The Veils – Asphodels: Live In Concert, New Zealand
Banished Music are proud to present the return of globally-beloved indie heroes The Veils, touring New Zealand in March and April 2025 in celebration of their seventh studio album, Asphodels. Featuring the singles The Ladder and O Fortune Teller, the album is due for release on January 24th, 2025 on V2 Records / Banished From The Universe.
The Veils – Asphodels: Live In Concert, New Zealand
Banished Music are proud to present the return of globally-beloved indie heroes The Veils, touring New Zealand in March and April 2025 in celebration of their seventh studio album, Asphodels. Featuring the singles The Ladder and O Fortune Teller, the album is due for release on January 24th, 2025 on V2 Records / Banished From The Universe.
Dean Lewis – Kiwi Te Kanawa Theatre: November 10, 2024
DEAN LEWIS made a triumphant return to Auckland last night, bringing RACHAEL FAHIM and DANIEL SEAVEY along for the ride. Carin Newbould was there to see the Aussie singer songwriter and his mates in action, with Michael Jeong taking photos.
JessB and Friends – Double Whammy: November 9, 2025
JessB celebrated the release of her long-awaited debut album, Feels Like Home, with a show at Auckland’s Double Whammy.
Fazerdaze – Soft Power (Buttrfly Records) (13th Floor Album Review)
With Soft Power, Fazerdaze Amelia Murray re-emerges with a bolder, darker sound that captures the intensity and clarity found in self-reflection and growth, as well as listening to, and absorbing War on Drugs and The Cure.
Los Bitchos at Double Whammy – January 17 2025
Banished Music and Strange News are truly psyched to announce the debut Auckland show from London-based cumbia boogie band Los Bitchos! Set to bring their kaleidoscopic good times to Auckland’s own Double Whammy, Friday January 17th, 2025.
Buzzcocks & Modern English – Powerstation: November 9, 2024
Buzzcocks make their long-awaited return to Auckland but without founding member Pete Shelley, who is no longer with us. With them, though, is 80’s hitmakers Modern English. Here is Simon Coffey’s report and Brenna Jo Gotje’s photos.
Reb Fountain – Hollywood Avondale: November 8, 2024
Reb Fountain made her debut at the Hollywood Avondale, to celebrate the much-anticipated release of her new single, Come Down, with her supporting band – an exceptionally talented and cohesive dream team, perfectly complimenting the astral journey and interweaving of alternative folk and rock, with Reb Fountain’s unique style of musical storytelling.
Pearl Jam + Pixies – Go Media Stadium: November 8, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Pearl Jam brought their Dark Matter Tour to Auckland’s Go Media (Mt Smart) Stadium and we brought superfan Luke Grbin, guitarist and songwriter for Bird Machine, in from Hamilton to witness the first of two shows. We also sent award-winning 13th Floor photographer Brenna Jo Gotje for good measure.
Lauren Daigle and Tekoa – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre: November 4, 2024 (13th Floor Photo Gallery)
Lauren Daigle brought her Kaleidoscope Nights Tour to Auckland this past Monday. 13th Floor photographer Chris Zwaagdyk was on the scene to take these shots.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: November 8, 2024
New Music Friday is here! With all the unsettling news from the past week, what better way to relax than with a stack of new albums. Here are 5 that The 13th Floor thinks you should check out.
Adam Hattaway Gets On His High Horse: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Adam Hattaway releases his new album, High Horse, this Friday. Although it a solo record, his bandmates from The Haunters are all over it along with a few other friends and producer Marlon Williams.
Los Chicos & Ratso – Whammy Bar: November 6, 2024
Madrid-based act Los Chicos, formed in 2000, play a genre busting sangria like concoction of punk, 50s style rock n roll and a touch of blues. Visitors (and favourites of many) in Australia, tonight’s show, a first in Aotearoa, came on a midweek night, just ahead of a busy concert weekend in Tamaki Makaurau. Yes! […]
Tom Irvine Reveals What’s Under The Wharf: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Tom Irvine Band releases their new album, Under The Wharf, tomorrow and Tom Irvine was at the 13th Floor studio yesterday to tell us how he and producer/guitarist Dylan Storey put the record together.
Drax Project Announce North Island Summer Shows
New Zealand’s beloved pop-fusion group, Drax Project, is set to hit the North Island with a string of summer shows, kicking off December 21 and running through early January. Fresh from an incredible year of performances including shows across the globe, Drax Project brings their high-energy live show to stunning summer venues across the region, with […]
10cc Bring Their Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour to New Zealand in 2025
UK legends 10cc will brighten up New Zealand’s winter, bringing their Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour to Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch in July 2025.
Dawes – Mister Los Angeles Speaks Up: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Dawes has just released their new album, Oh Brother. with the band down down to the Goldsmith brothers, Taylor and Griffin.
Quincy Jones Has Died At The Age of 91: R.I.P.
Quincy Jones, producer, bandleader and musician has died at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family, he was 91.
Johnny Delaware – Para Llevar (Normaltown/New West) (13th Floor Album Review)
At a time of year when big, year-end releases are scrambling for your attention comes a small, but perfectly-formed album from one Johnny Delaware.
Heilung: Return To Australia and play NZ For The First Time In Nov 2024 with Special Guest Eivør
HEILUNG, the ground-breaking collective renowned for their captivating performances, announce their highly anticipated rituals across Australia and New Zealand. This marks the debut of their mesmerizing rituals in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Auckland and their return to Sydney and Melbourne.