Mogwai – The Bad Fire (Rock Action) (13th Floor Album Review)
For 30 years Scotland’s emblematic Mogwai have produced post-prog – punkish gems that have spanned 11 albums and an array of lesser formatted configurations. Following their UK no.1 album, 2021’s As the Love Continues, and 2024’s biographical film If the Stars Had a Sound. Mogwai return with their latest endeavour, The Bad Fire, an album […]
Daily J – Cheap Tequila Sunrise: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Aotearoa indie-rockers Daily J have today announced that their new album SCATTERBRAINS will be out on February 21. And offering fans one final taste of what’s to come, the band of brothers have just dropped a new single Cheap Tequila Sunrise.
A Complete Unknown – Dir: James Mangold (13th Floor Film Review)
It’s finally here! James Mangold’s highly-anticipated Bob Dylan biopic opens in New Zealand cinemas today. So, was it worth the wait? In a word…yes.
Nadia Reid – Hold It Up: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Nadia Reid has released Hold it Up, the latest single before the release of her forthcoming album Enter Now Brightness, out 7th February on Slow Time Records (Aotearoa/NZ) and Chrysalis Records (Rest of World).
FKA twigs – Eusexua (Young/Atlantic) (13th Floor Album Review)
With her new album Eusexua, FKA twigs confirms her place as a trailblazer in avant-garde music, dance, and fashion. Musically she pushes boundaries with hypnotic rhythms, raw emotion, and stunning vocals, weaving themes of empowerment, sensuality, and transformation into a lush aesthetic landscape.
Dionne Warwick – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre: January 21, 2025
Dionne Warwick brought her One Last Time Tour to Auckland last night, treating fans to an evening of sophisticated, soulful songs, most of them written by Burt Bacharach.
Marlon Williams – Aua Atu Rā: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Marlon Williams (Kāi Tahu, Ngāi Tai) announces his first Māori language album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka, out April 4th, and releases the lead single/video, Aua Atu Rā.
Music In Parks: Georgia Lines – Aotea Square: January 18, 2025
Georgia Lines headlined the third of 18 free concerts in this summer’s Music in Parks series on a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon at Auckland’s Aotea Square.
Luke Combs Eden Park January 17, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Luke Combs is the first Country artist to headline a full stadium tour down under, and he kicked things off last night at Auckland’s Eden Park.
Alien Weaponry – Mau Moko: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Alongside today’s kickoff of their North American tour supporting metal icon Kerry King, New Zealand modern groove metal trio ALIEN WEAPONRY are pleased to announce their heaviest, most powerful and mature offering to date, Te Rā, out March 28, 2025 via Napalm Records. With today’s album announcement, the band have unleashed a brand new, grooving single, “Mau Moko”. Featuring […]
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: January 17, 2025
New Music Friday is here and there’s plenty of new music to choose from this week. Among picks for your attention are new albums by The Weather Station, David Gray, Victoria Canal and more!
Sophie Jamieson Still Wants To Share: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Sophie Jamieson releases her new album, I Still Want To Share, today and we spoke to Sophie on the eve of this momentous occasion.
Sex Pistols (Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter – Australia & New Zealand Tour April 2025
In exciting news for Australian and New Zealand fans, nearly 30 years since they were last on these shores, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter have announced an exclusive run of shows, playing Never Mind The Bollocks in its entirety.
Idles – Auckland Town Hall: January 16, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
UK soulful punks IDLES brought their LOVE IS THE FING tour to Tamaki Makauarau tonight. This is their fourth visit to Aotearoa, with a lineup that has remained stable since 2015, another Glastonbury appearance and a Grammy nominated album Tangk in 2024 under their belts. I almost didn’t make it to the show, long sold […]
Songhoy Blues – Héritage (Transgressive) 13th Floor Album Review
With their fourth studio album, Héritage, Songhoy Blues—consisting of Garba Touré (guitar), Aliou Touré (vocals), and Oumar Touré (bass)—deliver a vibrant homage to their roots while continuing to innovate.
Spacey Jane – All The Noise: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today, Australian indie-rock quartet Spacey Jane have announced the release of their highly anticipated third studio album, IF THAT MAKES SENSE, which is set for release on May 9. In conjunction, the Perth natives are ushering in the new era with their first single ‘All the Noise’, an upbeat track fuelled by dynamic guitar riffs and dreamy melodies.
Victoria Canal Reveals Her Unapologetically Chaotic Debut Album: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Singer/songwriter and sometime actor Victoria Canal is about to release her debut album, Slowly, It Dawns and we caught up to her in Seattle after she escaped LA and the brushfires that threatened her and her home.
Patterson Hood – The Pool House: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson Hood has shared the second song, The Pool House, from his landmark new solo album, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams, arriving via ATO Records on Friday, February 21, 2025. Pre-orders are available now.
Elemeno P with Special Guests Dartz to Play at Double Whammy
Banished Music is proud to announce a night of iconic Kiwi music with none other than Elemeno P, joined by special guests DARTZ, live at Double Whammy on March 13, 2025.
TT Gets A New Lease On Life With His Man On The Corner: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
TT is Todd Tappin, a songwriting troubadour who is just about to release his debut album, Man On The Corner, one that was written and recorded after receiving some very drastic new from his doctor.