Graham Nash – Civic Theatre: March 1, 2024 (Concert Review)
Graham Nash played two hit-filled sets at Auckland’s Civic Theatre, proving at age 82, the former CSN&Y and Hollies member can still Teach Your Children a thing or two.
Jackie Bristow & Barry Saunders – Good Miles To Go: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Jackie Bristow and Barry Saunders have just released this video for Good Miles to Go, setting the stage for a musical journey that promises to be as profound as it is picturesque.
Mogwai – Powerstation: March 1, 2024 (Concert Review)
Starting his weekend in style, 13th Floor Reviewer Simon Coffey, went to see Scottish musical situationists Mogwai at the Powerstation, to relive 2016 all over again.
Sound Thinking Ep7: We Review Liam Gallagher & John Squire, Faye Webster, The Bevis Frond & Drop Spindle
Sound Thinking Ep7 gets your March off on the right foot. NZ music journalists Marty Duda, Jeff Neems, Graham Reid and Veronika Bell share their thoughts on 4 new releases this week.
Sounds Series 2024: The Human League, Go West, Nik Kershaw, Mockers, Choirboys – Feb. 29, 2024
The Sounds Series kicked off their star-studded retro tour of Aotearoa in Auckland, playing to a capacity crowd at the North Shore’s Eventfinda Stadium. The festival vibes were taken inside for a line up playing well into the night.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: March 1, 2024
New Music Friday bears down on us once more. There’s a tonne of new music out today. How to know what to listen to? Listen to us…here’s our top 5 picks.
Earth Tongue – Bodies Dissolve Tonight!: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Earth Tongue, the brainchild of guitarist Gussie Larkin and drummer Ezra Simons, today announce their second full-length album Great Haunting. The duo, known for their heavy flavour of fuzz-soaked psychedelic rock, are also pleased to share the first single and video for ‘Bodies Dissolve Tonight!’.
Queens of The Stone Age – Spark Arena: February 29, 2024 (Concert Review)
Queens Of The Stone Age brought summer to an end in a big (and loud) way at Auckland’s Spark Arena. The 13th Floor’s Oxford Lamoureaux was there to take note.
Liam Gallagher, John Squire – Liam Gallagher & John Squire (Warner Brothers)
Liam Gallagher and John Squire have teamed up for a full length album. What happens when an Oasis frontman meets a Stone Roses guitarist? The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems has the answer.
Dune: Part Two – Dir: Denis Villeneuve (Film Review)
Give me sandworms, or give me death. About 25 minutes into the screening for Dune: Part Two, I leaned over to the person next to me and whispered “Maybe it’s a slow burn for a good second half” and, even as the words came out of my mouth, I felt the hollow drop of hopelessness […]
Chances Are – Born Yesterday: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today Chances Are share Born Yesterday, the final single to be released from their forthcoming debut Asleep At The Wheel Of Love, out digitally on April 11 via Sunreturn.
The Dandy Warhols Are Coming And They Are Bringing Their Rockmaker: Interview
The Dandy Warhols hit the road in March, bringing their show to New Zealand’s premier music venue, The Powerstation, in April.
Legendary Paul Kelly Returns To NZ For a One-off Show
Legendary Australian folk-rock artist Paul Kelly is set to transform the iconic Avondale Hollywood into an acoustic haven of music with a one-off intimate show on Friday March 22nd.
Park Rd – Every Night: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Auckland indie-rockers PARK RD return with the new single, Every Night, their first new release for 2024.
Nailah Hunter Shares Her Lovegaze With Us: Interview
Nailah Hunter is an LA-based harpist and composer who has just released Lovegaze, her first album released by the folks a Fat Possum Records.
Balu Brigada Perform Designer at The 13th Floor: Singles Session
Balu Brigada are Kiwi brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley who are back in NZ after setting up shop in New York City.
Splore 2024 – Tapapakanga Regional Park: Feb. 23-25
Splore 2024 happened this past weekend and The 13th Floor’s Gem McDonnell was there with pen and camera in hand. Here is her report.
Ralph McTell – From London To Melbourne to Auckland: Interview
Ralph McTell is scheduled to perform two shows in New Zealand during March in Auckland and Christchurch.
JessB – Come Find Me: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
JessB releases a brand new song titled Come Find Me and its our New Song Of The Day!
Sound Thinking Ep6: We Review Greg Johnson, MGMT, Church & AP and Bird Machine
Sound Thinking Ep6 is up and running. NZ music journalists Marty Duda, Jeff Neems, Chris Warne and Veronika Bell share their thoughts on 4 new releases this week.