Patterson Hood – A Werewolf And A Girl (w/Lydia Loveless): 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Patterson Hood, Drive-By-Truckers co-founder, heralds his first solo album in 12 years with A Werewolf And A Girl with Lydia Loveless. The ambitious new collection also sees support from Waxahatchee, Wednesday, Kevin Morby, Steve Berlin, members of The Decemberists and more.
ALIEN WEAPONRY ANNOUNCE NATIONWIDE TOUR MARCH 2025 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SHEPHERDS REIGN
Fresh off an exhaustive North American tour, sensational thrash metal band ALIEN WEAPONRY will return home in superb form next March to deliver their colossal adrenaline-charged performance to their loyal fans on a 6-date NZ tour with phenomenal Tāmaki Makaurau Polynesian metal band SHEPHERDS REIGN.
Sally Stockwell – Pulling Little Triggers: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Sally Stockwell is a singer/songwriter/actor/theatre maker who is about to release her new album, Little Triggers, to the world.
Wiri Donna – In My Chambers (13th Floor EP Review)
Wiri Donna is the musical project of Bianca Bailey, an artist from Wellington, whose sound has evolved from indie-folk beginnings into a powerful, indie-rock juggernaut.
PIXIES ANNOUNCE NEW ZEALAND TOUR FOR NOVEMBER 2025
NEW ZEALAND, November 20, 2024: PIXIES have announced a 2025 New Zealand tour which will see the alt-rock legends perform two consecutive nights in both Auckland and Wellington. On the first night, they’ll play fan favourite albums, 1990’s Bossanova and 1991 follow up Trompe Le Monde in their entirety, followed by a cross catalogue set and songs from […]
Heilung & Eivør – Kiri te Kanawa Theatre: November 18, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
On November 18, 2024, the Kiri te Kanawa Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau hosted a third powerful evening filled with rich, resonant sounds as Heilung and Eivør took the stage. As the audience filed in, anticipation hung in the air, a palpable reminder of the historical and cultural tapestries that the evening would weave through music. […]
Tate McRae – Spark Arena: November 19, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Tate McRae delivered a high-octane, non-stop performance at Spark Arena, thrilling fans with a 1-hour and 15-minute set that was equal parts emotion, energy, and spectacle. Seamlessly blending intricate choreography, powerful vocals, and visually stunning effects, McRae left both herself and the crowd breathless in one of the final nights of her Think Later tour.
Mekons – You’re Not Singing Anymore: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Following their highly praised 2022 album, Exquisite, legendary postmodern, post punk, post human, past caring collective Mekons join Fire Records with new music set for release in 2025. Out today, you can listen to new single, You’re Not Singing Anymore, released alongside their newly announced extensive tour across the U.S, U.K and Europe next year.
MJ Lenderman & The Wind – New Zealand Tour 2025
Earlier this year, North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and musician MJ Lenderman released one of 2024’s most celebrated records, Manning Fireworks, effectively establishing him as “a bright young star in the indie rock firmament.” (NPR Music).
KHRUANGBIN TO PERFORM CHRISTCHURCH TOWN HALL
They’re heralded as one of the world’s finest live acts – a band unparalleled in groove. Now, Houston, Texas psych-funk trio Khruangbin announce their highly anticipated return to New Zealand this summer with an exclusive performance at the Christchurch Town Hall on Thursday 20 February as part of their global A LA SALA tour.
Can’t Seem To Come Down –The American Sounds Of 1968 – Various Artists (Grapefruit)
While 1967 brought us the Summer Of Love, 1968 turned out to be something else entirely. And to prove it, here are 79 tracks spread over three CDs…over 4 hours of mind-blowing rock & roll that point to the future while plundering the past.
Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens – American Railroad (Nonesuch)
American Railroad is a compelling album by the Silkroad Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Rhiannon Giddens. Produced by Giddens alongside Jody Elff , who also engineers the album, and Kaoru Watanabe, who also contributes flute and percussion.
Denzel Curry Returns To Australia And New Zealand in February & March 2025
Today, one of the leaders of rap’s new underground DENZEL CURRY announces his return to Australia and New Zealand with the Mischievous South 2025 World Tour, touching down in February 2025.
Joni Mitchell Archives – Volume 4 Highlights The Asylum Years (1976-1980) (Rhino/Warner)
Volume 4 of Joni Mitchell’s Archive Series is with us, covering the years 1976-1980 and here are the Highlights, collected on 4 vinyl discs.
Yola – Symphony: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Yola has released her anthemic new single, Symphony, exploring the magic of both emotional and sexual connection, from her forthcoming EP My Way, set for release January 17 via S-Curve Records. Drawing influence from progressive R&B, classic funk and soulful pop, it marks a new era for the six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist.
Gladiator II – Dir: Ridley Scott (13th Floor Film Review)
Gladiator II: A Rehashed Sequel that’s Equally Empty and Epic.
Twenty One Pilots – Spark Arena: November 17, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Twenty One Pilots wrapped up a week of stellar musical acts in New Zealand with a show-stopping, two-hour spectacle at Spark Arena. From fan-favorite classics to exhilarating new tracks, their performance was a masterclass in immersive concert experiences, blending theatricality, heartfelt moments, and unmatched crowd energy.
West Of Rome – Movement In Your Picture: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day!
Texas-based indie rock band West of Rome has released its new single,Movement in Your Picture! It is from the forthcoming album, Keep It Fly in the Negative Zone (out January 31, 2025). Recommended if you like: The Tragically Hip, The Hold Steady, Roky Erickson, Vic Chesnutt.
Tinn People – Big Fan: November 14, 2024
Tinn People performed at Big Fan this past week and Monique and Den were on the scene…
Sam Fowles Is Going Deep After Dark: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Sam Fowles is a Wellington-based musician who has just released his debut album titled After Dark…produced by The Black Seeds’ Barnaby Weir.