The Bads – Tuning Fork July 7, 2017
The Bads presented their latest album, Losing Heroes, to a roomful of fans and fellow musicians last night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork, proving, once again, that they are gems in New Zealand’s musical crown.
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Public Service Broadcasting: The 13th Floor Interview
UK band Public Service Broadcasting is known for their unorthodox approach to music-making…essentially they tell stories using old films clips and sampled dialogue often sourced from historical footage. Their 2015 album, The Race For Space, revised the Soviet/American space race from the late 1950s through to the 1969 moon landing. This time around, they take […]
Watch: Billy TK at The 13th Floor!!
Here’s something special… Kiwi guitar legend Billy TK recording with his band at Frisbee Studios in Auckland. The former Human Instinct guitar-slinger invited the 13th Floor cameras around to capture what when down as Billy and his band laid down a couple of tracks for a new album.
The Wedding Present – The Kings Arms July 4, 2017
The Wedding Present holds a special place in the hearts of many Kiwi music lovers…they are still buzzing about the last NZ visit a couple of years ago. And so, the veteran band from Leeds returned to Auckland’s Kings Arms to light a fire under the crowd one more time.
Aldous Harding – Pah Homestead July 1, 2017
Rather than celebrate a triumphant homecoming at a large venue such as The Powerstation or The Civic, Aldous Harding chose to play three nights at the very intimate Pah Homestead. For anyone who has followed Harding’s career, the decision seems par for the course… ‘expect the unexpected’ could easily be her motto.
Polish Club – Whammy! Bar June 30, 2017
Australian duo Polish Club performed their first overseas show last night after crossing The Tasman to play at Auckland’s Whammy Bar. A small, but enthusiastic crowd was there to greet them. Polish Club consists of drummer John-Henry and guitarist/vocalist Novak. Yes, it’s another 2-man rock duo, and sorry bass players, but they seem to […]
Tony Daunt & The Dauntless – Wine Cellar June 30, 2017
Things were hopping at St Kevin’s Arcade last night. The Wine Cellar put on a triple bill headlined by Tony Daunt & The Dauntless who were there to celebrate the release of their new album, The Gypsy.
Fleet Foxes – Crack-Up (Nonesuch)
After a six-year leave of absence during which time bandleader Robin Pecknold moved to NYC to attend Columbia University, Fleet Foxes have released their third album. But it seems that Pecknold’s studies may have gone to his muse, leaving fans with the sound of one man disappearing up his own liberal arts diploma.
Watch: Kane Strang Talks About His New Album, Two Hearts And No Brain
Dunedin musician Kane Strang releases his highly-anticipated second album today entitled Two Hearts And No Brain. Kane stopped by The 13th Floor studio recently to talk to Marty Duda about making the record in his hometown.
Watch: Ben Ottewell’s 13th Floor Video Session
Erstwhile Gomez frontman Ben Ottewell was in town last week to play a solo show at The Tuning Fork. He also stopped in to The 13th Floor Studio to talk to Marty Duda and to perform three songs from his latest album, A Man Apart.