Martin Phillipps of The Chills Has Died Age 61: R.I.P.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Martin Phillipps who, with his band The Chills, helped define the Dunedin sound and put New Zealand music on the global map.
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Crack Cloud and Why The Medium Is Still The Message: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Crack Cloud is a (mostly) Canadian music collective formed in 2015 by Zach Choy. They have just released their 3rd album, Red Mile, recorded (mostly) at Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert.
Soft Bait, Awning & GroopChat – Whammy Bar: July 27, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Soft Bait are currently smattering Instagram with image-promos for Rock Bait, including a chocolate ika (fish) (which may be facing commercial extinction) hinting towards a forthcoming sophomore effort album (hopefully on vinyl this time) But tonight the celebration is all about their new single No Bad Days their first release since their (digital only) 2022 […]
Brother Sister Return For a Double-Sided 13th Floor Singles Session (Live Performance)
Brother Sister have returned to The 13th Floor Studio and they’ve brought some friends. Here they are performing Fantasy and Hold On…both from their self-titled debut album.
Kiely Connell Is Enjoying Her Own Company: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Kiely Connell is a Nashville-based, rustbelt-born Country singer who has widened her musical horizons by recording her new album, My Own Company in Portland, Oregon with producer Tucker Martine.
VÏKAE – Tы мой океан (You’re My Ocean): 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Ukrainian-born singer-songwriter VÏKAE is set to release a mesmerizing new single, Tы мой океан (You’re My Ocean). This bilingual track seamlessly blends Russian and English lyrics, delivering a poignant narrative of forbidden love and the intoxicating allure of a relationship destined to bring both pleasure and pain. VÏKAE invites listeners on a journey that transcends […]
Adam Hattaway & The Haunters July 25, 2024 Wine Cellar (13th Floor Concert Review)
Adam Hattaway and The Haunters got on their High Horse and returned to Auckland’s Wine Cellar to celebrate the release of their new seven-inch and, basically, rock out.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: July 26, 2024
It’s New Music Friday and we’re closing out July with some excellent new releases. One of our Fave Americana bands, American Aquarium returns along with two Kiwi gals.
Tami Neilson Announces “Neilson Sings Nelson” Tour
Award-winning artist Tami Neilson and her band, announce three very special concerts Neilson Sings Nelson in honor of her friend and music legend Willie Nelson.
Holly Arrowsmith – Blue Dreams (Leather Jacket Records)
Holly Arrowsmith albums come to us at a snail’s pace. This is Holly’s third long player…that’s three albums since her debut back in 2015.