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 […]
KITA Release “Try To Find A Way” and Announce NZ Tour Dates
KITA have announced a three-city tour to showcase their new EP Try to Find a Way.
Interview: Swedish Chanteuse Maja Ivarsson Of The Sounds
Swedish band The Sounds have just released their new album, Things We Do For Love, their first in 7 years.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Khruangbin – Pelota
Khruangbin – the trio of Laura Lee Ochoa (bass), Mark Speer (guitar), and Donald “DJ” Johnson (drums) – present new single, ‘Pelota‘, alongside its accompanying video, directed by Hugo Rodrigues Rodriguez.
The Beths Announce Album Release Show at Powerstation
The Powerstation revs back into action with The Beths with a very special album release show.
Album Review: Teddy Thompson – Heartbreaker Please (Chalky Records/Thirty Tigers)
Richard and Linda Thompson were a dream musical pairing. Extraordinary voice and extremely gifted guitarist. Folk music royalty. Sufi’s of London again. If they were to have a baby, he would sound like… Teddy Thompson.
Concert Review: Nathan Haines Live at Ponsonby Social Club, 13 June 2020
Saturday June 13th held space for a beautiful marriage between eastern and western improvisational worlds with Nathan Haines Live at Ponsonby Social Club featuring the eclectic Jonathan Crayford on keyboards and Tabla exponent Manjit Singh.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Beths – Out Of Sight
Here’s another sneak peek at what we can expect from the new Beths album.
Shapeshifter – Electronica/Drum ‘n’ Bass Heavyweights Announce Headline Dates for New Zealand
Kiwi drum ‘n’ bass party-starters SHAPESHIFTER have announced a run of headline shows for fans in Auckland, Christchurch and Hawkes Bay this October plus Queenstown in January 2021.
13th Floor YouTube Premiere: The Fabulous King All Stars ft. Vicki Anderson – It’s A Man’s World
Here’s another gem from our vaults. Former James Brown singer Vicki Anderson taking JB’s It’s A Man’s World and making it her own.
Straitjacket Fits Announce Hail Reissue
Straitjacket Fits are proud to see the reissue of their beloved album Hail, due for release on July 24th, 2020 via Flying Nun Records.
Th’ Dudes add a third Auckland Town Hall show to Th’ Bliss Tour
Th’ Dudes are back in business! The Kiwi music icons will hit the road in November and December for 10 shows, with the addition of a third Auckland concert at the Town Hall on Thursday 26 November announced today.
13th Floor YouTube Premiere: John Ellison – Welcome Back
Just added to The 13th Floor’s YouTube channel: this soulful recording of Welcome Back by John Ellison.
Album Review: Larkin Poe – Self Made Man (Tricki-Woo Records)
Larkin Poe are sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell. They are from Georgia by birth, and reside in Nashville currently.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Perms – Give Me A Call
Don’t keep them hanging on the telephone! The Perms just want you to Give Me A Call.
Concert Review: Finn Andrews, Tuning Fork, 13 June 2020
Finn Andrews and Dictaphone Blues took the stage for the 3rd weekend of Together Again at the Tuning Fork last night. Rev Orange Peel reviews a night of “intense Folk.”
Concert Review: A Dog With No Hat – Audio Foundation June 13, 2020
The folks at Audio Foundation brought their intimate venue in Central Auckland back to life last night with a trio known as A Dog With No Hat.