Squid – On Cowards And Cannibals: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Squid are a five-piece “post-punk” band formed in Brighton in 2016 and are releasing their third album, Cowards, today.
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New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: February 7, 2025
New Music Friday is with us once more! And once more we have five new releases we think deserve…nay…demand…your attention. We all know about the new Kendrick Lamar album, but what about Squid, The Jellybricks and Nadia Reid?
Aubrie Mitchell – Just So Lame: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Quickly ascending Māori artist, songwriter and producer Aubrie Mitchell releases her latest single, the witty and retrospective track, Just So Lame.
Nadia Reid – Enter Now Brightness (Slow Time/Chrysalis)
With Enter Now Brightness, Nadia Reid delivers an album shaped by upheaval, movement, and self-reckoning. She has long been celebrated for her ethereal voice and deeply personal storytelling, establishing herself as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive singer-songwriters.
Welcome Home Dion Lunadon of The D4: 13th Floor MusicTalk
Dion Lunadon of The D4 has touched down in Auckland just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band’s second album Out Of My Head and to hit the road with his old mates, starting tomorrow.
Throwing Muses – Libretto: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Following their acclaimed Sun Racket from 2020, a heady set filled with tough and tender tales spiked with surreal imagery, new album Moonlight Concessions (out 14th March via Fire Records) is released alongside the deviously titled, Moonlight Confessions, a companion record exclusively available with Rough Trade. Out today, you can listen to brand new single […]
Bryan Adams – Spark Arena: February 4, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
BRYAN ADAMS blessed Auckland with his presence last night, in a sell-out show following on from his Christchurch dates, ably supported by JAMES ARTHUR. Carin Newbould was there to report back for The 13th Floor.
C.O.F.F.I.N., Dick Move, & Bloodbags – Whammy Bar: February 4, 2025
It’s Tuesday, Ratu, a rare early week show, an anathema for many working stiffs, but the allure of something new, fresh meat for the grinder drew Simon Coffey, 13th Floor Reviewer from suburbia, to experience Aussie Punk and Rock(ers) C.O.F.F.I.N. aka Children of Finland Fighting in Norway.
Film Director Kent Belcher on Alien Weaponry’s Kua Tupu Te Ara: 13th Floor Interview
Kua Tupu Te Ara, the documentary about Kiwi metal band Alien Weaponry, opens in New Zealand cinemas tomorrow.
PRINS – Run!: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
New Zealand’s reigning pop queen, PRINS, is back with a vengeance, unveiling her highly anticipated new single Run!. Marking her first release in over a year, “Run!” is more than just a comeback—it’s a statement. With its explosive energy, defiant lyrics, and a powerful beat, this track cements PRINS as one of the most exciting voices in modern pop.