Tess Liautaud – Sleepless in Christchurch: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Tess Liautaud is about to release her second album, titled Blue Mind. Here is Tess, direct from Christchurch, by way of Paris and New York to tell us about it.
Amyl and The Sniffers – Jerkin: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Amyl and The Sniffers are pleased to share “Jerkin,” the final track and video to be released in advance of their forthcoming third album Cartoon Darkness, out this Friday, October 25th 2025 via B2B Records / Virgin Music Group.
Lime Cordiale and Bella Rafflyn: Auckland Town Hall: October 20, 2024
The heart of Auckland CBD was buzzing with Diwali festival-goers stretching along Queen Street, but that didn’t stop the young crowd from lining up to catch Lime Cordiale on their final stop of the Australasian tour.
Supergroove: The Phenomenon Tour Featuring Original ’95 Lineup Touring April 2025
Legendary New Zealand band Supergroove is back and ready to light up stages across the country for their highly anticipated reunion tour, The Phenomenon Tour, coming April 2025!
Buzzcocks – Steve Diggle On Moving Over To The Middle: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Buzzcocks are returning to Auckland for a 3-date tour in November. Founding member Pete Shelley died in 2018, but fellow-founder Steve Diggle is keeping the music alive.
Dead Contract & Running Stitch + DJ Sicoff – Cupid Bar: October 19, 23024
Dead Contract and Running Stitch performed last night at Auckland’s Cupid Bar. Sadly, a third act, The Bridesmaids had to pull out of this show due to bad teeth issues, but DJ Sicoff came to the rescue with extra 7” vinyl and the po was saved, well, not really…
Strawpeople – Hollywood Avondale: October 18, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Decisions, decisions…Friday night in Auckland and I’ve got to choose between seeing Tami Neilson and Strawpeople. If I had my druthers, I’d attend both, but as Strawpeople gigs are as rare as hen’s teeth, the ultimate decision was a no-brainer.
Phoebe Rings Prepare For World Domination: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Phoebe Rings re-release their self-titled debut album today with added bonus track Daisy. Why the reissue? And is there a full album on the way? Crystal Choi tells all right here right now.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: October 18, 2024
New Music Friday comes around again! And as always we have chosen five new releases that we think deserve your attention including three straight outta New Zealand.
Mousey – The Dreams Of Our Mothers’ Mothers! (Winegum) 13th Floor Album Review
The dictionary says someone mousy is ‘shy, timid, quiet’. But, as this Mousey (Sarena Close) has revealed, there’s more to the name. It references the girl in the opening lines of Bowie’s Life on Mars. And here in her third long-player, Dreams of Our Mothers’ Mothers! there are ch-ch-ch- changes for one of the most […]
Ash – Tuning Fork: October 16, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Ash returned to Auckland’s Tuning Fork and The 13th Floor was on the scene with Monique Perera providing the words and Den O’Keeffe the pictures.
Kirsten Morrell – Avignon: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Kirsten Morrell, celebrated singer and co-writer from iconic NZ band Goldenhorse releases Avignon, the third single from her forthcoming album, Morrellium.
Mousey And The Dreams Of Our Mothers’ Mothers: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Mousey is the nom-de-plum of Christchurch-based artist Sarena Close and she is just about to release her very personal third album, The Dreams Of Our Mothers’ Mothers!
COME TOGETHER: Big End Of Year Bash 2024
We’re doing it again – the Come Together Big End of Year Bash!
Shamin’s Weekly Round Up: Tiffin Box, Camp Be Better & Show Me Shorts
The 13th Floor’s Shamin Yazdani has been busy flitting around from event to event. Here is her report on Tiffin Box, Camp Be Better and Show Me Shorts.
Ty, TAMiii & day13n (Ft. Idol Essence, Muks) – L.O.V.E.: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Ty, TAMiii & day13n (Ft. Idol Essence, Muks) bring you L.O.V.E. These artists represent the new generation of collaborators, with day13n leading the movement to create a more inclusive and diverse wave of music.
Sir Cliff Richard Announces Australian and New Zealand Tour
Today, British music icon Sir Cliff Richard announced his highly anticipated live tour for Australia and New Zealand 2025. These shows offer a rare chance to witness one of Britain’s most celebrated performers in a live setting.
Fables and Greta O’Leary – The Tuning Fork: October 13, 2024
Sunday night at The Tuning Fork and we are treated to two of New Zealand’s most intriguing singer/songwriters…Jess Bailey, aka Fables, and Greta O’Leary, both with full bands and new songs.
Amy Shark – Auckland Town Hall: October 12, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Amy Shark opened her Sadness Tour in Auckland last night bringing joy to fans young and old who hadn’t seen the Aussie singer/songwriter since 2018.
Delaney Davidson + Barry Saunders – Leigh Sawmill: October 12, 2024
Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders are out on the road celebrating their new album, Happiness Is Near. We sent Simon Coffey up to Leigh Sawmill to scope out the show ahead of their two nights at Auckland’s Freida Margolis.