New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: July 7, 2023
New Music Friday is here again. How time flies! As always we have chosen 5 brand new albums released today that we think deserve your attention. Here they are:
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Julie Byrne Remains On The Edge Of Mystery: Interview
Julie Byrne releases her long-awaited third album, The Greater Wings, tomorrow. Its been six long years in the making, with tragedy striking along the way.
sparkle*jets u.k. are still Best Of Friends: Interview
sparkle*jets u.k. are a band from LA who were (and are) part of the LA Pop Scene that grew in the late 90s along with bands like The Wondermints and Candypants.
PJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying (Partisan/Liberator)
PJ Harvey takes us back and forward while worshipping at the feet of Wyman-Elvis. Confused? So am I, but hang in there.
The Baseball Project Spends The 4th Of July at The 13th Floor
The Baseball Project is a supergroup featuring members of R.E.M., The Dream Syndicate and Young Fresh Fellows…among others. The new album, Grand Salami Time, is just released and here is Steve Wynn to talk about Yips, Screwballs and Disco Demolition all on the 4th Of July.
Join Us at The 13th Floor Fund-raising Event!!!
The 13th Floor is still raising money to keep our video sessions alive! We loved having so many amazing local artists up to The 13th floor for NZ Music Month, and we want to keep it going all year round. But to do that, we need your help! So we’ve rounded up our friends: Geoff […]
The Feel Good Service – Ponsonby Social Club: July 2, 2023
The Feel Good Service brought the funk to Ponsonby Social Club last night, and those who braved the elements found that their efforts paid off in spades.
Hemi Hemingway & The Snowflakes – Whammy Backroom: July 1, 2023
Hemi Hemingway (what a name!) and The Snowflakes came up from Wellington to perform their first show in Auckland. Hemi (aka Shaun Blackwell) made every minute count and the crowd was swooning by the end of the night.
Bettye LaVette Talks About Her Most Daring Album In Years: Interview
Veteran soul singer Bettye LaVette, has, at age 77, released what is being called her most daring album in years. The title is LaVette! And here she is to tell us about it.
SJD – Hollywood Avondale: June 30, 2023 (Photo Gallery)
SJD brought his Sweetheart Tour to Auckland’s Hollywood Avondale. 13th Floor photographer Chris Zwaagdyk was on the scene. Check out his photos!