After weeks of clear skies and hot weather, the clouds gathered and rain threatened just as Jack Johnson was scheduled to perform at Auckland’s Villa Maria Winery. But tragedy was averted as the clouds parted and a good time was had by all. Some folks having, perhaps, too good of a time.
With an album recorded in Austin, Texas and just about ready for release, Wellington-based singer/songwriter Emily Fairlight presented a few of those songs to a small, but appreciative crowd at Auckland’s Golden Dawn.
It was time for another injection of eighties synth-pop as The Human League finally made their first trip to New Zealand, aided and abetted by Australia’s Pseudo Echo.
It was a swelteringly hot Wednesday at Whammy Bar last night, the tiny venue packed to capacity with people along to see the first of four consecutive shows by Australian psych-rock phenomenon King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard, with a few special guests to sweeten the deal.
Right now, the United States of America is being torn apart by ideas of hate, homophobia, racism and sexism. There is one politically motivated band out to destroy that creed, one song at a time. The hero band are the Downtown Boys and last night Auckland was very lucky to witness their destructive live show […]
The 13th Floor sent Auckland-based singer, songwriter and vocal coach Caitlin Smith off to see Sia last night. Here is her review… To say that I love Sia is an understatement. I am completely IN LOVE with Sia…. Always have been. Last night’s Mt Smart solo show was a redefinition of live musical performance. It […]
It was two shows for the price of one last night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork as former Pavement guitarist Spiral Stairs and up-and-coming Brooklyn indie-rockers Big Thief each served up a full set.
After touring the world with her groundbreaking second album, Party, Aldous Harding made a triumphant homecoming appearance at Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night…although the show very nearly didn’t happen.
Last night’s concert at Spark Arena found Harry Styles caught between two paths; that of the tween-pop that made his name in One Direction and the more classic-soft-rock-inspired path of his first solo outing, with the performer himself seemingly uncertain as to where between these two he wanted to be.
J Cole is one of mainstream hip hop’s brightest stars. Drawing comparisons to Kendrick Lamar, he appeals to his audience through his sensitive engagement with American racial issues, economic delivery, catchy hooks and forward-facing consciousness.