Benjamin Booker – The 13th Floor Interview
Benjamin Booker is about to release his second album later this week. It’s called Witness, and after listening to an advance copy of it over the past few weeks, I can safely say that its going to be one of the highlights of 2017. The title track features a guest vocal by Mavis Staples, but […]
Sun Kil Moon – Tuning Fork May 28, 2017
Sun Kil Moon put on an extraordinary show last night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork. The gig included a special guest, a tribute to a fallen rocker, a previously unheard song and a performance that was as much stand-up comedy as rock and roll.
Kirin J. Callinan Announces NZ Tour Dates & Unveils Album Track List
This morning Kirin J. Callinan has confirmed two New Zealand touring dates in support of his second album Bravado, due out June 9, 2017. The tour announcement coincides with the release of his new single ‘Living Each Day‘ Feat. Connan Mockasin, and details and tracklist of the album.
Julia Jacklin – Tuning Fork May 27, 2017
Julia Jacklin’s star has been on the rise for about a year now. The Australian singer-songwriter recorded her acclaimed debut album in New Zealand. Now she returns for one last headlining performance before heading back into the studio.
R.I.P. Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman has died at the age of 69. Gregg, along with his older brother Duane Allman, founded The Allman Brothers Band in 1969. The band went on to become the leading Southern Rock band of the 1970s despite the death of Duane, and later bass player Berry Oakley. Even as they were reeling from […]
Sia Unveils First-Ever Stadium Run In New Zealand & Australia
Amidst growing speculation, it was this morning confirmed global superstar SIA will descend on New Zealand and Australia later this year to play exclusive stadium performances in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne.
Watch: Luke Yeoward’s 13th Floor Video Session
Former King Cannons front man Luke Yeoward drops by The 13th Floor to talk about the release of his debut solo album, Ghosts. Luke also performs three songs from the album.
Bob Log III – Whammy Bar May 25, 2017
Down at Whammy on a Thursday night and a small but rowdy crowd are gathered to see Bob Log III, all the way from Tucson, Arizona. After a suitably wild opening set from Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 – ending with Labretta face down on the floor at our feet – Bob Log comes […]
A Few Words About Aldous Harding…
There is no doubt that Aldous Harding’s music is polarising. Some (like me), love it, others find her vocal affectations annoying and her intense live performances, either weirdly comedic or darkly disturbing. But Harding’s recent appearance on Later With Jools finds the artist taking things further than ever… big, dramatic gestures, a voice that careens […]
alt-J Announce NZ & AU Tour + New Album ‘Relaxer’ Out Next Week
Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce one of the return of alt-J, one of the most successful British bands of the millennium, to New Zealand and Australia this December.
The Miltones Announce Debut Album & Tour
West Auckland’s favourite Americana rockers, The Miltones, announce their debut self-titled album will be released June 16th, 2017 just as their 10 date NZ tour begins…
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes NZ Shows
Get your party shirts ready! Punk rock super-group and cover band extraordinaire, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes are set to return our shores this October!
Beth Orton: The 13th Floor Interview
UK singer/songwriter Beth Orton is returning to our shores on late June for three shows. The last time she was here, back in 2013, her focus was on Folk music, but this time she’s returning with a new work, her sixth studio album Kidsticks, which was released last May, an album that marks a distinct […]
R.I.P. Jimmy LaFave
Acclaimed Austin-based singer-songwriter Jimmy LaFave has passed away just days after appearing an emotional farewell performance. Known for his “Red Dirt Music”, the 61-year-old musician had been recording his heart-felt brand of Americana music since 1979.
Watch: Paul Gurney & The DeSotos 13th Floor Video Session
Paul Gurney & The DeSotos have released their new album, Shadow Of Love. Paul and the band recently made their way to The 13th Floor Studios to talk to Marty Duda and to play a few tunes. They even brought along a special guest…Nigel Gavin sits in on guitar.
Tami Neilson ‘Songs of Sinners’ Tour Starts This week! New Shows Added To Meet Demand.
Additional shows have been added to Tami Neilson’s upcoming ‘Songs of Sinners’ tour to meet public demand!
Future Announces ‘Nobody Safe’ Tour
MONDAY, MAY 22 2017 – Atlanta music superstar FUTURE has announced his ‘Nobody Safe’ tour performing in New Zealand for the first time at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Thursday, September 28.
Ryan Adams – Civic Theatre May 20, 2017
In addition to taking fans on a trip through 17 years of his solo career, Ryan Adams paid tribute to Chris Cornell with a moving version of Black Hole Sun, making this evening at Auckland’s Civic Theatre very special indeed.
The Bats – Nivara Lounge May 19, 2017
When you consider the longevity of bands, some change their sound every album, be it through restlessness or dictated by trends and a deep seated fear of becoming irrelevant. Others choose to stay within the basic confines of their original style, deviating subtlety and carefully only when it suits them.
Head Like A Hole – Station Village, Lower Hutt – May 18, 2017
May of 2017, to mark the 25th anniversary of the release of Head Like a Hole’s debut album 13 and Head Like a Hole are embarking on an extensive 12 date national tour. Tonight, it was the band’s ‘home’ town of Lower Hutt that got to get its freak on when the country’s craziest buggers shook […]