The Black Keys -No Rain, No Flowers (Easy Eye Sound/Warner Records)
It’s lucky 13 for The Black Keys…well, luckier than last year when they were forced to cancel a tour and fire their management.
Just Janie – Cherry: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
South Island artist Just Janie has released her new single, Cherry.
Alex Warren – Civic Theatre: August 18, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Like many people, I was originally exposed to the talent of Alex Warren via Tiktok. Having heard the viral hits and watched many videos, I was more than eager to attend his first show down under, titled the Cheaper Than Therapy Global tour – which crashed the Frontier Touring website when tickets went on sale.
Tyler, The Creator – Spark Arena: August 18, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Tyler, The Creator, Lil Yachty and Paris Texas…three acts, one night, and enough energy to feel like a festival in itself.
University Assures McCartney, It’ll Be Ok: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
University are 4 kids from Crewe…that’s in England…and their new album is the audaciously-titled, McCartney, It’ll Be Ok.
Greta O’Leary – Auckland Guide Hall: August 16, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Greta O’Leary brought her debut album, River Dark, to life at the Auckland Guide Hall this past Saturday with the help of an all-star band.
Ed Ackman – Cocoon An EP in 4 Genres (13th Floor EP Review)
Ed Ackman has just released Cocoon: An EP In 4 Genres and The 13th Floor’s Alex Robertson has made some rather startling discoveries about how and why this music was made.
MOLS – I See: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
New Zealand-born, currently Melbourne-based alternative R&B singer-songwriter MOLS has released her latest single, I See, now available on all major streaming platforms.
13th Floor/New Zealand International Film Festival Roundup
On the eve of the World premiere of Life In One Chord, The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda shares his thoughts on that and other highlights from the NZIFF.
The Blow Monkeys – Listen To The Birdsong: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Formed in 1981, The Blow Monkeys are still going strong, releasing their new album, Birdsong on a new label founded by Alan McGee.
Marissa Nadler – New Radiations (Bella Union) (13th Floor Album Review)
New Radiations, the tenth studio album by Marissa Nadler, is a slow-burning, hypnotic immersion into shadowed soundscapes and aching introspection.
The Beths – Roundhead Studios: Infinity Session: August 15, 2025
Two weeks out from release day, The Beths bravely went where many bands refuse to go these days…performing unreleased songs online.
Sam Charlesworth – Are You OK? – 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
From Dunedin, Sam Charlesworth returns with a message both timely and timeless. In a world moving faster than ever, the simplest questions often carry the most weight….Are You Okay?
Rise Against -Planting Seeds With Ricochet: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Chicago rockers Rise Against have just released Ricochet, their first new album in four long years.
Bret McKenzie – Freak Out City (Sub Pop Records) (13th Floor Album Review)
If Bret McKenzie isn’t already an officially designated national treasure then it’s about time somebody made him one.
ives. – Heart Is The Home: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
London-based, New Zealand pop singer ives. has shared the music video for ‘Heart is the Home’, the third single from her forthcoming debut album Siren, releasing 3rd October 2025.
T. Hardy Morris – Artificial Tears and Real Emotion: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
T. Hardy Morris has just released his new solo record, Artificial Tears, twelve original songs crafted and collaborated with My Morning Jacket’s Carl Broemel in Nashville.
Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman – Sahar: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
New Zealand musicians, composers and producers Rhian Sheehan and Arli Liberman present the final single, Sahar, ahead of the release of their collaborative album, TRACES (September 12).
C.W. Stoneking Announces Oct/ Nov New Zealand Tour
After a string of sold out headline and festival performances, C.W. Stoneking makes his glorious return to New Zealand this October & November.
HARPER FINN ANNOUNCES SILO PARK LIVE. ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS IN AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON THIS NOVEMBER
After spending time between the US and UK building his fanbase ahead of the release of his highly anticipated debut album Silo Park out 31 October via Warner Music, Harper Finn returns to Aotearoa for two shows this November.