Review of Born Under A Bad Sign by Albert King on RadioLIVE by Marty Duda (Listen Here)
Each Monday night, founder of The 13th Floor, Marty Duda, is a guest on RadioLIVE to share and chat about classic albums from the past. On this occasion, Marty and Mitch Harris check out Albert King‘s second studio album, Born Under A Bad Sign, regarded as one of the most influential blues albums of all-time. Listen to […]
Watch: Miss June’s 13th Floor Video Session
We at The 13th Floor are very excited to be bringing you an exclusive session with one of Auckland’s most exciting up-and-coming bands, Miss June.
The Ever-Cool KIMBRA Is Back With A Headline Tour Across New Zealand
AUCKLAND, NZ (May 29, 2018) – The ever-cool KIMBRA is back. Two-time Grammy Award-winning, critically acclaimed New Zealand songstress Kimbra has finally announced her return home with a run a of headline shows in Auckland and Wellington in support of her critically acclaimed new album “Primal Heart”.
Watch: Nicole Andrews Perform Bass Player at The 13th Floor
Wellington-based artist Nicole Andrews was in Auckland this past weekend to perform at The Wine Cellar.
New Song Of The Day: Paul Weller – Aspects
The Modfather celebrates his 60th birthday with a new song!
Stay Outta Her Business: Tami Neilson Gets Sassy! (13th Floor Feature)
After the one-two punch of 2014’s Dynamite! and 2015’s Don’t Be Afraid, Tami Neilson returns with Sassafrass!
Bridge Burner – Null Apostle (Art as Catharsis)
What exactly are we hearing here? The press release for Bridge Burner‘s debut full-length Null Apostle calls it blackened hardcore / grind, which is certainly a way to cram three genres into one descriptor. Even that effort doesn’t encompass the range of sounds the album subjects the listener to, as the band draws from anywhere they […]
CHVRCHES – Love Is Dead (Glassnote Records)
Greg Kurstin (P!nk, Tegan and Sara, Sia) is fast making a name for himself as a hit-making producer, so it’s not surprising the Scottish synth pop trio Chvrches enlisted his help on their third LP, Love Is Dead. The result? A cranked up political pop album or, if you are open to interpretation, a cranked […]
New Song Of The Day: Iggy Pop & Underworld – Bells & Circles
Iggy Pop and Underworld have teamed up on this brand new song, Bells & Circles.
The Iron Maidens Get A Hell Yeah In Auckland
Can we take The Iron Maidens seriously? Hell Yeah! Despite audio and equipment glitches at the start, the all female Iron Maiden tribute band demonstrated how they played with madness at The Studio Venue in Auckland.
New Song Of The Day: Goldfrapp feat Dave Gahan – Ocean
Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan joins Goldfrapp on this new version of their tune Ocean.
Marlon Williams & Julia Deans – Auckland Town Hall May 25, 2018
Every so often you see a performance that makes you fall back in love with live music. Marlon Williams’s sold out show at the Town Hall was one such performance.
New Song Of The Day: Lenny Kravitz – Low
Lenny Kravitz is keeping it real, by keeping it Low. That’s the title of his new song, taken from the funk-rocker’s upcoming album, Raise Vibration, due out September 7th.
Steven Adler & Adler’s Appetite – Powerstation May 24, 2018
Former GnR drummer Steven Adler held court at Auckland’s Powerstation, first with his mum, then with his band, cranking out potent versions of his old group’s hits.
Blasphemy – Bood Upon Aotearoa NZ Tour
Upon our brutal shores comes BLASPEHMY, sacrificing New Zealand for the first time!
Watch: Bernie Griffen & The Thin Men at The 13th Floor
Just after releasing their new album, Doors Wide Open, Bernie Griffen and his Thin Men paid a visit to The 13th Floor to play a few songs from the record.
New Song Of The Day: Weezer – Rosanna
Ok, ok, it’s not a new song, but we thought you would probably want to hear this anyway…it’s Weezer’s cover of Toto’s Rosanna.
Dictaphone Blues Announce NZ Tour & Release Elastic Meditation From Forthcoming EP
After the successful release of “Bully” which Pilerats described as an “psych/fuzz/blues/pop explosion” followed by the futuristic love song “When Your Simulation Crossed Mine” which The Music described as “a bubble of happiness” Dictaphone Blues have just announced the release of yet another infectious gem of a track “Elastic Meditation” from their forthcoming 5 track […]
Review of Blood, Sweat & Tears on RadioLIVE by Marty Duda
Each Monday night, founder of The 13th Floor, Marty Duda, is a guest on RadioLIVE to share and chat about classic albums from the past. On this occasion, Marty and Mitch Harris check out the 1968 self titled album by Blood, Sweat & Tears that won Album of the Year at the 1970 Grammy Awards. Listen to a […]
New Song Of The Day: Buddy Guy – Nine Below Zero
Buddy Guy wants you to know that the blues is alive and well.