Shirley Manson Talks Trash With The 13th Floor (Interview)
After a seven-year layoff, Garbage is back with a new album, Not Your Kind Of People. The 13th Floor caught up with frontwoman Shirley Manson just as the band was hitting the road to promote the new release. Click here to listen to the interview with Shirley Manson of Garbage: Click here to listen […]
Paul McLaney Radio Programme
Hot on the heels of the release of his new band’s self-titled debut album Nameless Sons, Paul McLaney has hosted a radio programme for The 13th Floor. In addition to Nameless Sons and his solo work, Paul is known for his other band Gramsci and for his involvement with the mysterious IMMRAM project (see the […]
R.I.P. Donald “Duck” Dunn
Donald “Duck” Dunn, best known for bass playing with Booker T & The MGs, has died. Dunn passed away at age 70 in Tokyo, Japan, after playing two shows. In addition to playing with Booker T & The MGs, Dunn was part of the Stax house band and played on hundreds of classic Memphis soul […]
Zowie Speaks! (Interview)
New Zealand’s electronia-pop dynamo Zowie (aka Zoe Fleury) has just released her debut album Love Demolition. Zowie’s been on the Auckland scene a while now, dating back to her days as Bionic Pixie. Now, after raves from Perez Hilton and opening slots for Katy Perry, she’s poised to break into the big time. The […]
R.I.P. Adam Yauch aka MCA of The Beastie Boys
Sadly, Adam “MCA” Yauch of The Beastie Boys has passed away at the age of 47. He had been battling cancer for almost three years. Click here for the CNN report on his death.
R.I.P. Levon Helm
Levon Helm, former member of The Band, has passed away at the age of 71. He had been battling cancer for a decade. Helm was an integral part of, what was arguably, one of the finest bands ever to come together….The Band. Helm’s autobiography, This Wheel’s On Fire, is a must-read. His contentious relationship with […]
Mark Lanegan Concert Photos
The 13th Floor dispatched photographer Michael Flynn to The Powerstation to shoot Mark Lanegan while The Sonics rocked The Kings Arms, just down the street. Despite the lack of decent stage lighting, Michael came up with the goods. Here are some shots from the show: [slideshow]
Easter with Patti Smith, Madonna, Jaz Coleman & The West Memphis 3
The photo was taken on April 12, 1976. That’s yours truly with Patti Smith at the student radio station at the State University College at Brockport, New York. Five days later Patti and her band were performing in New York City on NBC-TV’s Saturday Night Live. It was the night before Easter Sunday and Patti […]
Album Review: The Amazing – Gentle Stream
Swedish collective The Amazing are a psychedelic folk pop outfit headed by prog rock veteran and renowned guitar shredder Reine Fiske, and songwriter and vocalist Christoffer Gunrup. With the revolving door of skilled collaborators who complete the band, the pair have already released an album and a ‘mini album’ under their ballsy moniker. Click here […]
Day One Of WOMAD In Pictures
Click here to view the 13th Floor photo gallery of Michael Flynn’s images taken during day one of WOMAD.
More Dirty Three Photos
Dirty Three fans rejoice! Here is a new batch of photos taken at last night’s concert exclusively for The 13th Floor. Click here to see the photo gallery.
Mutton Birds Photos
The Mutton Birds played at Auckland’s Kings Arms earlier this week. They will be performing at Villa Maria Estate on Sunday with Gin Wigmore and Avalanche City. Here are a few photos taken by Michael Flynn at the Kings Arms to get you ready for Sunday’s show:
R.I.P. Davy Jones
Davy Jones of The Monkees has died of a heart attack. Jones was the only British member of the pre-fab four and sang their hit Daydream Believer. Click here for CCN’s report.
New Order Concert Photos
New Order (minus Peter Hook) performed at Auckland’s Vector Arena Monday night. 13th Floor photographer Michael Flynn was there. Here’s a slideshow of some of the images he captured. [slideshow]
Icehouse Photos From Their Auckland Concert
Icehouse fans can revel in this batch of fab concert photos that photographer Michael Flynn has taken at their show at Villa Maria Winery, sharing the bill with Hall & Oates. [slideshow]
More Dresden Dolls Photos
Here’s another batch of photos taken at last night’s Dresden Dolls show by Michael Flynn. Click Click any image to view a full-size gallery:
Interview: Catching Up With John Butler
The John Butler Trio will tour New Zealand in February as part of the Summer Vineyard Tour that also features Aloe Blacc and Annabel Fay. The tour will play eight dates from Hawkes Bay to Whitford. The 13th Floor spoke to John Butler about the latest version of his trio and about some of […]
Captain Sensible’s Top 5
The Damned are due in town later this week and so it seemed only right to ask guitarist Captain Sensible about his five favourite tracks. His selections may surprise, or even possibly offend you. Listen here as Captain Sensible discusses his top 5 tracks:
R.I.P. Etta James
Etta James passed away after battling a series of health issues. The singer, also known as “Miss Peaches”, made some of the finest blues and R&B records of the past 60 years including I’d Rather Go Blind, Tell Mama and her signature tune, At Last. She was discovered in 1954 by Johnny Otis, who also […]
Adios BDO: Don’t Look Back In Anger
Noel Gallagher closed out the (reportedly) last Big Day Out to be held in Auckland with the very appropriate Oasis chestnut Don’t Look Back In Anger. Click here to watch the final performance of the final Big Day Out: [wpvideo gmwH4b6J]