Fly My Pretties Announce Album Release Shows
Fly My Pretties are excited to announce the return to Auckland and Christchurch for a series of special shows celebrating the release of their seventh album, ELEMENTAL.
Blindspott to Perform Iconic Self-Titled Album in Full with a 30-Piece Orchestra at Spark Arena
New Zealand’s most legendary rock event just got even bigger. On September 26, 2025, Blindspott will headline The Rock 2000 at Spark Arena in a one-of-a-kind performance.
The Lemonheads To Play Auckland and Wellington Next Month!
Plus1 are very proud to announce we’ve snared The Lemonheads for two intimate shows next month in Auckland and Wellington, before the band returns home to the US after their Australia tour. Tickets are on immediate sale at plus1.co.nz
Mim Jensen Reveals Her Shadow Of The Gift – 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Kiwi alt-indie artist Mim Jensen has just released her second EP, a six-track affair titled Shadow Of The Gift.
Black Country, New Road – Forever Howlong (Ninja Tune)
British band Black Country, New Road are a fairly recent phenomena, formed in Cambridge by a group of classically trained students in 2019 who released two albums before band leader/frontman and guitarist Isaac Wood abruptly departed four days before the release of their sophomore effort Ants From Up There.
WUNDERHORSE LOCK IN AUSTRALIA + NZ HEADLINE TOUR
UK rockers Wunderhorse have locked in a string of headline shows across Australia and New Zealand this September.
Neither Do I – Recollection: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Neither Do I has shared his second single from his debut album We’re Not Known for Anything, called Recollection.
Clem Burke, Blondie Drummer, Has Died At Age 70: R.I.P.
We are sad to learn of the death of drummer extraordinaire Clem Burke, a founding member of Blondie and one of the most distinctive, flamboyant and exciting timekeepers in rock & roll.
The Waterboys – Life, Death And Dennis Hopper (Sun) (13th Floor Album Review)
Mike Scott and his current band of Waterboys take on the life and times of actor, director (and photographer) Dennis Hopper with a double album devoted to the “colourful” screen legend.
Billy Strings Sends His Highway Prayers Down Under: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Bluegrass sensation Billy Strings is heading down under for his first shows in New Zealand and Australia this coming July.
Sachi – Waiting All Night: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
LA based Kiwi electronic duo SACHI (Nick Chrisp and Will Thomas) have released their electrifying new single, Waiting All Night – the first SACHI release of 2025.
Elton John & Brandi Carlisle – Who Believes In Angels? (Island/EMI)
If this turns out to be Elton John’s final studio album, well, at least, he went out on a high note.
Hoodoo Gurus – The Powerstation: April 5, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Tamaki Makaurau’s affair with Hoodoo Gurus harks back to the mid 1980’s when Ponsonby’s mighty Gluepot still hosted concerts. Way back then, on the 5th (and 6th) October 1984, just over 40 years ago, in the Gluepot, Tamaki Makaurau first experienced these Stoneage Romeos, Hoodoo Gurus, (They also played a private show an extinct hipster […]
Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman – Immaru: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman have today release Immaru, the first joint release from the New Zealand musicians, composers and producers and the first track from the upcoming full length album TRACES.
Kayleb Duckett on Speechless Housefire: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Here is Kayleb Duckett, direct from New Plymouth to tell us about his new album, Speechless Housefire.
Phoebe Rings – Get Up: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Auckland’s Phoebe Rings share Get Up, the catchy new single from their recently announced debut album, Aseurai, out June 6th on Carpark Records.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: April 4, 2025
It’s an all-Kiwi New Music Friday with new releases from Marlon Williams, Tom Lark, Neive Strang and more!
Marlon Williams – Te Whare Tīwekaweka (13th Floor Album Review)
Marlon Williams, of Ngāi Tahu and Ngāi Tai descent, skillfully weaves his Māori heritage with his diverse musical experiences in his fourth album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka.
No Cigar – Best Behaviour: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
With their previous single, Problem, debuting at #4 on the Hot 20 Aotearoa Singles Chart and their 4-date NZ tourselling-out, NO CIGAR return today with a brand new single; the gritty, addictive track Best Behaviour.
Midge Ure Announces October 2025 New Zealand Tour
UK legend Midge Ure brings his band and extensive catalogue to New Zealand for an unmissable national tour this October 2025, with all the hits from his superb solo career plus favourites from his bands Ultravox, The Rich Kids, Thin Lizzy and Visage.