The XX – Trusts Arena January 11, 2018
After eight long years, The XX returned to New Zealand for a triumphant set at the Trusts Arena last night.
Simple Plan Bring No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls 15th Anniversary World Tour To NZ In April
Multi-platinum Canadian pop-punk legends SIMPLE PLAN today reveal they will bring their No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls 15th Anniversary World Tour to New Zealand in April for one Auckland show.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: U.S. Girls – Pearly Gates
Today we bring you new music from U.S. Girls.
R.I.P. Fast Eddie Clarke (Motorhead)
Motorhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke has died at age 67 following a bout of pneumonia. Clarke was the last surviving member of the classic Motorhead lineup that included Lemmy and drummer Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor.
Typhoon – Offerings (Roll Call)
With songs that are dreamy, anxious, bombastic but yet fragile Portland’s beloved 11-piece collective, Typhoon, are everything I love about America’s art rock scene right now. They are Polyphonic Spree, Sufjan Stevens, Grizzly Bear and Portugal The Man all at once. I just wish they’d choose something a bit more up-beat to write about.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jack White – Connected By Love
Former White Stripe Jack White has just released a new single in anticipation of his third solo album, Boarding House Reach.
Fleet Foxes – Powerstation January 9, 2018
Six years ago Fleet Foxes dazzled fans at Auckland’s Town Hall. Fast forward to the Powerstation last night and the lustre has dimmed considerably.
SZA – Logan Campbell Centre January 9, 2018
Touring off the back of her critically acclaimed debut CTRL, SZA’s sold out show at the Logan Campbell Centre was a masterclass in modern R’n’B and Hip Hop.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Car Seat Headrest – Nervous Young Inhumans
And here we go…newly re-imagined music from Car Seat Headrest.
R&B Superstar Daniel Caesar Coming to Auckland Arts Festival in March
Grammy Award-nominated R&B artist Daniel Caesar is coming to New Zealand for the first time, exclusively for the Auckland Arts Festival in March.
Anderson East – Encore (Elektra/Low Country Sound)
If you need any evidence of the influence of the recently-departed Rick Hall, look no further than this brand new release from Anderson East.
Cigarettes After Sex – Powerstation January 8, 2018
Cigarettes After Sex performed at Auckland’s Powerstation last night. The 13th Floor’s Kate Powell was there to review while Veronica McLaughlin supplies the photos…
Cecile McLorin Salvant: The 13th Floor Interview
New York City-based jazz vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant will be making her New Zealand performance debut in March. Salvant, along with the Aaron Diehl trio, will be in Wellington on Tuesday, March 13 to play at the Michael Fowler Centre as part of the New Zealand Festival, then two days later they will be in […]
Watch: New Trailer For Red Sparrow
Red Sparrow is due in NZ cinemas on March 1st. This new trailer has just been released.
Okareka Dance Company To Premiere New Work ‘WIRED’ in January
Acrobatics and contemporary dance combine with Māori mythology in Okāreka Dance Company’s new major work WIRED.
Playboi Carti Makes New Zealand Debut In March
Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring are delighted to welcome Playboi Carti to New Zealand for the very first time in March. Young Carti will be stopping by Auckland to deliver his chart busting tracks from his self-titled 2017 debut mixtape, out now worldwide on AWGE/Interscope Records.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: David Byrne – Everybody’s Coming To My House
David Byrne is about to release his first solo album in 14 years.
R.I.P. Buster Stiggs (The Swingers)
We are sad to report that Mark Hough aka Buster Stiggs has passed away. He was the drummer for The Suburban Reptiles who eventually morphed into The Swingers.
R.I.P. Ray Thomas (Moody Blues)
Ray Thomas, a founding member of The Moody Blues has died, age 76, due to prostate cancer.
Anika Moa Tours Regional Auckland with Chop Chop Hiyaa!
Beloved NZ musician, wonderfully wicked wahine and celebrated child-whisperer Anika Moa will waiata her way across Auckland for the 2018 Auckland Arts Festival in March.