Graham Candy Wants You to Keep On Smiling: Interview
Graham Candy is an ex-pat Kiwi, living in Germany, who has has just released his new EP today, called Keep On Smiling.
Helado Negro Goes Far In with The 13th Floor: Interview
Helado Negro is Roberto Carlos Lange and this Friday he releases his new album, Far In. Newly relocated to Asheville, North Carolina, Roberto gives us the inside story on making his new LP.
Ladyhawke – Time Flies: New Song Of The Day
Ladyhawke releases Time Flies, the title track from her new album, due out in November.
The Beatles – Let It Be (Apple/Universal)
The Beatles have just reissued Let It Be, an album that, when originally released 51 years ago got mixed reviews. Many years and many remixes later, it’s time to reconsider Let It Be, the album.
Shovels & Rope – Domino: New Song Of The Day
Shovels & Rope pay homage to James Dean in their new song, Domino.
Hollie Smith On Coming In From The Dark: Interview
Hollie Smith finally releases her new album, Coming In From The Dark, this Friday after 5 long years and a further COVID-related delay. Here she is to tell us why it took so long.
Headless Chickens – Stunt Clown (Flying Nun)
Headless Chickens debut album, Stunt Clown, was no doubt quite a departure, possibly a risk, for Flying Nun Records when they released it in 1988. Now, 33 years later, it looks like quite the inspired move.
Damien Binder – Don’t Know What: 13th Floor Video Premiere!
Damien Binder has just released a video for his new song, Don’t Know What, and you can see it here first.
Real Estate – Days: 13th New Cover Of The Day
Real Estate have just released their cover of Television’s Days and it is rather lovely.
Vietnam – A Kiwi Obscurity Returns: Interview
Vietnam were a post punk band based in Wellington back in the early 80s. They released one (highly collectable) EP and then disappeared…until now.
Amyl and the Sniffers – Comfort To Me: Album Review
Amyl and the Sniffers are a ferocious young Melbourne Punk quartet who can slice through your head and explode it whilst making you feel hot, sweaty and high. Amyl nitrate poppers are a fast surge and fade. So is Amy Taylor the singer and probably chief lyricist.
Jack White – Taking Me Back: New Song Of The Day
Jack White whips out his first solo single in three years. It’s called Taking Me Back.
Puddle Of Mudd – Welcome to the World Of Wes Scantlin: Interview
Puddle Of Mudd front man Wes Scantlin is on the road again, making his way to Florida while having a chin-wag with The 13th Floor.
Uptown Lowdown Is Here: Episode 13 Awaits!
Uptown Lowdown Episode 13 is ready for your eyes and ears. This week we cover Coldplay, My Morning Jacket Tom Rodwell, The Courettes and the new Velvet Underground documentary.
Blue River Baby – Green Cones: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Blue River Baby presents Green Cones for your listening pleasure.
Outfield Festival 2022 – Party in Hawke’s Bay: Interview
Outfield Festival 2022 is happening this February with a bill that includes Young Franco, The Chills, JessB and The Mermaidens. Here is promoter Reuben Vergis and Mermaiden Gussie Larkin to tell us about it.
Tori Amos – Spies: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Tori Amos releases the second single from her up coming album, Ocean To Ocean. It’s called Spies.
Cindy Goes 1:2 with The 13th Floor (Interview)
Cindy is a band whose sound is based around front person Karina Gill’s songs, voice and guitar. Here they are to talk about their new album, 1:2.
The Velvet Underground Dir: Todd Haynes: Film Review
The Velvet Underground, Todd Haynes’ documentary about the iconic band, is very much like the music itself…at times hypnotic, dazzling, confounding and beautiful.
The Broken Heartbreakers – We’re All Looking Up
The Broken Heartbreakers have signed to Nadia Reid’s Slow Time Records and here is their debut single for the label, We’re All Looking Up.