Going Global Music Summit Adds Seven New Speakers to the 2019 Conference
The two-day GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT is a gateway for any local artist, manager, publicist, A&R, producer, music writer, record label and venue manager to connect with, question and hear ideas from some of the international music industry’s most relevant and forward-thinking superstars.
Album Review: Black Pumas – Black Pumas (ATO)
Straight from the heart of Texas, this Austin-based duo has produced one of the best debut albums heard in years.
Announcing: Dylan Storey EP Launch Show
Dylan Storey is releasing a new 5 song EP on August 15th. He will be celebrating with a show at the Wine Cellar on August 15th.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Dan Luke & The Raid – Exoskeleton
Hailing from Bowling Green, Kentucky, Dan Luke & The Raid have just released Exoskeleton, from their soon-to-be-released debut album, Out Of The Blue.
Concert Review: Foals Auckland Town Hall July 12, 2019
Six years after they first raised the roof, and annoyed security, Foals returned to Auckland’s Town Hall to make some noise.
Concert Review: Bailey Wiley – Galatos, July 12, 2019
Bailey Wiley brought neon R&B Soul sugar to Galatos last night, celebrating her self-titled EP and love of music alongside dreamy collaborative supporting acts.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Sparrows – Gold In The Tide ft. Fazerdaze
In case you were wondering what Fazerdaze has been up to, check out this new tune from Japan’s Sparrows.
Tūrama: Auckland’s brand-new light festival to brighten up winter nights
Auckland’s new inner-city light festival, Tūrama, announces a vibrant line-up of visual artists, music and performance. As night falls, Auckland’s cutting-edge light extravaganza will turn Albert Park into a winter wonderland from 26-28 July.
Track By Track: Villainy’s Neill Fraser Takes Us Through ‘Raised In The Dark’
Today, Villainy release their highly-anticipated third album, Raised In The Dark. The 13th Floor is excited to bring you an exclusive track-by-track rundown of the new album by lead vocalist Neill Fraser. Listen in as Neill gives Marty Duda the back story behind all 10 tracks that make up Raised In The Dark.
Watch: Myele Manzanza Perform at The 13th Floor
We were very lucky to have Myele Manzanza and his band visit The 13th Floor this past week while they were in Auckland to promote his new album, A Love Requited.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Old Loaves – Hounds
Wellington’s Old Loaves release Hounds today, ahead of their new album, Banks, due out July 26th.
Concert Review: Baynk – Powerstation July 10, 2019
It was a homecoming, of sorts, for Baynk, the Kiwi producer/songwriter who got his start performing at the Laneway Festival just a few years ago.
New Dates Added for Dita Von Teese!
Two new dates have been added to the Dita Von Teese December tour of New Zealand after initial Auckland and Wellington shows sold out.
Concert Review: Myele Manzanza – Anthology Lounge, July 10, 2019
Myele Manzanza performed at Anthology Lounge last night, which provided the perfect space for the set’s ambitious and unpredictably groovy sound to find its audience.
Film Review: Crawl, Directed by Alexandra Aja
Crawl is an absolute must-watch for fans of creature horror. Those fond of director Alexandra Aja’s previous work and the predatory unease of Jaws and Rogue will find plenty to delight in and hide from.
Devilskin Announce 12-Date Nationwide NZ Tour
From humble beginnings in the Waikato, to gracing some of the biggest stages all over the world DEVILSKIN are thrilled to celebrate their tenth birthday milestone with a comprehensive NZ tour.
APRA Silver Scroll Awards – 2019 Top 20 Announced
This Top 20 list was chosen from over 200 entries by a judging panel of 9 fellow songwriters, who have each made wonderful contributions to the NZ music community themselves.
Deacon Blue Announce NZ Show This November
AUCKLAND, NZ (July 11, 2019) – DEACON BLUE announce their debut New Zealand performance at The Mercury Theatre in Auckland on 30th November, part of their 30th Anniversary tour which started in 2018 and has seen them play their biggest ever headline show in Glasgow to over 12,000 people.
Interview: Devin Townsend “I Find That I Answer A Lot Of My Own Questions”
Canadian guitarist Devin Townsend is bringing his “An Evening With Devin Townsend” show to Auckland’s Hollywood Cinema on Friday, September 6th. The show with include an all acoustic set from Devin, plus a Q&A segment where fans can query the guitar-slinger in this very intimate of settings. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda got Devin on […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jesse Malin – Room 13 ft. Lucinda Williams
Where else would you find Jesse Malin and Lucinda Williams, but in Room 13.