Final Line-Up Confirmed For 2020’s Christmas Comedy Gala
With just three weeks to go until the biggest night of comedy 2020 has to offer, the full line-up for the Best Foods Christmas Comedy Gala has landed! A stacked bill of 22 ridiculously talented local acts – including one cheeky Aussie! – will take to the stage across both cities, bringing the giggles to […]
Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival Returns In 2021
Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival is taking a leap in its second year, with the release of an entrancing artist line up for 2021. Headlining Outfield Festival in 2021 are kiwi music icons The Phoenix Foundation, alongside one of New Zealand’s most evocative and profound young songwriters Nadia Reid and local Hawke’s Bay legend […]
Sheep, Dog & Wolf Releases New Song ‘Cylical’
After a series of life changing events, Sheep, Dog & Wolf marks his long awaited return with a new song; ‘Cyclical’ Out on 14th October, via UK label Aphrodite, Auckland based Sheep, Dog & Wolf’s upcoming single ‘Cyclical’ marks a long awaited and triumphant return from a special talent who has suffered his fair share of setbacks. Whatever doesn’t […]
13th Floor MusicTalk with Tom Young of Leisure
With lockdown over Auckland band Leisure is ready to make some noise!
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Joe Firstman of Cordovas
We take you to Nashville, Tennessee where Joe Firstman, frontman for Cordovas tells us about the band’s new album, Destiny Hotel.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Joey Molland
His former band, Badfinger, has one of the darkest legacies in music history. But surviving member Joey Molland is simply sunny as he talks about his new solo album, Be True To Yourself.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Randall Bramblett – Rocket To Nowhere
Just what we need today…a little country funk from Randall Bramblett. This new track is called Rocket To Nowhere.
13th Floor New Song of the Day: Julia Jacklin – to Perth Before The Border Closes
Julia Jacklin joins the Sub Pop Singles Club with this double-sided delight.
Wellington Folk Duo French for Rabbits Announce Tour Dates
Wellington folk duo French for Rabbits are going on tour in November and December. The kiwi band will bring their The Dark Arts tour to intimate venues around New Zealand for eight dates, including two multi-dimensional shows in the Adam Auditorium at Wellington’s City Gallery.
Film Review: On The Rocks Dir: Sophia Coppola
Starring: Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans It’s not exactly a Lost In Translation redux, but then, it’s not trying to be.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Tobin Sprout – On Golden Rivers
A highlight from an album full of highlights, its Tobin Sprout with On Golden Rivers.
Album Review: Marilyn Manson, We Are Chaos (Loma Vista Recordings)
Marilyn Manson is one of those artists that weather changes in musical fashion and manages to remain relevant. He started way back in 1989 as Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids. Since then he has released 11 studio albums. We are Chaos is one of his best since Mechanical Animals.
Summer Concert Tour Announces Trans-Tasman Lineup For 2021
Next year will see five incredible acts taking to the stage at the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert, Taupo Summer Concert and Whitianga Summer Concert in January, and will feature GIN WIGMORE, THE ANGELS, DRAGON, PSEUDO ECHO and MI-SEX.
Gig Review: Church & AP at The Hollywood Avondale, 10 October 2020
Auckland hip-hop duo Church & AP unleash infectious energy, and new tracks, in the heart of Avondale
Concert review: Reid & Ruins, The Tuning Fork, 10 October 2020
Not a sound from the packed Tuning Fork in Auckland tonight. As we watch Nadia Reid and Hollie Fullbrook perform their literary, emotionally complex and musically lavish evolved Folk music. As their country-wide tour reaches the City of Sails and Viruses. Can testify to this personally. From the bar at the back, to the stage […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Ha The Unclear – Strangers
Our buddies Ha The Unclear have released a new single, Strangers, and we are thrilled to bring it to you.
Concert Review: Sam Bartells, Velvet Arrow, Grace Kelly, Anthology Lounge, 8 October 2020
Sam Bartells has grabbed attention in Nashville which is exceedingly difficult to do. The reason is soon made clear as he and his backing band fire up the Anthology Lounge. It’s the launch party for the recently released Let’s Go EP, recorded in Music City.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Cartel Madras
From Toronto and Calgary in Canada is sister act Contra and Eboshi aka Cartel Madras.
Interview: The Fabulous Thunderbirds’ Kim Wilson Talks His New Record, & Improvising the Blues.
The long-running front man for The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Kim Wilson has released a new solo album, Take Me Back – The Bigtone Sessions just this week.
Auckland Folk Festival returns in January 2021
The 48th Auckland Folk Festival returns in January 2021 with a diverse and eclectic lineup of artists from Aotearoa.