Robert Been of BRMC Talks To The 13th Floor (Interview)
On July 23rd, 2010, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club performed a stunning show at Auckland’s Powerstation. Less than a month later the band was shaken by the sudden death of Michael Been, father of the band’s Robert Been and former leader of The Call. He had been on the road with BRMC acting as their sound […]
R.I.P. Lou Reed
Lou Reed has passed away at the age of 71. One of the most influential artists in rock & roll history, Lou Reed founded The Velvet Underground with John Cale in 1965 and then launched his solo career in 1971. His songs…Heroin, Perfect Day, Walk On The Wild Side, Pale Blue Eyes, Rock And Roll, […]
Making Wassaic Way With Johnny Irion (Interview)
Johnny Irion and Sarah Lee Guthrie have been making music together for over a decade. Sarah Lee is the daughter of Arlo and granddaughter of Woody Guthrie, while Johnny Irion can claim a few notables in his family tree including author John Steinbeck. For their latest album, Wassaic Way, the couple has recruited a couple […]
Jimmy Rip: From Mick Jagger To Television (Interview)
Before Jimmy Rip replaced Richard Lloyd as Television’s second guitarist in 2007, he had carved out a career for himself as a session player based in New York City. Over the years Rip recorded and toured with a hundred of artists including Mick Jagger, Deborah Harry and Jerry Lee Lewis. He has also been recording […]
Prisoners
Starring; Hugh Jackman, Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Melissa Leo If you’re after a thriller that doesn’t insult your intelligence, Prisoners will hold you captive with some cracking performances and a tightly wound plot. Click here to read the entire review and watch the film trailer.
Filmmaker Allan George: Sounds Perfect (Interview)
Chances are, as you are reading this, Allan George is winging his way to North America…and you helped send him there. Allan is an up-and-coming young filmmaker whose short film, Sounds Perfect, is being shown in Toronto and Austin. Thanks to being granted “short film travel funding” from the New Zealand Film Commission, Allan George […]
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 […]