Bonus 13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Aldous Harding – Elation
With a Silver Scroll Awards squarely in her sites, Aldous Harding has just released Elation, an outtake from her sessions with John Paris for her second album Party.
Lord Echo Takes Harmonies On Tour
Thursday, September 28, 2017 – Wellington producer and multi-instrumentalist Lord Echo is taking his stunning record Harmonies on the road for a pair of headline shows at iconic venues San Fran in Wellington and Hollywood Cinema in Auckland this November.
WOMAD 2018 Announces Two New Artists to the Bill; Kamasi Washington (USA) and Anoushka Shankar (India/UK)
Two critically acclaimed and exciting artists have been secured for WOMAD New Zealand 2018.
Paul Kelly: The 13th Floor Interview 2017
With a brand new album, Life Is Fine, under his belt, Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly makes his way across the Tasman for three shows in New Zealand, beginning November 29th in Christchurch. Kelly’s visits are always welcome, and his previous tour, based on his Merri Soul album, was a cracker. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Great North – The Late Bus Home
Kiwi folk duo Great North are now based in London. They have just released their new single, the title track to their up-coming fourth album, The Late Bus Home.
Fleet Foxes Announce Two NZ Shows In January
Fleet Foxes has announced New Zealand shows at last to accompany the group’s hugely acclaimed third album, Crack-Up.
Watch: The Modern Maori Quartet Sing: Who We Are at The 13th Floor
Check out the sweet harmonies generated by the Modern Maori Quartet as they swing by The 13th Floor to sing a few songs from their debut album, That’s Us.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Courtney Barnett + Kurt Vile – Continental Breakfast
Here’s another new track from the upcoming collaboration between Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile. Their new album is titled Lotta Sea Lice and is due out on October 13th.
Future – Auckland Show Cancelled!!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 – In extremely sad news, we regret to advise that a very close friend of FUTURE’s has passed away, as a result he is rushing back to the USA to attend the funeral.
Guitar Wolf announce NZ dates for November 2017
Wild Japanese rockers Guitar Wolf announce 30th anniversary shows in NZ.
Vince Staples | Headline Shows Announced for Wellington and Auckland
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 – Long Beach native VINCE STAPLES has announced his hotly anticipated return to our shores this January for two huge headline dates.
Cigarettes After Sex Announce Auckland Show
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 – American dream-pop sensations CIGARETTES AFTER SEX have confirmed an Auckland headline show at The Powerstation on January 8.
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.