Genesis Legend Steve Hackett Announces NZ Show For 2020
As the powerhouse guitarist for one of the most important progressive rock bands ever, Steve Hackett has been a guiding influence for musicians and guitarists for over 40 years.
Album Review: Bruce Springsteen – Western Stars (Columbia)
Bruce Springsteen returns with his 19th album and first album of all new material since 2012’s Wrecking Ball.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jesse Malin w/ Billie Joe Armstrong – Strangers & Thieves
It’s always good to hear from Jesse Malin. On this new tune he’s joined by his old buddy Billie Joe Armstrong.
NZIFF announces film retrospective Vive la Varda!
The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) presents a retrospective celebrating the life and work of French New Wave filmmaking pioneer Agnès Varda. Varda’s experimental features are seminal works of feminist cinema, French New Wave and neorealist filmmaking.
Film Review: Parasite (Korean: Gisaengchung) Dir: Bong Joon-Ho
Starring: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin, Lee Jung-eun, Jung Ziso. Parasite is the seventh feature film from the acclaimed Bong Joon-Ho, following on from Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000), Memories of Murder (2003), The Host (2006), Mother (2009), Snowpiercer (2013), and Okja (2017).
Film Review: Martin Scorsese’s New Dylan Film Is Both A Mess And A Lie!
Netflix premiered director Martin Scorsese’s new Dylan “documentary” based on 1975’s Rolling Thunder Revue. Here’s what The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda think about it.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: METZ – Dry Up
This will clear the cobwebs from your ears…a newly-released track from Canadian punks METZ.
Concert Review: Lil Mosey – Powerstation, 11 June 2019
17-year-old Seattle rapper Lil Mosey, took the Powerstation stage to the enthusiastic screams from the largely under-age fans gathered to hear the melodic rap songs from his debut album, Northsbest.
Concert Review: The NZ Mixtape Ft. Nadia Reid, Liam Finn & Anna Coddington – Civic Theatre June 11, 2019
Time to gather around and celebrate the rich songwriting heritage that New Zealand enjoys.
The Who – Tommy and Quadrophenia Double Header!!
The Who – Tommy and Quadrophenia double header!! Academy Cinemas – June 22nd from 5pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/2060388727424229/ English Jake reflects on a lifetime loving The Who
Concert Review: Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue – Rochester War Memorial November 17, 1975 (early show)
Experience the complete Rolling Thunder Revue! Bob Dylan’s travelling circus tour, which he called The Rolling Thunder Revue, is getting a huge revisit these days. Netflix is making available Martin Scorsese’s new documentary, Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story today. Clocking in at 142 minutes the film mixes fact and fantasy, old footage and […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Bat For Lashes – Kids In The Dark
Bat For Lashes, aka Natasha Khan, is back with this new song from her upcoming new album.
U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 – Second & Final Auckland Show Announced
11 June 2019 – For Immediate Release Due to demand, Live Nation is excited to confirm that a 2nd and final show for U2 THE JOSHUA TREE TOUR 2019 has now been confirmed in Auckland, Saturday 9 November at Mt. Smart Stadium with tickets to go on sale on Monday, June 17th at 1pm (NZST).
Album Review: Neil Young & Stray Gators – Tuscaloosa (Reprise)
Neil Young’s archive series marches on with this latest concert recording from February 5th, 1973.
Interview: Mikey Havoc – Push Push With Kiss
Just as his latest his latest run with bFM was coming to an end, Mikey Havoc got an offer he couldn’t refuse. His band, Push Push, had been offered the opening slot for the Kiss farewell show in Auckland at Spark Arena on December 3rd. Upon hearing this, The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda got on […]
Watch: Sam Loveridge’s 13th Floor Video Session
With his debut album, Clarity, just released, Auckland’s Sam Loveridge brought his band to the 13th Floor to play a few tunes.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Raconteurs – Bored And Razed
With their new album less than two weeks away, The Raconteurs have released Bored And Razed as their latest single.
Concert Review: The Monkees – Auckland Town Hall June 9, 2019
Three years after Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork played the hits at the neighbouring ASB Theatre, the Mike and Micky Show came to Auckland’s Town Hall where they seemed determined to show off the depth of Mike Nesmith’s songwriting canon.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Temples – Hot Motion
English neo-psychedelic rockers Temples have emerged with a new song, Hot Motion.
Church & AP Announce New Zealand Tour
Monday 10 June, 2019- Fresh from the release of their compelling new track ‘Dandelion’, ‘Ready or Not’ rappers Church & AP announce their biggest New Zealand tour yet.