Evan Dando: The 13th Floor Interview
Despite missing last night’s show in Christchurch due to “unforeseen circumstances”, Evan Dando is expected to perform tonight at Auckland’s Tuning Fork in celebration of the reissue of his only solo album, 2003’s Baby I’m Bored. Dando has always had a somewhat “erratic” reputation which made the prospect of interviewing him all that more interesting. […]
John Moreland: The 13th Floor Interview
Born in Texas and living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, John Moreland is a big, burly guy who makes big, burly music. Moreland’s new album, Big Bad Luv finds the roots-rocker in a celebratory mood after the success of his 2015 album, High On Tulsa Heat. While that record was a mostly solo effort, this new one […]
Benjamin Booker – The 13th Floor Interview
Benjamin Booker is about to release his second album later this week. It’s called Witness, and after listening to an advance copy of it over the past few weeks, I can safely say that its going to be one of the highlights of 2017. The title track features a guest vocal by Mavis Staples, but […]
Beth Orton: The 13th Floor Interview
UK singer/songwriter Beth Orton is returning to our shores on late June for three shows. The last time she was here, back in 2013, her focus was on Folk music, but this time she’s returning with a new work, her sixth studio album Kidsticks, which was released last May, an album that marks a distinct […]
Radical Face: The 13th Floor Interview
Radical Face is the nome de plume of Florida-based musician Ben Cooper. Having just completed his epic, 3-disc trilogy, The Family Tree, Radical Face has just released his latest EP, SunnMoonnEclippse. Now, for the very first time, Radical Face will perform in New Zealand, at Auckland’s Tuning Fork, on Saturday, June 3rd. The 13th Floor’s Marty […]
Hazel English: The 13th Floor Interview
Having moved from Australia to the US, Hazel English is due to release her first full-length album tomorrow. The new release is actually a combination of her first EP, Never Going Home, bundled with a set of new songs titled Just Give In. Hazel English’s music has been described as “sunkissed” while her lyrics deal […]
Slowdive: The 13th Floor Interview
After a brief, 22-year break, English shoegaze band Slowdive are back with a new album. Their self-titled fourth long-player was released this past Friday. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Slowdive guitarist Christian Savill just ahead of the release date to find out how the band is feeling about releasing new material after such […]
Booga Beazley – The 13th Floor Interview
Hard to believe it, but Head Like A Hole are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of their album, 13, with a nationwide tour. The band had split up in 2000, but reformed eight years later, releasing two albums since then, with a third on the way. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to […]
John Steel of The Animals – The 13th Floor Interview
The Animals begin their two-date tour of New Zealand with a show in Christchurch tonight, followed by another at Auckland’s Tuning Fork tomorrow. This version of the band features original drummer John Steel and Mickey Gallagher, who replaced Alan Price on keyboards in 1965 and went on to be a member of Ian Dury & […]
Perfume Genius: The 13th Floor Interview 2017
Mike Hadreas, aka Perfume Genius, is just about to release his fourth album, titled, No Shape. Hadreas, who was in Auckland performing at The Kings Arms back in 2015, is a resident of Seattle, Washington although he and his partner Alan Wyffels have plans to move to LA, where No Shape was recorded.
Rodney Fisher Talks About the NZ Music Month Line-up at Flight 605
Rodney Fisher and Hayley Smith, the folks behind the Kingsland Folk Club shows, have put together, what they call, a “hand-crafted lineup of musicians across a number of different genres,” to perform every Thursday at Flight 605 during New Zealand Music Month with the early start time of 6pm.
Glenn Hughes: The 13th Floor Interview
Glenn Hughes is a rock and roll survivor. In addition to forming early 70s funk-rock pioneers Trapeze, Hughes was a member of two of the biggest bands on the planet…Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. Having experienced the stereotypical rock and roll lifestyle, and lived to talk about it, Hughes is still rocking…with his own solo […]
Ian Anderson Talks To Paul McLaney
Acclaimed Auckland musician Paul McLaney (Gramsci, Impending Adorations) is a huge Jethro Tull fan. So, with Tull’s Ian Anderson in New Zealand touring, it seems only right that we bring you Paul’s interview with Ian Anderson, conducted the last time Anderson was in New Zealand. Paul is the consummate Tull fan, so the interview is […]
Yumi Zouma: A Period Of Transition (Interview)
The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda tracked down Josh Burgess of Yumi Zouma. The band was putting the finishing touches on their, as yet, unnamed second album. Before that record sees the light of day however, the band is playing a few final shows in support of their acclaimed debut album, Yoncalla. You can catch them […]
Josh Pyke: The 13th Floor Interview
Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke is heading across the Tasman for his first NZ shows in a decade. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Josh Pyke recently and found that although Josh hasn’t performed in NZ for a while, he has been a regular holiday-maker here.
Endless Boogie: The 13th Floor Interview
The relentless riff machine that is Endless Boogie returns to Auckland for one show at The Tuning Fork on Sunday, April 23rd. The band is on the verge of releasing their new album, Vibe Killer, and will, no doubt, preview a track or two when they are here. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to […]
Alex Fischel of Spoon: The 13th Floor Interview
Austin, Texas-based band Spoon has just released their ninth studio titled, Hot Thoughts. The veteran band, led by Britt Daniel is down to a four-piece after the departure of guitarist and keyboard player Eric Harvey. Fortunately, they have, on board, guitarist and keyboard player Alex Fischel. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Alex Fischel […]
Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish: The 13th Floor Interview Pt.2
Last week we brought you the first part of our interview with Doug Wimbish, the groundbreaking bass player for Living Colour. (Click here to check out part 1) Now, here is the remainder of that conversation that The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda had with Mr Wimbish. As we pick it up, Doug is is the […]
Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish: The 13th Floor Interview Pt1
Doug Wimbish will be in Auckland with Living Colour in Mat when they bring their 30th Anniversary tour to The Powerstation. The much-celebrated bass player has been a major influence on contemporary music for almost 40 years having been a member of the rhythm section for both Sugarhill Records (that’s him on The Message) and […]
WOMAD Interview: Bebel Gilberto
Her father is Brazilian musical legend Joao Gilberto, now Bebel Gilberto is making her own brand of bossa nova music and bringing it to the world…including New Zealand.