Riiki Reid – Drench (Warner NZ) 13th Floor EP Review
New Zealand singer-songwriter Riiki Reid serves up a course of catchy, summer infused alt-pop tracks in her latest EP, Drench.
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Written By Wolves – Q Theatre: October 11, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Written By Wolves electrified the Rangatira Room at Auckland’s Q Theatre on Saturday, October 11, 2025, with a cinematic rock performance that marked their 10-year anniversary.
You, Me, Everybody – The Rest of Us: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Best NZ Folk Artist finalists, You, Me, Everybody deliver their new single, The Rest of Us – a heartfelt acoustic anthem that blends the clarity of bluegrass with the hooks and heart of a pop ballad.
Madonna – Veronica Electronica (Warner) (13th Floor Album Review)
More than twenty five years after it was first spoken about in fan circles and record label corridors, Madonna’s Veronica Electronica an alter ego as well as a collection of remixes from Ray Of Light was finally released in July of this year.
Robert Finley – Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya (Easy Eye)
At the age of 71, blues and soul veteran Robert Finley delivers an implausible third-act masterpiece with Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya. Producer Dan Auerbach once more guides Finley, steering him through a swampy, righteous blend of gospel and deep blues.
John Lodge of The Moody Blues Has Died Age 82 – R.I.P.
Sad to wake up to the news of the passing of John Lodge of The Moody Blues who died “suddenly and unexpectedly”, aged 82, his family have confirmed.
Teddy Swims – Spark Arena: October 9, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
TEDDY SWIMS made a glittering return to Spark Arena for a truly scintillating gig, only 15 months after his last visit.
Pumpkinhead, Swallow The Rat, Buzz – Mothership: October 9, 2025
Pumpkinhead, the Otautahi, 90’s metal, punk nee grunge group, were a relatively short-lived affair, 1993 to 1996 (though there were the brief reunions in 2007, 2008 & 2021).
Echomatica – Its Been A Month Of Sundays: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Echomatica is a synth-rock four-piece based in Auckland who have been together for seven years, but only now have released their self-titled debut album.
Flock of Dimes – The Life You Save (Sub Pop) (13th Floor Album Review)
Jen Wasner takes a soulful, searching look in the mirror in Flock of Dimes’ therapeutic The Life You Save, a slow burn that rewards those who stick around.