Wiri Donna – In My Chambers (13th Floor EP Review)
Wiri Donna is the musical project of Bianca Bailey, an artist from Wellington, whose sound has evolved from indie-folk beginnings into a powerful, indie-rock juggernaut.
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Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens – American Railroad (Nonesuch)
American Railroad is a compelling album by the Silkroad Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Rhiannon Giddens. Produced by Giddens alongside Jody Elff , who also engineers the album, and Kaoru Watanabe, who also contributes flute and percussion.
Fazerdaze – Soft Power (Buttrfly Records) (13th Floor Album Review)
With Soft Power, Fazerdaze Amelia Murray re-emerges with a bolder, darker sound that captures the intensity and clarity found in self-reflection and growth, as well as listening to, and absorbing War on Drugs and The Cure.
Laura Marling – Patterns In Repeat (Chrysalis/Partisan)
Patterns in Repeat is the eighth album from Laura Marling, following her 2008 debut, Alas, I Cannot Swim. From the outset, her poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, and folk-inspired sound have drawn comparisons to Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Over the years, her sound has evolved, blending complex and, at times, dark folk with experimental touches, […]
Iain Matthews – How Much Is Enough (Sunset Blvd): 13th Floor Album Review
Since first gaining recognition as part of the English folk rock group Fairport Convention in the 1960s, Iain Matthews has had a varied career, releasing numerous albums that blend folk, country, and pop influences. Now living in the Netherlands, Matthews continues to perform but keeps a relatively low profile. His new album, How Much Is […]
Dawes – Oh Brother (Dead Ringers) 13th Floor Album Review
Dawes has long been celebrated for their ability to weave timeless Americana with modern experimentation—a skill they continue to refine on their ninth studio album, Oh Brother.
Mindy Smith – Quiet Town (Compass) 13th Floor Album Review
Mindy Smith’s Quiet Town is a reflective and personal album shaped by her Christian upbringing. Known for blending Americana, folk, and country, Smith’s work often revolves around themes of faith, love, and resilience.
JD McPherson – Nite Owls (New West) 13th Floor Album Review
JD McPherson releases Nite Owls, his fifth studio album, one that represents a significant evolution in his sound. While it remains rooted in the retro rockabilly and surf rock that defined his earlier work, McPherson boldly incorporates broader influences such as glam rock, new wave, and post-punk. This fusion enriches the album’s modern textures without […]
Joan As Police Woman – Lemons, Limes and Orchids (PIAS) 13th Floor Album Review
Three years after her last album, The Solution Is Restless, Joan As Police Woman (Joan Wasser) returns with Lemons, Limes and Orchids. While her previous collaboration with Tony Allen and Dave Okumu had an Afrobeat influence, this new album takes a different turn. Collaborating once again with Benjamin Lazar Davis, with whom she previously worked […]
Nick Lowe – Indoor Safari (Yep Roc) 13th Floor Album Review
Nick Lowe’s Indoor Safari invites listeners on an emotional journey that deftly combines introspective reflection with a lively retro rockabilly and surf rock twist. With a title that hints at navigating life’s personal challenges—perhaps echoing Elvis Costello’s Indoor Fireworks—Lowe continues his collaboration with Los Straitjackets. Together, they balance Lowe’s quintessentially English restraint with the energetic, […]