Devilish Mary and the Holy Rollers are the latest act to emerge from the fertile Lyttelton music scene. The band consist of Anita Clark (vocals & fiddle), Ben Woolley (vocals & double bass) and Simon Gregory (guitar & vocals). They’ve just released their self-titled debut album and are currently touring New Zealand. Anita, Ben and […]
Eyreton Hall consists of vocalist Toni Randle and drummer Andrew Keegan. Although the couple now lives in Auckland (with their two children), Toni is originally from Christchurch and Andrew is from Sydney. The self-described “art-folk” music they write and perform can be heard on their debut album, Featherstitch, released just a month or so ago. […]
The voice of Ultravox, Midge Ure will perform four New Zealand shows in April 2015 – remarkably his first concerts here since electro-pop legends Ultravox visited our shores for the Sweetwaters festival in 1982. Fans in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch can look forward to intimate solo acoustic performances from Midge Ure (UK), with details […]
Despite the soggy weather, this year’s Raggamuffin Festival went off thanks to acts like Cypress Hill, UB40 and Ice Cube. 13th Floor photographer David Watson braved the crowds and the rain and compiled this collection of images. Click here to view David Watson’s Raggamuffin Festival photo gallery.
Minuit played their final show on Friday night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork. For those who couldn’t be there, or for those who were there and want to relive the experience, here’s a video clip of the band performing I Hate Guns.
Who’s the largest serving member of Guns ‘n Roses besides Axl Rose? It’s keyboard player Dizzy Reed, who has been with the band since 1990. Reed is in New Zealand touring with Jimmy Barnes as part of the band The Dead Daisies. The Daises are fronted by Jon Stevens and features members of Thin Lizzy, […]
A marriage of Gogol Bordello and a CSquat band seems hard to imagine, yet Dirty Kid Discount appear to be the bastard offspring of such an unholy union, and the world is a better place for it. Insanely catchy yet with surprising depth, if you haven’t heard ‘A Life Amongst the Ruins’ I suggest you […]
Congratulations to all winners and nominees at this year’s New Zealand Music Awards. We, at The 13th Floor, were especially thrilled to see Tiny Ruins get some much-deserved recognition. Photographer David Watson brought his trusty camera to the Vector Arena and captured plenty of action, both on the red carpet and in the media area […]
Congratulations are in order for Mel Walmsley, who was the first to correctly name Muhammad Ali, as the legendary sports figure whose daughter appeared with Angie Stone on the reality TV show, Celebrity Wife Swap. Thanks to all who entered the contest. Angie Stone is just one of the many artists, including D’Angelo, Mos Def, […]
Wellington 5-piece Eb & Sparrow have just released their debut album. The band is fronted by singer-songwriter Ebony Lamb, who had been performing as a solo act until recently. Earlier this week Ebony and lap steel player Bryn Heveldt stooped by The 13th Floor Studios for a video session. Watch here as Ebony chats with […]