Interview: Julia Stone On Making Sixty Summers with St Vincent & Doveman
With her new solo album finally about to be released, Julia Stone talks to The 13th Floor about making Sixty Summers with Doveman and St Vincent.
New Song Of The Day: The Dictators – Let’s Get The Band Back Together
Yesterday it was The Datsuns, today, it’s The Dictators! Who says rock & roll is dead?
Concert Review: Six60 – Eden Park April 24, 2021
New Zealand’s own Super Group Six60 make a grand theatrical and triumphant procession to the centre of the pitch at Eden Park, to launch what is about to be a genuinely historic event for this country. It is being shared as a live-stream around the Pacific Basin and beyond.
New Song Of The Day: The Datsuns – Dehumanise
Up and at ’em! We’ve got a new tune from The Datsuns to get your motor running on this Sunday morning.
Concert Review: Arjuna Oakes – Neck of the Woods April 23, 2021
There were plenty of tasty choices on the Auckland live music scene this Friday night. My choice was Neck Of The Woods on K Rd, where Arjuna Oakes was up from Wellington to lay down a funky groove.
Concert Review: N.T. Honey – Wine Cellar April 23, 2021
N.T. Honey is the musical vehicle for Anya Hanis, and the brand-new album Accidental Punk has just dropped today and given a fast and furious workout for an enthusiastic core of fans down in one of our favourite underground venues.
New Song Of The Day: Greg Townson – Able Mable
Technically not a “new song”, this version of Able Mable was just released by Los Straitjackets guitarist Greg Townson.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Hannah Jadagu
Hannah Jadagu is 18 years old and has just released her debut EP, What Is Going On?, today on Sub Pop Records. And get this, the EP was recorded completely on her Iphone 7!
Album Review: Fleetwood Mac – Live (Super Deluxe Edition) (Rhino/Warners)
Upon seeing that the Fleetwood Mac had a mammoth 35 tracks, three-CDs and 2 LPs long live special edition coming out, one may ask, why? But then the first notes of Monday Morning hit and we remember because, nothing in the entire world beats live music and nothing beats Fleetwood Mac in their prime.
New Song Of The Day: Emily Rice – Red And Blue
It’s new music Friday and we bring you new music from Emily Rice…it’s Red And Blue.
Pickle Darling Announces 12 Date NZ Tour
A month out from their album release, Bedroom-Pop composer, multi-instrumentalist, Lukas Mayo aka Pickle Darling (they/them) announces their first ever headline tour of Aotearoa/NZ. And releases the 4th single from their upcoming album, Cosmonaut, Boundless My Heart.
KINGS OF LEON NEW ZEALAND 2022
Following the release of their recent New Zealand Number Two album ‘When You See Yourself’, Kings of Leon are delighted to announce their first Auckland show in over 12 years. The set will include songs from all 8 of their albums.
LIVE at the Museum Announces Laughton Kora and Reb Fountain Shows
LIVE at the Museum! Over two unforgettable nights, the Museum’s stunning Grand Foyer comes alive with performances from Laughton Kora and Barnaby Weir on 10 May. And Reb Fountain & LOU’ANA on 31 May. Tickets on sale now.
NZ Music Month Kicks Off May 1st
Aotearoa’s iconic NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa kicks off on May 1st, celebrating great local music for all New Zealanders – in every place, for every age, and in every genre. The month of May will see a host of celebrations, new releases, artist tours and special events happening across Aotearoa.
NewBop Quintet Announce Shows in Wellington and Auckland
NewBop Quintet Announce Shows at the Wellington Jazz Festival and Auckland’s Tuning Fork
Greg Johnson Announces Extra Shows!
Greg Johnson has added Auckland, Dunedin and Taupo to his 12-date NZ tour.
Film Review: The United States vs Billie Holiday Dir: Lee Daniels
The story of Billie Holiday, arguably the finest vocalist of the 20th century, is a sad story that seems to resonate even more powerfully in this age of Black Lives Matter and the recent high-profile police killings in the US. Starring Andrea Day, Trevante Rhodes, Leslie Jordan, Tyler James
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with John Butler
Yesterday we told you about John Butler’s upcoming dates in New Zealand, today we bring you John Butler via Zoom!
New Song Of The Day: 10:32 ft. Troy Kingi – Seedling
Happy Earth Day! Here’s a new single about saving the earth by London-based band, 10:32, fronted by Aotearoa artist, Bridget Walsh and featuring Troy Kingi.
Album Review: Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi – They’re Calling Me Home (Nonesuch)
Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi are staking out their own genre. Drawing on music from different places and centuries they have created an album that serves as a guide to making sense and surviving during these times of pandemic and isolation.