R.I.P. Andre Williams (Mr Rhythm)
We’ve lost another one. Andre Williams was one of the great musical characters of the last 60 years.
R.I.P. Dick Dale (King Of The Surf Guitar)
Sadly, we’ve learned that Dick Dale has passed away at the age of 81.
Album Review: Over The Rhine – Love And Revelation (Great Speckled Dog)
One thing we all could use right now is a little Love And Revelation. Americana couple Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, aka Over The Rhine, show up with some just in time.
Watch: Alejandro Escovedo at The 13th Floor with Adam McGrath
Last Friday started out as a very special day at The 13th Floor as we were afforded a visit from Alejandro Escovedo and Adam McGrath.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Vampire Weekend – Sunflower
Here’s something to take your mind off of things, Sunflower is the latest offering from Vampire Weekend and features The Internet’s Steve Lacy on guitar.
WOMAD Day 2: My Baby Talks About Love, Unity and Inspiration (Interview)
Maria Hoyle has been reporting to us from WOMAD. On Day 2 she spoke with Dutch band, My Baby.
Alejandro Escovedo Cancels Christchurch Show
This just in: Dear friends, With sadness we announce the cancellation of tonight’s show with Alejandro Escovedo it just didnt seem quite right…
Concert Review: Judas Priest – Spark Arena March 16, 2019
An all ages crowd filled Auckland’s Spark Arena for Judas Priest on what was otherwise a sad and somber Saturday March 16, 2019 in New Zealand.
Album Review: Patty Griffin – Patty Griffin (PGM/Thirty Tigers)
Patty Griffin graces us with her tenth studio album…a self-titled affair that is quietly contemplative, yet profoundly moving.
Report: WOMAD 2019 – Why We Are Still Here
The 13th Floor’s Maria Hoyle reports from WOMAD 2019 in New Plymouth: An emergency press conference was called on Day 2 of WOMAD, to explain why the festival was going ahead in the wake of the terror attack in Christchurch. Addressing the media were Suzanne Porter (TAFT CEO), Emere Wana (WOMAD Event Director and NZ […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Brian Jonestown Massacre – We Never Had A Chance
Here’s a song, and a thought-provoking video, from the brand new self-titled Brian Jonestown Massacre album.
WOMAD Day 1: Beauty out of Darkness, 15 March 2019 (Concert Review)
It was a terrible and dark thing, to be at a music festival celebrating multi-culturalism and to hear of the heartbreaking events at two mosques in Christchurch; the massacre of all that WOMAD stands for. But if ever there was a powerful antidote to despair, a reminder that love and music can unite us across […]
Concert Review: Alejandro Escovedo – Tuning Fork March 15, 2019
If we ever needed the healing power of music, it was last night. Fortunately Alejandro Escovedo and Adam McGrath were there to help ease the pain of what had happened just a few hours earlier.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jenny Lewis – Wasted Youth
Here’s another new track from Jenny Lewis‘ much anticipated new album, On The Line.
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes – The Powerstation, March 15, 2019 (Concert Review)
With a 24-song, genre-bending setlist, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes provided Friday’s Powerstation crowd with unwavering banter, irresistible punk covers, and a timely reminder that music is our universal language of joy.
Watch: Alejandro Escovedo & Adam McGrath at The 13th Floor
We here at The 13th Floor are very excited about Alejandro Escovedo’s first tour of New Zealand, beginning tonight at Auckland’s Tuning Fork.
Death Cab for Cutie Deliver a Mesmerising Set to Fans at the Civic (Concert Review)
As part of the Auckland Arts Festival, indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie took the stage at Auckland’s Civic Theatre, for a night of old and new favourites. There was something for everyone, with the band mixing in their popular hits alongside fresh tracks from their most recent album Thank You for Today.
Regurgitator Tickets Winner!
Congratulations to Nick Watt who correctly named Thailand as the country where Regurgitator recorded their 1996 debut album, Tu-Plang.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard – Fishing For Fishies
We’ve always got time for a new King Gizzard tune and a new one has just made itself available.
Concert Review: Camille O’Sullivan ‘Cave’ – Civic Theatre March 13, 2019
The grandeur of the Civic Theatre provided the perfect setting for Camille O’Sullivan’s stunning performance last night of the songs of Nick Cave.