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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.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Theia – E Hine Ē
Acclaimed singer and songwriter Em Walker (Waikato-Tainui, Ngaati Tiipaa) has today revealed a new TE KAAHU waiata – the exquisite ‘E Hine Ē’.
Concert Review: Lichtbeuger Tenth Anniversary Show, Thirsty Dog, 31 July 2021
Lichtbeuger are Industrial Art Noise duo of singer Adam Colegrove and metal machine music Maestro Drew Lyon. They blast, pound and ravage the Thirsty Dog tonight and set the lovely Goth maidens dancing. Maybe graced by the presence of Fairy Goth-Mother and some enchanting Eastern cobra-dancing.
Concert Review: The Ministry Of Folk Presents Bob Dylan Million Dollar Birthday Bash – Auckland Guide Hall July 30, 2021
Bob Dylan Million Dollar Birthday Bash – where Auckland’s Dylanologists gathered together at the Guide Hall in Mt Eden to literally sing the praises of the great man who recently turned 80.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Ellen Foley
Stop right there! Ellen Foley is back with Fighting Words! That’s the title of her new album and here she is to tell us all about it.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Madi Diaz – Resentment
Madi Diaz kicks off our Monday with some good old fashioned Resentment.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with John McTigue III
John McTigue’s solo debut is a true musical journey touching on genres from rockabilly to classical along with a dose of prog rock. The acclaimed session drummer tells us all about making It’s About Time.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Is 22 year old Christone “Kingfish” Ingram the future of the blues? Here he is talking to the 13th Floor about being born and raised in Clarksdale, Mississippi and his new album, 662.
New Song Of The Day: Julie Lamb Outfit – Working On The Line
It may be Sunday, but the Julie Lamb Outfit is still Working On The Line.
Concert Review: TOI at Neck of the Woods, 30 July 2021
TOI delivered tight rhythmic grooves of Funk and Soul and disciplined extended jams to Neck of the Woods, one of the subterranean music haunts of iconic Karangahape Road, late on Friday night.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Blues Traveler
90s rockers Blues Traveler are back with a new album, Traveler’s Blues and here is guitarist Chan Kinchla to share the details of making their long-awaited blues record.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Los Lobos
Steve Berlin of Los Lobos tells us about Native Sons, the band’s “love letter to Los Angeles”.
New Song Of The Day: Hollie Smith – Coming In From The Dark
Hollie Smith teams up with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for her first new song in five years, Coming In From The Dark.
Concert Review: Connan Mockasin at The Hollywood Avondale, 29 July 2021
Connan Mockasin took the Hollywood Avondale on a sidelong journey through his wild imagination last night. Jemilah Ross-Hayes was on hand to review the show. She’s still not sure what it was about.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Yola
She’s a soul-shaking powerhouse of a singer. Yola made waves when her debut album, 2019’s Walk Through Fire, was nominated for 4 Grammys. Now she’s back with Stand For Myself.
Watch: Fat Freddys Drop Talk Wairunga with The 13th Floor
Fat Freddys Drop premiere their new album/concert film this weekend. Titled Wairunga, the album is released August 20th, but you can watch and hear it on a live stream Saturday and Sunday.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Graeme James
Today Kiwi folkie Graeme James releases his EP, Field Notes On An Endless Day, the final installment of his 4-EP series.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Carb On Carb – Be My Mirror
Another new music Friday rolls around and so we have new music (surprise!) from Carb On Carb. The song is Be My Mirror.
Film Review: The Justice Of Bunny King Dir: Gaysorn Thavat
Starring Essie Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Ryan O’Kane What’s the cliché? If you see one film this year…well, for most New Zealanders, The Justice Of Bunny King should be required viewing.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Durand Jones & The Indications
We’ve got Durand Jones and two of The Indications to tell you all about their groovy new album, Private Space.