TEEKS’ first headline show with APO
Soul singer TEEKS will headline his first ever New Zealand show in March when he joins the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) for its successful Session Series at Auckland Town Hall on 28 March.
The Living End – Powerstation February 6, 2019
“All we have is the Powerstation on a Wednesday night, and that’s fuckin’ good enough for me”. Wise words from The Living End front man Chris Cheney, as he sweated through a lively set at the venerable Auckland venue.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Beck ft. Robyn & Lonely Island – Super Cool
From the upcoming film, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, comes new music from Beck.
US Pop Sensation Billie Eilish Announces One NZ Show For April 2019
Global pop-phenom Billie Eilish has revealed a much anticipated New Zealand headline date for this April. The 17 year-old singer-songwriter-producer will perform one all-ages show at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Wednesday 24 April before heading to Australia for shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle.
Clap Clap Riot Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With 4-Date NZ Tour
February 7, 2019 – Indie rock darlings Clap Clap Riot are pumped to announce their 10 Year Anniversary Tour, which will cover top to tail of New Zealand this March. Tickets are on sale now from UTR.
Concert review: So Pop – Spark Arena, 5 Feb 2019
Like one giant intermediate school social, complete with glow-sticks and party poppers, So Pop was an immersive flashback to a bygone time of carefree partying, denim dungarees and butterfly hair clips.
Watch: Plum Green at The 13th Floor
Melbourne-based Kiwi artist Plum Green was in town last week to play a scorching show at Whammy Bar.
The Sisters Of Mercy Add Auckland To Their 2019 Tour!
It howls. It’s grindingly beautiful. It’s dangerously sentient. It’s The Sisters of Mercy returning to Australia and New Zealand this October and November for their first headline shows in over 7 years!
Interview: Meet Reverend Beat-Man
Hailing from Bern, Switzerland, Reverend Beat-Man has created his own rock & roll fiefdom with his own label, his bands and his solo performances. His label, Voodoo Rhythm, is home to Delaney Davidson while his latest album, Baile Bruja Muerto teams the good reverend up with Mexican songstress Izobel Garcia. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Bearhat – Midnight Sun
With a pounding beat and an urgent vocal from Will Saunders, Bearhat’s brand new tune Midnight Sun should make your Waitangi Day a rocker.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Plastic Mermaids – Floating In A Vacuum
Here’s a little something to make your Tuesday a bit better…it’s the Isle Of Wight-based band Plastic Mermaids and their new song (and video) Floating In A Vacuum.
Kyle Lionhart Announces Debut New Zealand Show This March
Australian neo-folk singer-songwriter Kyle Lionhart has announced his first ever show in New Zealand this March.
Album Review: Tiny Ruins – Olympic Girls (Milk!)
Freshly minted on Courtney Barnett’s Milk! Label, Tiny Ruins’ third album proves that this is a band in the truest sense of the word, not just an outlet for Hollie Fullbrook’s songs.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Dale Watson – David Buxkemper
Start your working week with a shot of new music from Dale Watson!
Elton John To Perform in Auckland & Dunedin
Yesterday we announced that Elton John would be bringing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Mission Estate Winery. But, there are two other NZ dates happening as well, in Auckland and Dunedin, that may have not been readily noticeable in that original post. So, here are further details for those two shows…
Lily Allen – Spark Arena February 2, 2019
Lily Allen opened the final leg of her No Shame Tour at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Both the venue and the show itself were smaller, more intimate affairs than recent concerts by pop divas such as Pink, Cher and Shania Twain, giving fans a chance to connect with the sometimes controversial artist.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Papercity – Plastic
Kiwi three-piece Papercity, fronted by Alex Hargreaves, have just released a video clip for their latest single Plastic.
Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road 2020 Mission Concert Announcement
Sir Elton John, recently crowned by Billboard as the most successful performing male solo artist of all time, today revealed details of the epic 3-date New Zealand leg of his global Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
Alanna Eileen – Wine Cellar January 31, 2019
A rare and beautiful thing occurred at Auckland’s Wine Cellar the other night, witnessed by just a few lucky souls.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: J.J. Cale – Chasing You
Here’s one out of the blue…a previously unreleased track from the late, great J.J. Cale.