R.I.P. Mick Farren
Mick Farren has died after collapsing on stage in London. Farren was the leader of The Deviants and worked with Lemmy, The Pink Fairies and Wayne Kramer, among others. He was also an acclaimed music journalist. Click here for more details about Mick Farren.
R.I.P. JJ Cale
JJ Cale has passed away at the age of 74. In addition to writing hits for Eric Clapton and Lynyrd Skynyrd (After Midnight, Cocaine, Call Me The Breeze) Cale had a recording career of his own that began with 1971’s Naturally, an album that spawned his only hit, Crazy Mama. But Cale’s music wasn’t about […]
The Map Room Discuss Their New Album (Interview)
The Map Room is Auckland musicians Brendon Morrow and Simon Gooding. The two audio engineers released their debut album just last month and its a keeper…full of shimmering guitars and gorgeous melodies. Brendon and Simon stopped by The 13th Floor recently to talk about the recording of The Map Room, a project that got its […]
Phoenix Foundation Brings Fandango To NZ (Interview)
After traipsing around Europe earlier this year, The Phoenix Foundation bring their Fandango tour to NZ this week beginning Friday, July 12th at The Powerstation. The 13th Floor spoke to Samuel Flynn Scott about the tour, the album, the new drummer and the best places to eat in Auckland. Click here to listen to the […]
Catching Up With Booga (Interview)
Long-time New Zealand rockers Head Like A Hole are about to embark on their “Monsta X” tour in August. The 13th Floor caught up with HLAH front man Booga Beazley to find out what’s been going on with the band. Turns out, quite a lot, including a new bass player, a new album and a […]
Martha Wainwright: Celebrating Kate (Interview)
Nonesuch Records will release Sing Me The Songs: Celebrating The Works Of Kate McGarrigle, this week. The two-disc set features 34 songs recorded live from a series of concerts held place in London, New York and Toronto. The concerts featured artists such as Norah Jones, Emmylou Harris, Teddy Thompson and Broken Social Scene, along with […]
R.I.P. Bobby "Blue" Bland
Rhythm and blues great Bobby “Blue” Bland has passed away at the age of 83. Bland began recording in the early 1950s. He cut a long string of hits for the Duke/Peacock label including Turn On Your Love Light, Farther On Up The Road and I Pity The Fool. His shows with B.B. King in […]
Catching Up With Julia Deans (Interview)
The Adults featuring Julia Deans, Jon Toogood and Cairo Knife Fight’s Aaron Tokona (filling in for Shayne Carter) are hitting the road for a 5-date NZ Tour beginning June 27th. The 13th Floor spoke to Julia Deans to catch up on what’s happening with The Adults and her own solo career. Click here to listen […]
Feeding The Beast With Eden Mulholland (Interview)
You may know Eden Mulholland from his band Motocade. But now the Kiwi musician is releasing his first solo album, Feed The Beast. It’s out today and to give you an idea of what this diverse-sounding pop confection is all about, The 13th Floor invited Eden Mulholland up to sit down and discuss several of […]
Introducing: Sam Allen (Interview)
Sam Allen is a 22 year old singer-songwriter from South Auckland. He’s just released his first recordings, a six-song E.P. titled Low Cost Culture. A couple of days after celebrating that release in front of a very enthusiastic audience at Back Beat Bar, Sam stopped by The 13th Floor to talk about the stories behind […]
Watch QOTSA Perform New Album
Queens Of The Stone Age are about to release their new album, …Like Clockwork. They recently performed at LA’s Wiltern Theatre and NPR streamed the entire 2 hour show live. The band played …Like Clockwork in it’s entirety plus a selection of old favourites. The concert, in glorious HD, is still available for viewing. Click […]
Check This Out: Bob Dylan's World
Here’s something to keep you occupied on a Saturday afternoon…in honour of Bob Dylan’s 72nd birthday the folks at Slate Magazine have published “Bob Dylan’s World“, an interactive map of every street, town and city Dylan has ever sung about. You can see, and interact with it, here. Have fun!!
R.I.P: Doors Keyboard Player Ray Manzarek
The Doors’ keyboard player and founding member Ray Manzarek has died at age 74 from cancer. Manzarek’s unique keyboard playing was an integral part of that iconic band’s sound. Click here to read more about Ray Manzarek’s death. Click here to listen to Soul Kitchen from The Doors’ first album:
Bobby Womack – Civic Theatre – 18 May 2013
R&B veteran Bobby Womack brought a classic soul revue to Auckland’s Civic Theatre. With a set list and a red suit rooted firmly in the 1970s, Womack and his excellent band played two hours of vintage rhythm and blues. With rumours circulating about the state of Bobby Womack’s health, there was always an air of […]
Chromacon Dreams
Chromacon is an annual independent Illustration and Comics Arts Festival held in Auckland. New Zealand. It is a non-profit, community focused event that aims to connect a broad spectrum of Kiwi creatives and art-lovers together and the first Chromacon Festival took place at the Aotea Centre this past Sunday. The 13th Floor’s Tove Partington was there…click […]
R.I.P. Slayer's Jeff Hanneman
Guitarist Jeff Hanneman, a founding member of Slayer, has died, age 49, of liver failure. Click here for more information. Click here to listen to Slayer’s Eyes Of The Insane from 2006’s Christ Illusion:
R.I.P. George Jones
George Jones, considered by many as “the greatest voice in Country music” has died at the age of 81. Click here to read more about George Jones Click here to listen to White Lightnin’ by George Jones:
R.I.P. Ritchie Havens
We’ve lost another one. Folk singer Ritchie Havens has died at the age of 72 from a heart attack. Havens’ biggest moment in the spotlight came when he opened the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in August of 1969. His biggest hit was a cover of George Harrison’s Here Comes The Sun, although he has […]
R.I.P. Divinyls singer Christina Amphlett
Christina Amphlett, charismatic front-woman for Australia rockers The Divinyls has passed away at age 53. Chrissy was truly a one-of-a-kind performer known for her manic stage antics and intense persona. She had been battling multiple sclerosis since 2007. Click here to read more about Christina Amphlett. Click here to listen to I Touch Myself by […]
Special Report: Black Sabbath’s 13
The members of Black Sabbath are in Auckland preparing for their two shows (Saturday, April 20th and Monday, April 22nd) at The Vector Arena. The good folks at Universal Records invited a select group of music fans to The Langham Hotel on Symonds Street to get a first listen to Sabbath’s upcoming album, 13. The […]