Interview

24/06/2019

Track By Track: Scott Mannion Goes Deep Inside “Loving Echoes”

After over 15 years away from making music, Scott Mannion has emerged with the 10 psychologically-scarred new songs that make up his solo debut, Loving Echoes.

24/06/2019

R.I.P. Dave Bartholomew

Marty Duda

Dave Bartholomew, the man who brought us Fats Domino, and made so much great New Orleans music, has died at age 100.

23/06/2019

Interview: Miss June Reports In From New York!

Marty Duda

We here at 13th Floor were thrilled when we heard that Auckland band Miss June had been signed to a label and was touring overseas.

18/06/2019

Track By Track: Louis Baker’s Commentary On His New Album, Open

Marty Duda

After years of gigging and fine-tuning his sound…while constantly writing songs, Wellington’s Louis Baker is finally ready to release his debut album.

11/06/2019

Interview: Mikey Havoc – Push Push With Kiss

Marty Duda

Just as his latest his latest run with bFM was coming to an end, Mikey Havoc got an offer he couldn’t refuse. His band, Push Push, had been offered the opening slot for the Kiss farewell show in Auckland at Spark Arena on December 3rd. Upon hearing this, The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda got on […]

11/06/2019

Watch: Sam Loveridge’s 13th Floor Video Session

The 13th Floor

With his debut album, Clarity, just released, Auckland’s Sam Loveridge brought his band to the 13th Floor to play a few tunes.

05/06/2019

Interview: Oh My God It’s Kevin Morby!

Marty Duda

31-year-old Kevin Morby has just released his 5th solo album, Oh My God. And yes, the album’s title does indeed reflect the religious themes tucked inside the album’s 14 songs. 13th Floor’s Marty Duda tracked down Kevin Morby and found him in America’s heartland, which can be a dangerous place when you bring up religion […]

24/05/2019