Tami Neilson – Neilson Sings Nelson (Neilson Records) (13th Floor Album Review)
Tami Neilson is on a roll! Her 20233 album, Kingmaker, was a career highlight, and now, two years later….something a bit different, Tami takes on the songs of Willie Nelson.
DEAN & BRITTA PLAY GALAXIE 500 NZ TOUR 2024
When The Others Way first lineup was announced last week, there was an audible gasp across the country at the news that Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips were heading down our way as a trio, set to play the iconic songs of seminal slowcore band Galaxie 500. After the first gasp came the pleading questions […]
Rob Joass Is Dodging Those Faultlines: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
You may know Wellington-based musician Rob Joass from his work with Hobnail or Shotband or Too Many Chiefs. Rob has just released his 4th solo album titled Faultlines and here he is to tell you all about it.
Lee Martin – Free: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Ōtautahi-based singer-songwriter Lee Martin is excited to announce the release of her new single, Free, from her highly anticipated 3rd studio album, Dreamers Dawn. The upbeat, toe-tapping track is available now and is accompanied by a vibrant music video created by Meteorite Hunters. This fun colourful music video brings the song’s themes to life with […]
Zed And Their Future Memory: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Zed is back! After a 21-year “hiatus” they have just released their third album, Future Memory, and we have all four members on hand to tell you about it.
Elles Bailey Is Beneath The Neon Glow: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Elles Bailey has just released her fourth studio album, Beneath The Neon Glow, 10 tracks of glistening rock and soul all powered by her distinctive voice.
Full Of Hell & THOU – Galatos: August 25, 2024
A little piece of America rolled into Tamaki Makaurau last night, Maryland’s grindcore gods Full of Hell buddied up with Louisiana’s doom greats Thou to deliver a barrage of maelstrom beats on a darkening Sunday evening.
Scran & Memory Foam @ St Leonard’s Brewery 29/8/24
13th Floor resident craft beer socialist, Simon Coffey could not let the opportunity to see one of his favourite Tamaki Makaurau bands – Scran play at a Craft Beer Brewery! So with a hip-hip hooray, it was off to the home of the hipsters – Ngā Anawai aka Kingsland on a blustery spring evening.
Steve Wynn Will Make It Right: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Steve Wynn has been fronting The Dream Syndicate on and off since they formed in 1981. Steve also has a thriving solo career and now he’s an author with new book and album released today.
Going Global Artist Showcase – Triple Whammy: August 29, 2024
After a long day attending seminars and panel discussions, Going Global attendees let their hair down at the first of two artist showcases which were also open to the general public.
Bryan Adams announces Australian & New Zealand ‘So Happy It Hurts Tour’ – with special guest James Arthur
Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce the return of Bryan Adams who is bringing his So Happy It Hurts Tour to Australia and New Zealand in February 2025.
FIRST LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: THE OTHERS WAY FESTIVAL 2024
It’s precisely what the doctor ordered; The Others Way Festival first lineup announcement! A slew of international and local legends are incoming, so feast your eyes and ears on what we have in store for 2024.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: August 30, 2024
New Music Friday means new music from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds! But that’s not all…there’s the debut album by Auckland-born, London-based Molly Payton and much, much more.
Gillian Welch, David Rawlings – Woodland (Acony) (13th Floor Album Review)
Woodland is the name of the studio Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have been operating for 20 years. It has been hit by tornadoes twice, but is still standing.
Al Park Sings One For The People With A Monkey On Their Back: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Veteran Christchurch musician Al Park has just released his new album, titled One For The Dog, One For The Cat and One For The People With A Monkey On Their Back. Its a mouthful, so you can call it Monkey for short. Here’s Al to explain.
Midas Man – Dir: Joe A. Stephenson (13th Floor Film Review)
Post-Peter Jackson’s Get Back, interest in all things Beatle-related has certainly risen…not that it ever was floundering. So, what better time to release a film about the “5th Beatle”…manager Brian Epstein?
Andrew Combs Is Painting Dream Pictures: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Andrew Combs is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has just released his 6th album, titled Dream Pictures.
Swervedriver – Doremi Faso Latido (Outer Battery)
The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems finds himself, somewhat unintentionally, revisiting 90s-era Swervedriver.
Mike Hall Reminds Us That Nothing Stands Still: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Auckland musician and Pluto bass player Mike Hall has just released his debut solo album titled Nothing Stands Still.
The Bridge: Wilde and Wilda – Uxbridge Theatre: August 25, 2024
Wilde and Wilda are Jesse and Faith Wilde along with Mema Wilda and her brother Levi Lights On. Together they all made The Bridge something well-worth crossing.