Big Scout – How Lovely: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day!
Big Scout release How Lovely, the 3rd and final single from their debut album Council Sport, out August 19th via Melted Ice Cream Records.
Girl From The North Country – Civic Theatre July 5, 2022
Girl From The North Country is not only a Bob Dylan song, but it is an award-winning musical that has played on Broadway, in London, Sydney and now, finally Auckland.
The Black Phone – Dir: Scott Derrickson (Film Review)
The Black Phone is a wonderfully crafted supernatural horror from director Scott Derrickson, with outstanding performances amplifying the intense dread and mystery on display.
Hollie Cook – Happy Hour: 13th Floor Interview
Hollie Cook is in London, fresh from playing at Glastonbury, to talk about her new album, Happy Hour.
Capital Theatre Take A Hero’s Journey: Interview
Capital Theatre are a hard-rocking trio of Aucklanders who have just released A Hero’s Journey, produced by veteran American producer Mike Clink. Here are two of the three bandmembers to tell us how it all came to pass.
Ed Waaka Performs E Kura Live at 13th Floor
Ed Waaka visited The 13th Floor Studios recently to perform a very special version of his song, E Kura, for us. And now we share it with you.
T-Bone – Tuning Fork: July 3, 2022 (Concert Review)
T-Bone burnt up the Tuning Fork stage this Sunday night in a celebration of Americana and folk music, to usher in America’s Independence Day. Swing and spice, crawfish pie and file gumbo. They answer Waylon Jennings’ poser, Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?
Blake – You Don’t Decide: New Song Of The Day
Blake kicks off the working week with You Don’t Decide.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce N Z Tour For January 2023
Red Hot Chili Peppers have today announced their return to New Zealand for two massive stadium shows in early 2023. The band will perform in Auckland at Mt Smart Stadium on January 21 before heading South to Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on January 26.
Punk It Up V – Powerstation, July 1, 2022: Concert Review
Punk It Up V at the Powerstation is a tribal, drums-beating cold English blood runs hot call-to-arms for Skinheads, Boot Boys, Boot Girls, Rude Boys, Oi’s, New Wavers and even yer Art-Wank Poseurs. You know who you are. So, the Chosen found themselves hosed down with classic Original Punk, which was never contained in specific […]
Lit – Tastes Like Gold: 13th Floor Interview
Lit have just released their seventh album, Tastes Like Gold. We spoke to front man Kevin Baldes about aging, drumming and getting kicked off the plane.
Ed Waaka – E Kura: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Ed Waaka bestows his beautiful new song, E Kura, on us on this beautiful Saturday in Auckland.
Emma Dilemma Finally Releases Spit: Interview
Emma Dilemma planned to release her debut album back in October. But, things happened, and now Spit is finally out today. Here’s Emma to tell her story.
Danica Bryant – Crush: New Song Of The Day
Danica Bryant releases Crush today! And there’s a new EP and a tour in the works.
Kelley Stoltz Returns As The Stylist: Interview
Kelley Stoltz is back with another collection of his unique take on rock and pop. This new album is titled The Stylist and here is Kelly to tell us all about it.
Broken Bells – We’re Not In Orbit Yet: New Song Of The Day
Broken Bells ring in with We’re Not In Orbit Yet and Brian (Danger Mouse) and James (The Shins) have a new album up their sleeves.
Michael Franti Invites You To Follow Your Heart: Interview
Michael Franti is back with Spearhead and they are on the road. We find Michael in Virginia Beach taking a day off between shows. He’s ready to talk about his new album, Follow Your Heart.
RY X – Blood Moon: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
RY X is Ry Cuming, an Australian artist now living in California. We find him in Hawaii keen to talk about his new album, Blood Moon.
Mad God – Dir Phil Tippett (Film Review – Shudder)
Mad God is a stop-motion animated horror film written, produced and directed by Phil Tippett, a film that captures the passion of an artist pouring 30 years of their life into an immensely masterful personal project.
Punk It Up: Andrew Boak Says Its Last Call For No Tag
Punk It Up is happening this weekend at The Powerstation over two nights. Promoter and performer Andrew Boak is here to tell us why this may be the last time.