Sick Of It All – Galatos: February 6, 2024 (Concert Review)
Bands and punters alike lived up to potential in celebration of a thriving local hardcore scene and the NYC institution that is Sick Of It All.
Lilly Carron Performs Wild For Change at The 13th Floor: Singles Session
Lilly Carron stopped by The 13th Floor studio just as her new single, Wild For Change, was to to be released.
Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo – Tuning Fork: February 4, 2024
Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo brought their Australian/Mexican musical collaboration to Auckland on a balmy Sunday night.
SACHI – Wildfire: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
After gracing their hometown shores for the NZ Summer Festival circuit, today dance-electronic duo SACHI (Nick Chrisp and Will Thomas) kick off 2024 with brand-new single Wildfire.
MOZIE – Sonshine: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Emerging Te Whanganui-a-Tara-based Samoan singer, songwriter and performer MOZIE, has today released her exciting new RnB-pop single Sonshine.
Wayne Kramer of The MC5 Has Died Age 75: R.I.P.
Wayne Kramer, guitarist for Detroit proto-punk band The MC5 has died at age 75, leaving drummer Dennis Thompson as the last surviving member of this very influential band.
Alex Cameron & Roy Molloy – Hollywood Avondale: February 2, 2024
It’s a humid, steamy night in Tāmaki Makaurau, which feels like the perfect time to head to the Hollywood Theatre in Avondale to get a dose of Alex Cameron and his sleazy, sax-drenched tunes.
Voodoo Bloo – Hot Garbage: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
New Zealand-based band Voodoo Bloo is set to ignite with the release of their scorching new single, Hot Garbage, scheduled to drop on Friday, February 2nd, 2024.
Georgia Lines – The Letter: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Aotearoa’s award-winning artist Georgia Lines has today released her first single of 2024, the emotive and soaring new track ‘The Letter’.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: February 2, 2024
Happy Groundhog Day! Its New Music Friday once again and once again we pick 5 new releases that we think you should wrap your ears around.
Sound Thinking Ep3: We Review Green Day, J Mascis, The Boondocks & Rosina & The Weavers
Sound Thinking Episode 3 is ready for your ears. Listen in as Jeff Neems, Veronika Bell, Oxford Lamoureaux & Marty Duda review Green Day, J Mascis and more!
Russian Circles – Tuning Fork: January 31, 2024
Russian Circles rocked Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey and Chris Warne were on the scene to catch all the action.
Priscilla Dir: Sofia Coppola (13th Floor Film Review)
Sofia Coppola‘s stylish portrait of Priscilla is a frustrating shadow of the director’s best.
Attention Record Fiends! The Auckland Record Fair Returns Waitangi Day – Tuesday 6th February, 9am–2.30pm
An essential date in the music lover’s calendar is fast approaching: the Auckland Record Fair, or as it is otherwise called, “A Record Love Convention”. The next instalment is happening on Tuesday 6th February (Waitangi Day).
Fraser Ross – Cards: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Ōtautahi-based folk singer and songwriter Fraser Ross has today unveiled his new single Cards. This is the first single to be released off his upcoming album THUNDERHEAD, which is set for release in March 2024.
Splore Festival Announces More to its Programme of Music, Art & Performance
The Splore Festival programme is polished to perfection and the resplendent Tāpapakanga Regional Park is ready to receive thousands of Splorers, welcomed onto the whenua by Ngāti Paoa and Ngāti Whanaunga with a powhiri on 23 February.
grandson – Powerstation: January 30, 2024 (Concert Review)
grandson performed at Auckland’s Powerstation last night and 13th Floor’s Chris Warne was there to photograph and review.
Luna Shadows – little rituals: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Co-producer and touring member for The Naked And Famous, LA-based artist Luna Shadows has today unveiled the second single and video from her upcoming record; the summery, introspective track ‘little rituals’.
Pretty Girl Prepares For Laneway Festival 2024: Interview
Melbourne-based producer and singer Pretty Girl will be appearing at Laneway here in Auckland on February 6th after a killer year in London.
Chatham County Line Say “Hiyo!” to 2024: Interview
Chatham County Line has just released Hiyo, featuring a new lineup and a new sound for the 28 year old band from Raleigh, North Carolina.