Listen To The New Track From Elbow
This just in… All Disco is the second track revealed from Elbow’s new album Little Fictions, due for release February 3, 2017. The track is available as an instant download when you digitally pre-order the album, along with first single Magnificent (She Says).
Auckland Live Summer in the Square returns today!
Starting today, Auckland Live Summer in the Square launches back into its summer-long programme throughout January and February with live events, awesome activities and world-class entertainment for all. Aotea Square is the place to be this summer season!
Watch The New David Bowie Video!
On what would have been David Bowie’s 70th birthday, the video for Bowie’s No Plan was posted. Directed by Tom Hingston, the video is for one of the last three songs Bowie recorded. Those three songs, No Plan, Killing A Little Time and When I Met You (all from the Lazarus soundtrack) along with the […]
Final Act Added to Laneway 2017: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
We are thrilled to welcome the incomparable Melbourne act KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD WIZARD to St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival in all territories and cities. Possibly the hardest working band (and 100% the most prolific), King Gizzard have released eight albums since forming in 2010 including one of 2016’s finest, the award-winning LP Nonagon Infinity (Double […]
R.I.P. Peter Sarstedt
Singer Peter Sarstedt has died, age 75. The British singer-songwriter was best known for his 1969 hit Where Do You Go You My Lovely.
Fans of Moz, Mariachi & Mash Ups: Mexrrissey Is Coming to Auckland Arts Festival in March
Calling all fans of Moz, mariachi and mash ups: Mexrrissey is coming to Auckland Arts Festival 2017.
Susto’s Hard Drugs: The First Great Song Of 2017?
Charleston, South Carolina quintet Susto is about to release their new album, & I’m Fine Today this coming Friday. And judging by the sound of lead single Hard Drugs, it’s a stunner. You can listen to the song here:
New Music From The Shins!
The Shins have just announced the planned release of their next album, Heartworms, due out on March 10th. A lyric video of the first single, Name For You can be seen and heard here:
You Me At Six – Night People (Infectious)
English quintet You Me At Six are often described as “pop/punk”. But if the sound they make on this, their fifth album, sounds anything loosely resembling punk rock, I’ll eat my Ramones T-shirt.
Matrix & Futurebound: Drum & Bass Royalty Returns To Aus & NZ
Matrix & Futurebound possess one of the most impressive track records in drum and bass history – it is safe to say that the duo have been setting industry standards since they first collaborated in 2005. The duo boasts four consecutive UK Top 40 tracks which include hits such as ‘All I Know’, ‘Magnetic Eyes’, ‘Don’t […]
The Prophet Hens – “The Wonderful Shapes of Back Door Keys” Tour
The Prophet Hens embark upon a NZ tour in January in celebration of their second album “The Wonderful Shape of Back Door Keys” which was recently released on Fishrider Records (NZ) and Occultation Recordings (UK).
Warner Bros To Release 7″ Picture Disc of Bowie’s Sound & Vision
This just in from Warner Bros Records: February 10th 2017 sees the release of the latest special limited DAVID BOWIE 7″ picture disc, the 40th-anniversary edition of SOUND AND VISION.
Sleater-Kinney Announce New Live Album
Sleater-Kinney aren’t wasting any time making the most of 2017. After ringing in the new year with a thrilling live show in San Francisco that found them performing David Bowie’s Rebel Rebel, the trio has revealed that they plan to release a live album titled Live In Paris on January 27th on Sub Pop.
Nick Cave & Warren Ellis – Mars: National Geographic Original Series Soundtrack (Milan)
For those needing a quick dose of new Nick Cave music in anticipation of the Bad Seeds’ show at Auckland’s Vector Arena later this month, there is hope. Cave and Warren Ellis have teamed up to create the soundtrack for Mars, a TV series currently running on the National Geographic channel.
Watch Sleater-Kinney Bring In The New Year Bowie-Style!
We here at The 13th Floor suggest you stop watching that crappy Mariah Carey New Years performance and spend your precious time watching something cool. And what could be cooler than Sleater-Kinney covering David Bowie’s Rebel Rebel on New Years Eve in San Francisco? Here they are, joined by a couple of friends, Britt Daniel of […]
The Beatles – Eight Days A Week: The Touring Years Dir: Ron Howard (DVD/Blu-Ray)
Just months after it appeared in cinemas, director Ron Howard’s documentary about The Beatles’ touring years has been released on DVD and Blu-Ray with plenty of extra features to make it a worthwhile purchase.
The Veils Add More Shows To New Zealand Summer Tour
Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch Veils fans do not despair, as the band have today announced further dates to their upcoming, and long awaited New Zealand tour.
Brian Eno – Reflection (Warp)
First out of the gate for 2017 is Brian Eno and his latest in a series of ambient music releases that dates back at least 40 years.
Rhythm & Alps – Robrosa Station December 31, 2016
The organizers behind Rhythm & Alps have sent along this report and a swag of photos, so we thought we’d share them with you… Music superstars and 7000 revellers rang in 2017 at the South Island’s biggest New Year’s party and music festival, Rhythm & Alps, last night.
The 13th Floor’s Top Concerts of 2016
Its time to look back at the previous year’s live shows and choose our Top 10 concerts of 2016. The 13th Floor has posted hundreds of concert reviews over the year along with thousands of photos. This list was generated by Marty Duda so, only shows that he attended himself are under consideration, but that […]