11th Annual Taite Music Awards Announced
The annual Taite Music Prize awards ceremony took a slightly different stage this year due to COVID-19 regulations. Originally to take place at Auckland’s Q Theatre in April, the awards ceremony found a new home via webstream on Facebook, YouTube and undertheradar.co.nz. Kiwis nationwide tuned into the prestigious awards alongside some of Aotearoa’s finest musicians to watch winners accept […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Steve Abel – Ache Of You
Here’s more new NZ music…this time its Steve Abel with Ache Of You.
R.I.P. Dave Greenfield (Stranglers)
We are sad to report the death of Dave Greenfield, keyboard player for The Stranglers.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Tim Allen – Won’t Let You Win
Well, it is NZ Music Month, so here’s a new song from New Zealand musician Tim Allen.
American Aquarium – Lamentations (New West)
According to Wikipedia, Lamentations is is a collection of poetic laments for the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE and is one of the books of the Old Testament in the Christian bible. As the Jews lamented the destruction of Jerusalem, so does American Aquarium singer/songwriter BJ Barham lament the state of the US…the South in particular.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Dion – Hymn To Him
He’s a rock & roll original. Dion DiMucci has been making records since 1957. And now here he is with a new song featuring Patti Scialfa and a guy named Bruce.
Listen: 13th Floor New Music Show May 1, 2020
Hey, hey, its Friday again and time to check out some new music. Every Friday The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda hosts The 13th Floor New Music Show featuring a track each from the top 10 new releases for that week. Today we have tunes from everyone from Reb Fountain to Man Man to Steve Forbert. […]
Track By Track: Reb Fountain Takes Us Through Her Brilliant New Album
Auckland-based singer/songwriter Reb Fountain releases her new, self-titled album today and its a beauty.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Milly Tabak & The Miltones – Honest Woman
We bring in New Zealand Music Month with brand new music from Milly Tabak and The Miltones.
NZ Music Month’s 20th Anniversary Kicks Off!
Today marks the first day of Aotearoa’s iconic month-long NZ Music Month celebrations. Now in its twentieth year, the month of May is brimming with fantastic new releases from artists across Aotearoa, alongside innovative online events, promotions and awards for Kiwis to support New Zealand’s dynamic music industry.
From Arthouse to Your House: NZIFF At Home
The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) has announced its plans to present the 2020 programme in an online format. With COVID-19 restrictions in place and likely to continue for some months, cinemas and entertainment venues around the country are closed or will remain under stringent gathering and social distancing limitations. NZIFF, run by the […]
Album Review: Moses Sumney – Græ (Jagjaguwar)
Moses Sumney’s debut album, Aromanticism, generated all sorts of excitement when released in 2017. Now comes the follow-up…a double album, with Part 1 released a few weeks ago and Part 2 coming in a couple more weeks. Seems like the perfect time to give it some attention.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jackie Bristow – Blue Moon Rising
Start your Thursday morning off with new music from Jackie Bristow.
Help Support The Ding Dong Lounge
The Ding Dong Lounge, like so many venues, is struggling to get through these tough times. Levels 3 & 4 have meant a complete shutdown, which means no money coming in while the bills still need to get paid. Here’s how you can help. “The bar needs your help to survive! The best way you […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Ocean Alley – Hot Chicken
With the rush on fast food veering into overload, its only appropriate we check out a new song called Hot Chicken.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – Dreamsicle
Here’s a little something to go with your coffee or espresso or whatever floats your boat.
Lucinda Williams – Good Souls Better Angels (Highway 20/ Thirty Tigers)
Lucinda Williams checks in with her 14th studio album…12 songs full of anger, resentment and soul.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Lisa Crawley – Show You What Love Is
Here’s one to put a smile on your face…Lisa Crawley (and her cat) with Show You What Love Is.
X – Alphabetland (Fat Possum)
Well, if nothing else, this pandemic has brought us a few musical surprises. First we had two new songs from Bob Dylan, then one from The Rolling Stones. Now, from seemingly out of nowhere comes a new album from LA punk icons X.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Dianne Swann – Show Heart Heart
More good music for these troubled times…Dianne Swann’s new single Show Your Heart.