New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: June 14, 2024
New Music Friday is upon us once more and trying to whittle today’s new releases down to five has been a real chore! There so much good stuff out there but here’s what we’ve got for you. Look at these five as a mere starting point.
Jessica Leigh – Heaven To Me: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Hailing from Nelson, the now Auckland based singer-songwriter Jessica Leigh has today released her exciting new pop single, Heaven To Me.
The Decemberists – As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again (YABB/Thirty Tigers)
The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy has already claimed As It Ever Was, So I Will Be Again is the band’s best album in its 20+ year career, so who are we to argue?
The Hollywood Stars Are Still Starstruck: 13th Floor Interview
The Hollywood Stars formed in 1973 thanks to rock ‘n roll Svengali Kim Fowley. Kim is long gone, but the band is back and with a new album titled Starstruck. Here are Scott Phares and Jeff Jourard to get us up to speed.
THE POLICE’s GUITAR LEGEND ANNOUNCES NZ TOUR
Ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest guitarists ever, The Police’s Andy Summers announces a three-venue tour his critically acclaimed show, The Cracked Lens + A Missing String.
LOVES UGLY CHILDREN are reuniting for ONE SHOW ONLY in Auckland!!!
The deeply emotive raw power that New Zealand’s Loves Ugly Children brought to international fans throughout the 1990’s – is back.
Georgia Lines Will Open For Brooke Fraser’s Almost Sold-Out Spark Arena Show
Beloved and acclaimed New Zealand artist Brooke Fraser is delighted to announce that Georgia Lines will open her highly anticipated and nearly sold-out concert with the Auckland Philharmonia at Spark Arena on June 22. Fans are encouraged to secure the remaining tickets quickly to avoid disappointment.
Tiki Taane & Arli Liberman – Hold On To The Dream Ft. Louis Baker: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Tiki Taane & Arli Liberman have released today the music video for Hold On To The Dream, the stirring theme song for powerful new feature film KA WHAWHAI TONU – STRUGGLE WITHOUT END, directed by Michael Jonathan (Tainui, Mātaatua, Te Arawa), and releasing in cinemas Matariki weekend.
Sounds Series 2025 Line-Up Announced
SOUNDS SERIES is proud to announce its best line-up yet, with Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD), Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Jon Stevens, Diesel, and Ardijah all confirmed to perform next summer at Auckland Sounds (27 Feb), Selwyn Sounds (1 March) and Hutt Sounds (2 March) in 2025.
Georgia Lines And The Rose Of Jericho: 13th Floor Interview
Georgia Lines has just released her debut album, The Rose Of Jericho and its a beauty.
John Cale POPtical Illusion (Domino) 13th Floor Album Review
John Cale continues to prove to be one of music’s most vital, most intriguing and most influential artists with this, his second album in as many years.
BAYNK – Feel: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
New Zealand-born, LA-based electronic artist and producer, BAYNK, shares the next part of his forthcoming album, with the SENESCENCE 03+04 bundle – featuring the focus single ‘Feel’, and ‘Blood’.The album will be released episodically in two-song bundles, leading up to its full release later in the year.
Justin Townes Earle – Dreams: 13th Floor New Cover Of The Day
Watch Justin Townes Earle and his soulful rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams. Directed by Joshua Black Wilkins, the video features footage shot with Justin in New York City, Asheville, NC, and Nashville, TN.
The Rock 2000 Live – New Zealand’s Ultimate Rock Countdown Celebrates 25 Years
Prepare to get rowdy! The ultimate rock music countdown – The Rock 2000 – is celebrating 25 years this September with an epic line-up of local and international rock acts and the creation of a Kiwi rock royalty supergroup!
New Zealand International Film Festival Announcement
Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) has today announced the line-up of exceptional New Zealand-made feature films, documentaries, and shorts in the 2024 programme, showcasing the increasingly rich talent and diverse storytelling in New Zealand filmmaking. NZIFF 2024 opens in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington on 31 July before touring to nine other centres across […]
John Grant And The Art Of The Lie: 13th Floor Interview
John Grant is about to release his new album, conspicuously titled The Art Of The Lie. Here he is, an American in Iceland commenting and singing about the state of the union of both his native country and his own family.
Jason Parker – The Bright Side: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Aotearoa New Zealand pop star Jason Parker releases The Bright Side, a follow up to his electrifying single Crash.
Princess Chelsea’s Midwinter Ball with special guests Half Hexagon
Step into the enchanting realm of Princess Chelsea and The Dream Warriors as they unveil a bewitching spectacle at The Civic’s Wintergarden and New Plymouth’s Theatre Royal.
FUR PATROL WITH SUPPORT FROM TOM LARK
Banished Music are ecstatic to announce the return of one of Aotearoa’s all time favourite bands, with two very special Fur Patrol shows happening this September.
Thom Yorke: Everything New Zealand Tour, October 2024 Second Auckland Show Added Due to Phenomenal Demand
Tuesday, June 11: Last week, renowned British musician, visual artist and composer, THOM YORKE announced a series of international solo dates this October/November.