Dry Cleaning – Joy: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Secret Love, the third album from London outfit Dry Cleaning, finally sees the light of day this Friday. Today, the group release a fourth and final single, Joy, following predecessors ‘Hit My Head All Day’, ‘Cruise Ship Designer’ and ‘Let Me Grow and You’ll See The Fruit’.
The Lumineers – Spark Arena: January 6, 2026 (13th Floor Concert Review)
With flower headbands in abundance, whimsical white skirts, and summer attire, an enthusiastic crowd eagerly awaited The Lumineers performance at the Spark Arena on Tuesday, 6th January.
Egregore and I — Songs From A Window (Bandcamp) (13th Floor EP Review)
Egregore and I/Elliot Tremlett — is Ōtautahi/Christchurch–based musician and writer who exists in two worlds: music and poetry.
Peter Gabriel – Been Undone: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Peter Gabriel releases Been Undone, the first new song from his forthcoming album o\i.
Max Allais – Wherever You Go: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
New Zealand-French singer and songwriter Max Allais is kicking off the year as he means to go on – with an honest and heartfelt new single, Wherever You Go.
The Cribs – Selling A Vibe (PIAS) (13th Floor Album Review)
After a five-year hiatus bought on by the strain of touring, The Cribs are back with Selling A Vibe. The Jarman boys have produced yet another bold statement of indie rock brilliance in their ninth outing.
Matakanarama Festival 2025 – Matakana Coast, 29–31 December (13th Floor Festival Review)
So Matakanarama? Absolute summer vibe. Think lush green fields, salty coastal air, and a crowd that feels like a group of mates but multiplied by a thousand or so.
Jill Scott – Beautiful People: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Neo-soul star Jill Scott has announced her first new album in 11 years and released a single titled, Beautiful People.
Ultrabomb – Artificial Stars: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Punk rock power trio Ultrabomb have released their new single Artificial Stars. The track marks the first release from their forthcoming full-length album The Bridges That We Burn, arriving April 3, 2026 via DC-Jam Records/Virgin Music Group.
Abbey Cone – Change The Man: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today, Nashville-based, Texas-born singer/songwriter Abbey Cone is kicking her ex to the curb and starting the new year right with the release of her empowered new single, Change The Man.
13th Floor Top Albums of 2025 as Selected by Marty Duda
With 2025 done and dusted its time to think back and pick 10 albums that stand out among the thousands that were released over the past 365 days.
Eric Johanson – Live In Mississippi and Living In New Orleans: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Blues guitarist Eric Johanson has released Live In Mississippi, where the raucous Friday-night crowd welcomed Eric to the stage at the Ground Zero Club in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Diane Coll – Tell Jupiter, Hi: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Diane Coll is known for her ability to create work that is “therapy through music” (Making A Scene!), and her next album, Strangely in Tune (Jan. 6), is no exception. She is releasing Tell Jupiter, Hi today.
Schkeuditzer Kreuz – Swan Grinding Aotearoa 2026
Industrial Synth Crust artist Schkeuditzer Kreuz (Kieren Hills) wraps up exhaustive international tour, returning for Auckland and Wellington shows, January 2026.
Pearl Harbour – Still Drivin’, Still Rockin’: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
This past year saw a host of cool reissues from Liberation Hall including an expanded version of the one and only album by Pearl Harbor & The Explosions.
The Bellringers of St Matthews: Merry Christmas!
One of the most distinctive sounds of Christmas, other than the singing of carols, is the soundscape of church bells echoing across town.
Anaconda Dir: Tom Gormican (13th Floor Movie Review)
Anaconda: Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s giant-snake buddy flick has a big heart hiding beneath its slithery exterior.
Lou’ana – Strawberry Nights: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Lou’ana has just released Strawberry Nights, a very Kiwi holiday song that she calls, A Christmas & Solstice gift for you.
Chris Rea Has Died Age 74: R.I.P.
We’ve just learned that English singer Chris Rea has died, age 74.
The Band Of Heathens – No Direction: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
The Band of Heathens released their new single, No Direction, from their recently announced landmark new album Country Sides, arriving February 20, 2026.