Shonen Knife: The 13th Floor Interview
Japanese trio Shonen Knife are celebrating their 35th anniversary as a band with three dates in New Zealand beginning October 4th. The band, led by guitarist/vocalist Naoko Yamano, is as active as ever, having released their 20th album, Adventure, last year and just finished their Ramen Adventure Tour of the US. Along with music, food […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: JD McPherson – Hunting For Sugar
New West records has just released a brand new single from JD McPherson. Hunting For Sugar is a soulful ballad with just the right amount of twang.
‘Broccoli’ Rapper DRAM Announces Powerstation Show
Monday 25 September, 2017 – With a name short for Does. Real. Ass. Music., 29-year old rapper, singer and producer DRAM will be making his New Zealand debut early next year at Auckland’s Powerstation on January 10.
I Love The 90’s Returns to Auckland with Naughty By Nature, Blackstreet, Sisqo, Montell Jordan & More
This is how we do it New Zealand! The 90’s are back with ‘I Love the 90’s: The Party Continues’ heading to Auckland in March.
Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple Live
Glenn Hughes, the Voice of Rock, played his last concert with Deep Purple on March 15, 1976, at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre. On that night, the UK bassist and vocalist walked away from one of history’s truly game-changing rock revelation and never looked back — until now.
Future Islands Announce Two December Shows
You saw them at Laneway, and it was awesome. Or you missed them at Laneway, and you were super, super bummed. The time to repent for your misdeeds has arrived! The long, long wait is over! Returning to New Zealand to rock two December shows, it’s FUTURE ISLANDS!
Watch: Mark Olson & Ingunn Ringvold at The 13th Floor
Last weekend Mark Olson (formerly of The Jayhawks) and his wife, Norwegian musician Ingunn Ringvold, performed an intimate show at Auckland’s Wine Cellar to celebrate the release of their new album, Spokeswoman Of The Bright Sun.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Screaming Females – Black Moon
Let’s get this week started with some punk energy! New Jersey trio Screaming Females have just released their new single, Black Moon.
Foo Fighters – Concrete and Gold (RCA)
Dave Grohl and company present their ninth studio album as fodder for their upcoming international tour.
R.I.P. Charles Bradley
Daptone recording artist Charles Bradley has died at age 68. Bradley worked in obscurity for years, often performing as a James Brown impersonator, before being discovered and nurtured by Daptone Records, home to other late-blooming soul singers such as Sharon Jones and Lee Fields. Bradley was also the subject of the 2012 documentary Soul Of […]
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: The 13th Floor Interview
One of the world’s most popular internet acts is returning to our shores in October. By giving modern top 40 songs a vintage twist they’ve developed developed a unique style and sound. They’ve built reputation through YouTube clips backed up by some highly entertaining stage shows. Featuring tap dancing versions of Taylor Swift songs; double […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Callum Gentleman – Blue Collar Killer
Good to see that our friend Callum Gentleman is finally getting around to releasing some new music. Here is Callum with the video for his latest, Blue Collar Killer. Let’s hope there’s more to come!
The Boy Next Door: Reb Fountain & Band Celebrate Nick Cave’s 60th – Wine Cellar September 22, 2017
Less than a week after selling out The Tuning Fork, Reb Fountain and her band sell out The Wine Cellar as they celebrate Nick Cave’s 60th birthday.
Amy Shark Concert Photos!
Australian indie-pop singer songwriter Amy Shark returned to New Zealand to perform at Auckland’s Kings Arms last night. 13th Floor photographer Ivan Karczewski was on the scene and has put together this photo gallery for you.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Depeche Mode – Heroes
Its a new spin on an old song, but what a song. Watch as Depeche Mode perform their own version of David Bowie’s Heroes. Then go out an be a hero yourself and vote!
Velvet & The Sound Of Falling Stars – Auckland Live Cabaret Season September 21, 2017
Last night saw the opening of two musical theatre productions minted from two very different sides of the same coin.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Howe Gelb – All You Need To Know
Last year Howe Gelb released his first solo album since putting his long-time band, Giant Sand, on indefinite hiatus. Future Standards found Gelb sitting at the piano, singing, or rather crooning, new songs in the style of Frank Sinatra’s In The Wee Small Hours.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle Dir: Matthew Vaughn
Starring: Tarron Egerton, Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Mark Strong, Elton John, Jeff Bridges, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, Bruce Greenwood, Emily Watson The long list of stars preceding this review should give you a clue as to what this sequel to 2015’s Kingsman: The Secret Service is all about. It wants to be […]
The Dandy Warhols – Powerstation September 20, 2017
“We’re the MTV generation. We feel neither highs or lows” “What’s it like?” “Meh” The (mis)quote from The Simpson came from a time when both it and MTV were relevant. As someone who was a child in the 90s, it was confusing to see the likes of Kurt Cobain and Billy Corgan screaming their frustrations […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Bootsy Collins – Ladies Nite
Bootsy’s back! Bootsy Collins has just released a track from his upcoming album. World Wide Funk, due out October 27th.