Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Country Westerns
With a name like Country Westerns, they have to be from Nashville, and they are. But this trio sounds more like The Replacements than Rascal Flatts.
Concert Review: Graeme James – Tuning Fork August 13, 2021
It was four seasons in one night as Graeme James brought his Seasons Tour to Auckland’s Tuning Fork.
R.I.P. Nanci Griffith Has Died at Age 68
We are sad to learn that Nanci Griffith has died, age 68.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Ladyhawke – Think About You
More new music from Ladyhawke! The song is Think About You.
Concert Review: Ladi6 – Phoenix Cabaret August 12, 2021
Ladi6 and the revived Alpha Sessions rolled into Auckland last night. With the Friday night show sold out, Thursday’s was the place to be… plenty of room for shake, shake, shakin’.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Clap Clap Riot
We talk to Clap Clap Riot guitarist Dave Rowlands about their new single, upcoming album and their tour.
Album Review: The Killers – Pressure Machine (Island)
This latest from The Killers comes quickly on the back of last year’s Imploding The Mirage, but it definitely doesn’t sound rushed.
New Song Of The Day: Courtney Barnett – Before You Gotta Go
Its another Friday brimming with new music. Here’s the latest from Courtney Barnett, titled Before You Gotta Go.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Jon Toogood
Shihad’s Jon Toogood has plenty on his mind and he’s not afraid to speak out in this 13th Floor MusicTalk interview.
Concert Review: Troy Kingi & Delaney Davidson at Leigh Sawmill, 8 August 2021
The 13th Floor goes to Leigh! Marty Duda traveled north to catch Troy Kingi and Delaney Davidson at Leigh Sawmill. Was the trip worth it?
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Samuel Gaskin – RECKŌNING
This just in! New music from Samuel Gaskin. The song is RECKŌNING, described as a “heart stirring pop belter & visual project platforming First Nations Aboriginal & Māori culture”.
It’s The Uptown Lowdown!!! Watch This Week’s Show!
UPTOWN LOWDOWN!!! Check out 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 recommendations.
Aro Announce Their Nationwide Tour and Release He Wai
Aro are taking their music on the road this spring to celebrate and share the stories of our waters, in support of their latest project, & EP release He Wai. The tour intentionally coincides with Māhuru Māori and Te Wiki o te Reo Māori which celebrates the Māori language.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Anthonie Tonnon
Here is Anthonie Tonnon to talk about his new album Leave Love Out Of This.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Sulfate – There You Are!
Sulfate hits hard with their new single There You Are!
Concert Review: Bad for Education at The Wine Cellar, 6 Aug 2021
Love is a burning thing! Bad For Education are a tight Hard-Pop Punk four-piece band and in an inspired bit of misdirection they start with Ring of Fire! They are showcasing brand-new album Eyes on the Sky and they are about to blast off.
Spacey Jane NZ Tour – New Dates Announced
Spacey Jane have announced new dates for their NZ Tour which was postponed to the Trans-Tasman bubble bursting.
Sulfate Announce Godzone Tour Dates
Auckland noise rock trio Sulfate today announced their Godzone album release tour, making their way around “God’s Own Country” in the second half of September.
Shihad Announce 2nd Show at Auckland’s Powerstation
New Zealand’s own Shihad are returning for some very special shows, touring their latest album Old Gods this November. After selling out their first Auckland show in only a few days, a second show at Powerstation, Auckland has been announced for Sunday, November 28.
Concert Review: Ben and Brody at Cassette 9, 7 August 2021
Kiwi siblings Ben and Brody light up Cassette 9 with a younger audience than usual, their clean pop sound and youthful stage persona is refreshing and impressive, and I can see why they have been successful in competitions such as the Smokefree Rockquest.