Eric Johanson – Live In Mississippi and Living In New Orleans: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Blues guitarist Eric Johanson has released Live In Mississippi, where the raucous Friday-night crowd welcomed Eric to the stage at the Ground Zero Club in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Diane Coll – Tell Jupiter, Hi: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Diane Coll is known for her ability to create work that is “therapy through music” (Making A Scene!), and her next album, Strangely in Tune (Jan. 6), is no exception. She is releasing Tell Jupiter, Hi today.
Schkeuditzer Kreuz – Swan Grinding Aotearoa 2026
Industrial Synth Crust artist Schkeuditzer Kreuz (Kieren Hills) wraps up exhaustive international tour, returning for Auckland and Wellington shows, January 2026.
Pearl Harbour – Still Drivin’, Still Rockin’: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
This past year saw a host of cool reissues from Liberation Hall including an expanded version of the one and only album by Pearl Harbor & The Explosions.
The Bellringers of St Matthews: Merry Christmas!
One of the most distinctive sounds of Christmas, other than the singing of carols, is the soundscape of church bells echoing across town.
Anaconda Dir: Tom Gormican (13th Floor Movie Review)
Anaconda: Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s giant-snake buddy flick has a big heart hiding beneath its slithery exterior.
Lou’ana – Strawberry Nights: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Lou’ana has just released Strawberry Nights, a very Kiwi holiday song that she calls, A Christmas & Solstice gift for you.
Chris Rea Has Died Age 74: R.I.P.
We’ve just learned that English singer Chris Rea has died, age 74.
The Band Of Heathens – No Direction: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
The Band of Heathens released their new single, No Direction, from their recently announced landmark new album Country Sides, arriving February 20, 2026.
Portugal. The Man On Ice: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Portugal. The Man have released their 10th studio album, titled Shish, after Shishmaref, Alaska.
Ian Moss – Hollywood Avondale: December 19, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Aussie rocker Ian Moss kicked off a two-night stand at Auckland’s Hollywood Avondale last night with a solo set of old favourites and that stories that went with them.
Tali – Young Daylight (ft. Jordyn with a Why): 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Electronic music pioneer Tali has teamed up with rising R&B star Jordyn with a Why on her latest single, the euphoric and soaring Young Daylight.
Andrew Keoghan – Pitt St Methodist Church: December 18, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Some concerts leave you talking in superlatives. This show by Andrew Keoghan also leaves me in silence such is its beauty, surprise and vision.
Black Lips And The Season Of The Peach: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Season Of The Peach is the 10th studio album from Black Lips, a record they call a “rock & roll odyssey”.
Bad For Education Performs Close My Eyes: 13th Floor Singles Session
Bad For Education, the musical alter-ego of Auckland’s William Walker, has released a new single, Close My Eyes.
Awning, Ringlets & Cold Ceiling – Whammy: December 17, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Three bands, playing on the third day of the week, celebrating their release of three albums (one each) in 2025. A ruse, a play on words, a Xmas gift to their fans perhaps, at $20 a head, a cost of living crisis bargain, on hump day, in a stalwart venue.
SCRAN – Living Room (13th Floor Album Review)
Tāmaki Makaurau five-piece post-punk band SCRAN follow up their stunning 2024 debut EP To Your Heart’s Content with their debut album Living Room.
Harry Charles – Storm: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Loop Electronic proudly presents Storm, the latest single from Harry Charles. Closing out a prolific year, Storm marks the third release from his forthcoming album project, following the recent singles The Luck and Zero Zero.
Fun Lovin’ Criminals Announce New Zealand Tour Dates for March
Fun Lovin’ Criminals announce shows in Auckland and Christchurch, to go with their previously revealed appearance at Wellington’s premier one-day music festival, Hutt Sounds.
Joe Ely Has Died Age 78: R.I.P.
Texas singer/songwriter/guitarist and Flatlander Joe Ely has died at age 78 at home in New Mexico from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s disease and pneumonia.