David Johansen (of New York Dolls) Has Died At Age 75: R.I.P.
We are very sad to report that David Johansen, lead singer for the New York Dolls and aka Buster Poindexter, has died at age 75.
Panda Bear Spills The Beans On Sinister Grift: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Noah Lennox is Panda Bear…he’s also the drummer for Animal Collective. Sinister Grift is the new Panda Bear album, the first in five years. Here is Noah to fill us in on how it happened.
My Baby – Double Whammy: February 28, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Dutch/Kiwi trio My Baby brought their Acoustic Blues Club Tour to Auckland proving that their brand of voodoo blues is as vibrant as ever, more than a decade after they formed and just months away from their next studio album.
My Baby – Ain’t No Turnin’ Back: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Currently making their way around Aotearoa on their ‘Acoustic Blues Club Tour’ Dutch, New Zealand trio MY BABY give fans a taste of fresh music with the release of ‘Ain’t No Turnin’ Back’ the first new music since 2022.
Auckland Sounds 2025 – OMD, Tom Bailey, Jon Stevens & Diesel – Eventfinda Stadium: February 27, 2025
AUCKLAND SOUNDS delivered a star-studded line-up to take an ageing audience back to their heyday at the North Shore’s Eventfinda Stadium last night. Carin Newbould was there to report on the retro action, with Michael Jeong taking pics of what went down.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: February 28, 2025
It never stops! New Music Friday rears its ugly head once more, closing out February with new releases by Foley, The Chills, Panda Bear and more!
Kayleb Duckett – Airport: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
New Zealand musician Kayleb Duckett is back with his latest single, Airport, the second single from his upcoming album Speechless Housefire. The song is paired with a unique music video featuring Kayleb piloting a plane over his hometown of New Plymouth.
The Flatliners – Double Whammy: February 26, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Canada’s Flatliners made their Auckland debut a mere 20 years after the release of their first album. Was it worth the wait? Well…yeah!
JPEGMAFIA – Powerstation: February 26, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Last in Aotearoa 2022, though a constant gardener (visitor) to Australia, since 2015, JPEGMAFIA has been releasing his vision, a synthesis of post-20th century hip hop & rap with ‘other’ influences from Kanye West to Radiohead and even 70’s UK Industrial provocateurs Throbbing Gristle. It’s his appropriation of ‘other’ that saw him title his first release, […]
Ali Whitton – Give It Up Now: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Ali Whitton is an Aotearoa-born,Yorkshire-raised and now Wellington based singer-songwriter who is stepping into his own as an artist. Leading the charge with his debut single Give It Up Now, Ali is an artist who refuses to let go, blending raw storytelling with a sound shaped by years of experience and dedication to his craft.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – Aotea Centre: February 25, 2025
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox returned to Auckland with their Magic & Moonlight World Tour, offering creative covers of modern hits presented with their trademark retro vibe. The 13th Floor’s Carin Newbould was there to check out whether nostalgic takes on contemporary classics did indeed deliver a magical evening.
Deep Sea Diver – Billboard Heart (Sub Pop) (13th Floor Album Review)
Deep Sea Diver is the creative project of Seattle-based husband and wife team Jessica Dobson and Peter Mansen (drums) since 2005. Dobson has played guitar with alt and indie royalty, from Beck to Shins to Conor Oberst to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Billboard Heart is the band’s first on Sub Pop, but their fourth since […]
Kāhore He Manu E – Marlon Williams Ft. Lorde: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today marks the release of the second single from Te Whare Tīwekaweka, Kāhore He Manu E featuring Lorde. And there’s a new album, a documentary and tour dates!
Doves – Constellations For The Lonely (EMI North)
Let us consider Doves, the Manchunian trio who has been making music together, on and off, for over 25 years.
Luana Gordon – Got Me Good: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today (February 25), Luana Gordon releases her new single and music video Got Me Good.
Roberta Flack Has Died At Age 88: R.I.P.
We’ve lost another soul giant…Roberta Flack has died at the age of 88. Roberta is known for hits like The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Where Is The Love and Killing Me Softly With His Song.
Pip Lewis – Dead Ringer: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Pip Lewis releases Dead Ringer, taken from her new album Growing Pains.
The Delines Introduce You To Mr. Luck and Ms. Doom: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Delines have just released their new album, Mr. Luck and Ms. Doom and here is songwriter/guitarist/novelist Willy Vlautin to tell us all about characters like Lorraine, Nancy, Maureen and The Pensacola Pimp.
Isabel Pless – I Joined A Cult: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Isabel Pless releases the official video for “I Joined a Cult.” The track examines the pattern of falling into toxic friendships and relationships, a balance of confusion and remorse. In the video Pless has a sense of childlike wonder as she tries to recruit more people into her circle, constantly seeking out connection.
Cash & Skye Discuss Making Just A Stranger: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Cash & Skye are Henri Cash and Sophia Skye. Henri plays with hard rocking LA band Starcrawler and Skye’s dad is the bass player in Rilo Kiley. Together they make music uniquely their own…featuring close harmonies, catchy melodies and some good old fashioned twang.