Graham Brazier Album Launch – Kings Arms May 7, 2017
Fans and fellow musicians came out in force to celebrate the release of Graham Brazier’s posthumous final album, Left Turn At Midnight.
Beth Orton Announces NZ Tour This June
Civic Events is thrilled to announce the return of British singer-songwriter Beth Orton. Last on our shores for two sold out performances in 2013, this June will see Beth play three shows across the country in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.
J $tash To Play First Ever New Zealand Show In July
Pastel Embassy is proud to announce the debut New Zealand show for J $tash. The Florida rapper will play Auckland’s Neck of the Woods on Saturday July 1st, with early bird tickets on sale now.
Booga Beazley – The 13th Floor Interview
Hard to believe it, but Head Like A Hole are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of their album, 13, with a nationwide tour. The band had split up in 2000, but reformed eight years later, releasing two albums since then, with a third on the way. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to […]
The Official NZ Music Month Summit Announced
The Official Music Month Summit returns for 2017 with a new format and a new venue. This year the Summit will be held at Auckland Museum in the amazing Auditorium on Saturday May 20, which is also the last weekend of the acclaimed Volume – Making Music in Aotearoa Exhibition.
Anohni – Paradise EP (Rough Trade)
The new 6 track EP Paradise from the artist known as Anohni continues the path taken by last year’s Hopelessness. It starts with an ominous rumble and plea to imagine the world without war and ends with a spoken word piece that poses questions about How are we gonna make the world a better place […]
Thomas Oliver Photos – Tuning Fork May 5, 2017
Thomas Oliver kicked off his nationwide tour with a show at Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night. Oliver has just released his latest album, Floating In The Darkness. 13th Floor photographer Ivan Karczewski was there and has delivered these photos, including a few of opening act Ed Zuccolo.
Watch: Motte 13th Floor Video Session
Anita Clark makes her second trip to The 13th Floor Studios. The first time was with her group Devilish Mary & The Holy Rollers. Now she appears solo as Motte, armed with a violin, some effects gadgets and a stunning voice.
The Animals – Tuning Fork May 4, 2017
British Invasion stars The Animals…or at least their drummer…brought a little nostalgia to Auckland’s Tuning Fork, proving that that this combination of musicians is a potent rhythm and blues band, not unlike the originals.
Luke Yeoward – Ghosts (Half Way)
For his first solo effort, former King Cannons frontman has made an album that will surprise and possibly frustrate fans but, ultimately, will be a hit in the Outback bars of Red Dust Australia.
Aldous Harding To Perform New Album ‘Party’ At Two Intimate Limited Capacity Auckland Shows
An artist of rare calibre, Aldous Harding does more than sing; she conjures a singular intensity. Her body and face a weapon of theatre, Harding dances with steeled fervor, baring her teeth like a Bunraku puppet’s gnashing grin. New Zealand will see Aldous back home for two very special shows at Auckland’s Pah Homestead in […]
The Chainsmokers – Memories Do Not Open (Columbia)
American DJ’s Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall have become big names on the mainstream charts in the last year. The turning point in The Chainsmokers’ career advanced with the release of ‘Roses’ in 2015. Although the hit was heavily influenced by future bass, the pair are true contributors to the EDM-pop field. Visions of teen […]
Evan Dando announces “Baby I’m Bored” New Zealand shows
Emerging after The Lemonheads disbanded, Evan Dando returned to music first with a solo tour and ‘Live At The Brattle Theatre’ then came his debut solo album ‘Baby I’m Bored’.
Gemma Ray – Golden Dawn May 2, 2017
English songstress Gemma Ray made her New Zealand debut in the intimate confines of Auckland’s Golden Dawn last night. She and her band were a bit road weary, but put on a stellar show, nonetheless.
John Steel of The Animals – The 13th Floor Interview
The Animals begin their two-date tour of New Zealand with a show in Christchurch tonight, followed by another at Auckland’s Tuning Fork tomorrow. This version of the band features original drummer John Steel and Mickey Gallagher, who replaced Alan Price on keyboards in 1965 and went on to be a member of Ian Dury & […]
Live Nation & The Rock present Wolfmother Gypsy Caravan Tour 2017
WEDNESDAY MAY 3, 2017 – Legendary Australian rockers WOLFMOTHER present their long awaited Gypsy Caravan Tour this June. In support of their fourth album, Victorious, Wolfmother will play two headline shows in Auckland and Wellington.
Stormzy Gang signs and Prayer tour – two New Zealand shows
Following a huge response to his worldwide Gang Signs & Prayer album tour, Fuzen is proud to announce STORMZY will be making his highly anticipated New Zealand debut, with headline shows in Auckland and Wellington.
Ron Sexsmith – The Last Rider (Cooking Vinyl)
Canadian tunesmith Ron Sexsmith’s latest offering, The Last Rider, is a warm collection of bittersweet pop that retains a pastoral charm despite the polished production.
Perfume Genius: The 13th Floor Interview 2017
Mike Hadreas, aka Perfume Genius, is just about to release his fourth album, titled, No Shape. Hadreas, who was in Auckland performing at The Kings Arms back in 2015, is a resident of Seattle, Washington although he and his partner Alan Wyffels have plans to move to LA, where No Shape was recorded.
Watch Mel Parsons’ New 13th Floor Video Session
Mel Parsons stopped by The 13th Floor Studios ahead of her three-date NZ tour. Mel and her full band are due to play Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.