Skyscraper Stan & The Commission Flats – Those Were Days (Cheersquad)
Skyscraper Stan has built a reputation as a sharp-eyed storyteller, blending wit, social commentary, and raw emotion into his songwriting. His latest album, Those Were Days, is a continuation of this approach, bringing together influences from country, folk, rock, and soul to create a rich and varied musical experience.
The Chills – Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs (Fire)
The Chills have long held a special place in the indie music world, with frontman Martin Phillipps being the band’s constant, and driving creative force. Emerging from Dunedin, New Zealand, during the 1980s, the band quickly became a cornerstone of the iconic Dunedin sound.
Deep Sea Diver – Billboard Heart (Sub Pop) (13th Floor Album Review)
Deep Sea Diver is the creative project of Seattle-based husband and wife team Jessica Dobson and Peter Mansen (drums) since 2005. Dobson has played guitar with alt and indie royalty, from Beck to Shins to Conor Oberst to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Billboard Heart is the band’s first on Sub Pop, but their fourth since […]
Doves – Constellations For The Lonely (EMI North)
Let us consider Doves, the Manchunian trio who has been making music together, on and off, for over 25 years.
Cash & Skye – Just A Stranger (Little Record Co.) (13th Floor Album Review)
Cash & Skye make a compelling debut with Just a Stranger, an indie pop rock album that blends its influences into a cohesive, flowing collection of songs. The duo, composed of Henri Cash (of Starcrawler) and Sophia Skye, forge a distinct identity that balances raw, textured instrumentation with Skye’s airy yet emotionally grounded vocals.
The Delines – Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom (El Cortez)
The Delines’ latest album Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom stands as a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of country soul, seamlessly weaving Willy Vlautin’s evocative narratives with soul-stirring melodies, poignant lyrics, and Amy Boone’s deeply expressive vocals. This album enriches the traditions of Americana, showcasing the band’s powerful and moving blend of musical storytelling.
Gary Louris – Dark Country (Sham/Thirty Tigers)
Gary Louris has long been a master of weaving emotion into melody, and with Dark Country, he delivers an album both intimate and expansive, a reflection on love, time, and life’s unpredictable currents. This is an album of deep feeling, crafted with the patience of an artist who knows the best songs are lived as […]
Nadia Reid – Enter Now Brightness (Slow Time/Chrysalis)
With Enter Now Brightness, Nadia Reid delivers an album shaped by upheaval, movement, and self-reckoning. She has long been celebrated for her ethereal voice and deeply personal storytelling, establishing herself as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive singer-songwriters.
Heather Maloney – Exploding Star (Signature Sounds) (13th Floor Album Review)
Heather Maloney‘s latest album, Exploding Star, is a masterclass in intimate and evocative storytelling, wrapped in rich, modern folk soundscapes.
Mogwai – The Bad Fire (Rock Action) (13th Floor Album Review)
For 30 years Scotland’s emblematic Mogwai have produced post-prog – punkish gems that have spanned 11 albums and an array of lesser formatted configurations. Following their UK no.1 album, 2021’s As the Love Continues, and 2024’s biographical film If the Stars Had a Sound. Mogwai return with their latest endeavour, The Bad Fire, an album […]
FKA twigs – Eusexua (Young/Atlantic) (13th Floor Album Review)
With her new album Eusexua, FKA twigs confirms her place as a trailblazer in avant-garde music, dance, and fashion. Musically she pushes boundaries with hypnotic rhythms, raw emotion, and stunning vocals, weaving themes of empowerment, sensuality, and transformation into a lush aesthetic landscape.
Songhoy Blues – Héritage (Transgressive) 13th Floor Album Review
With their fourth studio album, Héritage, Songhoy Blues—consisting of Garba Touré (guitar), Aliou Touré (vocals), and Oumar Touré (bass)—deliver a vibrant homage to their roots while continuing to innovate.
Nolan Taylor – Nolan Taylor (Atlantic) 13th Floor Album Review
Country-tinged singer/songwriter Nolan Taylor finally releases his debut album with 16 original songs that will leave you impressed, inspired and just a little weepy.
Franz Ferdinand – The Human Fear (Domino Records) 13th Floor Album Review
The law of diminishing returns affects us all in life, well 99% of us, and sadly as Franz Ferdinand have travelled their through their career, they have lost members, voluminous record sales, and unfortunately, on the their sixth album, become the heedful Uncles of indie, rather than sons of (avant) situationism.
Early James – Medium Raw (Easy Eye/Concord) 13th Floor Album Review
Early James takes over Buddy’s Honky Chateau and teams up with The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach to serve up 12 new tracks that are Medium Raw.
Ringo Starr – Look Up (Lost Highway) 13th Floor Album Review
What better way to ring in the New Year than with Ringo Starr and his new album, Look Up? Ringo returns to Country music with help from friends like T Bone Burnette, Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle.
13th Floor Top 10 Albums Of 2024 (Marty’s Picks)
Here we go! The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda picked his favourite albums released in 2024…not the best, not the hippest, not the most popular…just 10 LPs that struck a chord with Mr. Duda.
The National – Rome (4AD) (13th Floor Album Review)
The National are no strangers to the release of live material. ROME is preceded by a record store day release of Boxer Live in Brussels, the intentionally average sounding, direct to cassette recording Juicy Sonic Magic and 6 volumes of Cherry Tree live recordings released through their fan club.
Search For Yeti – Dark So Soon (13th Floor Album Review)
Search For Yeti has honed a fresh take on Aotearoa indie-rock with their new album, Dark So Soon. Te Whanganui a Tara three-piece have crafted an album that is highly enjoyable on initial listen, yet sparks the curiosity to hit repeat and go deeper into the rich instrumentation, triumphant melodies and emotional lyricism.
Little Feat – Feats Don’t Fail Me Now (50th Anniversary Edition) (Warner/Rhino)
With this expanded 50th Anniversary of the band’s fourth studio album, let us pause and reflect on Little Feat, possibly the most under-rated band in rock history.