New Telepathics – Golden Dawn October 13, 2017
The queue was around the corner last night as New Telepathics packed out the soon-to-close Golden Dawn to celebrate the release of their new single Goat Magic, cut from their upcoming album The End Of War.
Alison Moyet Q&A!
Alison Moyet is scheduled to perform in Auckland tonight. Although Monday night’s show in Christchurch is sold out, there are still a few tickets available to see her tonight at the ASB Theatre is Auckland.
Guy Buttery Debut NZ Tour For South African Guitar Legend
“Guy Buttery is something of a National treasure”, says South Africa’s leading newspaper The Mercury. As an internationally recognized musician, this multi-instrumentalist enjoys invitations to play sell-out performances all over the globe. The USA, UK, Australia, France, Brazil, and Italy have all welcomed him back year after year. For the very first time, this multi-award […]
Son Volt Tuning Fork October 13, 2017
I must admit that when I saw that Jay Farrar was reviving the Son Volt name a decade or so ago, without any other original members, it kinda seemed like beating a dead horse. But, after witnessing their live set at The Tuning Fork last night, it seems that horse is very much alive […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Head Like A Hole – The End Of Life
Head Like A Hole come roaring back with the video for their new single The End Of Life. Sounding like he’s channeling the ghost of Lemmy, front man Booga Beezley and his bandmates lay down a heavy groove. The video, directed by Marc Swadel, was shot in Auckland, Christchurch, Whanganui and Italy.
deadmau5 To Headline Summerfest
OUR:HOUSE Presents are stoked to announce the festival to kickstart your summer, OUR:HOUSE SUMMERFEST 2017!
Watch: The Nanny Assis Band Ft. Maggie Gould Perform Odara
The 13th Floor cameras have been busy this week. A few days ago we set them up at the Kenneth Myers Centre in downtown Auckland. The reason? To record a session with award-winning Brazilian musician and songwriter Nanny Assis. Nanny and his band, featuring vocalist Maggie Gould and pianist Kevin Field are currently touring New […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Julia Deans – Walking In The Sun
Start your day with the cascading vocals of Julia Deans. Walking In The Sun is Julia’s new single, released today.
Watch: Justin Townes Earle Perform Graceland at The 13th Floor!!
While in Auckland for the Southern Fork Americana Festival, Justin Townes Earle stopped by The 13th Floor to talk to Marty Duda about playing with The Sadies and recording his latest album, Kids In The Street. He also treated us with a version of Paul Simon’s Graceland. Check it out…then head on down to The […]
Watch: Declan O’Rourke Perform Galileo at The 13th Floor!
Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke is currently touring New Zealand. Although he has scheduled no dates in Auckland, he did stop by The 13th Floor Studio a few days ago to play a few songs and talk to Marty Duda.
Altmusic Presents: BRÖTZMANN / LEIGH NZ Tour 2017
Altmusic and the Audio Foundation are proud to present a nationwide tour of renowned saxophone/pedal steel guitar duo, Brötzmann / Leigh.
Justin Townes Earle & The Sadies – Tuning Fork October 11, 2017
It just keeps getting better and better! Toronto band The Sadies rocked the house, then proceeded to back up Justin Townes Earle, making for one hell of a Wednesday night at The Tuning Fork.
Delaney Davidson – Magic Lightbox Tour Oct / Dec 2017
Remember the slide show of the returned traveller? Remember the projected image on a sheet in the living room? See these old-time images combined with evocative music in Delaney Davidson’s homage to lost ways of storytelling.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Rolling Stones – Come On
Alright, so the recording is over 50 years old, but its The Rolling Stones! The band has just announced the release of a new album, On Air, due December 1st, consisting of vintage radio performances.
Liam Gallagher – As You Were (Warners)
As You Were is Liam Gallagher’s first solo album, comprised of 12 tracks, 15 tracks if you’ve opted for the Deluxe Edition. It has a mixture of co-write credits and different producers across the tracks, but this doesn’t make for an incoherent collection of tunes.
Migos – Spark Arena October 10, 2017
A cold midweek evening was livened up by Migos who lit up the Spark Arena by playing an extremely heated, energetic and sweaty show to an almost capacity Spark Arena last night, on their first visit to New Zealand. Their assault on the visual and auditory senses included circle pits, visuals and pyrotechnics, all which bemused the predominantly young attendees in the audience.
We The Kings Announce Self-Titled Debut Album 10th Anniversary Tour
Pop rock sensations WE THE KINGS will return to New Zealand and Australia to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their breakthrough self-titled debut album.
Robbie Fulks – The Tuning Fork October 10, 2017
The Americana Fest marches on! Day 3 at The Tuning Fork was a slightly lower key affair than Sunday night. Instead of nine musicians crowding the stage, as The Eastern did, last night was an evening of duos.
Would You Enjoy An Evening Alone With Lawrence Arabia?
This just in from Lawrence Arabia… NOTHING makes me procrastinate more than having to write a press release about myself. So why I do I now find myself doing this very thing?!
13th Floor New Song Of The day: Billy Bragg: Saffiyah Smiles
Hey hey…its new music from Billy Bragg! Billy serves Saffiyah Smiles, a tune that will appear on his upcoming mini-album, Bridges Not Walls, due out on November 3rd.