Live & Direct From Beanblossom, Indiana, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Return To Auckland
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band’s debut NZ tour in 2016 won over audiences with the exceptional slide guitar skills of the Rev himself along with his wife “Washboard” Breezy Peyton’s rhythmic washboard strumming accompanied by some boot stompin’ drums.
Human League & Pseudo Echo – Logan Campbell Centre December 6, 2017
It was time for another injection of eighties synth-pop as The Human League finally made their first trip to New Zealand, aided and abetted by Australia’s Pseudo Echo.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Whammy Bar December 6, 2017
It was a swelteringly hot Wednesday at Whammy Bar last night, the tiny venue packed to capacity with people along to see the first of four consecutive shows by Australian psych-rock phenomenon King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard, with a few special guests to sweeten the deal.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Sufjan Stevens – Tonya Harding
Alt.rocker Sufjan Stevens has just released a new song titled Tonya Harding.
Downtown Boys – Whammy Bar December 5, 2017
Right now, the United States of America is being torn apart by ideas of hate, homophobia, racism and sexism. There is one politically motivated band out to destroy that creed, one song at a time. The hero band are the Downtown Boys and last night Auckland was very lucky to witness their destructive live show […]
Sia – Mt Smart Stadium December 5, 2017
The 13th Floor sent Auckland-based singer, songwriter and vocal coach Caitlin Smith off to see Sia last night. Here is her review… To say that I love Sia is an understatement. I am completely IN LOVE with Sia…. Always have been. Last night’s Mt Smart solo show was a redefinition of live musical performance. It […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Low Low – I Had The Thought
The Low Low is the musical project of Auckland’s Catherine Walker. Her new EP, Birthday At The Beach, was just released yesterday.
Sleeping With Sirens Announce Auckland Show
US rockers Sleeping With Sirens will play a one-off concert in Auckland at the Logan Campbell Centre on Sunday, April 29, 2018.
My Baby Announces New Zealand ‘Prehistoric Rhythm Tour’
After a very busy and successful 2017 which saw the release of their new album ‘Prehistoric Rhythm’ and well over 100 shows the band will once again embark on tour in New Zealand including festivals such as Splore, Coastella and Electric Avenue.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: First Aid Kit – Fireworks
Swedish duo First Aid Kit have just released the third track from their upcoming album, Ruins, due out on January 19th.
Charlotte Gainsbourg – Rest (Because)
Sung mostly in French, Charlotte Gainsbourg’s new album, Rest, is no simple melancholic melodrama. There’s no bitchin’, cussin’ or swooning; no mumbling oaths or references to languid loss or betrayed consciousness. Instead we find her caught up in a tangle of grief, history and family legacies. It is both personal and intimate, yet cinematic and […]
Blind Boy Paxton Announces Six-Date New Zealand Tour For February
US bluesman Blind Boy Paxton has announced a six-date New Zealand tour for February 2018, with shows including Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington and Hawkes Bay.
The Datsuns & The D4 Smash It Up In March!
SEISMIC PREDICTION for MARCH !!! THE DATSUNS & THE D4 SMASH IT UP IN MARCH 2018 FOR TWO SHOWS. Undertheradar presents The Datsuns with The D4 in March 2018
Spiral Stairs and Big Thief – Tuning Fork December 3, 2017
It was two shows for the price of one last night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork as former Pavement guitarist Spiral Stairs and up-and-coming Brooklyn indie-rockers Big Thief each served up a full set.
The Rubens Announce ‘Million Man’ Tour For NZ This February + Reveal Video For ‘Million Man’
Aussie alt-rock favourites The Rubens have returned with a brand new, groove-fuelled single ‘Million Man’ and today Frontier Touring is thrilled to reveal the five-piece hailing from Menangle in NSW will bring their soulful tunes to life for New Zealand audiences in Auckland and Wellington this February.
Leftfield Playing ‘Leftism’ Live & In Full This January In NZ
Frontier Touring are pumped to confirm that Leftfield – one of electronic music’s all-time greatest acts – is returning to New Zealand with their incredible Leftism In Its Entirety show which has been selling out venues and causing a mass break-out of smiling faces across Europe.
Taylor Swift’s Reputation Tour Coming To New Zealand
MONDAY DECEMBER 4, 2017 – Following the earlier announcement of the North American, United Kingdom and Ireland dates, ten-time Grammy winner TAYLOR SWIFT’s reputation Stadium Tour will land in Australia in late 2018 kicking off in Perth on Friday, October 19 then onto Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane before heading across to Auckland.
Aldous Harding – Civic Theatre December 2, 2017
After touring the world with her groundbreaking second album, Party, Aldous Harding made a triumphant homecoming appearance at Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night…although the show very nearly didn’t happen.
Harry Styles – Spark Arena December 2, 2017
Last night’s concert at Spark Arena found Harry Styles caught between two paths; that of the tween-pop that made his name in One Direction and the more classic-soft-rock-inspired path of his first solo outing, with the performer himself seemingly uncertain as to where between these two he wanted to be.
J Cole – Spark Arena December 1, 2017
J Cole is one of mainstream hip hop’s brightest stars. Drawing comparisons to Kendrick Lamar, he appeals to his audience through his sensitive engagement with American racial issues, economic delivery, catchy hooks and forward-facing consciousness.