Sleeping With Sirens share Gossip, Madness and more at the Powerstation
After 2 stalwart support sets from The Faim and Lower than Atlantis, blimey-Charlie, it’s only just turned quarter to 8. Here come Sleeping with Sirens, bounding out of the traps with We like it Loud. It’s clear that the band are sticking to their harder sound pallet that punctures its way through Powerstation in Auckland, NZ. […]
Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer (Bad Boy Records)
Janelle Monáe’s new album Dirty Computer is firmly rooted in Sex and Politics and I love it. For months, I have been wondering how and what would it take to outdo and outperform Monáe’s Electric Lady in 2013. As I watched and listened to each new single, my apprehension grew until I finally heard Dirty Computer in its […]
Leon Bridges – Good Thing (Columbia Records)
Three years ago, Texan soul man Leon Bridges arrived on the scene with a beautiful retro soul album Coming Home which took things back to basics in a glorious fashion. For his second album Good Thing, Bridges has undertaken a massive transformation moving away from Sam Cooke and Otis Redding as primary influences towards a more contemporary […]
Eilen Jewell’s Singin’ The Blues (Interview)
Boise, Idaho’s finest, Eilen Jewell, returns to Auckland’s Tuning Fork on Saturday, June 2nd.
Post Malone – Beerbongs & Bentleys (Republic)
2018 sees the genre Trap, one developed in the late 1990s to early 2000s from Southern hip hop in the US, still exerting its hold and remaining loud and dominant.
Album Review of No Secrets by Carly Simon on Monday Night RadioLIVE!
Marty Duda will be talking about Carly Simon‘s No Secrets album on Monday night April 30 2018 on RadioLIVE with Mitch Harris. Tune it to the show at 10pm and rediscover the magic of this phenomenal classic album.
New Song Of The Day: Dead Little Penny – Honeycomb
Honeycomb is the new offering from Auckland’s Dead Little Penny.
Machine Gun Kelly – Golden Brand or Personality?
The hype was real, but very little else was. Cleveland rapper Machine Gun Kelly’s packed out show had flashes of energy, showmanship and a fantastic backing band. However, this was balanced out by his limited technical skill and the jumbled array of musical pastiches that made up his set list.
R.I.P: Charles Neville (Neville Brothers)
Charles Neville, saxophone player from the mighty Neville Brothers has passed away at age 79.
The ABBA Reunion: The Winner Takes It All
The four members of ABBA have released a statement announcing the fact that they have gotten back together and recorded two new songs. Right now the media is having a field day. Everyone loves a good reunion, especially one that’s taken well over thirty years to come to fruition. But other than satisfying those curious […]
Camp Cope Bring the Angst to Whammy Bar
Last night, Whammy bar hosted Australian indie rock band Camp Cope and they serenaded the audience with songs of love, heartbreak and angst. For the past three years, Camp Cope have built up a loyal following of fans throughout the world, touring Europe and America with their sweet but grief stricken indie tunes containing a hint […]
Watch: Thompson Springs at The 13th Floor
Chicago-based duo Thompson Springs were in New Zealand a couple of months ago on a nationwide tour.
RIP David Barraclough (Exponents Guitarist 1994-2000)
A few words from Jordan Luck…. “David Barraclough died yesterday of Pancreatic Cancer. Diagnosed a month ago, he went quickly. No more pain, no suffering. When last we spoke he was more cheerful than his normal happy self and only despondent about his beloved Crystal Palace’s woeful season. David Barraclough saved The Exponents. In early […]
DZ Deathrays & Wax Chattels Team Up To Shred Galatos
DZ Deathrays & Wax Chattels – Galatos April 26, 2018 Last night at Galatos, DZ Deathrays tore apart the small venue with their abrasive, hard hitting style of punk enthralling their loyal audience.
Bernie Griffen and the Thin Men Announce New Album and Tour Dates
Dubbed Southern Gothic, Bernie Griffen mines a terrain of his own that could also be described as swamp folk or psychedelic country and shows his understanding and feel for his American and Kiwi music roots. Griffen’s third album, Doors Wide Open may be overall light, brighter and less melancholic than his first two albums. But mortality […]
Willie Nelson – Last Man Standing (Legacy)
Willie Nelson releases his 67th!! studio album today. Last Man Standing features 11 new songs co-written by the 84 year old Nelson and producer Buddy Cannon. Alison Kraus and longtime harmonica player Mickey Raphael are along for the ride. The 13th Floor’s Diana Phillips gives it a spin…
Estère releases 2-Part Album, My Design, On Others’ Lives Today!
Artist, producer and beatmaker Estère opens up her musical adventures to the world with her self-produced double album My Design, On Others’ Lives, following a mammoth year which included opening for legendary icon Grace Jones, sell-out shows in New Zealand and abroad, in a championed return to the scene following the 2014 release of her self-titled, […]
New Song Of The Day: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks feat. Kim Gordon – Refute
The former Pavement frontman teams up with former Sonic Youth bassist/vocalist Kim Gordon as Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks release a new single, Refute.
Watch: DZ Deathrays Visit The 13th Floor!
Australian rockers DZ Deathrays stopped into The 13th Floor while in Auckland to perform at Galatos tonight.
The Charlatans Announce Auckland Show
Metropolis Touring are thrilled to announce that one of the most widely-loved British bands, THE CHARLATANS will finally return to NZ for the first time since 2008 (and only 2nd time ever) for an Exclusive Show at Powerstation.