New Song Of The Day: Passenger – Why Can’t I Change
Mike Rosenberg, aka Passenger, has released a new track and video – Why Can’t I Change – from his forthcoming 10th studio album Runaway, due for release Friday, August 31 via Black Crow Records.
Julia Deans Announces We Light Fire Tour
Julia Deans is proud to announce a special nationwide tour in celebration of the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘We Light Fire’.
Dimmu Borgir NZ Tour
From the dark, frozen corners of Norway, the beast has surfaced. After 25 years, the world’s biggest black metal forge, DIMMU BORGIR, surfaces for their first destructive tour of New Zealand.
Neko Case – Hell On (Anti- )
Neko Case has a new album full of irony and depreciation. “God is not a contract or a guy,” claims Case in her opening salvo, Hell On. Oh no. “God is a lusty tire fire.” What utterly brilliant nonsense.
Grammy-nominated Jhené Aiko returns to NZ with special guest Ladi6
Jhené Aiko is bringing her TRIP tour to New Zealand this September.
New Song Of The Day: Dawes – Telescope
Dawes have a new album due out later this month and a new song out now.
Watch: Hopetoun Brown Perform Own It at The 13th Floor!
Here’s Hopetoun Brown (Tim Stewart & Nick Atkinson) aided and abetted by Finn Scholes performing Own It at The 13th Floor.
Christian McBride’s New Jawn – Wellington Opera House June 6, 2018
Bass player, bandleader, artistic director and go-to man Christian McBride has played with virtually every talented musician on the planet – from jazz greats like Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock to James Brown, Sting, and even Carly Simon.
New Song Of The Day: Alizarin Lizard – No One Could Tell
We’ve got new music for you today from Dunedin band Alizarin Lizard.
In The Dark With Wax Chattels (13th Floor Feature)
“Everyone in my family except me died at 21. When death follows you around, it helps you live. Darkness helps you see the light.” With that, my Uber driver pulled up outside of Kiss Kiss in Balmoral, Auckland with a flourish. The garish neon sign briefly illuminating his face. Light, darkness, odd social situations, a pointy […]
Watch: Don McGlashan Talks To 13th Floor About Free Flight Tour
Yesterday, Don McGlashan announced his 17-date Free Flight Tour.
Snail Mail – Lush (Matador)
In 1993 Liz Phair gave a strongly male dominated indie rock a dose of femininity with the release of her album Exile From Guyville. Twenty five years later her influence is even stronger and has been embodied in up and comer Snail Mail on her first album Lush.
Jonathan Bree – Sleepwalking (Lil Chief)
Brunettes frontman and Lil’ Chief Records co-founder Jonathan Bree is back with his third studio album, Sleepwalking, an album that takes the listener on a trip down memory lane via 1960s lounge pop and melodic songs about love and relationships.
New Song Of The Day: Anna Calvi – Don’t Beat The Girl Out Of My Boy
Today we bring you new music from Anna Calvi!
Don McGlashan On Nationwide 17-Date NZ Tour
One of Aotearoa’s most beloved songwriters, Don McGlashan, has today announced an extensive 17-date nationwide New Zealand tour, where he will perform a series of intimate shows in some of the country’s most idyllic venues.
New Song Of The Day: The Miltones – Disappear
Disappear is the first new music from The Miltones since the release of their acclaimed debut album last year.
Beastwars Return for Winter Tour
Beastwars return this winter for their first New Zealand tour in over 2 years.
Katchafire – Legacy (Zojak Worldwide)
As I fight the freezing winter rain, there’s a summer party raging inside my headphones. That’s because Katchafire, Aotearoa’s favourite reggae act, is back with what I believe is their best album yet.
Watch: Nicole Andrews’ 13th Floor Video Session
Wellington-based artist Nicole Andrews was in Auckland recently promoting her new album, A Stranger.
New Song Of The Day: Neil & Liam Finn – Back To Life
An exciting new release for you today…Neil & Liam Finn present Back To Life, their first single from their upcoming album.