mclusky – The World Is Still Here and So Are We (Ipecac/Mushroom)
Welsh post-hardcore trio mclusky have gone through a lot of bassists, they are on their fourth iteration. And of the original trio, only Andy “Falco” Falkous (vocals, guitar) remains, alongside 2003 inductee drummer Jack Egglestone and 2014 newbie Damien Sayell (vocals/bass).
Justin Devereux – Nickels&Dimes (13th Floor Album review)
On his debut album Nickels&Dimes, Justin Devereux presents a well-produced, musically polished collection of Americana and country influenced songs that showcase both his lyrical sincerity and the talents of a skilled supporting cast.
Phoebe Rings – Fading Star: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Rising Tāmaki Makaurau band, Phoebe Rings share Fading Star, the charming new single from their forthcoming debut album, Aseurai, due June 6th on Carpark Records.
Greta O’Leary – River Dark (13th Floor Album Review)
Greta O’Leary’s debut album River Dark captures the tension between fragility and resilience, both lyrically and musically. Building on the intimacy of her early EPs, the album introduces a stronger, richer sound, with guitar, drums, bass, synthesisers, and strings subtly woven around her haunting voice.
Mark Pritchard Tells Tall Tales: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
TALL TALES – the debut collaborative album and visual experience from Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, Electronica artist Mark Pritchard and film director Jonathan Zawada is in cinemas for a limited time only Thursday 8th May, ahead of the album release 9th May.
Chaos In The CBD – A Deeper Life (In Dust We Trust) (13th Floor Album Review)
With a name like Chaos In The CBD, I’d always been under the mistaken impression this group was either angry green-haired punks or an extensively tattooed heavy metal crowd.
Strike Up The Band With Scott Sharrard and Little Feat: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Veteran funk-rockers Little Feat are about to release their 16th…or is it 17th…studio album. Strike Up The Band is classic Little Feat and here is vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Scott Sharrard to tell us how he fit into Feat.
JESSIE MURPH ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE HYSTERIA TOUR IN SUPPORT OF UPCOMING ALBUM
Today, 20-year-old breakout vocal powerhouse Jessie Murph reveals the dates for her upcoming WORLDWIDE HYSTERIA tour in support of her new album out later this year.
Jude Kelly The Seven Spirits Of Her (The Orchard)
Whanganui-born, Dunedin-raised and Auckland-based Jude Kelly releases her debut E.P., seven songs that make up The Seven Spirits Of Her.
Sam Charlesworth – Heaven Knows: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today we bring you Tamaki-born Sam Charlesworth and his new single Heaven Knows. This heart-warming indie folk track mirrors Charlesworth’s existing discography whilst incorporating inspiration from artists like Elliot Smith, Alex G, Bright Eyes, Silver Jews, Sparklehorse and Pavement.
PUP Wants To Know Who Will Look After The Dogs: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
PUP, the pop-punk band based in Toronto, Canada has just released their fifth album, asking the musical question, Who Will Look After The Dogs.
The Biggest Pub Gig In The World Returns!
Five long years since the last one, and we’re thirsty for more… THE BIGGEST PUB GIG IN THE WORLD is back and taking over Spark Arena on Saturday 2 August!
Cold Ceiling – I Must Be Closer (Cold Ceiling Records)
Cold Ceiling aren’t new, the group evolved from artful and moody Poneke entity Plaines, who released a nifty self-titled cassette of material back in 2019, Then, being self-aware, changed their name to Cold Ceiling, and in 2022 released a debut extended EP Exsanguinate & Speak in a Dim Cave which kind of sits/sats (think New Orders Movement) as […]
Skram – If We Die: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Wellington’s electrifying theatrical pop band Skram is back with their boldest release yet; If We Die, a euphoric anthem of reckless abandon wrapped in cinematic grandeur. With soaring melodies, intricate harmonies, and unrelenting theatricality, Skram continues to push boundaries in both sound and vision.
Reb Fountain – Auckland Town Hall: May 3, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Reb Fountain put on a show for all to see last night at Auckland’s Town Hall as she closed out her How Love Bends Album Release Tour on this third day of New Zealand Music Month.
Greg Johnson – Sky City Theatre: May 2, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
New Zealand Music Month is going well so far, thanks to Greg Johnson’s Vine Street Stories 30th Anniversary Tour.
Heidi Simpson – Heart In Danger: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Auckland dream-pop queen Heidi Simpson’s new track, Heart In Danger is a banger.
The Jungle Giants – Powerstation: May 2, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
If you were at the Powerstation in Auckland last night, you were treated to a double dose of indie euphoria. As part of their Hold My Hand tour, Aussie legends The Jungle Giants lit up the room with electric energy.
Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds Dir: Ursula Grace Williams (13th Floor Film Review)
What better way to kick of NZ Music month than with Marlon Williams?
Dope Lemon Releases His Golden Wolf: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Today’s the day…Dope Lemon (aka Angus Stone) releases Golden Wolf. This is the fifth Dope Lemon album, one that will be followed by live shows coming in July.