The Dip Take A Turn To The Love Direction: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Dip is a six-piece neo-soul/funk band based in Seattle, Washington. They’ve just released their 4 album, titled Love Direction, and here is horn man Levi Gillis to give us the inside scoop.
Crash Test Dummies – Better Late Than Never: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Crash Test Dummies are coming to New Zealand, finally. The Canadian band topped the NZ album charts back in 1993 but its taken until now for them to book a show in Auckland.
The Jesus Lizard Returns! But Do they Have Anything Left To Prove? – 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Jesus Lizard surprised everyone, including themselves, by releasing a new album 23 years after their previous record. Here is front man David Yow to try and explain just how this happened.
Tony Levin Is Bringing It Down To The Bass: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Tony Levin is one of the most recorded musicians in recent history having played on over 500 albums for the likes of John Lennon, King Crimson, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Lou Reed and Peter Gabriel. Tony has found time in his busy schedule to release a new album of his own, titled Bringing It Down […]
Ruthie Foster Is Getting Mileage In Memphis: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Ruthie Foster has just released her new album titled Mileage. Its her 10th studio album and her first for Sun Records, the Memphis-based label that put Elvis on the map.
Meet Flea Miller! An Auckland Teenager With Something To Say: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Flea Miller is a 16-year-old singer/songwriter/musician and record label owner. Flea will make his way to The 13th Floor’s performance space this Saturday, treating fans to an acoustic/spoken word set, something a little different for the young artiste.
The Deslondes Roll It Out on The 13th Floor: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Deslondes have just released Roll It Out, an album that captures the crackling energy of the band’s early days but also reflects the new perspective of age and maturity and a new drummer.
The Georgia Thunderbolts Rise Above It All: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Georgia Thunderbolts have released their new album, Rise Above It All, and here is lead singer TJ Lyle to tell you all about it.
Rob Joass Is Dodging Those Faultlines: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
You may know Wellington-based musician Rob Joass from his work with Hobnail or Shotband or Too Many Chiefs. Rob has just released his 4th solo album titled Faultlines and here he is to tell you all about it.
Zed And Their Future Memory: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Zed is back! After a 21-year “hiatus” they have just released their third album, Future Memory, and we have all four members on hand to tell you about it.
Elles Bailey Is Beneath The Neon Glow: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Elles Bailey has just released her fourth studio album, Beneath The Neon Glow, 10 tracks of glistening rock and soul all powered by her distinctive voice.
Steve Wynn Will Make It Right: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Steve Wynn has been fronting The Dream Syndicate on and off since they formed in 1981. Steve also has a thriving solo career and now he’s an author with new book and album released today.
Al Park Sings One For The People With A Monkey On Their Back: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Veteran Christchurch musician Al Park has just released his new album, titled One For The Dog, One For The Cat and One For The People With A Monkey On Their Back. Its a mouthful, so you can call it Monkey for short. Here’s Al to explain.
Andrew Combs Is Painting Dream Pictures: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Andrew Combs is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has just released his 6th album, titled Dream Pictures.
Mike Hall Reminds Us That Nothing Stands Still: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Auckland musician and Pluto bass player Mike Hall has just released his debut solo album titled Nothing Stands Still.
Louisa Nicklin Talks About The Big Sulk: 13th Floor Interview
Louisa Nicklin has just released her new album, The Big Sulk, produced by none other than Shayne P Carter. Louisa played with Shayne in the most recent Dimmer reunion and you may have seen her on stage with The Mermaidens as well.
Steve Cropper Takes Us To Friendlytown and Beyond: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Steve Cropper has just released a new album called Friendlytown. At age 82, the guitarist, producer and songwriter is still going strong with friends like Billy Gibbons and Brian May lending a helping hand.
Malice K Goes Forward with Avanti: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Malice K is a New York-based project helmed by visual artist and songwriter Alex Konschuh, who was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. We found Malice in Brooklyn and got the lowdown on how and why he made his new album, Avanti.
Loves Ugly Children Are Back! But For How Long? – 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Loves Ugly Children split up in 1998 after a blistering run of singles, EPs and Albums and live shows throughout the Nineties. Against all the odds, they are back.
The Softies Return With The Bed I Made: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Softies are back with their first new album in 24 years titled The Bed I Made.