R.I.P. Al Jarreau
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Al Jarreau has died, aged 76. The singer had just announced his retirement from tour citing exhaustion. His most popular album was 1981’s Breakin’ Away. Click here to read more about Al Jarreau.
The Delta Riggs: Active & Galactic (Interview)
The 13th Floor’s Tim Gruar talks to Aussie rockers The Delta Riggs ahead of their NZ tour… Following up on 2014′s excellent Dipz Zebazios Melbourne indie-pysche funk four The Delta Riggs dropped Active Galactic (their third album) which is oozing with pop nous, cosmic punk disco tunes (check out the mirror ball helmet in their […]
Tweed – High-Brow Blues (Southbound)
First things first. Don’t confuse this Auckland based Folk outfit with a Philadelphia band with the same name. However, there is an American connection, with one American-born Kiwi and one recently returned from the States. Nancy Howie (guitar) was a Kiwi who grew up on a sailboat, picking up her accent from a long stint […]
Tattletale Saints – Tuning Fork February 11, 2017
Wrapping up their 18-date New Zealand tour with a show at Auckland’s Tuning Fork, Tattletale Saints have only gotten better with age, showing off improved instrumental chops to go along with their fine songwriting and singing.
Aldous Harding – Hollywood Cinema February 10, 2017
With her second album just about ready for release, Aldous Harding treated the crowd at Avondale’s Hollywood Cinema to an evening of musical surprises, performing solo and with a small, but perfectly-formed band.
Check Out New Music From The Jesus And Mary Chain!
The Jesus And Mary Chain are due to release their first album since 1998. Damage And Joy will be out on March 24th. The band has just released the second single from the new album. It’s called Always Sad and features Bernadette Denning sharing the vocals with Jim Reid.
The Nudge – Dark Arts (Keen For A Nudge)
The Nudge release their new LP Dark Arts based on the back of their dynamic live shows of psychedelic jams and spaced out stoner riffs. Featuring just three tracks of increasing length and complexity, Dark Arts is an attempted journey of transporting the listener into The Nudge’s woozy world.
Raggamuffin Music Festival Postponed!
One World Entertainment regrettably announces the postponement of Raggamuffin Music Festival until Spring 2017.
Underworld To Headline Brand New Summer Festival
Auckland’s Te Ngahere o Woodhill (Woodhill Forest) becomes the beautiful backdrop to a new music festival, with UK music legends Underworld headlining Oro ’17 this April.
Watch: Tweed’s 13th Floor Video Session!
Tweed is a three-person musical act based in Auckland. Consisting of Nancy Howie (vocals, guitar), Steff Werman (vocals, mandolin) and Devin Ashton (cajon, vocals), the band releases their debut album, High-Brow Blues today.
Various Artists: T2 Trainspotting: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Polydor)
T2 Trainspotting reunites the horribly duplicitous skag-addicted non-heroes of the first movie about twenty-somethings trying to get off heroin in Edinburgh, and finding that they have nothing very much to put in its place. In that film, audiences often hid their under the seats, unable to watch scenes about dead babies and diving into gruesome […]
Helmet Announce Two New Zealand Shows
New York’s legendary riff lords Helmet are set to make a triumphant return to the stage, with two New Zealand shows in which they will play their iconic album BETTY in its entirety, alongside their other well-known tunes.
Ryan Adams Confirms Australian & New Zealand Headline Shows This May.
Frontier Touring are thrilled to confirm Australian and New Zealand headline shows for multiple-Grammy-nominated Ryan Adams this May, touring in celebration of his forthcoming sixteenth studio LP Prisoner (out 17 Feb 2017 via PAX-AM/EMI).
Milky Chance Announce Auckland Show!
Making their way to Auckland this April, Milky Chance are set to play one show in the city’s Powerstation on Wednesday 26th April off the back of an almost sold-out world tour prior to the release of their second full-length album, Blossom (out 17th March via Muggelig Records).
Lawrence Arabia Shares New Video From ‘Absolute Truth’ & Announces NZ Shows.
Lawrence Arabia has shared his excellent new video for the track The Palest of Them All. Filmed in the Christchurch’s Commodore Hotel, it pays tribute to the great Stanley Kubrick.
The Taite Music Prize 2017 Announces A New Award, A New Venue, A New Red Carpet!
Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) is pleased to reveal several exciting changes to this years’ Taite Music Prize 2017 – a new partner, a new venue and a brand new award!
The Bollands – All Of My Ghosts (Monkey)
Kiwi folk duo The Bollards continue to flex their musical muscle with this, their third album. All Of My Ghosts finds them trying out new sounds and production techniques while still keeping their songwriting personal and affecting.
Check Out This New Track From Mark Lanegan!
Former Screaming Trees front man Mark Lanegan has announced the release of his new album, titled Gargoyle, due out on April 28th. Released under the name, Mark Lanegan Band, the album features contributions from Josh Homme, Greg Dulli, Alain Johannes and Duke Garwood.
Listen To New Music From French For Rabbits!
New Zealand dream pop band French for Rabbits are pleased to announce their second album The Weight of Melted Snow will be released in New Zealand on 10 March, 2017.
Dictaphone Blues Announce March Tour
It’s been just over two years since the release of Mufti Day, an album that featured the four alt radio hit singles Lance’s Tape, Her Heart Breaks Like A Wave, Cryptic Lipstick and 365 (feat. Emily Edrosa). For Auckland indie guitar pop merchants Dictaphone Blues, it’s been nearly as long since the band hit the road too, […]