The D4 Celebrate 21 Years of 6Twenty: Interview
The D4 released their debut album 21 years ago and today they give it the reissue treatment with a new vinyl pressing and cool new liner notes and photos (and some live shows).
Arahi Releases Revelator Today: Interview
Arahi is back at The 13th Floor to talk about his new EP, Revelator and his ambitious live theatre performance that will close out the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival on Sunday.
LOVETA – Nostalgia: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
LOVETA releases new single, Nostalgia, and announces her debut EP.
Aldous Harding – Auckland Town Hall: October 26, 2022
Aldous Harding took over the Auckland Town Hall last night putting on a show that was equal parts brilliant and awkward. The 13th Floor’s Michael Grunfeld files this report.
Jonathan Bree – Destiny: New Duet with Princess Chelsea
Jonathan Bree releases Destiny today with a little help from his friend Princess Chelsea.
George Ezra – Spark Arena: October 25, 2022
George Ezra and his band took the stage in the half-format Spark Arena to the tune of “It’s Not Unusual”. It proved appropriate because like Sir Tom Jones, George Ezra proved himself to be a consummate performer with a flawless, slick set including many of his catalogue of recognisable hits.
Sisters Of Mercy – Powerstation: October 25, 2022
Sisters Of Mercy returned to Auckland’s Powerstation last night and 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey was among those in attendance. Here’s his report.
Miriam Clancy – Kamikazi Angels: New Song Of The Day
Miriam Clancy shares powerful single, Kamikazi Angels, with video directed by Rubens de Mello.
Come Together: Tom Petty Rehearsals with The 13th Floor
The 13th Floor cameras were on the scene at Roundhead Studios as Jon Toogood, Dianne Swann and the band ripped through Refugee.
The Others Way Festival – Karangahape Road, 22 October 2022
The Others Way Festival leaves no doubt that Karangahape road is the thriving musical epicenter of Auckland.
The Doublejumps – Birthday Money: New Song Of The Day
The Doublejumps debut single and accompanying music video by the Taranaki guitar pop trio are out now.
Kings Of Leon – Spark Arena: October 23, 2022
Kings of Leon fill out the Spark Arena stadium on a Sunday night with dads, lads and old fans sporting merch, hands full of beer and a brain full of Kings of Leon lyrics ready to sing along at the drop of a hat.
1 Drop Nation – Runaway: New Song Of The Day
1 Drop Nation announces long-awaited debut album + releases feel-good banger Runaway.
The Darkness – Powerstation: October 22, 2022
The Darkness lit up The Powerstation last night and The 13th Floor’s Andra Jenkin basked in the glow. Here is her report along with photos from Leonie Moreland.
Alisa Xayalith – Superpowers: New Song Of The Day
Alisa Xayalith teases upcoming debut EP with uplifting title track, Superpowers.
Passenger – Powerstation: October 21, 2022
Passenger, aka Mike Rosenberg, finally made it to Auckland’s Powerstation and the wait was worth it. Here’s 13th Floor’s Carin Newbould with her report:
Juliet McLean Performs Live at The 13th Floor
Juliet McLean was in town and stopped into The 13th Floor Studio to play a couple of tunes.
Little River Band: Reminiscing with Graeham Goble: Interview
Little River Band have just released two new compilations: Ultimate Hits Collection and Masterpieces. Here’s original LRB man Graeham Goble to take us through them.
Bluey Green – Cabo: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Bluey Green releases Cabo and its out New Song Of The Day. So who is Bluey Green and what is Cabo?
Steve Gunn – Tuning Fork: October 20, 2022
Steve Gunn is in town and we found him at The Tuning Fork last night. Here’s The 13th Floor’s Robin Kearns with his report.