13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Kathy Bates Motel – Cool Your Heels
This should put a spring in your step on this fine Saturday morning. Its the second single from Kathy Bates Motel and its called, Cool Your Heels.
Concert Review: Finn Johansson and Jazmine Mary, Wine Cellar, 8 October 2020
Intense, emotional and committed performances from Finn Johansson and Jazmine Mary, as they do their final show of this North Island tour. A few weeks ago, they could not get here. Stopped at Border Control Auckland. Some spirit was investing the Cellar tonight and channeling through the musicians and ultimately us. Take a load off […]
The Tuning Fork Presents Fork n Funny
Fork n Funny returns in October with Jeremy Corbett, The Fan Brigade, David Correos, and MC Melanie Bracewell. The funniest new series in Auckland. Bringing you the brightest stars in the local scene as we host four comedians for an intimate seated evening of stand up. Comedy is here to stay at The Tuning Fork!
Gramsci Confirm Long Overdue Album Release Show!
In Celebration of Auckland’s Return to Level One Gramsci Confirm Long Overdue Album Release Show! Friday 16 October – ASB Waterfront Theatre – Auckland
Nick Cave To Do A Free Live Chat & Listen-Along
Nick Cave and Warren Elis will stream a live discussion for the movie score they wrote for John Hillcoat’s 2012 film, Lawless, tonight 10pm NZ time!
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: King Sweeties – Tonight We Could Go Out Dancing (As If It’s The Last)
King Sweeties is Bic Runga and Cass Basil and today they bring us their new single Tonight We Could Go Out Dancing (As If It’s The Last).
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Darrel William Herbert
Direct from LA by way of Texas, here’s Darrel William Herbert to talk about his debut solo album, An Unwelcome Moment Of Clarity.
BENEE’s Sold Out Auckland Show to Be Livestreamed Globally
Wrapping the first major tour to take place anywhere since March, indie-pop phenomenon and rising global superstar BENEE will livestream the final night of her sold out New Zealand tour to a global audience in a world first.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: October and The Eyes – All My Love
Well, it IS October, so let’s celebrate with Kiwi-born singer October and her band The Eyes as they release All My Love.
R.I.P. Johnny Nash
With the music world still reeling from the news of the death of Eddie Van Halen, spare a thought for Johnny Nash who also passed away yesterday, age 80.
Six60 Announce Summer Tour in 2021
Kiwi supergroup Six60 are back to play across Aotearoa over six weekends in January and February 2021.
The Feelers and Elemeno P Announce Four-Date Summer Tour
The Feelers and Elemeno P announce a four-date summer tour, kicking off on New Year’s Eve.
Bonus Song Of The Day!: AC/DC – Shot In The Dark
We can’t wait until tomorrow to share this with you…yes, its new music from AC/DC!!
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jeff Tweedy – Gwendolyn
Its time to play “Name That Mouth” with Jeff Tweedy and his new song/video Gwendolyn. The song Gwendolyn is the latest to be released from Mr. Tweedy’s upcoming solo album, Love Is The King, due out October 23rd. The accompanying video for Gwendolyn features “cameos” from a host of guests including Courtney Barnett, Jon Hamm […]
Album Review: Bob Mould – Blue Hearts (Merge Records)
On stage before the curtains pull back, Bob Mould is strumming an acoustic guitar and lamenting. And we’re all going to war/ And we’re all gonna die/ I wear my heart on my sleeve. Far from it as the Blue Hearts album is revealed in all its fierce and raging glory. The spirit of Hüsker […]
Concert Review: Rubita – Wine Cellar October 3, 2020
Rubita is Spanish for Blondie. Tonight, the Hamilton band whip their Jazz Pop debut album Distinctive Thrill into shape with some inspirational energy. Not cowering at home but being bold and brave. Thanks for the courage to come out Auckland say Rubita.
R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen
More shocking news…Eddie Van Halen has died, age 65.
Flying Nun veterans The Subliminals to reissue 20th Anniversary vinyl edition of ‘United State’
In celebration of its 20 year anniversary, Flying Nun veterans The Subliminals are releasing a new vinyl of their 2000 album ‘United State’, due out on November 6th.
Interview: Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips Talks To The 13th Floor!
We here at The 13th Floor are very excited to bring you this fascinating interview with Flaming Lips front man Wayne Coyne.