Bugonia Dir: Yorgos Lanthimos (13th Floor Film Review)
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone, who makes the absolute most of her limited screen time.
Highly Suspect Return, Tadpole Reunite For Live at The Domain With Good Charlotte & Yellowcard
One of New Zealand’s favourite US Rock bands HIGHLY SUSPECT and one of our most influential NZ rock bands TADPOLE will be joining already announced headliners in multi-platinum pop-punk rock royalty, GOOD CHARLOTTE, and beloved American pop-punk, alt-rock royalty YELLOWCARD on FEBRUARY 27, 2026 at Auckland’s Domain.
Marcus King Band – The Darling Blue Tour 2026
Bringing the spirit of Bluesfest to stages across New Zealand, Bluesfest Tours is proud to present one of this year’s most anticipated Bluesfest artists – Marcus King Band, who will perform one exclusive New Zealand sideshow next April.
Sabine McCalla – Don’t Call Me Baby (Gar Hole) (13th Floor Album Review)
Sabine McCalla released her debut album Don’t Call Me Baby last week. Released on the independent US label Gar Hole Records, the LP is a remarkable statement of multi-genre American roots music.
Bic Runga – Paris In The Rain: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Its another new tune from Bic Runga…this one is called, Paris In The Rain.
Hatchie Mixes Liquorice With Tragic Romance: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Australian indie-pop songstress Hatchie has just released her latest album, a tasty little number called Liquorice.
Oasis – Accor Stadium, Sydney: November 8, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
13th Floor’s John Bradbury made the trip to Sydney to see the reunited Oasis. Here is his report:
True North – On A Prayer With A Broken Wing: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
True North break out a stirring horn section on their new single, On a Prayer with a Broken Wing. A soulful, upbeat gem that trumpets hope and resilience.
Sam Cullen Is Coming Of Age: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Invercargill-raised, Auckland-based troubadour Sam Cullen has finally released his self-titled debut album.
Yumi Zouma – Phoebe’s Song: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
International indie-rock innovators Yumi Zouma deliver a boldly romantic, heartfelt new single, Phoebe’s Song, dedicated to Josh Burgess‘ love for his partner, Phoebe.
Grentperez – Auckland Town Hall: November 7, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
It had been just over two years since I first stumbled across Grentperez on a late-night TikTok scroll, his voice lilting through my phone speaker like a small kindness in the middle of the week.
Em Keeps Moving With Album Number Two: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Em is Auckland-based indie singer/songwriter and sound engineer Emily Wheatcroft-Snape and her second album, Move, is out today.
Sound Thinking Is Back: New Podcast Launch Today!
Today marks the launch of Sound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty Duda, a weekly podcast looking at music and the arts from a distinctly Kiwi point of view.
Beastwars – The Ship// The Sea (Destroy Records) (13th Floor Album Review)
The Ship// The Sea is Beastwars sixth album, as with previous offering, the artwork is once again by Nick Keeler, (a mighty image it is too) and the music produced by James Goldsmith and Nathan Hickey, who have handled members’ creative egos since 2016.
Paul Kelly – Seventy (Universal) (13th Floor Album Review)
Paul Kelly’s latest album, Seventy, arrives amid whispers that it may be his last, capping a spectacular 50-year career. If this is his final statement, how does it stand as an epitaph?
bad for education – Close My Eyes: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Independent surf and punk rock outfit bad for education have stormed back onto the Tāmaki Makaurau music scene with a killer new track, Close My Eyes.
Portugal. The Man – SHISH (Thirty Tigers) (13th Floor Album Review)
Portugal. The Man are throwing their latest eclectic offering SHISH out into the world this Friday. The Grammy winning band, consisting of just two primary members, are back to their independent roots after their departure from Atlantic Records.
Lucy Gray – The Tuning Fork: October 30, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Among all the new generation of musicians in New Zealand, Lucy Gray (Lucy Alice Gray) is without a doubt one of the most captivating.
Sam Cullen – Sam Cullen (13th Floor Album Review)
If an album of music is a journey, then Sam Cullen’s self-titled debut album is a journey back in time.
Sorry – Cosplay (Domino) (13th Floor Album Review)
Sorry’s third album Cosplay feels like the moment they stop trying to explain themselves.