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.
Chris O’Leary Takes The Hard Line at The 13th Floor: Interview
Chris O’Leary is blowin’ hard on his new album, The Hard Line. This is Chris’ 6th album and his first for Alligator Records’ a label that means a lot to this former Marine and vocalist for Levon Helm’s Barn Burners.
Jimmy Smith of Foals is Ready For The Golden Lights: Interview
British rockers Foals will be in New Zealand as part of the Golden Lights Festival on Thursday, January 4th. Here is guitarist Jimmy Smith to tell us what to expect.
Pip Blom Talks About Bobbie: 13th Floor Interview
Dutch indie-rockers Pip Blom have just released their new album titled Bobbie. Here is Pip to tell just who Bobbie is.
Bonnie Montgomery – The River Runs Through Her: Interview
Bonnie Montgomery has just released River, an album recorded on a sod farm outside Houston during the pandemic. Here is Bonnie to explain.
Heather Anne Lomax And The Doman Tracks: Interview
Heather Anne Lomax has (finally) released The Doman Tracks, a personal collection of original songs recorded with the late Michael Doman, formerly the singer-songwriter-producer of the noted ‘80s L.A. rock band Broken Homes.
Joey Burns of Calexico on Feasts Of Wire and Shane MacGowan: Interview
Calexico is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album, Feast Of Wire with a tour that brings them to New Zealand in February. Here is Joey Burns to explain.
Kylie Price – In The Crowd: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
London based Kiwi songstress Kylie Price releases her latest single In The Crowd on Friday 8th December. In The Crowd is a pop ballad navigating the intricate emotions that come at the end of a relationship, exploring the concept of growing up and reminiscing about a person you don’t always forget.
Tommy Emmanuel Is Heading Back To New Zealand: Interview
Acclaimed Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is due to return to New Zealand after a 6-year absence with a 5-date tour in April.
Marc Burford – Sweetest Summer: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Hampshire based singer-songwriter, Marc Burford releases his melancholic and reflective new single, Sweetest Summer.
Allen Stone Is Off The Beaten Path: Interview
Allen Stone is in Wellington rehearsing with a new band to perform at the On A Good Day Festival on the bill with Matt Corby.
Crash Reunited – Natasha & Mike Tell Us Why It took 25 years to Release Their Album: Interview
Kiwi band Crash recorded their debut album in 1996. It’s just now been released. Here are Crash members Natasha and Mike with their story.
Dirty Honey Can’t Find The Brakes: Interview
Dirty Honey are back with a new, hard rockin’ album, titled Can’t Find The Brakes. Here are Justin Smolian and Jaydon Bean to tell you how it came to be and why Jaydon just joined the band.
Chris Shiflett Is Lost At Sea On His Way To NZ: Interview
Foo Fighters’ guitarist Chris Shiflett will make the most of his trip to New Zealand in January with a solo gig at Auckland’s premiere dive bar, Whammy.
Barbara Manning and The Charm Of Yesterday: Interview
Barbara Manning is about to release her first solo album in 20 years and it is titled Charm Of Yesterday…Convenience Of Tomorrow.
Sylvia Tyson Is At The End Of The Day: Interview
At age 83, Canadian folk legend Sylvia Tyson has just released what could be her last studio album, titled At The End Of The Day on Stony Plain Records.
Luke LeBlanc Is Taking Us To Different Places: Interview
Minnesota singer/songwriter Luke LeBlanc is back on The 13th Floor to tell us about his new album, a conceptual, thematic collection of songs called Places.
Jackie Bristow Is Catching Songs with Youthtown: Interview
SongCatcher and Youthtown and Jackie Bristow are thrilled to announce the release of the SongCatcher/Youthtown EP Volume 1 on November 21 2023.
It’s The Blips Again: Power Pop, Space Dogs and Baseball: Interview
The Blips are a band of seasoned professionals making their own brand of power pop in Birmingham, Alabama. Here is Eric Wallace to tell us their story.