Last night three Australasian dark, post-punk/gothic rock bands brought the darkness to Wellington – just as the clouds outside were abating. After yet another shocking week of weather bombs the city was ready for some warmth and stability. But down in a small dark club, fashioned around the legendary
First published at http://www.13thfloor.co.nz Neil Watson works as an Artist Teacher at Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music’s Albany Campus in 2013. But after hours he likes to let off steam making serious New Orleans Boogaloo, 70’s Funk, Surf Rock and guitar-based jazz. Which is pretty much his template
First published on http://www.13thfloor.co.nz 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
Published on http://www.13thfloor.co.nz Last Call For Wellington’s Bodega On a quiet Friday afternoon music fanatic and long-time Bodega patron Tim Gruar popped up the road to have a beer with owner Murray (‘Mo’) Hepple (co-owner with Catherine Popert) to talk about his long career in the music industry, buying this
Published on http://www.13thfloor.co.nz Troy Kingi & The Electric Haka Boogie – Guitar Party At Uncle’s Bach (Lyttelton) Musician-actor Troy Kingi, is probably best known for playing the role of TK the selfish dad in Taika Waititi’s blockbuster Hunt for the Wilderpeople, although he’s also done a stint in the
