AmericanaFest 2022: Day 1: 13th Floor In Nashville
AmericanaFest 2022 happened last month in Nashville and The 13th Floor was there to cover the action. Here’s the first of five reports.
Erin Myers – Bad Reception: New Song Of The Day
Erin Myers releases Bad Reception. The up-and-coming Kiwi is just 20 and has one EP already under her belt.
Racing – Must Be The Moon: 13th Floor Interview
Racing have released their second album, Must Be The Moon, after a long, COVID-induced delay. Here’s front man Ed Knowles to tell us what it feels like to have it finally out there.
What They Said: NZ Dance Co. – Q Theatre: October 7, 2022
What They Said is a fascinating and intriguing modern dance performance where every element is fluid and continually morphs.
Kaylee Bell – Small Town Friday Nights: New Song
Kaylee Bell releases Small Town Friday Nights and announces her own headlining show at The Tuning Fork.
Brad Paisley – Spark Arena October 8, 2022
Brad Paisley closed out his World Tour at Auckland’s Spark Arena proving that his is not your father’s country music concert…integrating riffs from Prince and Van Halen, and featuring a water-skiing squirrel and a surprise marriage proposal.
Deva Mahal – Run Me Through: New Song Of The Day
Deva Mahal delivers vibey bedroom bop ‘Run Me Through’ ahead of a nationwide tour.
Morgan Evans Is Bringing His Country To Auckland: Interview
Morgan Evans is an Australian country star now based in Nashville. We caught up with him just as he was about to open for Brad Paisley at Auckland’s Spark Arena.
The Beths – Auckland Town Hall October 7, 2022
The Beths wrap up a globe-trotting year with a triumphant home-town show in front of a very appreciative crowd.
Troy Kingi – Year Of The Ratbags And Their Musty Theme Songs
Troy Kingi hits album six of his ambitious 10 10 10 Series, (10 albums in 10 years in 10 genres). Year of the Ratbags and their Musty Theme Songs takes us to 1984.
Bartees Strange – Farm To Table (4AD) Album Review
Bartees Strange releases his second album and first for the 4AD label. It’s title…Farm To Table.
Pieces Of Molly – Don’t Shine A Light Into The Dark: New Song
Pieces of Molly embrace the darkness in new single + video ‘Don’t Shine a Light into the Dark’.
Courtney Marie Andrews – Loose Future (Fat Possum)
Courtney Marie Andrews takes on matters of the head and the heart on her latest album, Loose Future.
The Charlatans – Powerstation: October 6, 2022
The Charlatans last graced our shores in 2018, they would’ve come sooner, but for Covid, we shouldn’t grumble, previous to 2018, they last came in 2008!
Tom Cunliffe Shares His Secret Exhibition: Interview
Tom Cunliffe has released his third album, Secret Exhibition. Here is the Auckland-based singer-songwriter to tell us how it all came together.
Renee Millner – Not Ok: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Renee Millner is Not Ok, but her new song is. Watch for a new EP, coming soon!
Jeremy Zucker – Tuning Fork: October 5, 2022
Jeremy Zucker left the audience ecstatic and wishing they could have it again. Perfect indie pop for the Generation X kids.
Lauren Monroe Sends Messages From Aphrodite: Interview
Lauren Monroe has just released her third album, Messages From Aphrodite. A teacher of the Healing Arts, Lauren’s music comes along just when we need it.
Reece Milton – Ms Mona Lisa: New Song Of The Day
Reece Milton releases soft-rock ballad and video for Ms Mona Lisa.
Jake Love – Better: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Jake Love shimmers and shines in delightful one-take video for indie-pop gem Better.