With over 5 million followers, Rick Beato is one of the hottest music commentators on YouTube, and for the first time, he’s bringing his live show to New Zealand.

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda had a quick word with the very busy Mr. Beato, but covered a lot of ground, including his views on technology vs creativity, breaking down a song without losing its magic, old people making new music and the relevancy of music journalism in 2026. Plus more! So, do yourself a favour, watch the interview, and then consider attending one of Rick’s shows in October.