Review: Offline Post Lockdown Show, Phoenix Entertainment, 19 June 2020
Steaming with Auckland’s hottest drag and burlesque performers, and hosted by the incredible and hilarious Monty Montgomery, The Offline Post Lockdown Show Friday night was cabaret to never forget.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Bright Eyes – Mariana Trench
Here’s a new tune from Bright Eyes titled Mariana Trench.
Watch: Justin Roulettes Perform at The 13th Floor
Well, well, here’s our first Video Session post-covid lockdown. And there’s no better person to kick things off than Auckland’s Justin Roulettes.
Grace Kelly Announces EP Release Party & Shows
Auckland singer-songwriter Grace Kelly is thrilled to finally announce her first live shows to celebrate the release of her debut EP before. – a collection of five catchy, upbeat tunes of feel-good country songs and heart-felt ballads. Infectious lead single That Girl is a sparkling blend of catchy effervescent pop and classic country music and, […]
Tami Neilson Announces New Dates For Her Brass, Strings … Sing Tour | Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
Brass, Strings … Sing! Tami Neilson has confirmed three shows in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, Featuring an epic line-up of guests, a hot rockin’ band of rhythm AND a 12-piece orchestra. Tickets on sale TOMORROW
Interview: Shirley King talks Blues For A King and Growing Up With B.B. King
At age 70, Shirley King has just released a new album featuring a bevy of stellar guitarist backing her such as Joe Louis Walker, Martin Barre and Steve Cropper.
Concert Review: Miss June, Tuning Fork 20 June 2020
For those who needed to rock…Miss June provided the soundtrack last night at The Tuning Fork. Marty Duda files his review with photos from Todd Buchanan.
Concert Review: Kerryn Fields – Wine Cellar June 19, 2020
With overseas artists out of the equation, at least for the time being, this is a perfect opportunity to catch Kiwi acts that you might otherwise overlook. I took that opportunity this past Friday night when Kerryn Fields performed at The Wine Cellar.
Concert Review: Tribute To The Roots, Ponsonby Social Club, 18 June 2020
The Ponsonby Social Club audience were treated to a night of super Hip-Hop Funk Jazz from Tribute to the Roots, alumni of Yoko-Zuna minus one and a plus one.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Black Velvet Butterfly – Fetish Eyes
Here’s a new bit of goth-rock from Auckland act Black Velvet Butterfly.
Concert Review: Carnivorous Plant Society – Wine Cellar June 20, 2020
Carnivorous Plant Society deliver an immaculately executed set of their distinctive musical pastiche songs to an appreciative seated audience in the first of two shows last night at the Wine Cellar.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Spook The Horses – Self Destroyer
Here’s something to get you out of bed on a Saturday morning…new music from Wellington’s Spook The Horses.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Mitch Galbraith of Ocean Alley
Sydney 6-piece band Ocean Alley have just released their third album, Lonely Diamond today.
Listen: 13th Floor New Music Show – June 19, 2020
Its Friday again and we have a doozy of a 13th Floor New Music Show for you today.
Album Review: Bob Dylan – Rough And Rowdy Ways (Columbia)
At age 79, and with 38 studio albums behind him, Bob Dylan still manages to prove he is an artist unmatched with his new album, Rough And Rowdy Ways.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Songhoy Blues – Worry
Here’s a cool way to start your Friday…it’s new music from Songhoy Blues.
Interview: Cro-Mags’ Harley Flanagan – “In The Beginning”
Pioneering hardcore band The Cro-Mags release their first new album in 20 years today. The title? In The Beginning. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda tracked down founding member Harley Flanagan in New York City and got the lowdown on what the band has been up lo, these 20 years.
R.I.P. Dame Vera Lynn
We can’t let this go by without a mention. Iconic British singer Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103.
Auckland Indie-Pop Phenom Benee Announces 2020 NZ Tour
Auckland indie-pop phenomenon and rising global superstar BENEE has today announced a run of headline shows for New Zealand in October.
Concert Review: Labretta Suede & Motel 6 – Wine Cellar June 17, 2020
Walking into the Wine Cellar concert cave half an hour prior to kick-off, and looking at the wall art which some future android will try and decipher, I see a large American flag and a beatific portrait of the New Zealand Prime Minister, in the style of the iconic Che Guevara image. America is wild […]