Self-styled “old school” R&B/soul singer Eric Benet is making his way down under for his very first New Zealand performance at The Studio in Auckland on November 24th. Benet has just released his new, self-titled, album and his itching to play it for Kiwi fans. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Eric Benet a […]
Greg Johnson stopped by The 13th Floor to play a couple of songs and talk to Marty Duda about his current NZ tour with Mel Parsons.
After serving up a critically-acclaimed debut album produced by Ry Cooder, Southern California cowboy Sam Outlaw takes a surprise musical turn on his follow-up.
Canadian singer/songwriter Lindi Ortega is due to return to Auckland’s Tuning Fork this coming Tuesday, November 14th. Lindi will be here after releasing her EP, Til The Goin’ Gets Gone earlier this year. That EP was very nearly Lindi’s last recorded work, as she was considering giving up music, at least professionally. But fortunately she […]
For over 15 years, Marky Ramone (aka Marc Bell), pounded the skins for The Ramones. During that time he played over 1700 shows and recorded 10 albums with the legendary punk rockers including Road To Ruin, End Of The Century and the soundtrack for Rock & Roll High School. With Joey, Johnny, Tommy and Dee […]
After eight months overseas, Marlon Williams returns to New Zealand for a series of shows to generate excitement for the release of his second long player, Make Way For Love due out February 16th.
Angel Olsen releases her new album Phases today, a collection of previously unheard songs, B-sides and demos recorded over the last few years. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Angel Olsen yesterday about the album, and more specifically, about each of the 12 tracks that make up Phases.
The Auckland Jazz Orchestra released their latest album, Bloom, earlier this year.
Supersuckers, the self-proclaimed “Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World” are returning to New Zealand this month, with their first performances here since the 1990s. Since then, the band has gone through a few lineup changes and leader Eddie Spaghetti battled throat cancer. Yet, they still rock on. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke […]
Five 80s hitmakers descended on Auckland last night serving up nostalgia wrapped in pastels and latex.