Jerry Butler: The Ice Man Has Died At Age 85: R.I.P.
Soul singer Jerry Butler has died age 85. Butler began his career in the late 1950s when he formed The Impressions with Curtis Mayfield. He went on to score solo hits like Only The Strong Survive, Make It Easy On Yourself and Moody Woman.
Osees – Hollywood Avondale: February 21, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Perchance! In this scribe’s (13th Floor Reviewer – Simon Coffey) opinion, tonight’s show at The Hollywood in Avondale, by lauded California entity Osees may have achieved ‘Gig-o-the Year’ status, whilst we are barely 14% into 2025.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: February 21, 2025
Well, it’s Friday somewhere! New Music Friday that is. Here are The 13th Floor’s picks…five new albums, released this Friday, that we believe you can’t live without…including new titles by Patterson Hood, Youth Lagoon and Matthew Bannister.
Jenni Smith – Laugh Louder: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Tamaki Makaurau-based pop-country singer-songwriter JENNI SMITH reveals her new song, Laugh Louder, a sassy, sunshine track about leaving toxic relationships behind and finding personal joy and freedom again.
Jordan Rakei Is A 21st Century Schizoid Man: 13th Floor Interview
Jordan Rakei is in New Zealand to perform at the Electric Avenue Festival in Christchurch tonight with his 7-piece band.
Chaka Khan Announces Australia and New Zealand Headline Shows This April
Grammy Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, global pop culture icon CHAKA KHAN, returns to Australia and New Zealand this April to play a string of headline shows.
L. Hotel – Dead Ends: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Dunedin indie rockers L. Hotel are bringing the heat to this New Zealand summer, with their high-energy, pop-punk influenced new single and video Dead Ends.
Perfume Genius (featuring Aldous Harding) – No Front Teeth: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today, Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) has released his new single No Front Teeth featuring New Zealand folk singer-songwriter Aldous Harding. The track is full of tension bolstered by time changes throughout the song and the haunting, ethereal chorus driven by Harding’s vocals.
Plus 1 Announce Two New Zealand Shows for The Saints ’73-’78, on October 31 and November 1
The Saints ’73 -’78 announce their New Zealand debut this spring, with concerts at The Powerstation in Auckland on 31 October and Meow Nui in Wellington on 1 November, before they head north to the UK and US.
Joan Armatrading Tells Us How Did This Happen And What Does It Now Mean: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
More than 50 years after her debut album and Joan Armatrading shows no sign of slowing down. She’s just released a new album, How Did This Happen And What Does It Now Mean, this past November after writing her first classical piece. And as you’ll hear in this revealing interview, Joan is constantly thinking forward…
Cash & Skye – Just A Stranger (Little Record Co.) (13th Floor Album Review)
Cash & Skye make a compelling debut with Just a Stranger, an indie pop rock album that blends its influences into a cohesive, flowing collection of songs. The duo, composed of Henri Cash (of Starcrawler) and Sophia Skye, forge a distinct identity that balances raw, textured instrumentation with Skye’s airy yet emotionally grounded vocals.
Love Party – Moonbaby: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Aotearoa band Love Party release ‘Moonbaby’ the second single and music video from their upcoming album WOW!
Jason Isbell – Foxes In The Snow: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Jason Isbell has released Foxes in the Snow, the title track from his upcoming solo acoustic record Foxes in the Snow – out March 7 via Southeastern Records (via Thirty Tigers / Civilians).
Horsegirl – On Phonetics And On And On: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Horsegirl have just released their much-anticipated second album titled Phonetics On And On…produced by Cate Le Bon and recorded at Wilco’s Loft, the trio takes their music to the next level.
The Delines – Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom (El Cortez)
The Delines’ latest album Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom stands as a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of country soul, seamlessly weaving Willy Vlautin’s evocative narratives with soul-stirring melodies, poignant lyrics, and Amy Boone’s deeply expressive vocals. This album enriches the traditions of Americana, showcasing the band’s powerful and moving blend of musical storytelling.
Tom Lark – Rock & Roll Baby: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Tom Lark (Shannon Fowler) has released Rock & Roll Baby, the second single from his sophomore album Moonlight Hotel. The track captures a poignant acceptance of the unpredictability of a musical life – and follows Dumb Luck, which was released in April 2024 as a sweetener for a UK tour.
Amyl & The Sniffers – Powerstation: February 15, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Possibly the most highly-anticipated concert since Jack White played The Powerstation back in December, Aussie rockers Amyl & The Sniffers made their Auckland debut at the same hallowed venue.
ARAHI – Baby’s Back: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
ARAHI invites listeners into a dreamland of indie rock and pop on his latest single, Baby’s Back.
Horsebath – Their Debut Album Is Another Farewell; 13th Floor MusicTalk
Canadian band Horsebath have just released their debut album, Another Farewell and here are Daniel Connolly and Etienne Beausoleil direct from Montreal to tell us about it.
There’s A Tuesday – Margo: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
There’s A Tuesday have just released a new single, titled Margo.