The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds (Universal)
If this is the last time, Mick & Keith have made it respectable. Actually Hackney Diamonds is more than just respectable; it may be the best Rolling Stones album since Some Girls.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: October 20, 2023
Yikes! It’s New Music Friday again! Spend your Labour Weekend listening to these top 5 picks including the new Rolling Stones album and plenty of Kiwi music.
Bird Machine – Closure: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Alternative rock-pop duo Bird Machine (Jenna and Luke Grbin) have today released their hotly anticipated, candid new single Closure.
Princess Chelsea – Neck Of The Woods: October 19, 2023
Another Auckland week abundant with gigs. We are truly blessed. Happy Mondays on Tuesday , Nile Rodgers and Chic in town Wednesday, and tonight Princess Chelsea and band at Neck of the Woods.
Killers Of The Flower Moon – Director: Martin Scorsese (Film Review)
Killers Of The Flower Moon features a chapter of American history they never taught us in school. Martin Scorsese brings this chilling story to light as only he can do.
Timmy The First – Robot Heart Chakra: New Song Of The Day
Today Tāmaki Makaurau based rapper and musician Timmy The First returns with an introspective and philosophical new track, Robot Heart Chakra.
Nile Rodgers & Chic – Civic Theatre: October 18, 2023 Concert Photos
Nile Rodgers & Chic jammed at Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night and The 13th Floor’s Chris Zwaagdyk captured the Good Times with these funky photos.
Speedy Ortiz Pulls A Rabbit Out Of Their Hat: Interview
Rabbit Rabbit is the new album from Speedy Ortiz. We found Sadie Dupuis holed up in Philly, ready to talk about making the band’s 1st album in five years.
Happy Mondays – Powerstation: October 17, 2023
Happy Mondays returned to Auckland’s Powerstation last night. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey watched and listened while Brenna Jo Gotje shot photos. Here’s what they delivered.
Auckland Theatre Company Announces Impressive 2024 Season
Auckland Theatre Company have announced eight plays in their 2024 Season, presenting a line-up of shows across the whole year that feature star-studded creatives and high flying collabs, alongside striking international works.
Dion Lunadon – I Walk Away: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Dion Lunadon releases the 2nd single from forthcoming album SYSTEMS EDGE. It is called I WALK AWAY. A searing power punch that comes with a sinister video that puts an ice cold shimmer in the seer’s eye.
Drax Project Announce NZ Summer Run This Dec/Jan
Drax Project, the chart-topping New Zealand sensation, are excited to announce their highly anticipated Summer Run of shows this December and January.
1 Drop Nation Perform I’m Home: 13th Floor Singles Session
1 Drop Nation have just released their second album, Moment In Time. Four of the 6 members popped in to The 13th Floor on release day to have a chat and a sing.
Behemoth Announce New Zealand Show
In the annals of metal there is no band more synonymous with an unswerving commitment to the single-minded defiance of expectation than Behemoth.
Beth Orton NZ Tour Rescheduled To April 2024
Solid Entertainment wish to advise that the highly anticipated upcoming New Zealand tour dates by Brit Award winner and Mercury Prize nominee Beth Orton have been rescheduled to April 2024. The previously announced headline shows were originally due to kick off in November.
Graham Parker Last Chance To Learn The Twist: Interview
Graham Parker and his band, The Goldtops have just released Last Chance To Learn The Twist. We tracked Graham down in London where, as always, he has plenty to say.
Ebony Lamb – Come, Put A Record On: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
eke/Wellington-based singer-songwriter Ebony Lamb shares the final single and video ‘Come, Put A Record On’ from her upcoming debut self-titled solo album, out this Friday, October 20th through Nadia Reid‘s boutique record label, Slow Time Records.
Big Fan Announces First Birthday Series
BIG FAN is thrilled to celebrate its first year since opening with their first birthday series to mark this special milestone. They have put together an incredible local lineup of artists and comedians as well as a studio open day set for November 8-11.
NOANNE – Goodwill: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Years in the making! Here is the debut single, Goodwill, from NOANNE, who hails from Prague, by way of Russia. Check out the stunning video.
Michéle Ducray Performs Throne Of Mine: 13th Floor Singles Session
Michéle Ducray travelled up from Wanaka just to record this very special 13th Floor Singles Session, performing the title track from her new EP, Throne Of Mine.