Album Review: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers -The Best Of Everything (Geffen)
As advertised, The Best Of Everything is two discs full of all the hits and more from Tom Petty, both solo and with The Heartbreakers. And Mudcrutch too.
R.I.P. Hal Blaine (Wrecking Crew Drummer)
We here at 13th Floor are saddened to hear of the death of drummer Hal Blaine at the age of 90.
Concert Review: Beach House – Auckland Town Hall March 11, 2019
Beach House drifted into town last night and mesmerized the audience at the Auckland Town Hall with their bittersweet brand of dreamy pop.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Karen O & Danger Mouse – Turn The Light
There’s so much good new music happening these days! Today we bring you Karen O and Danger Mouse collaborating on a tune called Turn The Light.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Spawts – Heresy
Jump-start your Monday with the new single from Auckland garage rockers Spawts.
Album Review: Weezer – The Black Album (Warner Bros)
Years in the making, Weezer’s Black Album finally sees the light of day just a few short weeks after their Teal Album was released.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Black Keys – Lo/Hi
Just when we thought that perhaps they were finished…The Black Keys come out of nowhere with a scorching new song.
Concert Review: Milk And Honey Festival – Powerstation March 8, 2019
Last night was the maiden voyage for New Zealand’s Milk And Honey Festival, celebrating International Women’s Day with performances in three cities across four venues.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Stray Cats – Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)
It’s the return of The Stray Cats!
Concert Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Spark Arena March 8, 2019
Six years after their previous New Zealand headline tour, Red Hot Chili Peppers saturated the Spark Arena crowd on Friday with the same psychedelic rock-funk magic they’ve been sharing with the world for more than 35 years.
Working on My Night Moves – a Glimpse of our Feminist Future (Theatre review)
Without speaking a word, Working on My Night Moves offers us a glimpse into a feminist future – one that is bold, optimistic and laced with humour and aluminium foil.
Concert Review: Bryan Ferry – Spark Arena March 7, 2019
After a rowdy night of youthful rock and roll at Auckland’s Spark Arena, with Arctic Monkeys, Bryan Ferry brought a touch of elegance to the venue last night with his top shelf band, who, by the end of the evening, proved they could rock with the best of them.
Metallica – Worldwired Tour Heads To New Zealand
AUCKLAND, NZ (March 8, 2019) – METALLICA has confirmed its long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand. The band’s first concert dates in Australia since 2013, and first New Zealand show since 2010, will be:
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Tami Neilson – Big Boss Mama
Just in time for International Women’s Day comes Tami Neilson’s new single and video, Big Boss Mama.
Concert Review: Arctic Monkeys – Spark Arena March 6, 2019
Who says rock and roll is dead? If it is, no one told the Arctic Monkeys or the 12,000 or so fans who showed up at Auckland’s Spark Arena to see them last night.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Shovels & Rope – Mississippi Nuthin’
South Carolina-based duo Shovels & Rope turn up with a new track titled Mississippi Nuthin’.
The Queen of Carimbó, Dona Onete Talks Passion and Marrying Elvis (Interview)
On the eve of her arrival at WOMAD – and of her 80th birthday – Brazilian force of nature Dona Onete talks to The 13th Floor about love, life and the story that drives her sensual, soulful lyrics.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The National – You Had Your Soul With You
The National have today announced the release date of their next album and, along with that announcement, released a new song.
UPDATE! Little Steven And The Disciples Of Soul Announce First Ever New Zealand Date
There has been a change in ticket sales date for Little Steven And The Disciples Of Soul. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday 6th March at 9.00AM.
Concert Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain – Powerstation March 4, 2019
Precisely 3 years to the day after they performed their much beloved debut album, Psychocandy at Auckland’s Powerstation, the Jesus and Mary Chain returned to show off the rest of their catalogue.