R.I.P. Kinky Friedman: Satirist, Musician and Novelist Has Died Age 79
Kinky Friedman has died at his longtime family home at Echo Hill Ranch in Medina, Texas at age 79 complications associated with Parkinson’s disease.
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Devilskin with Tadpole – The Powerstation: June 29, 2024
Devilskin rocked Auckland’s Powerstation last night along with a (somewhat) reunited Tadpole. We sent Andra Jenkin off to check it out. Here is her report along with photos by Michael Jeong.
Reed. – Murimuri Aroha: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
REED. is the moniker of Sasha Te Whare (He/Him, Ngāti Maniapoto), a producer and musician based in Tāmaki Makaurau and this weekend he delivers his new single MURIMURI AROHA, their first song completely in Te Reo Māori.
Chè-Fu & The Kratez With The Auckland Philharmonia – Auckland Town Hall: June 27, 2024
The Auckland Philharmonia is getting around these days. Last week they performed with Brooke Fraser now here they are jamming with Chè-Fu.
Sean Cunningham and Whatever That Is: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Today Sean Cunningham releases his debut solo album, Whatever That Is. Based in Nashville, Kiwi music fans may remember Sean as the charismatic frontman for the record-setting band Atlas. But as they say, that was then and this is now.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: June 28, 2024
It is New Music Friday…Ngā mihi o Matariki…Happy Matariki. And what better way to celebrate than with new music? Our top picks are led by Anna Coddington’s Te Whakamiha.
Jon Toogood – Last Of The Lonely Gods: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
After spending 30 years at the forefront of Aotearoa’s music scene, celebrated rock artist Jon Toogood releases the first taste of his first ever solo venture today.
Marlin’s Dreaming HIRL NZ Tour 2024
Dunedin Indie Pop outfit Marlin’s Dreaming have announced a nine date tour of Australia & New Zealand to celebrate the release of their new album HIRL due later this year and the band’s first since the critically acclaimed record Hasten in 2021.
The Decemberists Return With their Longest and Finest Record To Date: 13th Floor Interview
The Decemberists have just released As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, their 9th studio album overall and first since 2018. Here is front man Colin Meloy to tell us why he thinks every Decemberists album could be their last.
Luna Shadows On Bathwater and Beyond: 13th Floor Interview
Luna Shadows is a US/NZ artist based (mostly) in LA, at least that’s where we found her when we tracked her down to talk about her new album, titled, bathwater.