Ding Dong Bands Competition Grand Final takes place this Saturday
The date is set and the finalists have been selected – Auckland’s Ding Dong Lounge will be crowning a winner for the acclaimed 2020 Bands Competition at the Grand Final this Saturday 14 November.
Watch: Sam Bartells Returns To The 13th Floor
With his new EP, Let’s Go, released, Sam Bartells returns to The 13th Floor to play a few tunes and have a chat.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Crowleys – Making Friendly
Its time to get friendly! From Hamilton, here are The Crowleys Making Friendly.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Robert Scott of The Bats
Hey hey, its The Bats! Yes, The Bats have a new album, Foothills, due out on Friday.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Alae – Frozen In LA
Today we try to brighten things up with new music from Alae.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with King Khan Part 2
As promised, here is Part 2 of our interview with King Khan.
Concert Review: Stretch – Wine Cellar November 8, 2020
The wonderful live shows just keep on coming. This time its Stretch at Auckland’s Wine Cellar.
The Biggest Pub Gig in the World
“Turn it on,” “Turn it up,” or just “don’t worry about it.” On Friday December 11, Spark Arena will turn into a giant pub for one big night of pub rock when five of New Zealand’s best-known pub rock bands will flood the stage with beer spilling anthems. First announcement – Hello Sailor with Hammond […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Cavemen – Euthanise Me
Ok, let’s get this week started! Here’s a charming little ditty from The Cavemen called Euthanise Me.
Villainy Announce Summer Tour
Villainy are stoked to announce their Summer 2021 tour, hitting six spots in February 2021.
Line-up Announced for Wellington’s Peachy Keen Festival
Peachy Keen – a brand new Wellington with iconic acts and NZ’s hottest up-and-comers. Featuring: BENEE, Gin Wigmore, Stellar*, Ladi6, Chelsea Jade, Ladyhawke and more!
Jon Steven’s Noiseworks & INXS collection live in NZ
Australian based Kiwi rocker Jon Stevens brings his acclaimed Noiseworks and INXS live tour home to New Zealand in March for long-awaited concerts in Auckland and Wellington.
Concert Review: JessB, Neck of the Woods, 7 November 2020
JessB debuted three years ago at Neck of the Woods. Late Saturday night moving like an MMA warrior, rapping and rocking the house in triumph. Rapidly gaining fans, working the music circuit in New Zealand. Also, time in Europe and America connecting to and absorbing influences.
Concert Review: Fletcher Valentine, Wine Cellar, 7 November 2020
Experimental pop music artist and singer songwriter Fletcher Valentine played to an enthusiastic crowd at the Wine Cellar last night. Valentine is an up and coming artist who is creating a positive, heartfelt version of pop electra, definitely an artist to watch.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: In The Shallows – Hold On + Bonus Clip!
Some mellowness on your Sunday morning from Pōneke-based band In The Shallows.
Concert Review: The Beths, Auckland Town Hall, 6 November 2020
I remember watching the waves roll in, numbered in the thousands. The Beths are basking in waves of triumphant spirit as their towering Pop anthem, Jump Rope Gazers, is radiating through the packed Auckland Town Hall. With an extra boost of inspirational energy, as is their whole show tonight.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Suzie Stapleton
With a prophetically-title new album, We Are The Plague, just released, Suzie Stapleton talks to The 13th Floor about the real reason behind the title.
Concert Review: Looking For Alaska, Albi & The Wolves & Kendall Elise – Anthology Lounge November 6, 2020
It was another excellent lineup of Kiwi music, this time at Anthology Lounge on K’Rd as Looking For Alaska celebrated the release of their album, Light And Shadow with a few of their friends.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Emily Edrosa – NCEA
Having returned to NZ from LA, Emily Edrosa releases NCEA along with its accompanying video.
Concert Review: Jazz In November & Phoebe Rings November 5, 2020
Here at The 13th Floor we like to start our weekends early, so it was Thursday night and time for some live music.