Tonight’s Veils sold-out show at the Hollywood Cinema has the feel of a triumphant homecoming gig. The venue is filled to bursting, and despite the fact that Finn Andrews and co are no strangers to the local live circuit, there’s palpable excitement in the air.
Aotearoa’s queen of Pacific-Pop, Erny Belle, has returned with a cheeky new single — Boudoir. The new song sees the artist collaborating with fellow Kiwi artist, Semisi Ma’ia’i (Marlin’s Dreaming), with the pair both on writing and producing duties.
The weather was not ideal, in fact it was very damp, but that didn’t keep music lovers away from this year’s Others Ways Festival as nearly 50 acts played across 10 venues over 7 hours.
After a long day attending seminars and panel discussions, Going Global attendees let their hair down at the first of two artist showcases which were also open to the general public.
St. Jerome’s Laneway, the longest-running festival in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, returns for another massive Waitangi day at Western Springs.
Erny Belle treated fans to a very special show, tucked away in the Wintergarden at Auckland’s Civic Theatre. Erny’s new album, Not Your Cupid, was being showcased as was her extraordinary band.
New Music Friday is here again! As always, there are plenty of cool new releases to sort through. Here are the 13th Floor’s Top 5 picks for today.
Tāmaki Makaurau’s midnight sunshine, and double Taite Music Prize nominee Erny Belle is back with her first single of 2023, Unchained, out now via Flying Nun Records.
Billy Bragg performed at Auckland’s Powerstation last night. The 13th Floor’s Robin Kearns and Chris Zwaagdyk were on the scene with a review and photos.
Orville Peck is welcomed to the stage by a sold-out Powerstation audience who raise a massive welcoming cheer. The black-tasseled Lone Ranger mask and black cowboy hat of Peck is matched by many tonight, males and females.