Concert Review: Beastwars at The Powerstation, 8 May 2021
When Beastwars power up and launch it’s a force of nature, unrelenting like a hurricane or cyclone. Furious energy undiminished from start to finish.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with The Real Tuesday Weld
Today it’s breakfast with Stephen Coates of The Real Tuesday Weld as he tells us all about his new album, Blood.
Concert Review: Andrew Brough Tribute – The Wine Cellar, May 7, 2021
On what would have been his 58th birthday, friends, family and bandmate gathered together at Auckland’s Wine Cellar to celebrate the music of Andrew Brough.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Gary Louris – Follow
Start your Sunday with jangle…here’s another new one from Gary Louris.
R.I.P. Lloyd Price
We hate to see any of these great artists from the beginning of rock pass away. So it is with sadness we learn the Lloyd Price has died, age 88.
Concert Review: Swallow The Rat – Whammy Bar, May 7, 2021
Swallow The Rat and friends performed at Whammy last night, with the motley collection of bands showcasing some of the best and wildest talent on stage in Auckland over the three-hour gig.
The Tuning Fork Host Inaugural Birthday Series
The Tuning Fork is celebrating its 8th birthday with a very special series of events this June, including The Beths, Anika Moa, The Phoenix Foundation and Jakob.
Shapeshifter Announce Album Release Tour
On sale Monday, 10th May – midday. Live, electronic, five-piece, party-starters! Shapeshifter’s have announced two BIG shows to celebrate the release of their new album, Rituals..
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Flatlanders – Sittin’ On Top Of The World
Texas troubadours The Flatlanders are back with Sittin’ On Top Of The World.
Album Review: Squid – Bright Green Field (Warp)
There is research that shows that people driving and listening to techno music drive a bit faster, and that people driving most safely are probably listening to Norah Jones. If you notice a driver near you spin into reverse, turn on all their lights, speed up and overtake you before slamming on the brakes and […]
13th Floor’s Marty Duda Remembers Randy and Ozzy
Time for a walk down memory lane… little did I know that 40 years ago I was helping to making a little rock & roll history with Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads.
Album Review: Spawts – Clicks & Whistles
Wandering off into uncharted territory, SPAWTS release their newest EP, Clicks & Whistles, showcasing their new direction of melody, composition and instrumentation which seems to have worked a bloody charm.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Wilkinson – Keep Dancing
Its new music Friday here at The 13th Floor so for our new song of the day it seems only natural to bring you Keep Dancing by Wilkinson.
Watch: 13th Floor MUsicTalk with Leftover Salmon
Its all happening in Colorado as we go Rocky Mountain High with bluegrass band Leftover Salmon as they prepare to release their new album, Brand New Old Days.
Theatre Review: Jersey Boys – Civic Theatre May 6, 2021
Depending on your age, Jersey Boys as a musical reference could connotate anyone from Jon Bon Jovi or Bruce Springsteen or Frank Sinatra or even Queen Latifah. But for a generation of boomers, their first taste of the Jersey sound came from The Four Seasons.
Grawlixes Announce New Album and ‘Love You to Death’ Tour
Grawlixes announce new album and tour. They have released the first video single and announced the upcoming release of their second full-length album, Love You To Death. And have got a ten-stop NZ tour coming your way in July and August.
Concert Review: Ones To Watch Showcase – Everybodys, Imperial House May 5, 2021
It was a convivial atmosphere at Everybody’s on Fort Lane in downtown Auckland as invited guests ate and drank while waiting for the music to begin. Sponsored by Live Nation and Vodafone, this is the third artist showcase in their Ones To Watch series. On display: Daily J, Juno Is and Balu Brigada.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Emily Rice
Kiwi songstress Emily Rice releases her new EP, Auaha tomorrow, so she talks to The 13th Floor today.
Film Review: Nasrin Directed by Jeff Kaufman
Amnesty International hosted the New Zealand premiere of NASRIN at Sky City Theatre, a documentary that presents an intimate and moving depiction of one woman’s efforts to protect human rights and promote equality for all within Iran.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Modest Mouse – We Are Between
Its been a slow week for new songs, but we’ve finally come across one that meets our stringent conditions…its We Are Between by Modest Mouse.