Flying Nun Announce Wellington 40th Anniversary Show
2021 marks the 40th birthday and anniversary of Flying Nun Records. From the first 1981 releases of the Pin Group “Ambivalence” and The Clean’s “Tally Ho!”, through to the last decade of releases from new artists – including Aldous Harding, Reb Fountain, Wax Chattels, Fazerdaze, Mermaidens and others – the Nun has been lucky enough to hitch it’s wagon to more than its fair share […]
Announcing new Te Reo Māori Music Chart
From tomorrow (Saturday 19th June), a new chart will be added to the Official New Zealand Music Charts: Ngā Waiata Kairangi I Te Reo Māori O Te Rārangi 10 O Runga – the Official Top 10 Te Reo Māori Singles of the week.
Review: New Bop Quintet – Tuning Fork June 15, 2021
A tribute band to the era of Hard Bop arising from East Coast America, the New Bop Quintet have a fling and dance with some of the classic songs and artists of the time and lay out a brace of originals which shine in and amongst the stellar company.
Anthonie Tonnon Announces Album Release Tour With Full Band
Anthonie Tonnon has released ‘Leave Love Out Of This’, the title track from his upcoming third album Leave Love Out Of This. A nationwide album release tour featuring a full band has also been announced.
Concert Review: Jed Parsons – Whammy Bar 11 June 2021
Despite the wintery June weather, Jed Parsons dragged us all off the couch and into the Whammy Bar for a good dose of dancing on Saturday night. Jed and his band rocked our socks off with the kind of feet tapping, hip-swaying tunes you don’t mind hopping out of bed for.
13th Floor MusicTalk with Eamon Sandwith of The Chats
The Chats are coming! The Aussie band will be in Auckland to take part in the Elemental Nights series in July.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Aldous Harding – Old Peel
You never know what to expect from Aldous Harding. Here she is with a new song, Old Peel, and a typically quirky video to go with it.
Georgia Lines Announces One-off Show in Auckland
Vocal powerhouse Georgia Lines has announced a special one-off show at Auckland’s Anthology Lounge on Saturday July 24.
Premiere! Ainslie Allen Releases New Video
You Think You’re (Better Than Me) is the 3rd single release from Country Artist Ainslie Allen. It’s from her upcoming Album Betty which is due to release later this year.
Review: White Chapel Jak – Tuning Fork June 12, 2021
White Chapel Jak are a band for music obsessives. They also take care of business and make sure the partygoers get their money’s worth. Call them a Covers Band, or a Tribute Band. At the core, they are a polished, hard-working unit and they love to stretch out and jam a little.
Liam Finn’s Hyperverse – Album Streaming Series + Live Events At Roundhead Studios
Now one-fifth of the global phenomenon that is Crowded House, Aotearoa New Zealand’s Liam Finn has announced a thrilling new solo project named Liam Finn’s Hyperverse — daring us all to join him on the journey towards his long-awaited fourth studio album.
13th Floor Interview: Jerry Douglas – More Leftover Feelings
Last week we brought you an interview with John Hiatt, this week we have Jerry Douglas on board to talk about Leftover Feelings, the album John and Jerry have just made together.
Concert Review: Hit Pump – Powerstation June 11, 2021
They certainly do rock in the USSR and the succinctly-named Hit Pump did just that in an epic two and a half hour set tonight. Covers of 26 songs from 20 bands. I don’t remember the last time I was at such a packed Powerstation show and the audience was seething all night.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Age Pryor – Catherine Wheel
Its Monday, and what better way to start the working week than with this new song from Age Pryor, titled Catherine Wheel.
Concert Review: Mireya Ramos – Freida Margolis June 12, 2021
It’s not often that you can stroll to a local bar in Grey Lynn and hear a performance by a Grammy nominated singer who combines deep musical skills with an ability to create friendships and community with others. But on Saturday night Freida Margolis hosted Mireya Ramos and band for a breathtaking vocal performance and […]
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Ashes Fallen
Ashes Fallen is a goth trio based in California but, as we find out, one member is a Kiwi. Their new album is A Fleeting Melody Out Of A Fading Dream.
New Song Of The Day: Gareth Thomas – Words That Don’t Come Back
Today we bring you new music from Gareth Thomas. The song is Words That Don’t Come Back.
Concert Review: Jeremy Redmore – Wine Cellar June 11, 2021
More than a little late, Jeremy Redmore finally gets his album launch show a full year after the release of his second solo album, The Brightest Flame.
Theatre Review: Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream at Q Theatre, 9 June 2021
Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream – A Wildean comedy on Death and Mortality. The loss of spirituality to the new God Science. Pretty girls make graves, the impermanence of vultures and why ice cream is sexy. Sort of like butter and Last Tango in Paris. The same source, cows also make an appearance.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jol – Theorize
Jol is Jol Mulholland and Theorize is his new single.