Yves Tumor – Heaven Surrounds Us Like A Hood: New Song
Yves Tumor Heaven Surrounds Us Like A Hood, the third from their upcoming album Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds), out March 17 via Warp Records. The single is served with a vibrant visual accompaniment directed by Cody Critcheloe.
Come Together Album Concert Series 2023 Announced!
Come Together Series pays tribute to Neil Young, Dire Straits and Fleetwood Mac in 2023 with an all-star Kiwi line-up.
Scott Cook – The Bunker: Feb. 27, 2023: Concert Review
Scott Cook entertained the Folkies and the Folkie-Hags who packed out the Devonport Bunker on a rare Auckland summer evening free of rain, flash floods and cyclones.
Genesis Owusu – Tuning Fork: February 25, 2023
Genesis Owusu performed at Auckland’s Tuning Fork Saturday night. The 13th Floor’s Karen McCarthy and Leonie Moreland were there. Here are their photos and words.
Daughter – Swim Back: New Song Of The Day
DAUGHTER Release New Single ‘Swim Back’ today with new Album Stereo Mind Game Out 7 April.
WU-TANG CLAN & NAS ANN NZ DATE FOR NY STATE OF MIND TOUR
Hip Hop icons Wu-Tang Clan and Nas have announced an New Zealand date on their upcoming, legendary co-headlined NY State of Mind tour, which will be hitting multiple continents this year.
Billy Bragg – The Powerstation: Feb. 26, 2023
Billy Bragg performed at Auckland’s Powerstation last night. The 13th Floor’s Robin Kearns and Chris Zwaagdyk were on the scene with a review and photos.
T. G. Shand – Fatwood: New Song Of The Day
New Zealand based dream pop artist, T. G. Shand is sneaking in a standalone single Fatwood, before the release of her upcoming EP due out later this year.
The Doublejumps – The SRC: New Song Of The Day
The Doublejumps release The SRC (Student Representative Council). Power-punk from Taranaki!
Kae Tempest Powerstation February 24, 2023
Kae Tempest brought us shelter from the storm, despite their name, as fans convened at The Powerstation for poetry, beats and tears.
The Shootouts – Stampede (Soundly) Album Review
Stampede is The Shootouts’ third album and is released on the eve of their Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville, the Mecca for country music artists which parallels in stature and importance the Apollo Theatre for African American artists.
Eve Kelly – Mr. Big Shot: New Song Of The Day
Whakatāne singer-songwriter Eve Kelly has today released her funky new soul-pop anthem, ‘Mr. Big Shot’.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre – The Future Is Your Past
The Brian Jonestown Massacre (these days basically Anton Newcombe) have just released their 20th studio album and The 13th Floor’s Floyd Lee has had a listen (or two).
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: Feb 24, 2023
New Music Friday is here again. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda presents this week’s 5 new albums for your consideration plus a massive classic soul live box set.
Theia – Crucified By U: New Song Of The Day
Theia releases Crucified By U just days after sharing the stage with Peaches at The Powerstation.
Sir Rod Stewart with Cyndi Lauper, Auckland Show Announced
Sir Rod Stewart returns to New Zealand in April on The Hit’s tour. In addition to shows in Dunedin and Napier, due to popular demand Live Nation is thrilled to announce Rod Stewart will also perform at AUCKLAND’S SPARK ARENA, on Sunday, April 9.
Brother Sister Perform Live At The 13th Floor
Brother Sister are just that…two brothers and a sister making music together. The trio visited our 13th Floor Studio recently, played some tunes and chatted with Marty.
10:32 Talks Coffee Shop Girl at 13th Floor: Interview
10:32 is the name of a London-based jazz-pop trio featuring Kiwi singer/songwriter Bridget Walsh. They are set to tour New Zealand in March on the back of their brand new single, Coffee Shop Girl.
Throwback Thursday! Ryan Bingham at The 13th Floor
Throwback Thursday here at 13th Floor. Yellowstone fans, we’ve been digging through the archives and found this visit from Ryan Bingham.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Nadja: New Song Of The Day
Unknown Mortal Orchestra (“UMO”) share ‘Nadja’, another taste from the forthcoming double album V, due Friday, March 17 via Jagjaguwar.