New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: September 13, 2024
New Music Friday is upon us once more! And there’s a lot to take in. Along with new albums by Eminem, Jack White and Miranda Lambert, here are five new titles we don’t want to get lost in the mix.
Theia – BALDH3AD! 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
After a northern hemisphere summer of playing back-to-back shows across the United States and Canada, Theia today releases BALDH3AD!.
Girls & Boys – Directed by Eleanor Bishop: ASB Waterfront Theatre September 13-22
GIRLS & BOYS is a one-woman show by Dennis Kelly under the direction of Eleanor Bishop. It brings a new level of intensity and grace to the stage, Beatriz Romilly giving us a captivating exploration of human emotion and experience. Originally performed in London and New York, and now here by Auckland Theatre Company, the […]
Nick Lowe – Indoor Safari (Yep Roc) 13th Floor Album Review
Nick Lowe’s Indoor Safari invites listeners on an emotional journey that deftly combines introspective reflection with a lively retro rockabilly and surf rock twist. With a title that hints at navigating life’s personal challenges—perhaps echoing Elvis Costello’s Indoor Fireworks—Lowe continues his collaboration with Los Straitjackets. Together, they balance Lowe’s quintessentially English restraint with the energetic, […]
Ruthie Foster Is Getting Mileage In Memphis: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Ruthie Foster has just released her new album titled Mileage. Its her 10th studio album and her first for Sun Records, the Memphis-based label that put Elvis on the map.
Snow Patrol – The Forest Is The Path (Polydor) (13th Floor Album Review)
Snow Patrol return with their first new studio album in six years. The Forest Is The Path features a bigger sound from a smaller band that made 2018’s Wildness.
Lone Justice – Skull and Cross Bones: 13th Floor New Cover Of The Day
Lone Justice release new track Skull and Cross Bones, taken from upcoming new album Viva Lone Justice – the first album to be released by Lone Justice in nearly 40 years. Featuring original band members Maria McKee, Ryan Hedgecock, Marvin Etzioni and the late Don Heffington. Viva Lone Justice is released via AFAR on October 25th.
Meet Flea Miller! An Auckland Teenager With Something To Say: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Flea Miller is a 16-year-old singer/songwriter/musician and record label owner. Flea will make his way to The 13th Floor’s performance space this Saturday, treating fans to an acoustic/spoken word set, something a little different for the young artiste.
The Jesus Lizard – Rack (Ipecac) 13th Floor Album Review) ****
Twenty years plus since The Jesus Lizard last released an album, 1998’s Blue, and then split in 1999. Yes, there was a reformation, but that was on the back of past glories. 2024 sees The Jesus Lizard punctiliously returning to aurally assault all ears again.
Nathan Haines Announces One-Off NOTES Album Show at Auckland’s Powerstation
Fresh off a sell-out London performance, 95bFM & Loop present Nathan Haines returning to Auckland for one special show celebrating the release of his new album, NOTES.
The Deslondes Roll It Out on The 13th Floor: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Deslondes have just released Roll It Out, an album that captures the crackling energy of the band’s early days but also reflects the new perspective of age and maturity and a new drummer.
Going Global Artist Showcase – Triple Whammy: August 30, 2024
The Going Global Artist Showcases on Thursday and Friday featured 24 of New Zealand’s finest up and coming musicians. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda was there and on Friday night he was accompanied by photographer Chris Zwaagdyk.
Come Together – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: Aotea Centre September 7, 2024
Come Together came together again last night In Auckland to deliver not only the much beloved Sgt Pepper album, but a rip-roaring ride through a host of other Beatles classics. Carin Newbould was there to review and Leonie Moreland photographed the supergroup in action.
Fur Patrol – Double Whammy: September 7, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Fur Patrol wrapped up their latest reunion at Auckland’s Double Whammy, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album, Collider.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Dir: Tim Burton (13th Floor Film Review) ***
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: A Mildly Amusing Pastiche
The The – Ensoulment (Cineola/earMusic) (13th Floor Album Review)
Ensoulment marks the first major studio album from The The in over two decades, following a series of soundtracks and compilations that kept Matt Johnson creatively active. As with previous albums, Johnson combines introspective and political lyrics with the emotionally resonant music the band is known for.
Thelma Dir: Josh Margolin (13th Floor Film Review)
93-year-old June Squibb sparkles in Thelma, a life-affirming comedy-action romp.
The Georgia Thunderbolts Rise Above It All: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Georgia Thunderbolts have released their new album, Rise Above It All, and here is lead singer TJ Lyle to tell you all about it.
Goodspace – You Only Give What You Leave: 13th Floor Video Premiere!
You Only Give What You Leave is the lead and closing track of Goodspace‘s upcoming debut album Let’s Talk About Death (out October 5th).
WORD CHCH Literature Festival 2024: 13th Floor Report
The 13th Floor’s Shamin Yazdani headed south to Christchurch to take in the WORD CHCH Literature Festival. Here is her report: