New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: April 25, 2025
It’s Anzac Day here in New Zealand…so once you’ve paid your respects, sooth your soul with some new music. We recommend new releases by Will Johnson, Robin Trower, Lisa Crawley and more.
Will Johnson – Diamond City (Keeled Scales) (13th Floor Album Review)
Will Johnson has long been a quiet cornerstone of American indie rock and alt-country, crafting a rich and varied body of work that spans decades, emotional registers, and genre lines. Emerging in the mid-1990s as the frontman of the beloved Centro-matic, he quickly proved himself a prolific and fearless songwriter, equally adept at ragged rock […]
Salt Water Criminals + Awning – Goblin: April 24, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Both Salt Water Criminals and Awning have just released new nga waiata online. I Believe in Dog is by Salt Water Criminals and Rabbit is by Awning. Both bands are imports, Salt Water Criminals from Ōtepoti and Awning from Poneke, Both bands played (and wowed) at the inaugural Junk Festival last year…. And both bands have members intersecting with each other, and other […]
Paul Cathro – Throw Me Back: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Tāmaki Makaurau-based musician Paul Cathro releases his third single, Throw Me Back, from his forthcoming album – Catapult today!
David Thomas of Pere Ubu Has Died At Age 71: R.I.P.
Today we mourn the passing of the great David Thomas, founding member of Pere Ubu. Thomas died at home in Brighton at the age of 71.
C. Zukey & Arahi – Whammy Bar: April 23, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
An interesting combination for a Raapa/Wednesday Po/night at Whammy Bar, C. Zukey with his dream pop comparisons to The National, and Arahi, Silver Scroll Nominee and wave-maker with his 2022 debut EP Revelator, full of melancholic melodies and harmonics.
The Original Alice Cooper Band – Black Mamba: 13th Floor New Song Of the Day
For the first time in over 50 years, the original Alice Cooper group has reunited to release a brand-new studio album, The Revenge of Alice Cooper, set to release on July 25 via earMUSIC. The first single from the album, Black Mamba, is out now featuring the legendary Robby Krieger of The Doors. This track serves […]
Ladi6 Announces Le Vā: Album Release Tour
Ladi6 returns with Le Vā – her long-awaited new album and most personal project to date. Years in the making, Le Vā represents a creative reinvention and a recalibration of the signature wavey electronic soul sound she’s known for. It also marks a profound chapter of personal growth and healing.
Toto & Christopher Cross – Spark Arena: April 23, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Toto brought their Dogz of Oz Tour to Auckland along with their buddy and fellow yacht-rocker Christopher Cross.
Melvins – Thunderball (Ipecac Records)
Melvins 1983 refers to a band lineup that includes originator drummer Mike Dillard and King Buzzo (Buzz Osborne); they’ve had a few releases already. But for Thunderball, Osborne brought onboard British, Bristol-based experimental noise merchants Ni Maitres, as well as abstract electronicist Void Manes, who they toured with in 2019, and collaborated with on 2023’s […]
Taylor Rae Stares Back From The Void: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Austin-based singer-songwriter Taylor Rae has just released her second album, The Void and we think she’s onto something special.
Bakers Eddy – Dust On My Brain: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
NZ pop-punk band Bakers Eddy are showing no signs of slowing down, today releasing their high-energy new single Dust On My Brain, along with the lyric video filmed by the band while playing shows in New York.
Neither Do I Performs Ghost Machine: 13th Floor Singles Session
Neither Do I is Auckland-based artist Danny Ebdale. Here he is performing Ghost Machine, a tune taken from his new album, We’re Not Known For Anything.
Robin Trower – Come And Find Me (Provogue Records)
Sometimes it’s enough to be delighted to discover that little changes in the standard of a musician’s artistry. Such is the new and unexpected new offering from Robin Trower. “Who’d have thought” was my first reaction on hearing of the release. After all, Trower cancelled a tour last year due to serious ill-health. Then another […]
Wet Denim – Lonely (For A While): 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Fresh off the back of their acclaimed 2024 EP On The Line, Wet Denim return with their electrifying new single Lonely (For a While) – a searing rock anthem that marks a bold new chapter for the band.
Mitch Ryder With Prince, With Otis, With Marianne & With Love: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
At the tender age of 80, Detroit native and Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame member Mitch Ryder is still rocking like its was 1965.
Rival Consoles Announces Auckland Show
One of the UK’s most influential creators of electronic music, Rival Consoles, will return with a brand new album and Live A/V show in May 2025, marking a new chapter in an ongoing quest for refinement and evolution.
Amelia McNabb – Villain: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Villain is the fourth single from NZ pop-artist Amelia McNabb, produced by Michael Collier (Leone). Its meaning is a personal note from the artist on how it felt to be villainised with a sarcastic take on becoming the villain herself. Villain comes paired with a fully independent and DIY video (directed and edited by Amelia) […]
Bub – New Amsterdam: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Here’s an Easter treat for you: Bub release their single New Amsterdam, the next taster from their forthcoming debut album Can’t Even (due out May 9th).
Neive Strang – Up From The Rabbit Hole: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Dunedin artist Neive Strang has just released her new album, Find Me In The Rabbit Hole, working for the first time with a producer…Sean James Donnelly…aka SJD.