Dave Dobbyn at The Cauldron, Spark Arena POSTPONED
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS. From the promoter: “As soon as we move to COVID-19 Alert Level 1 we will announce a new show date. We hope to present Dave Dobbyn on stage at The Cauldron, Spark Arena in October 2020” – Brent Eccles. All tickets that […]
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk With Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses
There’s a new Throwing Muses album due out Friday, so we thought we’d find Kristin Hersh and have a bit of a chin-wag.
Watch: 13th Floor Video Session with Kita
From Wellington, here is Kita performing live at The 13th Floor!
Album Review: Katy Perry, Smile (Capitol Records)
That’s what makes a woman. There it is! Katheryn. So says Katy Perry at the end of Smile. And you can go dance all over again to this great Pop album. Tooled to perfection, shiny and new, runs like a Tesla and feels expensive. Party like it’s only a bad dream out there.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day – Kevin Morby – Campfire
Today’s brand new bit of music comes to us from Kevin Morby and its called Campfire.
Mel Parsons Tour POSTPONED Until December
Mel Parsons’ ‘Carry On’ single release tour has been postponed to December. Due to alert level and COVID restrictions, the 4-date tour, which was due to kick off on September 9, has been pushed back three months.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk With Paige
Just released from lockdown, Paige talks to The 13th Floor!
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Desert Blonde – It Ain’t Bad To Be Alone
Just keep telling yourself…It Ain’t Bad To Be Alone. Here’s a new one from Brooklyn’s Desert Blonde, aka Zach Hinkle.
Album Review: L.A. Witch, Play with Fire (Suicide Squeeze Records)
Play with Fire is the second offering from the garage band L.A. Witch. Founded by L.A natives Sade Sanchez (vocals, guitar), Irita Pai (bass), and Ellie English (drums), the band’s sound can be been described as lethargic, stoner rock reverb steeped with a riot grrrl attitude.
Album Review: The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Almost Home (Single Lock Records)
Spanning eight decades as professional performers, The Blind Boys of Alabama are America. Founder and magnificent inspirational lead singer Clarence Fountain is here. He died a year after Almost Home’s original release in 2017. Jimmy Carter is here. A little younger than Clarence, he joined the Blind Boys in the early eighties, after serving time […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Sam Bartells – Sign
Here’s some more local music goodness to start off your working week…its Sam Bartells with his new single Sign.
New Zealand Opera announces new dates for Semele
New Zealand Opera announces rescheduled dates for its upcoming site-specific and immersive production of Semele at Auckland’s Holy Trinity Cathedral. The production was originally due to open on 10 September and will now open on 29 October, also for five performances.
Royal New Zealand Ballet announces further changes to upcoming season of Venus Rising
The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has announced that, due to the Level 2 restrictions across the country and the changes to the mass gathering rules under Level 2 in Auckland, they have had to make further changes to the upcoming national tour of Venus Rising, including – regrettably – some cancellations.
Album Review: Biffy Clyro – A Celebration Of Endings (14th Floor Records)
At the core of this album, Biffy Clyro is a great Power-Pop trio. Relentlessly upbeat in mood even if a lot of the lyrics are dark, dystopian and desperate.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Samuel Philip Cooper – Broken Heart Recovery
Its Sunday and a time for recovery and healing. In that spirit we bring you this new song from Wellington’s Samuel Philip Cooper.
Interview: H.C. McEntire – Living on the Eno Axis
Formerly the frontwoman for Mount Moriah and a backing vocalist for Angel Olsen, H.C. McEntire has just released her second solo album, Eno Axis.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Deva Mahal – Stand In
Sweet music for a Saturday morning…here’s a brand new song from Deva Mahal entitled Stand In.
Watch: Yasamin at The 13th Floor
Here’s a little something to get you through the weekend…it’s Yasamin recorded live at The 13th Floor.
Listen: 13th Floor New Music Show for August 28, 2020
Hello music lovers! It Friday once more and that means its time to check out the 13th Floor New Music Show.
Track By Track: Bettye LaVette Flies Once Again with Blackbirds
R&B veteran Bettye LaVette is back with another winning collection of tunes as she releases Blackbirds today.