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.
Feist Brings Pleasure Tour 2017 To Auckland
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 – Four-time Grammy nominee Feist will make her long-awaited New Zealand headlining debut, with one show only at Auckland’s Powerstation on Saturday November 25.
Four Year Strong: The Rise or Die Trying Tour
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2017- FOUR YEAR STRONG have announced that they will be taking Rise or Die Trying on the road to celebrate the album’s 10th anniversary.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Suicide Swans – Horses
Australian alt.country quintet Suicide Swans have just released their new single Horses, taken from their forthcoming album, Augusta, due out November 30th.
Ariel Pink – Dedicated To Bobby Jameson (Mexican Summer)
Ariel Pink returns with his 11th, yes, 11th, studio album and his first since 2014’s Pom Pom.
Watch: Kylie Price’s 13th Floor Video Session
Kylie Price ‘s new EP, Bones, finds the Dunedin-based singer-songwriter moving from country to pop.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Grayson Gilmour – Otherness
Check out Grayson Gilmour’s trippy new video for Otherness, the title track to Gilmour’s new album, out now on Flying Nun.
Acclaimed Photojournalist Maggie Gould Opens Exhibition
Award-winning photojournalist (and jazz vocalist) Maggie Gould opens her exhibition at Remuera Gallery on Wednesday, September 20th, running for a week. Check the poster below for details:
Roni Size Announces NZ New Forms Anniversary Tour
UK drum ’n’ bass pioneer Roni Size is bringing his ground-breaking audio-visual ‘New Forms’ 20th anniversary tour to New Zealand this October and November.