Watch: Greg Johnson at The 13th Floor
Greg Johnson stopped by The 13th Floor to play a couple of songs and talk to Marty Duda about his current NZ tour with Mel Parsons.
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Sam Outlaw – Tenderheart (Six Shooter)
After serving up a critically-acclaimed debut album produced by Ry Cooder, Southern California cowboy Sam Outlaw takes a surprise musical turn on his follow-up.
Lindi Ortega Kickstarts Her Career
Canadian singer/songwriter Lindi Ortega is due to return to Auckland’s Tuning Fork this coming Tuesday, November 14th. Lindi will be here after releasing her EP, Til The Goin’ Gets Gone earlier this year. That EP was very nearly Lindi’s last recorded work, as she was considering giving up music, at least professionally. But fortunately she […]
Lord Echo – Hollywood Cinema November 10, 2017
After a string of performances through Europe and Japan in promotion of his third album Harmonies, Wellington producer and multi-instrumentalist Lord Echo finally brought his album release tour for a night of funk, groove and disco to the people of Auckland.
Greg Johnson & Mel Parsons – Tuning Fork November 10, 2017
Sometimes, just for a night, the middle of the road doesn’t seem like such a bad place. Sometimes derivative can be comforting and even forgettable can be entertaining in the moment. Last night at the Tuning Fork was such a night, as established Kiwi songwriters Mel Parsons and Greg Johnson shared the bill for the […]
Marky Ramone: The 13th Floor Interview
For over 15 years, Marky Ramone (aka Marc Bell), pounded the skins for The Ramones. During that time he played over 1700 shows and recorded 10 albums with the legendary punk rockers including Road To Ruin, End Of The Century and the soundtrack for Rock & Roll High School. With Joey, Johnny, Tommy and Dee […]
Marlon Williams – Pt. Chevalier RSA November 9, 2017
After eight months overseas, Marlon Williams returns to New Zealand for a series of shows to generate excitement for the release of his second long player, Make Way For Love due out February 16th.
Shed Seven – Instant Pleasures (Liberator)
Former 1990s Britpop darlings Shed Seven return with Instant Pleasures, their first new album in 16 years. The York-based band, led by the uber-cool frontman Rick Witter, were a dominant UK singles force in the late 1990’s, with a passionate fanbase affectionately known as, “Shed Heads”. This will be their fifth studio album and sees […]
Angel Olsen Gives A Track-By-Track Rundown Of Her New Album To 13th Floor
Angel Olsen releases her new album Phases today, a collection of previously unheard songs, B-sides and demos recorded over the last few years. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Angel Olsen yesterday about the album, and more specifically, about each of the 12 tracks that make up Phases.
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – Soul Of A Woman (Daptone)
Sadly, Sharon Jones passed on to the great stage in the sky after a protracted battle with pancreatic cancer. But before going she managed to record one final album with her exceptionally talented band the Dap-Kings. These guys have stood by her since day one. In the documentary, Miss Sharon Jones, you can see her […]