Red Fang NZ Tour May 2018
American sledgehammer stoner metal giants RED FANG are returning to New Zealand, so hold onto your beard, because things are going to get messy!
Belle and Sebastian How To Solve Human Problems, Part 1, 2 and 3 (Matador)
Glaswegian based veterans Belle and Sebastian release a compilation album of their separately issued 3 EP’s, How To Solve Our Human Problems Part 1, 2 and 3. Having released 9 studio albums over the last two decades, the well-established band have gone back to their roots, embracing the much revered EP format for their […]
Machine Gun Kelly To Tour New Zealand
After a stand-out slot at this year’s Bay Dreams Festival, US hip-hop artist Machine Gun Kelly is bringing his own headline tour to New Zealand.
Boney M Announce Auckland Show!
Disco Superstars BONEY M (Feat. Maizie Williams) are back performing all of their Greatest Hits for an exclusive show in Auckland at Bruce Mason Centre. Their amazing run of chart-topping singles and relentless touring schedule established BONEY M as a genuine pop super group in the 70s and 80s. Their high energy, sing along shows […]
Shayne P. Carter – Kings Arms February 9, 2018
We just received this write-up from journalist Karen McCarthy who caught Shayne Carter (Dimmer/Straitjacket Fits) at The Kings Arms this past weekend… The clock is ticking on the venerable live music institution that is Auckland’s Kings Arms, but the Newton pub was packed to the gunnels Friday night for a one-off show by rock god […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Okkervil River – Don’t Move Back To LA
Okkervil River have announced a new album and released a new track.
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends Bring ‘New Worlds’ To New Zealand This November!
The legendary actor and comedian Bill Murray, and world renowned Cellist Jan Vogler are bringing their ‘New Worlds‘ tour to New Zealand this November. The two met during their travels and became friends in New York. Curious about each others artistic world and interests, the actor and the cellist soon had the idea to work together on a […]
Mastodon and Gojira to play Auckland this March
American metallers Mastodon are returning to New Zealand, with a one-off show at Trusts Arena in Auckland on Saturday, March 31.
Vance Joy Announces Nation Of Two World Tour + Reveals New Music
AUCKLAND (February 12, 2018) – Less than two weeks until the release of his hotly-anticipated sophomore album, Nation of Two (released on Friday 23 February via Liberation Records), and alongside the announcement of a colossal run of international tour dates, Live Nation is pleased to reveal VANCE JOY will be returning to Auckland for a Town […]
Win The Brand New Ohio Players 3CD Compilation: The Definitive Collection Plus…
Congratulations to “Jackson” who was the 6th person to correctly name Dayton, Ohio as the hometown of The Ohio Players. Thanks to all who entered the contest…more giveaways to come!
Watch: The Young Folk at The 13th Floor
Direct from Dublin, Ireland, The Young Folk arrived in Auckland for their first tour of New Zealand and promptly landed at The 13th Floor.
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis and Blind Boy Paxton – Powerstation February 11, 2018
The trio of siblings known as Kitty, Daisy and Lewis returned to Auckland’s Powerstation for the third time bringing a little extra sauce in the form of Blind Boy Paxton.
Dion Lunadon & John Baker Take Control of 13th Floor Night at the Ding Dong Lounge
Head on down to the Ding Dong Lounge Wednesday night, 14 February! Get ready for one sweetheart of a night! Dion Lunadon from The D4 & also A Place to Bury Strangers along with John Baker take over the turntables. Their mission – playing the finest punk, garage, surf, rockabilly, glam, blues and r&b this side […]
Ulcerate & Spiteful Urinator – Kings Arms February 10, 2018
Ulcerate brought their crushing live show to the King’s Arms stage one last time, doing their best to beat the wrecking ball in reducing the building to rubble.
The 13th Floor Photography Series: Michael Flynn
At The 13th Floor, we are immensely proud of our talented team of photographers who work relentlessly to capture moments of music history. Here is a new feature to allow readers a glimpse behind the scenes into the world of music photography. Our guest photographer today is none other than Michael Flynn from Michael Flynn Photography.
Watch: Busby Marou Perform Got Your Back at The 13th Floor
Australian duo Busby Marou stopped by The 13th Floor just before their show at The Tuning Fork.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: MGMT – Me & Michael
MGMT have just released their new album titled Little Dark Age.
Macklemore – Spark Arena February 9, 2018
Was Macklemore playing it safe on his Gemini World Tour? If he was, it sure isn’t a bad thing. The audience expected a good time and Macklemore knew how to throw a helluva party!
Busby Marou Tuning Fork February 9, 2018
After testing the waters in NZ with opening slots for James Blunt and Paul Kelly, Australian duo Busby Marou jump in with both feet with their first headlining tour across the ditch.
Calexico – The Thread That Keeps Us (Anti-)
The band dubbed ‘desert noir’ is back pushing their sound into dark and alluring new territories on The Thread That Keeps Us.