Justin Bieber – Mt Smart Stadium March 18, 2017
The 13th Floor’s Kate Powell on Justin Bieber’s Auckland show… Justin, Justin, Justin. Oh. Justin Justin, Justin, No. Where do I even begin?
R.I.P. Chuck Berry
Rock & roll legend Chuck Berry has died, age 90. Berry virtually invented rock & roll guitar playing influencing a generation of musicians including Keith Richards, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and just about anyone else you can think of.
WOMAD Interview: Tim Gruar Talks To Tago
Here’s another interview with one of the international artists performing at WOMAD this weekend. The 13th Floor’s Tim Gruar talks to members of South Korean drum ensemble Tago who give him a demonstration of a few of their traditional instruments.
WOMAD Interview: Teen Reporter McKenzie Jennings-Gruar Talks To NZ Dance Director Shona McCullagh
The New Zealand Dance Company is presenting their production of Brouhaha at WOMAD 2017 this weekend. The 13th Floor’s teen reporter, 14 year old McKenzie Jennings-Gruar spoke to Artistic Director Shona McCullagh about the show.
WOMAD 2017 – Day 1: Photos & Review
13th Floor ace photographer Michael Flynn is in New Plymouth and already he’s coming up with some stunning images from Day 1 of this year’s WOMAD Festival. Additionally, Tim Gruar is on the ground and reporting back with his reviews from each night. Here is Tim’s report from Day 1 followed by Michael’s photos.
Midge Ure – Powerstation March 17, 2017
St Patrick’s Day at Auckland’s Powerstation brings Scottish musician and former Ultravox frontman Midge Ure to town…his second of a seven-date New Zealand tour.
14-Year-Old McKenzie Jennings-Gruar Interviews 9Bach at WOMAD 2017
WOMAD is just getting underway in New Plymouth and we have 14-year old music journalist McKenzie Jennings-Gruar on site to talk to the artists. First up is Welch band and Realworld recording artists 9Bach. Listen in as McKenzie talks to founding members Lisa Jen and Martin Hoyland:
R.I.P. James Cotton
Bluesman James Cotton has died, age 81. Cotton’s harmonica playing was a key element to the Chess blues sound. Mr Cotton appeared on recordings with Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf along with his own titles. He formed the James Cotton Blues Band in 1966 and has been blowin’ ever since.
Mexrrissey – Spiegeltent March 16, 2017 Auckland Arts Festival
Mexrrissey, for those who aren’t familiar, play their own Mexican versions of songs by Morrissey and The Smiths. They hail from Mexico, and sing in Spanish. If you’re in any doubt as to how this might work, take a listen to their version of ‘Suedehead’ and you’ll get the idea. These aren’t just covers, they’ve […]
Ciaran McMeeken Releases New Single
Ciaran McMeeken is proud to release Which Way Shall We Go? – the first single from his forthcoming full length album.
Kehlani Announces New Zealand Show
FRIDAY MARCH 17, 2017 – Acclaimed R&B pop songstress, KEHLANI is taking her SweetSexySavage World Tour to Australia and New Zealand this August. Touring in support of her acclaimed debut album, SweetSexySavage, Kehlani will play Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Pop-up Globe Announces Special Music Event Starring Dave Dobbyn, Lucy Lawless, Shona Laing and More
Pop-up Globe is the home of great things. Great battles, great spectacles, great love affairs, great comedy, great costumes and GREAT IDEAS. Today at the world’s first full-scale temporary working replica of Shakespeare’s theatre, the second Globe, we’re delighted to reveal one more great thing.
Bonobo Announces Auckland Town Hall With Full Band
THURSDAY MARCH 16, 2017 – LA-based British musician, producer and DJ Bonobo announces his return to New Zealand for one headline show at Auckland Town Hall on July 27. He last visited Auckland in 2015 for a DJ set, but this time he’s bringing his full band.
Mel Parsons To Tour With Full Band
Mel Parsons has spent the last few years dividing her time between touring the world and performing her solo show in some of New Zealand’s remotest woolsheds. But this May, the Kiwi favourite will embark on her first tour with a full band since 2015, taking in the country’s main centres.
Thomas Oliver NZ Tour Announcement
Following the recent announcement of Thomas Oliver‘s forthcoming album Floating In The Darkness, the Wellington based singer-songwriter is about to embark on aneight date tour of New Zealand.
Watch South Africa’s The Soil’s 13th Floor Video Session
The Soil are a three-person vocal group from Soweto, South Africa and are making their New Zealand performing debut at this year’s WOMAD Festival. Before heading down to New Plymouth, the trio, Buhlebendalo “Soil Sister” Mda, Ntsika “Fana-tastic” Ngxanga, Luphindo “Master P” Ngxanga, stopped by the 13th Floor studios to perform three songs and talk to […]
Hurray For The Riff Raff – The Navigator (ATO)
After 4 albums crafting a unique path through a folk rock tradition that is sometimes weighed down by its relationship to its own past, Hurray For The Riff Raff have hooked up with producer Paul Butler (Who did such a great job with Michael Kiwanuka’s last album) and produced a “concept album”. Now before you […]
Tony Joe White: The 13th Floor Interview 2017
Swamp music king Tony Joe White returns to Auckland for two shows at The Tuning Fork on April 9th and 10th. The Polk Salad Annie hitmaker is no stranger to New Zealand having played here on numerous occasions and always leaving an indelible memory on those who have seen him. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda […]
Radical Face Australian / New Zealand Tour 2017
Florida-born multi-instrumentalist RADICAL FACE (a.k.a. Ben Cooper) has his sights set on Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever this coming May and June!
Peter Hook and the Light ”Performing ‘Substance’ by Joy Division & New Order in Auckland
Metropolis Touring Presents An Evening with Peter Hook & The Light performing the legendary Factory Record’s albums ‘Substance’ by Joy Division & New Order. Both albums will be performed sequentially and in their entirety this October in Australia and New Zealand.