Nothing But Thieves – The Powerstation: May 9, 2024 (Concert Review)
Bombastic British rockers, Nothing But Thieves made their New Zealand debut at Auckland’s Powerstation, proving that they are almost too big for the venerable venue to hold.
Georgia Lines – Wayside: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Aotearoa’s award-winning artist Georgia Lines has today returned with the powerful and astoundingly honest new single Wayside. This is the third and final single to be released ahead of Georgia’s upcoming debut record THE ROSE OF JERICHO, out June 7, 2024.
Macklemore – Spark Arena: May 9, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
MACKLEMORE brought Spark Arena to a frenzy, delighting a massive, hyped-up crowd with a fast-paced run through of material from his latest album BEN, a very new (and political) release and favourites from his back catalogue. Carin Newbould was there on an unforgettable night.
Eric Bibb – Tuning Fork: May 9, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Three acoustic guitars surround one chair on stage. Just after 8pm, Eric Bibb walks through the crowd and up onto the stage. Tall, loose pants, straw hat, wide smile. No need for an opening act. The crowd mostly in their 60s are clearly only here for one man.
An Ideal Husband – dir. by Hunter Easterbrook: Pitt St Theatre (8-11 May) (Theatre Review)
AN IDEAL HUSBAND is a comedic play by Oscar Wilde first performed in London in 1895. A man must stop his wife from finding out that he’s built his entire career on selling out a political secret. The play exposes the problems with high society and deals with complex moral themes in a comic way.
Skids – Galatos: May 8, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Twice (a sort of) Big Country came to Aotearoa, but never Skids, until now. Finally, 13th Floor Concert Reviewer Simon Coffey got to see (a sort of) the Skids and hear some of his favourite classic punk/post-punk tunes in the flesh.
Holly Arrowsmith – Neon Bright: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Award-winning Aotearoa-based Alt-Country and Contemporary Folk songwriter Holly Arrowsmith releases her mesmerising track ‘Neon Bright’, continuing to define the Americana landscape in Aotearoa through the beauty and excellence of her craft.
R.I.P. Steve Albini: Revered Producer/Engineer/Artist Has Died Age 61
Steve Albini, the acclaimed front man of Shellac and Big Black and engineer/producer of Nirvana, PJ Harvey and The Pixies, has died of a heart attack at age 61 at his recording studio.
Mick Harvey Presents Five Ways To Say Goodbye: 13th Floor Interview
Mick Harvey is on a roll! Just months after releasing Phantasmagoria In Blue with Amanda Acevedo, here he is again with another album. Five Ways To Say Goodbye finds the former Bad Seed covering Neil Young and Lee Hazelwood alongside his own original compositions.
Baynk – Fool For You: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
New Zealand-born, London-based electronic artist and producer, BAYNK, returns in 2024 with the announcement of his second album, SENESCENCE. Today sees the release of the first two tracks from SENESCENCE – Inches (Prelude) and Fool For You.
The Skids Richard Jobson on Sid, Johnny, Lou and Punk: Interview
Veteran Scottish punk rockers The Skids are touring New Zealand for the first time in their 45 year career.
Amiria Grenell Performs Hollow Tree at The 13th Floor: Singles Session
Direct from Christchurch here is Amiria Grenell along with Ryan Fisherman to perform this special semi-acoustic version of Hollow Tree.
SYNTHONY PRIDE WORLDWIDE EVENT DEBUT – Saturday 3 August, Spark Arena, Auckland
AUCKLAND, NZ (Tuesday 7 May, 2024) – A music event like no other, SYNTHONY is set to capture hearts and minds again with a world-first new show, “SYNTHONY PRIDE” on Saturday the 3rd of August at Auckland’s Spark Arena, celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities, artists, performers & anthems. SYNTHONY PRIDE aims to honour the queer impact on dance music and nightlife, paying […]
TIMO – Waiting For You: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Whangārei-based emerging artist TIMO has released his upbeat and catchy debut single and video Waiting for You.
Big/Brave Creates A Chaos Of Flowers: 13th Floor Interview
Big/Brave is a Montreal-based noise band fronted by Robin Wattie and signed to Thrill Jockey Records. Their new album is an aural feast entitled A Chaos Of Flowers.
Boy Kills World – Dir: Mortiz Mohr (Film Review)
Boy Kills World is an action-packed comedy-thriller from director Moritz Mohr, that bursts onto the screen with the force of a martial arts roundhouse kick and seduces you with the nostalgic, replayable charm of a classic arcade game.
theSlacks – Information Ape (The Rolling Vibe) (Album Review)
Taranki-based rockers, theSlacks have just released Information Ape, their third album overall and first in almost nine years.
Celia Hapaira – Me Oh My: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Celia Hapaira releases new single, Me Oh My, a track that exudes a serene, laid-back vibe, blending jazz and acoustic elements to capture the essence of blissful infatuation. Departing from melancholic themes, Celia Hapaira’s exploration of love and joy shines through in this tranquil melody.
Park Rd – Call Me Up: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Indie-rockers PARK RD have announced their debut album THE NOVEL will be released on Friday May 24. Pre-save and pre-order the limited-edition vinyl HERE. This exciting announcement is accompanied by the release of the anthemic single ‘Call Me Up’, which continues the trend of their festival-ready hooks that will get stuck in your head.
Emma Dilemma – Ready Or Not: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Rising indie artist Emma Dilemma is set to captivate audiences with her latest single, Ready or Not, a dynamic anthem that embodies the struggles of breaking free from the constraints of monotony and embracing the unknown. With its bratty, triumphant vibe, the track promises to leave listeners punching walls in exhilaration before settling into moments […]