Lee Fields – Hollywood Avondale: December 10, 2023
As he fast approaches his 74th birthday, you’d expect American soul-funk-blues veteran Lee Fields would be easing off and slowing down.
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Kraftwerk – Spark Arena: December 1, 2023
There are times in a veteran gig-goer’s life when the concert goes beyond a mere live performance into something much deeper and spiritual, Jeff Neems experiences Kraftwerk.
Larry June with Melodownz & Monroe Flow – The Studio: November 21, 2023
San Francisco’s Larry June landed in Auckland and put on a show at The Studio. Our man Jeff Neems was there along with photographer Hugo Coleman. Here’s what they have for you:
Loyle Carner – Auckland Town Hall: July 29, 2023 (Concert Review)
Loyle Carner performed at Auckland’s Town Hall last night. The 13th Floor sent Jeff Neems out to find out what all the fuss is about. And Hamish Graham was there to photograph.
Sudan Archives with Jujulipps – Powerstation: July 20, 2023
Sudan Archives brought her show to Auckland’s Powerstation last night and we were there. Sudan is an avant-garde violinist who channels sounds through loop pedals and is described as a “boundary-defying R&V innovator”.
Denzel Curry – Shed 10: April 25, 2023 (Concert Review)
Denzel Curry is five albums into a 12-year recording career which, like many rappers, started with a mixtape.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones – Angels in Science Fiction (ATO) Album Review ⭐⭐⭐
St. Paul & The Broken Bones are five albums deep in a career spanning 10 years. Reputedly one of the best live bands in the US – I’d like to make a judgement on that myself – the 8-piece serve up a southern soul sound woven around the vocals of Paul Janeway.
Mudhoney – Plastic Eternity (Sub Pop) (Album Review)
Mudhoney has just released their new album, Plastic Eternity, celebrating their 35th year together. The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems weighs in with his thoughts.
Heavy Blanket – Moon Is (Outer Battery) Album Review
Heavy Blanket, a J Mascis side project has released their 3rd album, Moon Is, inspiring our man Jeff Neems to write these words about it.
Pavement – Civic Theatre: March 7, 2023 (Concert Review)
Pavement performed at Auckland’s regal Civic Theatre and The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems and Ivan Karczewski were there to catch the vibe.