KINGS OF LEON NEW ZEALAND 2022
Following the release of their recent New Zealand Number Two album ‘When You See Yourself’, Kings of Leon are delighted to announce their first Auckland show in over 12 years. The set will include songs from all 8 of their albums.
LIVE at the Museum Announces Laughton Kora and Reb Fountain Shows
LIVE at the Museum! Over two unforgettable nights, the Museum’s stunning Grand Foyer comes alive with performances from Laughton Kora and Barnaby Weir on 10 May. And Reb Fountain & LOU’ANA on 31 May. Tickets on sale now.
NZ Music Month Kicks Off May 1st
Aotearoa’s iconic NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa kicks off on May 1st, celebrating great local music for all New Zealanders – in every place, for every age, and in every genre. The month of May will see a host of celebrations, new releases, artist tours and special events happening across Aotearoa.
NewBop Quintet Announce Shows in Wellington and Auckland
NewBop Quintet Announce Shows at the Wellington Jazz Festival and Auckland’s Tuning Fork
Greg Johnson Announces Extra Shows!
Greg Johnson has added Auckland, Dunedin and Taupo to his 12-date NZ tour.
Film Review: The United States vs Billie Holiday Dir: Lee Daniels
The story of Billie Holiday, arguably the finest vocalist of the 20th century, is a sad story that seems to resonate even more powerfully in this age of Black Lives Matter and the recent high-profile police killings in the US. Starring Andrea Day, Trevante Rhodes, Leslie Jordan, Tyler James
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with John Butler
Yesterday we told you about John Butler’s upcoming dates in New Zealand, today we bring you John Butler via Zoom!
New Song Of The Day: 10:32 ft. Troy Kingi – Seedling
Happy Earth Day! Here’s a new single about saving the earth by London-based band, 10:32, fronted by Aotearoa artist, Bridget Walsh and featuring Troy Kingi.
Album Review: Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi – They’re Calling Me Home (Nonesuch)
Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi are staking out their own genre. Drawing on music from different places and centuries they have created an album that serves as a guide to making sense and surviving during these times of pandemic and isolation.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with String Noise
With not one, not two, but three albums just released, we talk to “classical avant-punk” duo String Noise along with special guest, composer Jessie Cox.
Congratulations Reb Fountain! Taite Music Prize Winner 2021
We here at The 13th Floor are thrilled to tell you that Reb Fountain has won this year’s Taite Music Prize! Watch our post awards interviews and photos here.
Guitar/Roots Rock Legend John Butler Announces Two NZ Concerts
Guitar/roots rock legend John Butler, announces he will perform in two very special concerts next month – the first international performer to cross the border without quarantine in 12 months!
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with The Antlers
We catch up to Peter Silberman of The Antlers to talk about their highly-acclaimed new album, Green To Gold.
Snowboxx Announces Full Aotearoa Line-Up For 2021 Debut
Snowboxx launches this September with a 100% Aotearoa lineup, the week-long party at Cardrona and Treble Cone just got even bigger.
Devilskin & Kora Announce Nationwide Winter Tour
NZ musical legends DEVILSKIN and KORA band together to co-headline a nine-date winter tour across the country, kicking off in Palmerston North this June.
Album Review: L7 – Wargasm: The Slash Years 1992-1997 (Cherry Red)
With Smashing Pumpkins, Alanis Morissette, Green Day and Foo Fighters still cranking out new albums, sometimes it feels as though the 90s never ended. So, what better time to revisit the output of one of that decade’s most underrated bands, L7.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Rhiannon Giddens
We found Rhiannon Giddens in Ireland where she and partner Francesco Turrisi have spent lockdown creating their latest album, They’re Calling Me Home.
New Song Of The Day: The Mountain Goats – Mobile
Today we bring you new music from The Mountain Goats. The song is Mobile and that’s where it was recorded.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Silver Synthetic
Straight-outta New Orleans and signed to Third Man Records, here is Chris Lyons of Silver Synthetic.