The Flaming Lips : Oczy Mlody (Warner Bros)
There’s no denying that this album is a difficult listen. Like all their work, defining exactly which planet they were on when they made this is as much a challenge as a truth. Fact or fiction it’s clear though that The Flaming Lips are not returning to any of their previous celestial destinations any time […]
xXx: The Return of Xander Cage
xXx: The Return of Xander Cage Director: D. J. Caruso After 15 years, Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) returns from the dead for a mission so deadly and dangerous, it requires the services of all the xXx agents – past, present and deep-cover. Pandora’s Box – a diabolical communication device that controls every military satellite in […]
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Vector Arena January 18, 2017
Well, for a lot of folks the 2017 concert season began tonight with Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds’ show at Auckland’s Vector Arena. And so stunning, so powerfully moving a show it was, that it might very well be the last show of 2017 for all intents and purposes.
Laneway Festival 2017: Young Thug out, What So Not in
Despite having his New Zealand visa, recent complications with the visa process for Australia means that Young Thug is not able to play any Laneway Festival dates in 2017. We are deeply disappointed with this outcome as we have wanted Young Thug to play at the festival for some years now.
Raggamuffin Music Festival: An End Of An Era
In a bittersweet announcement today, Andrew McManus, the creator and driving force behind New Zealand’s iconic Raggamuffin Music Festival has said that Raggamuffin X, the tenth anniversary of the much-loved people’s festival, will be the final festival in Auckland at The Trusts Arena on Saturday 18 February 2017.
Neil Watson “Studies In Tubular” For Release February 10th & Tour Dates
February 2017 will bring the release of Neil Watson’s second album Studies In Tubular. This latest offering encapsulates a unique hybrid of approaches into an all original 9 track album which unifies New Orleans style clave rhythms, hard-bop ‘Coltrane changes’, Boogaloo grooves reminiscent of Lee Morgan’s The Sidewinder and influences from 70’s funk, surf-rock and country music.
Passenger – Civic Theatre January 17, 2017
Love was in the air at Auckland’s Civic Theatre as Passenger returned to share his/their latest album with a couple thousand adoring fans.
New Music From Spoon!
Months of speculation come to an end today as details of the new Spoon album can be confirmed: Austin’s most esteemed rock ambassadors will release their ninth album, Hot Thoughts, March 17 on Matador Records.
The XX – I See You (Young Turks)
We all know that 2016 got Black Mirror levels of topsy-turvy, but perhaps one of the (rightly) less analysed stories of the year was the bizarre influence of The XX’s self titled debut released 11 years earlier had on mainstream pop charts in 2016. Their fingerprints are all over last year’s top 40- from Drake […]
From Melbourne Australia, Swim Team are coming to NZ this February!
With summer laying in wait, Swim Team are coming out of hibernation in anticipation. The Melbourne-based four-piece have gained a dedicated following since emerging in early 2015, thanks to their ability to weave crunchy pop with luscious melodies. Beginning as an excuse to hang out and share their love for garage pop music away from […]
Xylouris White Live at The Great South Pacific Tuning Fork
“A heavenly union of Greek lute and Australian post rock” – ***** The Guardian Xylouris White, the duo of Dirty Three drummer Jim White and Cretan lute player George Xylouris will make their debut New Zealand performance with a show at Auckland’s, Great South Pacific Tuning Fork on Wednesday 8 March 2017.
Protest The Hero Announce 2017 Australian And New Zealand Tour
One of progressive metals most unique acts PROTEST THE HERO are returning to Australian and New Zealand shores this April in support of their latest release Pacific Myth. These revolutionary metal giants will be bringing a collection of fan favourites, in addition to some new head banging hits that every hardcore fanatic will not want […]
Cosmic Psychos, Swim Team, Hex, Bloodbags & The Beths live at Whammy Friday 18th February.
From Melbourne City punk rock band COSMIC PSYCHOS are jumping the ditch this January and we are lucky enough to snag them for a headlining show at Whammy Bar the night before they play Woodcock 2017, with support from a bloody ripper of a line up!
Andrew Fagan: Bringing Back The Mockers (Interview)
After a 30 year hiatus, The Mockers are getting back together to play a series of New Zealand dates beginning this Thursday in Hamilton. The Mockers, fronted by Andrew Fagan, were one of the most successful Kiwi bands of the 1980s with hits such as Forever Tuesday Morning, Swear It’s True, One Black Friday, My Girl […]
Nadia Reid Announces Preservation Tour & Reveals New Song
Today, Nadia Reid announces her NZ tour in support of her new album, Preservation, being released March 3rd, 2017.
Watch: My Baby Perform Their New Single at The 13th Floor
Dutch trio My Baby stopped by The 13th Floor this past week as they began their current NZ tour. We’ll have the entire session ready to view soon, including interviews with all three bandmembers, but in the mean time, here they are performing Love Dance, the song that will be released shortly as their new […]
Susto – & I’m Fine Today (Missing Piece/Caroline)
There’s nothing better than discovering a new band that seems to be making just the right music at just the right time. For me, that band is Susto. Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, I first heard them at last year’s Austin City Limits Festival. Now, the release of their second album, & I’m Fine […]
WOMAD 2017 Report: Swamp Thing
Over the next couple of months 13th Floor will be running a series of articles and interviews about key artists and bands coming to WOMAD 2017 (New Plymouth, March 17-19). The Taranaki’s based world music festival is now in its 11th year, a 3-day celebration of musical and cultural diversity on every level. As always, […]
My Baby – The Kings Arms January 13, 2017
With summer finally seeming to arrive in Auckland, at least temporarily, Dutch trio My Baby kept the heat turned up at The Kings Arms on this Friday The 13th eve.
Summer In Auckland Parks: Hot Sounds, Cool Flicks & Free Fun
Auckland City Council presents its first screening of Movies In Parks tonight…it’s Ghostbusters 2016! Here’s the lowdown for the season… Get ready for three months of free entertainment and the opportunity to explore the Auckland region with your family and friends thanks to the 2017 series of Auckland Council’s Music and Movies in Parks.