Jack Ladder and The Dreamlanders – Blue Poles (Barely Dressed Records)
Jack Ladder is back with his fifth studio album Blue Poles. While known for his gallows humour and darker perspective on life, this time I swear I can hear a smile in his voice.
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Belly – Dove (Belly Touring LLC)
It’s been 23 years since Tanya Donelly and crew walked away from their highly successful indie pop venture, Belly. Finally, they’ve found the guts to return, bringing with them a sweet but mature version of their younger selves that’s way more than just simply palatable. It’s like they never left.
Royal Blood – Logan Campbell Centre May 1, 2018
It was a night of raging riffs and pummeling percussion as English rock duo Royal Blood took charge of Auckland’s Logan Campbell Centre.
Huawei NZ Successfully Hosts Music Festival in Auckland
On Friday 13th April 2018, telecommunications giant Huawei hosted a free music festival at Auckland’s Federal Street. Marty Duda spoke with Huawei NZ Marketing Manager, Louie Hu, about Huawei’s aim and plans to act locally with artists and communities while celebrating the launch of the new P20 and P20 Pro smartphone.
Review of No Secrets by Carly Simon on RadioLIVE by Marty Duda
Each Monday night, founder of The 13th Floor, Marty Duda, is a guest on RadioLIVE to share and chat about classic albums from the past. On this occasion, Marty and Mitch Harris check out the 1972 album No Secrets by Carly Simon, which features the worldwide smash hit ‘You’re So Vain’.
Sandy Mill – A Piece of Me (Independent)
A Piece of Me feels like a celebration and, dare I say it, a little bit of a relief for singer songwriter Sandy Mill. This is the first time she has stepped up to the microphone in her own right and taken the spotlight, and in my opinion it’s about time. You may not immediately recognise […]
The DMA’s: The 13th Floor Interview
Australian rockers The DMA’s have just released their second album, For Now. The band’s three core songwriters, Matt Mason, Tommy O’Dell, and Johnny Took have been holed up in the studio with producer Ken Moyes sweating over the 12 tracks that comprise For Now. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to guitarist/keyboard player Johnny Took about […]
Mantle – A Sandcastle, A Wave (Independent)
In December 2017, Wellington-based ambient producer Mantle (George Johnston) released his fourth EP A Sandcastle, A Wave and it’s taken me this long to process the quiet brilliance of this latest offering.
Sleeping With Sirens share Gossip, Madness and more at the Powerstation
After 2 stalwart support sets from The Faim and Lower than Atlantis, blimey-Charlie, it’s only just turned quarter to 8. Here come Sleeping with Sirens, bounding out of the traps with We like it Loud. It’s clear that the band are sticking to their harder sound pallet that punctures its way through Powerstation in Auckland, NZ. […]
Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer (Bad Boy Records)
Janelle Monáe’s new album Dirty Computer is firmly rooted in Sex and Politics and I love it. For months, I have been wondering how and what would it take to outdo and outperform Monáe’s Electric Lady in 2013. As I watched and listened to each new single, my apprehension grew until I finally heard Dirty Computer in its […]