GROOVE ARMADA RETURN ANNOUNCING NZ TOUR INCLUDING HEADLINING DAY TWO OF GARDENS FESTIVAL 2025
One of the globe’s biggest electronic dance acts GROOVE ARMADA will be returning to New Zealand for a four date tour, kicking off with GROOVE ARMADA & FRIENDS* at day two of GARDENS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025, AUCKLAND DOMAIN on MARCH 1 2025.
Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave) Has Died At Age 89: R.I.P.
Sam Moore, one half of the great Stax duo Sam & Dave has died at age 89. The cause of death was post-surgery complications, according to the singer’s rep.
Sean Cunningham – Old Friends and New Shows in New Zealand: 13th Floor MusicTalk
Former Atlas frontman Sean Cunningham is returning to New Zealand after over a decade’s absence. Sean with tour the country with old friends like Rodney Fisher, Moses Emmanuel and Emla Palmer beginning next weekend.
The Schizophonics (USA) + Buzz – Double Whammy: January 9, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
San Diego punk personifications The Schizophonics just can’t stay away, as they kicked off their fourth tour of Aotearoa since 2019 tonight. Well, Pat and Lety Beers are back again, this time entrusting the bass duties to Sarah Linton of L.A. garage rockers, the Death Valley Girls.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: January 10, 2025
New Music Friday is back! Its a new year and we’ve got five new albums to recommend to you that are released today.
The Veils – Mortal Wound: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
The Veils’ new single, Mortal Wound, is out today. It’s from their seventh album, Asphodels, out January 24, 2025.
Monster Summer – Dir: David Henrie (13th Floor Film Review)
Monster Summer brings a little witchcraft to Martha’s Vineyard and Mel Gibson along with it.
Throwing Muses – Summer Of Love: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Throwing Muses release their new single, Summer Of Love, with album, Moonlight Concessions, on the way in March along with a visit from Kristin Hersh that month.
Nolan Taylor – Nolan Taylor (Atlantic) 13th Floor Album Review
Country-tinged singer/songwriter Nolan Taylor finally releases his debut album with 16 original songs that will leave you impressed, inspired and just a little weepy.
Cult Romance – Seville Grove: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Anti-pop, laser focused, and versatile are just a few ways to describe the work ethic and unique sound of emerging Māori artist and producer, Cult Romance and his new single, Seville Grove.
Carl o Yāng – Seeing You: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Carl o Yāng an indie artist from New Zealand’s South Island releases his new single, Seeing You, today, with an EP to follow.
FIRST ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2025 CROSS STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL
Get ready for the ultimate laneway street party, Cross Street Music Festival, returning on 8 March 2025! Expect a full night of incredible music, vibrant energy, and unreal vibes. The first nine acts on the line-up have just been announced, promising another epic year of live performance. Limited early bird tickets are now on sale.
Franz Ferdinand – The Human Fear (Domino Records) 13th Floor Album Review
The law of diminishing returns affects us all in life, well 99% of us, and sadly as Franz Ferdinand have travelled their through their career, they have lost members, voluminous record sales, and unfortunately, on the their sixth album, become the heedful Uncles of indie, rather than sons of (avant) situationism.
Billie Marten – Tuning Fork: January 5, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
British singer/songwriter Billie Marten made her New Zealand concert debut last night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork in front of an audience of very enthusiastic fans.
Labretta Suede & The Motel 6 – Mothership: January 4, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Labretta Suede and The Motel 6 come home to celebrate 20 years of dirty, filthy rock & roll and a new album titled Home For The Incurable.
Billie Marten on Her New Album and Her First Trip Down Under: 13th Floor MusicTalk
British singer-songwriter Billie Marten has just landed in Auckland where she will headline her first New Zealand concert at The Tuning Fork Tonight.
City Newton Bombers – Double Whammy: January 4, 2025
City Newton Bombers regrouped for the first time in 6 years at Double Whammy. The occasion was a fundraiser for bass player Simon Nicholls and the 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey and Brenna Jo Gotje were on the scene catching all the action at this first show of the new year.
Early James – Medium Raw (Easy Eye/Concord) 13th Floor Album Review
Early James takes over Buddy’s Honky Chateau and teams up with The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach to serve up 12 new tracks that are Medium Raw.
Guided By Voices – Dawn Believes: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today, Guided By Voices is sharing “Dawn Believes,” the second single from the new album, Universe Room, due on February 7th.
Ringo Starr – Look Up (Lost Highway) 13th Floor Album Review
What better way to ring in the New Year than with Ringo Starr and his new album, Look Up? Ringo returns to Country music with help from friends like T Bone Burnette, Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle.