SJD Introduces Saint John Divine (Interview)
SJD, aka Sean James Donnelly will release his new album, Saint John Divine tomorrow. Recorded at Neil Finn’s Roundhead studio, Sean has surrounded himself with a gaggle of some of New Zealand’s finest musicians in order to bring this latest collection of songs to life. SJD stopped by The 13th Floor Studios on the eve […]
Waterboys Winner
Congratulations to Chris Kemp who correctly identified Nashville as the city where The Waterboys recorded their newest album, Modern Blues. Chris wins two tickets to see The Waterboys when they play at Auckland’s ASB Theatre on Tuesday, March 31st. Thanks to all who entered our contest, they’ll be more opportunities to win on The 13th […]
Jakob: First Past The Post-Rock (Interview)
Hailing from the Hawkes Bay, New Zealand trio Jakob has been causing all kinds of commotion with the release of their fourth album, Sines. The band…Jeff Boyle (guitar), Maurice Beckett (bass), Jason Johnston (drums) is just about to play two NZ shows…April 11 at San Fran in Wellington and April 18 at Auckland’s Kings Arms…before […]
George Clinton: Keeping The Funk Fresh (Interview)
George Clinton is bringing his Parliament/Funkadelic thang to Auckland’s Powerstation on Wednesday, April 8th. George has been making music since the mid-1950s and has just released a new, three-disc album called, First Ya Gotta Shake The Gate. Its the first new P-Funk album in 33 years and features a cast of characters old and new. […]
Watch The Lonesome Pine Specials & Archer 13th Floor Video Session
Mid-way through their tour of New Zealand, The Lonesome Pine Specials and their friend Archer, stopped in to The 13th Floor Studio for a video session. Who are these Lonesome Pines, you may ask…its the trio of Hannah Harding (aka Aldous Harding), Ben Woolley (recently seen with Devilish Mary & The Holy Rollers) and Flora […]
David Gray: A New Beginning (Interview)
English singer-songwriter David Gray is on his way to New Zealand where he will play three shows in April in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Gray has been recording for over 20 years now, with his latest album, Mutineers, finding him exploring new sonic landscapes thanks to producer Andy Barlow of Lamb. The 13th Floor’s Marty […]
Kele – Kings Arms March 21, 2015
Bloc Party front man Kele Okereke took the solo route to Auckland’s Kings Arms on Saturday night. When he finally showed up, it was with a lap top, and not a guitar in sight. Two years ago, Kele was leading his band through a raging set in front of a sold out audience at the […]
RIP: Michael Brown of The Left Banke
Michael Brown, songwriter and keyboard player for 1960’s baroque-pop band The Left Banke has passed away at the age of 65. Brown’s tenure with the band was short, creative and combative but it yeided two of the most perfectly formed pop songs of the 1960s, Walk Away Renee and Pretty Ballerina, both penned by Brown. […]
Band Of Skulls: Keeping It Pure (Interview)
Southampton hard rock trio Band Of Skulls are about to make their first New Zealand appearance when they open for the Black Keys this April on their Turn Blue tour. The Band Of Skulls have been making top-notch hard-rocking music for a decade and their latest album, 2014’s Himalayan finds them at their best. The […]
Watch Courtney Barnett Talk About Her New Album
Courtney Barnett’s long-awaited new album, Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit, is released in New Zealand today. Anyone who has seen her perform either al this year’s Laneway Festival or last year at The Kings Arms, knows what a special artist she is. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda sat down with […]
Othello The Remix – Bruce Mason Centre Auckland Arts Festival
It’s not uncommon to hear complaint about Shakespeare as difficult to understand. Almost equally common, one hears Shakespeare enthusiasts and theatregoers complain about the butchering of Shakespeare in the wrong hands. It’s a clumsy touch that can mar the intelligence and brilliance of Shakespeare . His rich characters and storylines deserve to be honoured, in […]
Win Tickets To See Greg Johnson In Auckland!
Greg Johnson has just licked off his 8-date North tour and will be performing at Auckland’s Q Theatre on Thursday, March 26th. The 13th Floor has a pair of tickets to give away to the show. To win, just be the first person to name the female Kiwi singer-songwriter, now based in Melbourne, who will […]
Brodsky Quartet – Auckland Town Hall March 19, 2015
Looking to foray into modern classical? Your search is over. Or perhaps your search has just begun. Welcome to Bela Bartok. And moreover, welcome to The Brodsky Quartet playing Bartok. The string to your bow is that it’s also the outstanding String Quartet No. 5. So settle back into the acoustically appropriate but rather makeshift […]
Jordie Lane – Tuning Fork
When two voices meld together something magical happens. And there was plenty of magic on this Thursday night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork as Australians Jordie Lane and Clare Reynolds harmonized their way into the hearts of the small, but enthusiastic crowd. Nadia Reid got things underway and turned in a stellar set of her own. […]
Shaun The Sheep Winner!
Congratulations to Adrian Hyland who correctly identified Justin Fletcher as the actor who voices Shaun The Sheep in the upcoming Shaun The Sheep Movie. Thanks to all who entered the contest. We’ll have more tickets to give away tomorrow and all of next week, so keep checking in with the 13th Floor. And here’s the […]
Watch Jordie Lane’s 13th Floor Video Session
Australian singer-songwriter Jodie Lane is in Auckland to perform at The Tuning Fork tonight…the first of four New Zealand shows this week that include Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch. Jordie, along with his collaborator, Clare Reynolds, rocked up to The 13th Floor studios yesterday afternoon and recorded a video session with Marty Duda. Watch here as […]
Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock Ticket Winner!
Congratulations go out to Dave Jenkins who has won two tickets to see Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock and Auckland’s Civic Theatre on Saturday, May 30th. Dave correctly named Bitches Brew as one of the two Miles Davis albums that both Chick and Herbie played on. The other was In A Silent Way. We’ve got […]
The Black Keys Talk To The 13th Floor (Interview)
It won’t be long until The Black Keys return to New Zealand for two shows in Christchurch and Auckland. The dynamic duo has been touring the world in support of their latest album, Turn Blue. This time around the band will feature England’s Band Of Skulls as their support act…a double bill that is not […]
Beth Hart Winner
Congratulations to Geoff Dunn who correctly named Jeff Beck as the guitarist who played with Beth Hart at The Kennedy Center. Geoff has won two tickets to see Beth Hart perform at Auckland’s Powerstation on Friday, March 27th.
WOMAD 2015 Photos: Day 3 (Photo Gallery)
13th Floor photographer Michael Flynn has turned in his final batch of photos from this year’s WOMAD Festival, and its a beauty. These were shot on Sunday and feature Sinead O’Connor’s much-talked about set. But, as you will see, there’s much more to see than Sinead. So, click on any image…there’s over 50 of them! […]