13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Mini Simmons – Silver Cigarette Case
Our friends Mini Simmons have sent us their new song, Silver Cigarette Case and we pass it on to you.
R.I.P. Mac Davis
Oh, no, another one. Mac Davis has died at age 78.
R.I.P. Helen Reddy
Sad to report that Australian singer Helen Reddy has died, age 78.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Kelly Lee Owens
Here’s one hot off the presses! Its Welsh musician Kelly Lee Owens talking to The 13th Floor about her acclaimed new album, Inner Song.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Gareth Thomas – Wake Up
Our friend Gareth Thomas greets us this morning with a cheery Wake Up.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Kristen Beckwith
And now we take you to Salt Lake City, Utah to talk to emerging artist Kristen Beckwith about her debut album A True Story.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Gracie And Rachel
This just in! Here’s Gracie and Rachel direct from their Brooklyn loft where they wrote the songs that comprise their new album, Hello Weakness, You Make Me Strong.
Concert Review: Taiko 6, Ponsonby Social Club, 25 September 2020
A special evening of East-West music. Ancient Taiko drums from Japan. With young Jazz musicians combining familiar instruments and electronic effects to deliver a unique live experience that would fit perfectly into a WOMAD festival. When we are allowed to celebrate life again.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Amanda Shires ft. Jason Isbell – The Problem
Wow, here’s an emotionally-charged song… The Problem.
Alien Weaponry Announce The Level One Tour
Waipu’s favourite sons Alien Weaponry are heading out on the road this November and December for the Level One Tour.
Jersey Boys Coming to NZ in 2021
JERSEY BOYS – The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – will make its long-awaited return to New Zealand theatres in 2021.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Graham Reynolds
You know his music from his work on Richard Linklater’s A Scanner Darkly. Now Graham Reynolds revisits a screen classic from 1927.
Concert Review: Aro, Onewhero Performing Arts Theatre, 26 September 2020
Folk duo Aro captivate a Heartland audience for a Saturday evening with their songs deeply rooted in the land and language of Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Reo would not just be one week of appreciation if it’s also coming in under the radar as popular music.
Watch: 13th Floor Video Session with Darren Watson
Wellington blues man Darren Watson releases his new album, Getting Sober For The End Of The World on Friday, but here he is now at The 13th Floor.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Kelsy Karter – God Knows I’ve Tried
God knows Kelsy Karter knows how to attract attention to herself…last year it was an alleged Harry Styles tattoo on her face…of course it went viral.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with The Buckleys
Their youthful enthusiasm is infectious! The Buckleys celebrate the release of their debut album, Daydream, with a chat with The 13th Floor. Hailing from Byron Bay, The Buckleys are three siblings, Sarah (20), Molly (17) and Lachlan (19). With their album fresh out of the box they all gathered around their camera to chat with […]
Album Review: Delta Spirit, What Is There (New West Records)
What Is There is not a question. Delta Spirit on this album take a tour through Heartland America. They can be as bemused and resigned as anyone over the course of this unprecedented year. But the music drives it with optimism to foreshadow a brighter future. So, it is distinctively American.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Jealous Of The Birds
We take you to Belfast to talk to Naomi Hamilton (aka Jealous Of The Birds) about her new album, Peninsula.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Chris Stapleton – Cold
Wake up, its later than you think! We’ve lost an hour overnight thanks to Daylight Savings Time (please put this insanity to an end) but we’ve gained plenty of new music.
Concert Review: Mousey, Wine Cellar, 24 Sept 2020
Christchurch Indie-Pop band Mousey are bravely charging ahead with a national tour, promoting an album that’s are only half recorded. Seismic vibrations can shake you out of hiding and resignation. Flew up this morning to launch Rolling Thunder with a special early show at The Wine Cellar in Auckland tonight. They had no trouble selling […]