Watch: Director Justin Pemberton Discusses ‘Capital in the 21st Century’
Kiwi director Justin Pemberton dropped in to The 13th Floor to talk about his new film, Capitalism in the 21st Century, which is premiering at the New Zealand International Film Festival.
Track By Track: Villainy’s Neill Fraser Takes Us Through ‘Raised In The Dark’
Today, Villainy release their highly-anticipated third album, Raised In The Dark. The 13th Floor is excited to bring you an exclusive track-by-track rundown of the new album by lead vocalist Neill Fraser. Listen in as Neill gives Marty Duda the back story behind all 10 tracks that make up Raised In The Dark.
Interview: Devin Townsend “I Find That I Answer A Lot Of My Own Questions”
Canadian guitarist Devin Townsend is bringing his “An Evening With Devin Townsend” show to Auckland’s Hollywood Cinema on Friday, September 6th. The show with include an all acoustic set from Devin, plus a Q&A segment where fans can query the guitar-slinger in this very intimate of settings. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda got Devin on […]
Track By Track: Troy Kingi Takes Us Through Holy Colony Burning Acres
This Friday Troy Kingi will release a new album titled Holy Colony Burning Acres. Following on from 2017’s Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way To Zygertron, this is the third instalment in Troy’s 10/10/10 series, where he plans to release 10 albums in 10 years in 10 different genres. This is Troy’s reggae album […]
Track By Track: Hobnail’s Rob Joass On Boots And All
Kiwi Celtic Country Folk band Hobnail is celebrating their 25th anniversary with a nationwide tour and a new compilation album titled Boots And All. Band member and chief songwriter Rob Joass spoke to The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda and took him through the stories behind every one of the 16 tracks that comprise the new […]
Track By Track: Roland Rorschach of The Hallelujah Picassos Takes Us Through Voices of Exhuberant HellHounds
With a career spanning more than 30 years, Hallelujah Picassos are the stuff of legend. They’ve just released a stunning new album, “Voices of Exuberant HellHounds.” Songwriter and frontman, Roland Rorschach stopped up the to 13th Floor for a track by track discussion with Marty Duda.
Track By Track: Scott Mannion Goes Deep Inside “Loving Echoes”
After over 15 years away from making music, Scott Mannion has emerged with the 10 psychologically-scarred new songs that make up his solo debut, Loving Echoes.
Interview: Miss June Reports In From New York!
We here at 13th Floor were thrilled when we heard that Auckland band Miss June had been signed to a label and was touring overseas.
Track By Track: Louis Baker’s Commentary On His New Album, Open
After years of gigging and fine-tuning his sound…while constantly writing songs, Wellington’s Louis Baker is finally ready to release his debut album.
Interview: Mikey Havoc – Push Push With Kiss
Just as his latest his latest run with bFM was coming to an end, Mikey Havoc got an offer he couldn’t refuse. His band, Push Push, had been offered the opening slot for the Kiss farewell show in Auckland at Spark Arena on December 3rd. Upon hearing this, The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda got on […]
Interview: Oh My God It’s Kevin Morby!
31-year-old Kevin Morby has just released his 5th solo album, Oh My God. And yes, the album’s title does indeed reflect the religious themes tucked inside the album’s 14 songs. 13th Floor’s Marty Duda tracked down Kevin Morby and found him in America’s heartland, which can be a dangerous place when you bring up religion […]
Interview: Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid: “Tire Marks On The Soles Of Our Shoes”
With the recent announcement that Snow Patrol will be performing an acoustic show in Auckland at the ASB Theatre on August 8th, The 13th Floor got in touch with the band to find out what to expect.
Interview: The Schizophonics – “It’s Just Pure Energy!”
Brace yourself, because The Schizophonics are on their way to rock New Zealand!
Interview: Big Thief: On Their “Kaleidoscopic Relationship”
Brooklyn-based indie rockers Big Thief are set to release their third album, U.F.O.F. this Friday.
Interview: Hugh Cornwell – It’s Amazing What We Got Away With!
We talked to former Stranglers front man Hugh Cornwell about his upcoming Monster Tour of New Zealand with dates in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. He’s playing at The Powerstation this Friday night! Ticket sales click here.
Interview: Mike Garson – David Bowie’s Pianist Speaks to The 13th Floor: “It could have gone very sour!”
David Bowie is no longer with us, but many of the incredible musicians who played with him are.
Interview: Hozier – “At Worst The World Will Sing Along”
Hozier returns to Auckland on Sunday, April 28th when he and his band perform again at Spark Arena.
Interview: Nathaniel Rateliff – Still Learning And Growing
Nathaniel Rateliff and his band The Night Sweats have just arrived in Auckland, ready to rock The Powerstation.
Interview: Shakey Graves – Living The Dream
Alejandro Rose-Garcia, aka Shakey Graves, is about to make another trip to New Zealand with a show slated at Auckland’s Powerstation on Wednesday, April 24th.
Interview: Little Steven – That Rock & Roll Fire Is Still Burning
Little Steven Van Zandt is headed to New Zealand next month and he’s bringing his 14-piece Disciples Of Soul band with him.