Claire Rousay Talks About sentiment and Being a “Lifer” (Interview)
Claire Rousay has just released sentiment, a collection of compositions and field recordings that finds the ambient improvisor breaking new musical ground.
El Hula Hides No More – Blair Jollands Is Back: 13th Floor Interview
El Hula is Kiwi musician Blair Jollands. Now based in London, Blair is back in New Zealand to play a string of solo dates throughout the country.
Alex Jordan Crowns His Queen Kerosene: 13th Floor Interview
Alex Jordan is a Bay Area musician who has just released his new album titled Queen Kerosene and is now playing to audiences up and down the California coast.
Torrey Talking: Ryann Gonsalves and Bay Area Dreampop: Interview
Torrey have just released their self-titled second album today. Hailing from the San Fran bay area here is Ryann Gonsalves, one half of the Torrey creative team that includes her brother Kelly.
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.
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.
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.
Greg Johnson Brings The Thunder In Fall: Interview
Greg Johnson has just released his 13th studio album titled Thunder In Fall. With a special guest and a cool cover looks like this is Greg’s lucky thirteen.
James Mastro Is On The Dawn Of A New Error: Interview
James Mastro is a former Bongo and current guitarist for Ian Hunter. He has just released his new solo album, Dawn Of A New Error. We find him in Hoboken, New Jersey…
Goo Goo Dolls are Coming! Here’s Robby: 13th Floor Interview
Goo Goo Dolls are heading this way. They will be sharing the stage with Matchbox Twenty performing in Christchurch & New Plymouth along with Pickle Darling.
Town Mountain And Their Woodstock Sessions: 13th Floor Interview
Town Mountain have released their Woodstock Sessions E.P. recorded at Levon Helm’s studio and featuring tunes by J.J. Cale, The Kinks and The Rolling Stones.
Graham Nash – Past, Present and Future: 13th Floor Interview
Graham Nash spoke to The 13th Floor ahead of his two New Zealand shows, the first of his for 2024. Find out what the former Hollie and CSNY member has in store for the new year.
Tyler Ramsey Finds His New Lost Ages: Interview
Tyler Ramsey has just released his new album titled New Lost Ages, a record he describes as “an album of hope and despair. Here is Tyler to explain.
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.
New Model Army and Old Fashioned Activism: 13th Floor Interview
New Model Army are still fighting the good fight and they have been for over 40 years. Their new album, First Summer After, finds them as outspoken as ever.
Grandson Brings The Love Down Under: Interview
Grandson is just days away from his first New Zealand concert. Here he is to tell us how he prepares for such an auspicious occasion and what 2024 has in store for him and his fans.
Sarah Jarosz Talks About Her Polaroid Lovers: Interview
Sarah Jarosz has just released her seventh album, titled Polaroid Lovers, and we are loving it. Here is Sarah to shed some light on how Polaroid Lovers developed.
Peter Cat Recording Co. Lands in Raglan: Interview
We welcome the Peter Cat Recording Co. as they arrive in New Zealand preparing for their first Kiwi shows in Raglan, Auckland and Wellington.
The Incurables Are Inside Out & Backwards: Interview
Detroit rockers The Incurables have just released a new album titled Inside Out & Backwards. Here are bandmembers Ray Lawson and Pat Kelly to tell us how and why.