Elton John – Christchurch: January 24, 2023
Elton John took his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Christchurch last night and we sent Christchurch rocker Adam Hattaway to report on the Rocket Man.
Dartz Want To Be the Mascots Of Laneway: Interview
Dartz are getting ready to make the drive from Wellington to Auckland to kick off this year’s Laneway Festival. Here’s Dartz bassist Clark Matthews to tell us about the ride up.
Tár – Dir: Todd Field (13th Floor Film Review)
Tár is a psychological drama film by Todd Field that offers a laborious examination of power, control, and the spiraling effects of losing both when acquired through success in the spotlight of a modern, critical society.
Surf Friends – Something Real: New Song Of The Day
Surf Friends serve up Something Real and new album, Sonic Waves, is on its way! The album was mostly written and recorded between 2019-2021.
Alayna – Buckle In Baby: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Alayna starts the working week off with her new song, Buckle In Baby and the debut album is on the way!
Kerryn Fields Is Coming Back! : Interview
Kerryn Fields is returning to New Zealand to perform at this year’s 50th Auckland Folk Festival. Here she is to tell what she’s got up her sleeve.
T-Bone Returns To The Auckland Folk Festival: Interview
T-Bone is a Kiwi/Americana band scheduled to perform at this year’s Auckland Folk Festival. Here is fiddle player Richard Klein with an update.
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Mt Smart Stadium: January 21, 2023
Red Hot Chili Peppers and Post Malone teamed up to give Auckland concert-goers something to remember on this sweet, summer night.
Macho Macho – Blink: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Macho Macho have just released Blink and there’s an EP on the way!
Camp Cope – Waking Up Georgia Maq: 13th Floor Interview
Camp Cope is headed to New Zealand for two shows in Wellington and Auckland next week. We woke Georgia Maq out of a deep sleep to find out what we’re in store for.
Kehlani – Spark Arena: January 20, 2023 (Photo Gallery)
Kehlani entertained her fans at Auckland’s Spark Arena, and 13th Floor’s award-winning photographer David Watson was there with his mighty camera.
Jordan Rakei – The Powerstation: January 20, 2023
Jordan Rakei came home to an open-armed audience at The Powerstation.
Surf Trash – Under the Radar: 13th Floor EP Review
Surf Trash lay down a brace of sparkling power pop songs on second EP Under the Radar.
Ian Hunter – Bed Of Roses: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Ian Hunter has just released a new song, Bed Of Roses…a reason for great rejoicing here at The 13th Floor as the 83-year-old rocker sounds in fine form.
Marlon Williams – Civic Theatre: January 19, 2023
Marlon Williams finally brought his My Boy tour to New Zealand, opening at Auckland’s classic Civic Theatre for the first of two back to back shows.
David Crosby Has Died Age 81: R.I.P.
David Crosby, a founding member of The Byrds and one quarter of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died at age 81.
Belle and Sebastian – Late Developers (Matador)
Belle and Sebastian are on a roll. Eight months after their previous album, along comes Late Developers, an album that lives up to its name.
Tiny Ruins – The Crab/Waterbaby: New Song Of The Day
Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland based Tiny Ruins releases a new single, ‘The Crab / Waterbaby’ . The first musical offering since 2019’s much lauded album, Olympic Girls.
Babylon Dir: Damien Chazelle (Film Review)
Babylon seems like a tribute to Hollywood golden age. But is it a love letter to the movies from director Damien Chazelle or a ransom note?
Callaa & Andrea (Mum) – Better Be Home Soon: Cover Of The Day
Callaa (from Western Australia) has teamed up with his mum to cover Neil Finn’s Better Be Home Soon.