Jaz Coleman Meets Dr. M R X Dentith – Conspiracy Theory Explodes!
When the Master of Conspiracy Theories meets the Doctor of Conspiracy Theory – what happens??? We decided to put this to the test and invited Jaz Coleman (of Killing Joke and author of Letters from Cythera) to sit down with Dr. M. R. X. Dentith author of two books on the subject, The Philosophy of […]
Joshua Hedley: Taking Centre Stage (Interview)
Until recently, Joshua Hedley has spent most of his career supporting artists such as Justin Townes Earl and Jonny Fritz with his fine fiddle playing.
In The Dark With Wax Chattels (13th Floor Feature)
“Everyone in my family except me died at 21. When death follows you around, it helps you live. Darkness helps you see the light.” With that, my Uber driver pulled up outside of Kiss Kiss in Balmoral, Auckland with a flourish. The garish neon sign briefly illuminating his face. Light, darkness, odd social situations, a pointy […]
Watch: Don McGlashan Talks To 13th Floor About Free Flight Tour
Yesterday, Don McGlashan announced his 17-date Free Flight Tour.
Lydia Pense: The 13th Floor Interview
Lydia Pense has been a part of the San Francisco music scene since the heady days of the Summer of Love more than 50 years ago.
Stay Outta Her Business: Tami Neilson Gets Sassy! (13th Floor Feature)
After the one-two punch of 2014’s Dynamite! and 2015’s Don’t Be Afraid, Tami Neilson returns with Sassafrass!
Seether: The 13th Floor interview
On the back of their heaviest album to date, South African rockers Seether will soon be touring in our neck of the woods. Ahead of their sojourn to the South Pacific, Tim Gruar had a chat with founding member and bassist Dale Stewart about the band’s early days, mental health and playing up on tour.
Sola Rosa Moves Into New Spaces (Interview)
Sola Rosa (aka Andrew Spraggon) is back with a new ep, In Spaces, building on his reputation for creating a wild fusion of genres – everything from hip-hop and jazz, to neo-soul, Latin and funk. This time he’s employing a few Euro-industrial elements as well.
Estère: Grace, Beauty & Control (Interview)
Wellington-based producer, songwriter and performer Estère has just released her new album, My Design, On Others’ Lives.
The 13th Floor features Julia Deans
“What have you been doing all this time?”, that is the usual question for any artist that takes seven years to make an album. But, one would have to be in suspended animation or living under a rock not to know what Julia Deans has been up to. She’s been virtually omnipresent.
Nicole Andrews: From Portland To Wellington, From Piano To Synth (Interview)
Wellington based musician Nicole Andrews has just released her second album, A Stranger. The album finds Andrews shifting her sound, moving away from the piano and into the world of electronica, thanks to the purchase of a synth she made when visiting her hometown of Portland, Oregon. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Nicole […]
Jack Ladder: Trying To Talk About Things That You Can’t Talk About (Interview)
Today is the day Jack Ladder & His Dreamlanders release Blue Poles, their fifth studio album.
Checking In With Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell (Interview)
It was just announced that Def Leppard and special guests Scorpions would be rocking Auckland’s Spark Arena in November, with tickets going on sale tomorrow.
Huawei NZ Successfully Hosts Music Festival in Auckland
On Friday 13th April 2018, telecommunications giant Huawei hosted a free music festival at Auckland’s Federal Street. Marty Duda spoke with Huawei NZ Marketing Manager, Louie Hu, about Huawei’s aim and plans to act locally with artists and communities while celebrating the launch of the new P20 and P20 Pro smartphone.
The DMA’s: The 13th Floor Interview
Australian rockers The DMA’s have just released their second album, For Now. The band’s three core songwriters, Matt Mason, Tommy O’Dell, and Johnny Took have been holed up in the studio with producer Ken Moyes sweating over the 12 tracks that comprise For Now. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to guitarist/keyboard player Johnny Took about […]
Eilen Jewell’s Singin’ The Blues (Interview)
Boise, Idaho’s finest, Eilen Jewell, returns to Auckland’s Tuning Fork on Saturday, June 2nd.
Watch: DZ Deathrays Visit The 13th Floor!
Australian rockers DZ Deathrays stopped into The 13th Floor while in Auckland to perform at Galatos tonight.
Sleeping With Sirens – The 13th Floor Interview
US rockers Sleeping With Sirens are set to return to Auckland’s Powerstation this Sunday night. The band is on the road supporting their latest album, Gossip, which finds the quintet moving from rock to pop. But rockers, fear not! As lead vocalist Kellin Quinn tells The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda, “our next record is definitely going […]
P.P. Arnold: The 13th Floor Interview
She’s known as “London’s First Lady Of Soul”. She’s recorded with The Small Faces, Humble Pie, Nick Drake and Roger Waters. And she released the original hit version of Cat Stevens’ First Cut Is The Deepest. P.P. Arnold may not be a household name, but her influence and talent is undeniable. Now, the former Ikette, […]
John Garcia Brings The Desert To Auckland (Interview)
Former Kyuss front man John Garcia has two performances lined up in New Zealand this week.