Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with String Noise
With not one, not two, but three albums just released, we talk to “classical avant-punk” duo String Noise along with special guest, composer Jessie Cox.
New Song Of The Day: Park Rd – Control
Today its a new tune from Park Rd titled Control.
Congratulations Reb Fountain! Taite Music Prize Winner 2021
We here at The 13th Floor are thrilled to tell you that Reb Fountain has won this year’s Taite Music Prize! Watch our post awards interviews and photos here.
Guitar/Roots Rock Legend John Butler Announces Two NZ Concerts
Guitar/roots rock legend John Butler, announces he will perform in two very special concerts next month – the first international performer to cross the border without quarantine in 12 months!
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with The Antlers
We catch up to Peter Silberman of The Antlers to talk about their highly-acclaimed new album, Green To Gold.
Snowboxx Announces Full Aotearoa Line-Up For 2021 Debut
Snowboxx launches this September with a 100% Aotearoa lineup, the week-long party at Cardrona and Treble Cone just got even bigger.
Devilskin & Kora Announce Nationwide Winter Tour
NZ musical legends DEVILSKIN and KORA band together to co-headline a nine-date winter tour across the country, kicking off in Palmerston North this June.
Album Review: L7 – Wargasm: The Slash Years 1992-1997 (Cherry Red)
With Smashing Pumpkins, Alanis Morissette, Green Day and Foo Fighters still cranking out new albums, sometimes it feels as though the 90s never ended. So, what better time to revisit the output of one of that decade’s most underrated bands, L7.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Rhiannon Giddens
We found Rhiannon Giddens in Ireland where she and partner Francesco Turrisi have spent lockdown creating their latest album, They’re Calling Me Home.
New Song Of The Day: The Mountain Goats – Mobile
Today we bring you new music from The Mountain Goats. The song is Mobile and that’s where it was recorded.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Silver Synthetic
Straight-outta New Orleans and signed to Third Man Records, here is Chris Lyons of Silver Synthetic.
Concert Review: The Up-Doos at Ponsonby Social Club, 17 April 2021
On-stage in a flourish and the Up-Doos look fabulous. Long Black, Short Black and Gravid White (that’s outfits). A passion project for these talented professional artists. A homage to the great female artists of the Sixties and especially the Girl Group Sound. Which continued the explosion of Elvis after he got drafted, rewrote Rock’n’Roll history […]
Concert Review: Pocket Money/Elisa Beth/Rita May – Cassette Nine, April 16 2021
Four days after releasing their debut single, Auckland indie-rockers Pocket Money hit the stage at Cassette Nine bringing good vibes and two excellent opening acts with them.
Sam Bartells and Albi & The Wolves to Rock The Folk
Rock The Folk is a celebration of alt-rock and indie-folk by two of Auckland’s hardest working acts Sam Bartells and Albi & The Wolves. The event will take place in Tamaki Makaurau’s waterfront venue The Tuning Fork on Friday 18th of June 2021.
Album Review: Sheep, Dog & Wolf – Two Minds (Aphrodite)
Sheep, Dog & Wolf is the artistic name adopted by Daniel McBride, whose Two Minds ends a seven year hiatus. These songs are in equal part chants and poems set to complex and deliciously repetitive rhythms. The eight-track song cycle is exquisite and, as a collection, feel like invitations into expansive meditative and emotional landscapes.
New Song Of The Day: Thomston – Magnolia ft. Zeph
Good morning!! Today we bring you a new song from Thomston with a little help from Zeph.
Concert Review: The RVMES, Uxbridge Theatre 16 April 2021
The RVMES delivered a powerful performance to a grateful audience at Howick’s Uxbridge Theatre on Friday night. Marns Trego captures the show, along with opener, Jazo.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Blues Man Chris Cain
Newly signed to Alligator Records, veteran blues man Chris Cain is Raisin’ Cain on his new album.
Watch: Georgia Lines at The 13th Floor
Tauranga-based musician Georgia Lines cruised up to Auckland to play a few tunes and have a chat.
Adam Hattaway & the Haunters at The Thirsty Dog, 17 April 2021
Adam Hattaway & the Haunters gave it all to a rather indifferent audience at The Thirsty Dog on Saturday night. Their loss!