Jimmy Cliff Has Died Age 81: R.I.P.
We are sad to report the death of reggae legend Jimmy Cliff at age 81.
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Pixies – Auckland Town Hall: November 23, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Last night the Pixies delivered their Bossanova & Trompe Le Monde set to the Town Hall with an almost frightening intensity.
Hemi Hemingway – Oh, My Albertine (ft. Vera Ellen): 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today, Hemi Hemingway (Waitaha, Ngāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Mutunga) announces his new album Wings of Desire, out February 20 via PNKSLM Recordings, and shares luminous new single ‘Oh, My Albertine (feat. Vera Ellen)’, out now.
Kirsten Morrell – Hoping & Wishing & Playing at Big Fan (13th Floor MusicTalk)
Kirsten Morrell releases her new single, Hoping & Wishing (Robin’s Song)…with an album in the works and a show coming up at Big Fan.
Hail, Meteor! Get Nearer To The New Album: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Weaving post-rock, dream pop and indie rock, Wellington’s Hail, Meteor! have released Nearer, an album of delicate vastness.
Tool – Spark Arena: November 22, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Tool returned to Auckland for their 6th visit and 9th show and their first since February 2020. We all know what happened after that…
Rhett Miller Spends A Lifetime Of Riding By Night: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Rhett Miller, founding member and front man for The Old 97’s, has released his 10th solo album, A Lifetime Of Riding By Night.
Dropper Adds A Little Sugar To The Wellington Scene: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Wellington band Dropper has just released their debut album, Be A Little Kinder, borne out of frontman Jude Savage’s previous band, Bleeding Star.
Beastwars – Double Whammy: November 21, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Pōneke four-piece, Beastwars, described as Aotearoa’s premier doom-sludge bootstrappers, have just released a brand-new album, their sixth, The Ship//The Sea, fitted in a four date Australian tour, and are midway through a five date tour of our nga motu’s.
A Brief History Of The Salt Collective: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Salt Collective is a collaborative musical project led by French songwriter-guitarist Stéphane Schück.