Kendall Elise – Let the Night In (Album Review)
The themes of Let the Night In, the second album, by Kendall Elise are big and universal but the stories in Elise’s lyrics are personal and specific. Musically it moves between intimate acoustic folk, confessional country and blues and upbeat pop and rockabilly whilst always maintaining a consistent sound. Elise’s vocals are powerful, and reflect […]
Age Pryor Releases Invisible Lines (Album Review)
Age Pryor releases a new collection that feels like music made Level 4 lockdown: reflective, hopeful and ultimately uplifting. His first solo album in 14 years, Invisible Lines offers superbly delicate vocal tracks and a rich range of influences: alt folk, jazz and pure pop. And even a little rap.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Aro – Tuna
Our friends Aro have a new song, Tuna, out now and a new EP on the way!
Blacktop Mojo Talks to Us About Serial Killers & Making Music in Texas
Blacktop Mojo are a hard rocking group of good ol’ boys from Palestine, Texas and they’ve just released their self-titled fourth album.
Sierra Ferrell – Long Time Coming (Rounder) Album Review
Sierra Ferrell’s Long Time Coming has, indeed, be a long time coming. So, was it worth the wait?
New Song Of The Day: The DMA’s – We Are Midnight
The DMA’s have a new EP and a new single…the single is We Are Midnight.
Willie Nile Talks About ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’
Willie Nile has been mixing rock & roll and poetry for 40 years now. Here he is to tell us about his new album, The Day The Earth Stood Still.
Album Review: Lorde – Solar Power (Universal)
Lorde delivers Solar Power, four years after her Melodrama. We take a first listen and are impressed.
New Song Of The Day: Mel Parsons – Carry On
Mel Parsons urges us to Carry On on this new music Friday and Carry On we shall!
Martha Wainwright – Love Will Be Reborn (Cooking Vinyl)
Martha Wainwright has released her new album, Love Will Be Reborn. It’s been five years since Martha’s previous studio album and there have been some hard times since then, but you can’t keep a good Wainwright down.
Manuela Woos With Spanish Soul at Cassette Nine, 13 August 2021
Manuela Ovalle Herrera is sultry and sweet. Some Spanish Stroll and lots of Soul. The Cassette Nine audience tonight are in fine spirit as Manuela showcases her new single and more.
Watch: MusicTalk with Luke LeBlanc
Luke LeBlanc returns to The 13th Floor to talk about his new album, Only Human.
New Song Of The Day: Backyard Tire Fire – Alejandro Escovedo
What’s this? A song about one of our fave performers? Yes, indeed, this new tune by Backyard Tire Fire is about the great Alejandro Escovedo.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Ora The Molecule
Ora The Molecule talks to The 13th Floor about her Human Safari.
Movie Review: Pig – Directed by Michael Sarnoski
Pig is a deliciously paced and visceral thriller drama co-written and directed by Michael Sarnoski in his directorial debut, starring Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Kat Von D – Fear You
Today we bring you Kat Von D and her brand new song/video Fear You.
Uptown Lowdown – Keeping up with what’s going down. Watch!!!
UPTOWN LOWDOWN!!! Check out this week’s show! New Music! Upcoming concerts! Featuring Lorde, Shihad’s Jon Toogood, Jennifer Hudson, Clap Clap Riot! and more! Uptown Lowdown is our weekly web-series with Marty Duda and Jemilah Ross-Hayes. They’re covering the Auckland music scene, reporting on concerts they’ve been to, new music previews, exclusive interviews and new music […]
New Song Of The Day: Vanishing Twin – Phase One Million
Vanishing Twin are a London-based psych-pop band with a new song titled Phase One Million.
Hans Pucket Announce NZ Tour
Hans Pucket wish to announce their Confidently Test Out New Material tour. These shows promise all the wonders of Hans Pucket’s four-piece lineup. Callum Passells will bring his saxophone and keyboard wizardry to the group. There will be music from their upcoming album; there will be cool new merch; there will be a moment in […]
Shapeshifter Announce Two Huge Summer Shows
SHAPESHIFTER has today announced two HUGE summer shows. Fresh from their headlining RITUALS album tour of Aotearoa, the five-piece, party-starters will co-headline Tauranga this December with Fat Freddy’s Drop, and are set to perform in Matakana on Waitangi Weekend.