Martin Phillipps and The Chills brought their “Vigourous and Far-Reaching New Zealand Tour” to Auckland’s Kings Arms. In addition to the excellent music on offer, there was further good news from the troubled front man.
Most folks know about Jonathan Crayford for his incredible piano playing. But with his band Spanner he has teamed up with drummer Ross Burge (Muttonbirds, Dave Dobbyn), to show off his bass guitar chops.
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Living Colour rocked Auckland’s Powerstation with a performance that left ears ringing and hearts racing.
Having moved from Australia to the US, Hazel English is due to release her first full-length album tomorrow. The new release is actually a combination of her first EP, Never Going Home, bundled with a set of new songs titled Just Give In. Hazel English’s music has been described as “sunkissed” while her lyrics deal […]
What better way to celebrate New Zealand Music Month than with a video session from the wonderful Albi & The Wolves!
After a brief, 22-year break, English shoegaze band Slowdive are back with a new album. Their self-titled fourth long-player was released this past Friday. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Slowdive guitarist Christian Savill just ahead of the release date to find out how the band is feeling about releasing new material after such […]
Fans and fellow musicians came out in force to celebrate the release of Graham Brazier’s posthumous final album, Left Turn At Midnight.
Hard to believe it, but Head Like A Hole are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of their album, 13, with a nationwide tour. The band had split up in 2000, but reformed eight years later, releasing two albums since then, with a third on the way. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to […]
Anita Clark makes her second trip to The 13th Floor Studios. The first time was with her group Devilish Mary & The Holy Rollers. Now she appears solo as Motte, armed with a violin, some effects gadgets and a stunning voice.
British Invasion stars The Animals…or at least their drummer…brought a little nostalgia to Auckland’s Tuning Fork, proving that that this combination of musicians is a potent rhythm and blues band, not unlike the originals.
