A New Video, New Album and New Tour From Marlon Williams!!
This just in… New Zealand’s Marlon Williams will release his sophomore album, Make Way For Love, on February 16th via Caroline. Known for his effortlessly distinctive voice, Make Way For Love marks Marlon’s exponential growth as a songwriter. Throughout 11 original songs, he explores new musical terrain and reveals himself in an unprecedented way in […]
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – Soul Of A Woman (Daptone)
Sadly, Sharon Jones passed on to the great stage in the sky after a protracted battle with pancreatic cancer. But before going she managed to record one final album with her exceptionally talented band the Dap-Kings. These guys have stood by her since day one. In the documentary, Miss Sharon Jones, you can see her […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Pussy Riot – Police State
Pussy Riot offer up a new song and a new video.
Watch: Auckland Jazz Orchestra Perform Songs From Bloom
The Auckland Jazz Orchestra released their latest album, Bloom, earlier this year.
Lawrence Arabia – Titirangi RSA November 7, 2017
Lawrence Arabia’s string of solo shows around the North Island this November were announced with a lengthy and eccentric press release from the artist personally, imploring the public to come along because “a performance without an audience is merely a rehearsal. And rehearsals, as fun as they are, do not pay money”. He further assured […]
Paramore Returning To NZ With Tour Four
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2017 – Grammy award-winning, international rock superstars PARAMORE are making their highly anticipated return to New Zealand for their first headline show in four years, performing at Auckland’s Spark Arena on February 13, 2018.
Supersuckers: The 13th Floor Interview
Supersuckers, the self-proclaimed “Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World” are returning to New Zealand this month, with their first performances here since the 1990s. Since then, the band has gone through a few lineup changes and leader Eddie Spaghetti battled throat cancer. Yet, they still rock on. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Miller Yule – Diamonds
Auckland-based singer/songwriter Miller Yule has just released his new single, Diamonds.
Katchafire, The Black Seeds Summer Tour 2017/18
Katchafire, the Black Seeds, the playlist for your backyard barbeque, live in some of New Zealand’s most idyllic settings this summer.
Ocean Colour Scene: The 13th Floor Interview
1990’s Brit pop mods Ocean Colour Scene will be performing their classic album Mosely Shoals Downunder this month. Last year marked the 20th Anniversary of the album. As part of that commemoration, the band made the brave decision to bring the album, and the 30 year repertoire all to the Antipodes.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Angel Olsen – Sans
This Friday sees the release of Phases, a collection of rarities and B-side from Angel Olsen.
80s Mania: Cutting Crew, Paul Young, Wang Chung, Go West, Taylor Dayne – ASB Theatre November 5, 2017
Five 80s hitmakers descended on Auckland last night serving up nostalgia wrapped in pastels and latex.
Sam Smith – The Thrill Of It All (Capitol)
The 13th Floor’s Sam Smith reviews Sam Smith… British pop sensation and my own personal namesake Sam Smith is back after a three break with his second studio album The Thrill of It All. Smith emerged on the scene in 2014, taking the world by storm with his debut In the Lonely Hour and hit […]
Punk It Up announces FLESH D-VICE
Now that we’ve finished setting off fireworks in celebration of an anarchist from 1605, let’s get ready to blow things up in 2018!!
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Gary Clark Jr – Come Together
Here’s another oldie done up in a new, or at least different, way. Check out ax-slinger Gary Clark, Jr’s Hendrix-like approached to The Beatles’ Come Together.
Big Daddy Wilson – Tuning Fork November 4, 2017
North Carolinian bluesman Big Daddy Wilson wraps up his month-long tour of New Zealand at Auckland’s Tuning Fork, before heading back to his adopted homeland Germany to commence the European leg.
Billy Bragg – Bridges Not Walls (Cooking Vinyl)
Billy Bragg releases a six song mini album Bridges Not Walls through his enduring long-term relationship with Independent record label Cooking Vinyl. His first studio album of original songs since 2013’s critically applauded Tooth & Nail. Bragg again picks up the baton and runs with the causes that make him boil, pointing his aim at […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Feist – Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye
Its an old song done up in a new way. Feist takes on Leonard Cohen’s Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye.
Tactical Attack, Axilism & More – Whammy! November 3, 2017
It was a frenetic and relentless night at Whammy last night, and not just in the pace the punk and hardcore bands brought to the stage. Organisers Worn Out Collective packed an ambitious lineup of eight total bands across two stages, including headliners Tactical Attack and Axilism.
Drake – Spark Arena November 3, 2017
Kate Powell attends the first of two Drake shows at Auckland’s Spark Arena… Prior to last night, I didn’t ‘get’ Drakes music. His singles undoubtedly have good production, but his lyrics and delivery seemed way too paint by numbers to justify his massive following.