Claire Rousay Talks About sentiment and Being a “Lifer” (Interview)
Claire Rousay has just released sentiment, a collection of compositions and field recordings that finds the ambient improvisor breaking new musical ground.
El Hula Hides No More – Blair Jollands Is Back: 13th Floor Interview
El Hula is Kiwi musician Blair Jollands. Now based in London, Blair is back in New Zealand to play a string of solo dates throughout the country.
Scott H. Biram – The One And Only 13th Floor Interview
Scott H. Biram has just released his new album on Bloodshot records titled The One & Only Scott H. Biram and so we tracked down the Dirty Old One Man Band to find out all about it.
Ride’s Mark Gardener on Interplay and A Veteran Band That’s Still Hungry: 13th Floor Interview
Ride has been making music on and off since 1988. The Oxford shoegazers’ new album is called Interplay and here is vocalist/guitarist Mark Gardener to tell us how and why this is their most collaborative album to date.
Alex Jordan Crowns His Queen Kerosene: 13th Floor Interview
Alex Jordan is a Bay Area musician who has just released his new album titled Queen Kerosene and is now playing to audiences up and down the California coast.
Sleater-Kinney Is On The Road And In Your Head: 13th Floor Interview
With new album, Little Rope, freshly minted, Sleater-Kinney is on the road with a show scheduled at Auckland’s Powerstation on May 15th.
Remember Pearl Harbour and Her Album, Don’t Follow Me, I’m Lost Too: Interview
Pearl Harbour reissues her 1980 solo album featuring 3/4 of The Clash along with Wilko Johnson, Steve New and BJ Cole, remastered and with plenty of extras.
The Jesus And Mary Chain And Glasgow Eyes: 13th Floor Interview
The Jesus And Mary Chain are just about to release a new album titled Glasgow Eyes…incredibly 40 years after they formed in Glasgow. We found guitarist Jim Reid in Glasgow where he is happy to tell us how the record came together seven long years after their previous long player.
Torrey Talking: Ryann Gonsalves and Bay Area Dreampop: Interview
Torrey have just released their self-titled second album today. Hailing from the San Fran bay area here is Ryann Gonsalves, one half of the Torrey creative team that includes her brother Kelly.
The Dandy Warhols Are Coming And They Are Bringing Their Rockmaker: Interview
The Dandy Warhols hit the road in March, bringing their show to New Zealand’s premier music venue, The Powerstation, in April.
Nailah Hunter Shares Her Lovegaze With Us: Interview
Nailah Hunter is an LA-based harpist and composer who has just released Lovegaze, her first album released by the folks a Fat Possum Records.
Ralph McTell – From London To Melbourne to Auckland: Interview
Ralph McTell is scheduled to perform two shows in New Zealand during March in Auckland and Christchurch.
Greg Johnson Brings The Thunder In Fall: Interview
Greg Johnson has just released his 13th studio album titled Thunder In Fall. With a special guest and a cool cover looks like this is Greg’s lucky thirteen.
James Mastro Is On The Dawn Of A New Error: Interview
James Mastro is a former Bongo and current guitarist for Ian Hunter. He has just released his new solo album, Dawn Of A New Error. We find him in Hoboken, New Jersey…
Goo Goo Dolls are Coming! Here’s Robby: 13th Floor Interview
Goo Goo Dolls are heading this way. They will be sharing the stage with Matchbox Twenty performing in Christchurch & New Plymouth along with Pickle Darling.
Town Mountain And Their Woodstock Sessions: 13th Floor Interview
Town Mountain have released their Woodstock Sessions E.P. recorded at Levon Helm’s studio and featuring tunes by J.J. Cale, The Kinks and The Rolling Stones.
Graham Nash – Past, Present and Future: 13th Floor Interview
Graham Nash spoke to The 13th Floor ahead of his two New Zealand shows, the first of his for 2024. Find out what the former Hollie and CSNY member has in store for the new year.
Tyler Ramsey Finds His New Lost Ages: Interview
Tyler Ramsey has just released his new album titled New Lost Ages, a record he describes as “an album of hope and despair. Here is Tyler to explain.
Pretty Girl Prepares For Laneway Festival 2024: Interview
Melbourne-based producer and singer Pretty Girl will be appearing at Laneway here in Auckland on February 6th after a killer year in London.
Chatham County Line Say “Hiyo!” to 2024: Interview
Chatham County Line has just released Hiyo, featuring a new lineup and a new sound for the 28 year old band from Raleigh, North Carolina.