Willis Earl Beal: Talking To Nobody (Interview)
Willis Earl Beal has made one of the most stunning albums of the year with Nobody Knows (check out the 13th Floor review here). The 13th Floor had the opportunity to speak to Willis Earl Beal and discover that the man himself seems to be just as extraordinary (and outspoken) as his music. Click here […]
Cody ChesnuTT: The Final Frontier (Interview)
In 2002 Cody ChesnuTT was being hailed as the latest saviour of classic soul with his impressive double-disc debut album, The Headphone Masterpiece. He seemed well on his way to becoming one of the biggest acts of the new millennium with a collaboration with The Roots soon after, and even a trip to New Zealand […]
Check Out This Brand New Video From Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
Sharon Jones has been taking treatment for cancer over the past few months and it seems that she is on the mend. Daptone Records have just announced a new album, Give The People What They Want, to be released January 2014. They have also released this stunning animated video for new song, Retreat. Watch the […]
Here Come The Drones (Interview)
Australian band The Drones will be in New Zealand for their first tour this month. The 13th Floor tracked down lead singer and guitarist Gareth Liddiard (aka Gaz) for a chat. He talked about touring with Neil Young, recording their new album, I See Seaweed and his hero, Johnny Thunders. You can listen to the […]
What Maisie Knew
Starring: Julianne Moore, Alexander Skarsgard, Onata Aprile, Steve Coogan Based on the Henry James novel by the same name, Masie is a 7-year-old caught in the middle of a custody battle between her mother Susanna (Julianne Moore), an aging rock star, and her art-dealer father, Beale (Steve Coogan). Click here to read the entire review […]
Dave Dobbyn & Don McGlashan – Holy Trinity Cathedral (Concert Review)
It seemed like such a natural thing, you have to wonder why it hadn’t happened before. Two of New Zealand’s most accomplished songwriters sharing the stage and their songs. Dave Dobbyn and Don McGlashan each have an incredible legacy of songs that are uniquely “New Zealand”. Those songs seemed to strike even more resonance when […]
Jacinda Ardern Hosts 13th Floor Radio Show!
Labour list MP Jacinda Ardern stopped by The 13th Floor to play some of her favourite music. The 13th Floor realised Jacinda was serious about her music when she was spotted spinning discs at Real Groovy Records on International Record Store day earlier this year.
Check Out This New Music From Saintseneca
The band Saintseneca will unveil their first video today. The group’s debut features a never before heard song “Uppercutter” from their Anti- full length debut album Dark Arc which arrives in stores March of 2014. The beautifully impressionistic video utilizes an assortment of multicolored patterns and textures projected across the band as their darkly engaging post punk-folk anthem “Uppercutter” plays. […]
Beach Fossils: From The Bedroom To The Studio (Interview)
Direct from Brooklyn, New York, Beach Fossils will perform two show in New Zealand next week. Just before the band embarked for their journey Down Under, The 13th Floor emailed a few questions about the making of the band’s second album, Clash The Truth, to bandleader Dustin Payseur. The results of that exchange can be […]
Watch The New Pearl Jam Video Here – Sirens
Pearl Jam have just released a brand new video. Sirens is the second single off their upcoming album, Lightning Bolt. Of course, Pearl Jam will headline The Big Day Out is coming January.
Preview New Roisin O Video Here
Irish singer Roisin O is about to make her new video, Hold On, public on Thursday, but you can watch it on The 13th Floor today. The daughter of Mary Black, Roisin O released her debut album, The Secret Life Of Blue, a year ago. The video was directed and edited by Simon Eustace, and features […]
Emma Wall Is Crossing The Ditch (Interview)
Australian folk singer Emma Wall is touring New Zealand for the first time in support of her new album Shiny New Toy. Emma Will be joined in Auckland with her band The Urban Folk when they play at The Wine Cellar. The 13th Floor spoke to Emma Wall just before she departed for her trip […]
Ry Cooder: "I didn’t even know we were recording the damn thing!" (Interview)
Ry Cooder has just released a new, live album. It’s only his second in a career that spans over 40 years. Like it’s predecessor, 1976’s Show Time, Live In San Francisco was recorded at The Great American Music Hall. The 13th Floor spoke to Ry Cooder about the recording of the new album and how […]
Peter Jefferies Concert Photos
One of the opening acts for Amanda Palmer’s show at The Kings Arms this Friday was Kiwi artist Peter Jefferies. Jefferies has been a hero for Palmer with her performing his songs throughout her career. On this tour, the somewhat reclusive Jefferies agreed to perform a brief opening set. Thanks to Simon Kay for providing […]
Amanda Palmer – Kings Arms (Photo Gallery)
Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra blazed through a set at Auckland’s Kings Arms on Friday night. The 13th Floor’s Veronica McLaughlin was there with her camera and has filed a photographic report.
Check Out This Video From Jackson & His Computerband
Jackson can now share the video for new single Dead Living Things taken from his critically acclaimed second album Glow. ‘Dead Living Things’ is directed by Alexandre Courtès and is his only music video of 2013. Courtès is renowned for his interesting and conceptual music videos. His previous videos include ‘Seven Nation Army’ by The […]
Check Out New Music By The Dirtbombs
From a recent press release: It’s understandable to assume that a bubblegum record by The Dirtbombs would be cover versions by groups like the 1910 Fruitgum Company, The Ohio Express and The Archies. After all, the band already has two albums of cover songs under their belt which salute specific genres. That is not the […]
Neko Case: On Depression and Bathroom Grouting (Interview)
Neko Case releases her new album tomorrow. With the rather unwieldy title of , The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You, its the follow-up to her very successful 2009 album, Middle Cyclone. As The 13th Floor discovered when we spoke to her recently, Neko has been through something of […]
ENZO Stranger Than Fiction Coming In November
On Saturday November 2, St Mary’s in Holy Trinity, Parnell, Auckland will host a unique concert experience as Eddie Rayner, the amazingly talented keyboard maestro and original member of Split Enz, presents a brand new live production… ENZO-Stranger Than Fiction. ENZO-Stranger Than Fiction will reunite five original members of Split Enz along with Eddie’s new […]
Watch Robbie Robertson Discuss New Band Reissue
Hot on the heels of Bob Dylan’s Another Self Portrait, which features his 1969 Isle Of Wight performance with The Band, comes The Band’s own multi-disc reissue of their live Rock Of Ages album recorded New Year’s Eve 1971/72 at New York City’s Academy Of Music. With the release only a couple of weeks away, […]