The Iron Claw – Dir: Sean Durkin (Film Review)
In an era of middling biopics (Napoleon, Maestro, Air), The Iron Claw is a suplex right to the heart. Zac Efron astonishes in an emotional wrestling melodrama.
REPAIRS – Map, Territory: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today REPAIRS share the NZ On Air funded music video for their latest single Map, Territory, where they explore ideas of camp horror and pastoral dread.
Amanda Palmer – Q Theatre: January 24, 2024
Amanda Palmer played Q Theatre in Auckland – a catharsis of songs from a variety of times, energies and places – though centrically revolving around the singer-songwriters 2.5 year stint locked down in New Zealand during the global pandemic.
Perfect Days – Director: Wim Wenders (Film Review)
Perfect Days is Wim Wender‘s minimalist Tokyo set drama is a sweet rumination on the small joys of life.
The Jesus and Mary Chain – Chemical Animal: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
The Jesus and Mary Chain race into 2024 – remarkably their 40th anniversary year – as they share the brand new single ‘Chemical Animal’.
Peter Cat Recording Co. Lands in Raglan: Interview
We welcome the Peter Cat Recording Co. as they arrive in New Zealand preparing for their first Kiwi shows in Raglan, Auckland and Wellington.
Arun O’Connor – Repeat Heartache: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Arun O’Connor‘s new track “Repeat Heartache” follows on the heels of his charting debut album Songs from the Reading Room, continuing Arun’s hit-making trajectory.
The Incurables Are Inside Out & Backwards: Interview
Detroit rockers The Incurables have just released a new album titled Inside Out & Backwards. Here are bandmembers Ray Lawson and Pat Kelly to tell us how and why.
Samantha Josephine – Can I Please All Of You: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Samantha Josephine releases her new song, Can I Please All Of You all the way from Christchurch.
Swallow The Rat – Chain Mail: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Swallow the Rat release a corporeal video for their new single ‘Chain Mail’, made by Tauranga-based multimedia artist Kyle Sattler (who also makes music as We Will Ride Fast).
Eliza McLamb – Going Through It (Royal Mountain)
Eliza McLamb Going Through It is an ethereal autobiopic album with a hopeful tone delivered by sweet, dulcet vocals, singing about dark, disturbing themes.
Foo Fighters – Mt Smart Stadium: January 21, 2024
Foo Fighters returned to Auckland and made over 35,000 fans very happy leading this reviewer to ask the question, “Is Dave Grohl the Tom Hanks of rock & roll?”
Marianne Leigh and Friends – Wine Cellar: January 18, 2024
Marianne Leigh and a few of her best friends packed out Auckland’s Wine Cellar last night. The 13th Floor’s Veronika Bell was on the scene. Here is her report…
Bella Rose – Shuteye: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Kiwi born singer and songwriter Bella Rose is a young, emerging, independent pop artist and her debut single, Shuteye, is out today!
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: January 19, 2024
Its New Music Friday so you know what that means – time for some new music to get your teeth, (and ears) into. This week we’ve selected our top picks, specially selected to set your appetite a-tingling.
Sound Thinking – New Podcast Starts Today: NZ’s Finest Review 4 New Releases
Sound Thinking is a brand new Podcast premiering today on all your favourite platforms…Spotify, Apple, even The 13th Floor!
Adrianne Lenker – Sadness As A Gift: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today, Adrianne Lenker announces her new solo album, Bright Future, out on 22 March on 4AD, and shares the new single ‘Sadness As A Gift’.
Sleater-Kinney – Little Rope (Loma Vista)
Little Rope is the 11th album by Sleater-Kinney, who were formed 30 years ago by current band members Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker. Given the catalyst for this album, it is likely Brownstein doing the lions’ share of the writing and Tucker performing absolutely stunning vocals.
C. Zukey – Happy & Healthy: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Alternative pop/soft rock artist C. Zukey, hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, unveils his debut single, Happy & Healthy, marking a poignant chapter in his journey rediscovering music as a solo artist.
Chris O’Leary Takes The Hard Line at The 13th Floor: Interview
Chris O’Leary is blowin’ hard on his new album, The Hard Line. This is Chris’ 6th album and his first for Alligator Records’ a label that means a lot to this former Marine and vocalist for Levon Helm’s Barn Burners.