Watch: The Solomon Cole Band’s 13th Floor Video Session
Hailing from Waiheke Island, the four members of The Solomon Cole Band visited The 13th Floor to lay down three songs full of blues-infused rock.
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Alex Fischel of Spoon: The 13th Floor Interview
Austin, Texas-based band Spoon has just released their ninth studio titled, Hot Thoughts. The veteran band, led by Britt Daniel is down to a four-piece after the departure of guitarist and keyboard player Eric Harvey. Fortunately, they have, on board, guitarist and keyboard player Alex Fischel. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Alex Fischel […]
Bonnie Raitt – Civic Theatre April 1, 2017
No foolin’, like Bruce Springsteen just weeks before her, Bonnie Raitt proved 67 just might be the prime age for a rocker, putting on a show at Auckland’s Civic Theatre that showed off instrumental prowess, boundless energy and most impressive, an ability to connect emotionally to songs she’s been singing for over 40 years.
Lake South – Wine Cellar March 30, 2017
Former Urbantramper Lake celebrates the release of his first album under the name Lake South, titled If You’re Born On An Island The Ocean Heals You, with a show at Auckland’s Wine Cellar.
Laura Marling – Semper Femina (Kobalt)
On her 6th album Semper Femina, UK singer/songwriter Laura Marling explores femininity, in its power, mystery and vulnerability with by songs filled with beautiful observations of friendship – particularly female friendship and the intimate and intricate psychologically behind each relationship.
Lindi Ortega – Til The Goin’ Gets Gone (Shadowbox)
Lindi Ortega’s new EP Til the Goin’ Gets Gone features 3 originals and 1 cover- all of which will break your heart. Striking a beautiful balance between finding her own new voice and capitalizing on her classic country sound, this EP situates Ortega as an artist finding her place in her own musical world.
Watch: Ghost Town’s 13th Floor Video Session
The five musicians comprising Auckland band Ghost Town set up camp at The 13th Floor studios recently to play a few songs from their new album, Sky Is Falling and chat to Marty Duda. The members of Ghost Town include veteran New Zealand rocker Jed Town (The Features, Fetus Productions, ICU), Mark Beesley (Dean Savage) […]
The Shins – Heartworms (Columbia)
Shins albums sometimes pass me by on first listen (Oh yeah pretty melodies but haven’t I heard it all before) but then something happens and I find myself humming a phrase or singing a few words and wondering where does that come from, and before you know it I’ve watched the video and downloaded the […]
Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish: The 13th Floor Interview Pt.2
Last week we brought you the first part of our interview with Doug Wimbish, the groundbreaking bass player for Living Colour. (Click here to check out part 1) Now, here is the remainder of that conversation that The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda had with Mr Wimbish. As we pick it up, Doug is is the […]
The Andy Sugg Group – Wednesdays At M’s (Kel-CD)
The Andy Sugg Group is a Melbourne–based jazz quartet, led by tenor and soprano saxophonist Andy Sugg. Stylistically, the group explores contemporary post-Coltrane improvisations embracing an eclectic range of compositional influences, which include contemporary jazz, funk, R&B and avant-pop. The world they inhabit can often be intellectual and intimidating to new ears. Sugg likes to […]