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.
Edy – Edyonthebeat (13th Floor Album Review)
Pacific Music Award-nominated producer EDY is thrilled to announce the long-awaited release of his debut album, EDYONTHEBEAT LP. And here is the 13th Floor’s own Eddie to give it a spin.
Demons of Noon – Death Machine (Evil Feast Records)
Demons of Noon, matured under four lockdowns, inspired by Black Sabbath, Mazzy Star and evincing a similar approach to music as the Melvins. Demons of Noon have, after a steady stream of digital singles, cracked the big one with a full-length album, not just in digital format, but also on vinyl.
French For Rabbits – In The End I Won’t Be Coming Home: EP Review
French For Rabbits have just released their new EP titled In The End I Won’t Be Coming Home. The 13th Floor’s Eddie Kitchin has had a listen. Here are his thoughts:
Andrew Bird – Outside Problems (Loma Vista/Concord)
Andrew Bird…his 15th solo album, Outside Problems, is a cheering and improvisational album that plays freely in the auditory outdoors.
Troy Kingi & The Room Service – Time Wasters: Soundtrack to Current Day Meanderings (AAA)
Troy Kingi serves up number seven in his 10-10-10 series. The genre this time? He calls it “ambient instrument vibe”.
Chris Stapleton – Higher (Mercury Nashville)
Following up 2020’s Grammy winning album Starting Over might be a daunting task for some artists, but for Chris Stapleton his new Higher sounds easy like a Sunday morning.
The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds (Universal)
If this is the last time, Mick & Keith have made it respectable. Actually Hackney Diamonds is more than just respectable; it may be the best Rolling Stones album since Some Girls.
Neil Young – Chrome Dreams (Reprise)
Forty-six years after it was originally meant to be released, Neil Young’s Chrome Dreams finally sees the light of day.
Brother Sister – On A Roll (13th Floor E.P. Review)
Brother Sister are On A Roll with this, their third EP. Yes, the Thomson trio are back with their own take on 80s-inspired synth-pop.
The Pretenders – Relentless (Parlophone)
The Pretenders, or more accurately, Chrissie Hynde, has just released Relentless, the “bands’” 12th studio album, one that finds the 72-year old rocker in fighting form.
Model Home …And Nobody Made A Sound (Papaiti Records)
Model Home is a self-proclaimed “sad songs quartet” from Christchurch. Now that they released their debut album, they have every reason to cheer up.
Office Dog – Spiel (Flying Nun)
Office Dog is a band fronted by Kane Strang, the Dunedin-based musician who has already made a name for himself with a series of solo albums.
Sparklehorse – Bird Machine (Anti-/Epitaph)
Thirteen years after the tragic death of Mark Linkous comes what will most likely be the final Sparklehorse album.