The Bacon Brothers – Ballad Of The Brothers (Forosoco/Forty Below)
The Bacon Brothers are Kevin and Michael, two lads from Philly, one of whom you may have seen at the cinema, the other has a Emmy to his name.
Ian Hunter – Defiance Part2: Fiction (Sun) (Album Review)
With his 85th birthday less than two months away, Ian Hunter just keeps on rocking and Defiance Part 2: Fiction finds him getting some high-profile help, not that he needs it.
Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter (Columbia) Album Review
Beyoncé has unleased Cowboy Carter on the world and not everyone has been roped in by its charms, which are many.
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter (Monkeywrench/Republic) Album Review
Pearl Jam’s 12th studio album DARK MATTER is a brighter affair than the artwork and lead single suggested; a buoyant effort bristling with the band’s signature chemistry and dynamic. In part a natural extension of the sonic territories explored on 2020’s Gigaton, other parts a conscious effort to harness the elements of their sound that […]
Sierra Ferrell – Trail Of Flowers (Rounder Records) (Album Review)
Sierra Ferrell is ‘feeling nostalgic for the past, but excited about the future’ on her new album, Trail Of Flowers.
Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well (MCA Nashville) (Album Review)
Kacey Musgraves proves she’s still a little bit country on Deeper Well, her sixth studio album, but only just a little.
The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards (Silver Arrow)
The Black Crowes are back! Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson have buried the hatchet, put the pedal to the metal, and come up with their best album in years.
Kim Gordon The Collective (Matador) (Album Review)
Kim Gordon, goddess of cool and co-founder of Sonic Youth drops in with The Collective, her second solo album, one that will cement her reputation as the hippest of hip.
Liam Gallagher, John Squire – Liam Gallagher & John Squire (Warner Brothers)
Liam Gallagher and John Squire have teamed up for a full length album. What happens when an Oasis frontman meets a Stone Roses guitarist? The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems has the answer.
Church & AP – Postal (Kartel) Album Review
Church & AP have just released their second album, Postal. The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems weighs in with his thoughts on “Auckland’s favourite hip hop duo”.
Tinsley Ellis – Naked Truth (Alligator) (Album Review)
Naked Truth is the 21st album for the 66-year-old Atlanta bluesman Tinsley Ellis, whose recording career dates back to 1982 and now notches a quite remarkable 23 albums.
J Mascis – What Do We Do Now (Sub Pop) Album Review
To the uninitiated or casual fan, it’s difficult to discern the difference between a J Mascis solo album and any long-player issued by his main musical outlet, Massachusetts indie-rock titans Dinosaur Jr.
Eliza McLamb – Going Through It (Royal Mountain)
Eliza McLamb Going Through It is an ethereal autobiopic album with a hopeful tone delivered by sweet, dulcet vocals, singing about dark, disturbing themes.
Sleater-Kinney – Little Rope (Loma Vista)
Little Rope is the 11th album by Sleater-Kinney, who were formed 30 years ago by current band members Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker. Given the catalyst for this album, it is likely Brownstein doing the lions’ share of the writing and Tucker performing absolutely stunning vocals.
Sprints – Letter To Self (City Slang) (Album Review)
Sprints come roaring out of the gate with a debut album that proves that there is still life in guitar-based rock, especially if it has a post-punk edge.
Cash & Carter – No Use Praying (Frictionless) (E.P. Review)
Let’s start the New Year with new music from Cash & Carter. No, Johnny and June haven’t come back from the grave…this is actually Shaun and Ross.
13th Floor Top 10 Albums Of 2023 (Marty’s Picks)
Submitted for your approval, The 13th Floor’s Top 10 Albums of 2023 as chosen by Marty Duda.
Kiko – Waharoa: 13th Floor EP Review
The long awaited EP Waharoa reaches us today from Māori rock legends Kiko. I’ve given it a good listen and with some trepidation will share one man’s thoughts.
Rita Mae – Superfeeling (Deluxe Edition) EP
Rita Mae has brought us another 2 tracks adding to her debut EP release back in May, now it’s deluxe edition – very posh! Having missed this the first time around, I’ve taken it as a whole – folks, it’s got some class and teases of good things to come.
The Faithful: A Tribute To Marianne Faithfull Various Artists (In The Q)
Marianne Faithfull will celebrate her 77th birthday on December 29th. Fans can blow out the candles a bit earlier as The Faithful: A Tribute To Marianne Faithfull will be released Friday, December 8th.