13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Marina – Handmade Heaven
She’s lost her diamonds…now she’s just Marina and here’s a new slice of electro pop from the Welsh musician.
Album Review: AJ Lambert – Careful You (Alpha Pup)
AJ Lambert is a Sinatra who is glad she’s not a Kennedy. In fact, she covers the Shona Laing Kiwi classic on her debut album, Careful You.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Todd Snider – Force Of Nature
Here’s a slice of mellow country-folk for your Sunday morning…Todd Snider’s new song, Force Of Nature.
Supersuckers – Whammy Bar February 8, 2019
American garage-rockers The Supersuckers wielded the evil powers of rock and roll at Auckland’s Whammy Bar last night.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Late Model European – Summer Rain
Here’s a shot of guitar-driven pop from Late Model European, a band comprised of a couple of Scottish dudes who now live in New Zealand.
Marlon Williams | Tonight’s Nelson Concert Postponed Until Tuesday 12th February Due To Fire
Due to the ongoing fire risk and smoke coverage in the Tasman region promoters Eccles Entertainment have had to make the hard decision to postpone tonight’s Marlon Williams concert at Neudorf Vineyard in Upper Moutere.
Interview: Mercury Rev’s Jonathan Donahue On Remaking Bobbie Gentry’s Delta Sweete
We here at The 13th Floor are very excited about the release, today, of Mercury Rev’s Bobbie Gentry’s The Delta Sweete Revisited.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The O’Jays – I Got You
The 13th Floor celebrates the return of The O’Jays and the release of their new single, I Got You.
Video Interview: Supersuckers Arrive In Auckland & Head Straight To The 13th Floor!
Eddie Spaghetti, founding member of American garage-rock band The Supersuckers arrived in Auckland along with drummer Chris Von Streicher and they immediately made their way to The 13th Floor to talk to Marty Duda about their 3-date New Zealand tour.
TEEKS’ first headline show with APO
Soul singer TEEKS will headline his first ever New Zealand show in March when he joins the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) for its successful Session Series at Auckland Town Hall on 28 March.
The Living End – Powerstation February 6, 2019
“All we have is the Powerstation on a Wednesday night, and that’s fuckin’ good enough for me”. Wise words from The Living End front man Chris Cheney, as he sweated through a lively set at the venerable Auckland venue.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Beck ft. Robyn & Lonely Island – Super Cool
From the upcoming film, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, comes new music from Beck.
US Pop Sensation Billie Eilish Announces One NZ Show For April 2019
Global pop-phenom Billie Eilish has revealed a much anticipated New Zealand headline date for this April. The 17 year-old singer-songwriter-producer will perform one all-ages show at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Wednesday 24 April before heading to Australia for shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle.
Clap Clap Riot Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With 4-Date NZ Tour
February 7, 2019 – Indie rock darlings Clap Clap Riot are pumped to announce their 10 Year Anniversary Tour, which will cover top to tail of New Zealand this March. Tickets are on sale now from UTR.
Concert review: So Pop – Spark Arena, 5 Feb 2019
Like one giant intermediate school social, complete with glow-sticks and party poppers, So Pop was an immersive flashback to a bygone time of carefree partying, denim dungarees and butterfly hair clips.
Watch: Plum Green at The 13th Floor
Melbourne-based Kiwi artist Plum Green was in town last week to play a scorching show at Whammy Bar.
The Sisters Of Mercy Add Auckland To Their 2019 Tour!
It howls. It’s grindingly beautiful. It’s dangerously sentient. It’s The Sisters of Mercy returning to Australia and New Zealand this October and November for their first headline shows in over 7 years!
Interview: Meet Reverend Beat-Man
Hailing from Bern, Switzerland, Reverend Beat-Man has created his own rock & roll fiefdom with his own label, his bands and his solo performances. His label, Voodoo Rhythm, is home to Delaney Davidson while his latest album, Baile Bruja Muerto teams the good reverend up with Mexican songstress Izobel Garcia. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Bearhat – Midnight Sun
With a pounding beat and an urgent vocal from Will Saunders, Bearhat’s brand new tune Midnight Sun should make your Waitangi Day a rocker.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Plastic Mermaids – Floating In A Vacuum
Here’s a little something to make your Tuesday a bit better…it’s the Isle Of Wight-based band Plastic Mermaids and their new song (and video) Floating In A Vacuum.