Glenn Hughes – ASB Theatre October 3, 2017
Just four months after appearing at the same venue with a tribute to Cream, former Deep Purple bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes returns to pay homage to his old band and bandmates.
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis – Superscope (Sunday Best)
Listening to the fourth, and latest release, from the North London raised Durham siblings I was pleasantly surprised to find that growing up has not faded their hunger for old-time rock and roll. Like their earlier albums, Superscope is jam-packed with plenty of swinging rockabilly, grungy blues and sultry soul music. Sadly, ska has […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: St Vincent – Los Ageless
St Vincent, aka Annie Clark, has just released this stunning new video for the song Los Ageless.
Dizzee Rascal To Headline Splore 2018
Leading UK MC and Mercury Prize winner, Dizzee Rascal, will headline Splore Festival next February.
Kaytranada, Tourist & SZA Announce Auckland Shows
BBE and Fuzen are excited to announce the official New Zealand sideshows for SZA, Kaytranada and Tourist on the back of their appearances at Australia’s FOMO festival.
R.I.P. Tom Petty
We’re very sad to report that Tom petty has died at age 66 due to a heart attack. Petty, along with his band, The Heartbreakers, made some of the best records of the past 40 years. His dedication to the spirit of rock & roll is undeniable.
Macklemore Announces Headline Tour
TUESDAY OCTOBER 3, 2017 – Four-time Grammy-Award winner MACKLEMORE has announced he will return to New Zealand for a headline tour this summer.
Glen Matlock: The 13th Floor Interview
Former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock brings his solo show to New Zealand in November, playing shows in Auckland and Wellington. Along with his work with The Pistols, Matlock has a wealth of material to draw from, including songs from his solo albums and his tenures in bands such as The Rich Kids and The Spectres. […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Yumi Zouma – Half Hour
Kiwi popsters Yumi Zouma are set to release their highly anticipated followup to Yoncalla this week. Willowbank is due out this Friday, October 6th.
Golden Dawn To Close!!
This just posted on Facebook… Dear friends, There’s no easy way to say this, because what we’re about to say seemingly defies all logic and sense, but it’s with heavy hearts that we have decided to scratch our seven year itch, and bring The Golden Dawn: Tavern of Power to a graceful but extraordinary conclusion. […]
U.S.R&B Singer Eric Benet Announces New Zealand Show This November
After teasing audiences with two very brief showcase club performances in Sydney and Melbourne in 2011, New Zealand soul and R&B fans will be ecstatic to learn that Eric Benét will come to New Zealand for his first ever concert this November. Benét will have his full band in tow, and perform one night only […]
Everclear – Powerstation October 1, 2017
“Who here bought the album when it came out?” Everclear frontman Art Alexakis asked the crowd. This was met by a great response, “well then you’re f**king old!”.
Bryan Adams Announces New Zealand Summer Tour
Bryan Adams will bring his GET UP world tour to New Zealand early next year, taking in some of the country’s most iconic and picturesque outdoor summer venues.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Langhorne Slim – Ocean City (For May, Jack & Brother Jon)
Here’s something new for your Monday morning…American singer-songwriter has just release three new tracks…Ocean City is one of them.
London Grammar – Spark Arena September 30, 2017
From the moment she stepped onto the stage, I was blown away by London Grammar’s Hannah Reid’s vocal prowess at the Spark Arena last night. Launching into an acapella rendition of Rooting For You she managed to display both vulnerability and vocal fortitude, dipping into unexpectedly husky registers as the spectre of a piano line […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Billy Corgan – The Spaniards
He’s billing himself as William Patrick Corgan, but you know him as that lovable guy from Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: L7 – Dispatch From Mar-a-Lago
This ought to get your attention…its a new single from L7. This is the first new music from the band since they reunited in 2015.
Watch: Modern Maori Quartet 13th Floor Video Session
The Modern Maori Quartet visited The 13th Floor earlier this week to sing a few songs and talk to Marty Duda about their new album, That’s Us!
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Kimbra – Everybody Knows
Kimbra serves up the first single from her upcoming third album, Primal Heart. The song is Everybody Knows.
NZ All-Stars add Marley The Legend Shows & Stars
The biggest super-group of NZ musicians to ever hit the stage will be playing at THE TRUSTS ARENA in Auckland this November. The show, MARLEY: CELEBRATE THE LEGEND, is endorsed directly by the Marley family and now features 21 of your favourite Kiwi stars playing the hits of Bob Marley. It will be staged for […]