The Others Way 2023 – Various K Road Venues: December 1, 2023 (Pt.1)
The Others Way returned and we were there! This year’s festival was so big we had two 13th Floor reporters there to cover all the action.
The Others Way 2023 – Various K Road Venues: December 1, 2023 (Pt.2)
The Others Way returned and we were there! This year’s festival was so big we had two 13th Floor reporters there to cover all the action.
Marc Burford – Sweetest Summer: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Hampshire based singer-songwriter, Marc Burford releases his melancholic and reflective new single, Sweetest Summer.
Demons of Noon – Death Machine (Evil Feast Records)
Demons of Noon, matured under four lockdowns, inspired by Black Sabbath, Mazzy Star and evincing a similar approach to music as the Melvins. Demons of Noon have, after a steady stream of digital singles, cracked the big one with a full-length album, not just in digital format, but also on vinyl.
The War On Drugs & Spoon – Spark Arena: December 2, 2023
The War On Drugs headlined a big night in that also included Spoon and Indigo Sparke. The 13th Floor was there to catch all the action.
Dimmer – Powerstation: December 2, 2023 (Concert Review)
20 years after their most popular record, Dimmer are back, bigger and brighter than before. Original members James Duncan on bass and guitar and Gary Sullivan on drums and of course with the illustrious Shayne P. Carter at the helm, are all still there.
Kraftwerk – Spark Arena: December 1, 2023
There are times in a veteran gig-goer’s life when the concert goes beyond a mere live performance into something much deeper and spiritual, Jeff Neems experiences Kraftwerk.
Calexico’s Joey Burns Pays Tribute To Shane MacGowan
Here’s is Calexico’s Joey Burns expressing his admiration for Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan who passed away age 65.
Allen Stone Is Off The Beaten Path: Interview
Allen Stone is in Wellington rehearsing with a new band to perform at the On A Good Day Festival on the bill with Matt Corby.
Emma Dilemma – Bed All Day: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Aotearoa’s self-proclaimed “patron saint of self-sabotage” Emma Dilemma has today released her latest single, the playfully existential and unforgettable track, Bed All Day.
Shane MacGowan of The Pogues Has Died Age 65: R.I.P.
Sad to report that Shane MacGowan, the mercurial leader of The Pogues has died at age 65. MacGowan revealed he was diagnosed with encephalitis last year in a video posted to social media.
Crash Reunited – Natasha & Mike Tell Us Why It took 25 years to Release Their Album: Interview
Kiwi band Crash recorded their debut album in 1996. It’s just now been released. Here are Crash members Natasha and Mike with their story.
Black Pumas – Adrian Discusses Chronicles Of A Diamond: Interview
Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas chatted at length to The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda about the Grammy-nominated band’s new album, Chronicles Of A Diamond.
R.I.P. Scott “Top Ten” Kempner 1954 – 2023: Founding Member of The Dictators and Del-Lords
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Scott Kempner, the Bronx-born guitarist, songwriter and band leader, passed away today at a nursing home in Connecticut at the age of 69. The cause of death was complications related to early onset dementia.
Fan Club – No Caller ID: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Fan Club have release the video to their latest single No Caller ID. Check out what these Auckland teens are up to!
Dirty Honey Can’t Find The Brakes: Interview
Dirty Honey are back with a new, hard rockin’ album, titled Can’t Find The Brakes. Here are Justin Smolian and Jaydon Bean to tell you how it came to be and why Jaydon just joined the band.
TLC Announce 2024 CrazySexyCool 30th Anniversary Aotearoa Show
The best-selling American female group of all time, TLC announce their 2024 CrazySexyCool 30th Anniversary New Zealand show presented by Mai FM.
Lola – Protection/Armour: 13th Floor New Songs Of The Day
Lola unveils the second part of her new double single, ‘Protection/Armour’. Inspired by the world of runway music, ‘Armour’ is the second half of emerging vocalist and producer Lola’s ‘Protection’ / ‘Armour’ duology.
Chris Shiflett Is Lost At Sea On His Way To NZ: Interview
Foo Fighters’ guitarist Chris Shiflett will make the most of his trip to New Zealand in January with a solo gig at Auckland’s premiere dive bar, Whammy.
Dillastrate Performs Taku Ngākau at The 13th Floor: Singles Session
Dillastrate, or rather “H” from Dillastrate, climbed up to The 13th Floor to perform this exclusive acoustic version the their new single, Taku Ngākau.