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...
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.
As...
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...
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.
Rick...
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...
In...
Galaxy Bear – Gala Xyb Ear EP
Claiming to be “your favourite band with a bear drummer”, this Auckland-based 6-piece starts the year out rocking with their debut 7-track EP.
Galaxy Bear...
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Gumboot Soup (Flightless)
With four full-length albums under their collective belt already in 2017, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard close out the year with album number...
All the Money in the World, Director: Ridley Scott
Back in 1973, 16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer), the grandson of billionaire John Paul Getty (Christopher Plummer), was snatched off the street...
The 13th Floor’s Top Concerts of 2017!!
Its been another busy year on the concert scene here at The 13th Floor. Looking back, we’ve reviewed close to 200 shows, so first...
The Rolling Stones – On Air (Polydor)
“Like somebody reaching into my brain and turning a switch that suddenly changed my fundamental vision of life from grainy black and white into...