in its power, mystery and vulnerability with by songs filled with beautiful observations of friendship – particularly female friendship and the intimate and intricate psychologically behind each relationship.
Tour News: The Undertones Upsize Auckland Show
To meet demand for their first visit to Kiwi shores, Ireland’s legendary The Undertones have switched their one and only Auckland show on Wednesday July 12 from the Kings Arms to the larger Powerstation.