Tami Neilson Announces “Neilson Sings Nelson” Tour
Award-winning artist Tami Neilson and her band, announce three very special concerts Neilson Sings Nelson in honor of her friend and music legend Willie Nelson.
Holly Arrowsmith – Blue Dreams (Leather Jacket Records)
Holly Arrowsmith albums come to us at a snail’s pace. This is Holly’s third long player…that’s three albums since her debut back in 2015.
Dinah Lee Meets The Beatles! 13th Floor MusicTalk!
It was 60 years ago that The Beatles came to New Zealand and Kiwi singing sensation Dinah Lee was there. Here she is to tell us about meeting John and Paul, doing the Blue Beat and her recent induction into the NZ Walk Of Fame.
Kyle Daniel Is Mining Some Kentucky Gold: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Kyle Daniel is a journeyman country rocker who, at age 38, has finally released his debut album titled Kentucky Gold.
American Aquarium – The Fear Of Standing Still (Losing Side/Thirty Tigers)
American Aquarium turns up the heat following the relatively mellow Chicamacomico (2022), despite front man BJ Barham’s new-found domestic bliss that finds him sober, married and a father.
R.I.P. John Mayall: British Blues Pioneer Age 90
John Mayall has died at his home in California, age 90. The “Godfather of British Blues” helped ignite the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor, among many others.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Long Dark Night: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds new single is Long Dark Night, from their upcoming album, Wild God, and watch the full lyric video now.
The Menzingers Are Coming To New Zealand…Finally: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Menzingers were originally meant to play their first NZ shows back in 2020, but we all know what happened then. Now, four years later the Pennsylvania rockers on on their way.
The Larry Normans – Whammy Backroom: July 19, 2024 (Photo Gallery)
The Larry Normans blasted through a set at Auckland’s Whammy Backroom with plenty of support from Tauranga’s Stunt Clown.
Soundtrack To A Coup D’Etat – Dir: Johan Grimonprez (13th Floor/NZIFF Film Review)
Soundtrack To A Coup D’Etat is a dense, complex film that documents a time when the US government used jazz as weapon.
Bette Smith: Talkin’ ‘Bout That Goodthing: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Bette Smith has just released her third album, appropriately titled Goodthing.
Star Chart – Cheese and Pickle Sandwich: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Tāmaki Makaurau born singer-songwriter Star Chart has released their latest light-hearted single Cheese and Pickle Sandwich. It’s the second single of their sophomore EP White Girl Whining (due late 2024).
Bones Owens On Making Love Out Of Lemons: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Nashville rocker Bones Owens has just released his second album titled Love Out Of Lemons.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: July 19, 2024
It’s New Music Friday again! Time flies when you’re listening to new music all week. We could go all classic rock on you with new albums by Deep Purple and Focus but instead this week’s new releases are led by a collection of covers by The Raveonettes.
Odie Leigh And Her Carrier Pigeon: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Odie Leigh has just released her debut album, titled Carrier Pigeon…10 new songs done up in a style that can be called as unique as her name.
Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line – Dir: Paul Clarke (13th Floor/NZIFF Film Review)
Aussie rockers Midnight Oil get a career-spanning look from director Paul Clarke who has also documented John Farnham and Lillian Roxon.
Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 Dir: Kevin Costner (13th Floor Film Review)
A Flawed but Epic Old-School Western
Color Green Is On A Fool’s Parade: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Color Green is a Los Angeles psych-rock quartet who have just released their second album, Fool’s Parade.
In Restless Dreams: The Music Of Paul Simon – Dir: Alex Gibney (13th Floor/NZIFF Film Review)
Doco-meister Alex Gibney gives the life and music of Paul Simon an exhaustive look in this meticulously-made movie titled In Restless Dreams: The Music Of Paul Simon.
Ryuichi Sakamoto|Opus Dir: Neo Sora (13th Floor/NZIFF Film Review)
Famed Japanese composer/pianist/actor Ryuichi Sakamoto performs one last time, just months before his death at age 71.