Tinsley Ellis – The Devil May Care: Interview
Tinsley Ellis is a bluesman from the Southern US who has been plying his trade since the mid-1970s. Here he is to talk about Devil May Care, his latest release due out on Alligator Records tomorrow.
Ladyhawke – Time Flies: 13th Floor Album Review
Ladyhawke fourth album Time Flies takes its place over the surreal times of contagion, and closer to home is prefaced by a major health crisis and the birth of a daughter. The music is sophisticated Pop full of hooks and joyful energy. It is also light on its feet and swings.
Hatchie – Quicksand: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Hatchie releases Quicksand today with a new album to follow!
The Last Thing Mary Saw Dir: Edoardo Vitaletti (Shudder)
The Last Thing Mary Saw will seep under your skin like blood from under a door.
Juçara Marçal – Brazilian Delta Blues: Interview
Juçara Marçal joins us from São Paulo, Brazil to tell us how Robert Johnson’s Crossroads intersects with her own South American Delta Blues.
Sarah Borges – Wouldn’t Know You: New Song Of The Day
Sarah Borges has new song. Its called Wouldn’t Know You. And wouldn’t you know, its pretty good!
Butter Wouldn’t Melt – 1931: Album Review
Butter Wouldn’t Melt are folk duo Andrea Reid (dulcimer, whistles, vocals) and Nick Burfield (guitar and vocals). Their name is intriguing. It’s an old English saying that lives on in the American South: “butter wouldn’t even melt in their mouth”, referring to someone who is not quite as they appear.
Kate Havnevik – Get on Board The Lightship: Interview
Kate Havnevik is a Norwegian artist with a new album, Lightship, ready for release this Friday. If you’re a fan of Bjork or Kate Bush, we think you’ll like what you hear.
Muse – Won’t Stand Down: New Song Of The Day
Muse is back with a new tune titled Won’t Stand Down.
Butter Wouldn’t Melt – Going Back to 1931: Interview
Butter Wouldn’t Melt is a Wellington-based duo who have just released their debut album titled 1931, a pivotal year in the history of New Zealand.
Wallace – Every Stroke: New Song Of The Day
Wallace kicks off the working week with a smooth groove and sensuous vocals on Every Stroke.
Connie Smith – The Cry Of The Heart: Interview
Connie Smith is a genuine country music legend having been inducted in the CMA Hall Of Fame in 2012 and a member of the Grand Old Opry since 1965. Here she is to tell us about her latest album, The Cry Of The Heart.
The Delines – Kid Codeine: New Song Of The Day
The Delines return with Kid Codeine, a new song from their upcoming album, The Sea Drift. This should make you feel better!
Elvis Costello & The Imposters – A Boy Named If (Capitol)
Elvis Costello & The Imposters pump it up on this, the be-speckled-one’s 32nd studio album.
Yumi Zouma – In The Eyes Of Our Love: New Song Of The Day
Yumi Zouma treat us to In The Eyes Of Our Love taken from their upcoming album Present Tense.
The Dream Syndicate – What Can I Say? No Regrets…Out Of The Grey + Live, Demos & Outtakes (Fire)
The Dream Syndicate add some muscle to their 1986 album, Out Of The Grey, making this 3-disc set a startling improvement to an album never really got its due.
New Music Friday Recommendations: Jan. 14, 2022
New Music Friday on the 13th Floor helps you make educated and emotional decisions about what happening each Friday when the new music hits the stores. Here’s what we like today!
Broods – Like A Woman: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Broods get the weekend going with their new song Like A Woman.
Jamestown Revival – Young Man: Album Review
Jamestown Revival carry the traditions of Americana as the cultural crusade of their time and present Young Man as both a meditative album and an uplifting one. These are hard times, but there are always good times despite the mood and the bad moon rising.
The Beths – Whammy Bar January 12, 2022
The Beths rock in the new year with an extended engagement at Auckland’s Whammy Bar and The 13th Floor was in attendance!