Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Dead Famous People
35 years after they formed, Auckland’s Dead Famous People have just released their debut album, Harry.
Concert Review: Nathan Haines, Elemental Nights at Hopetoun Alpha, 18 October 2020
A Sunday night of great Jazz music, touching on many genres. Nathan Haines and the band deliver a near perfect set tonight. I don’t know what this music is, but I like it says father and bass player Kevin Haines. He is quoting a friend of his listening to him playing in the Sixties. This […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Strung Like A Horse – Crazy Like Me
We just discovered Strung Like A Horse and they are now our new favourite band…at least for today.
Album Review: Wax Chattels – Clot (Flying Nun Records)
A tense visceral experience with a strange beauty and charm is Clot the album. From the Auckland noise merchants and music mercenaries that is the threesome Wax Chattels.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk With Morgan of Kathy Bates Motel
Today we check in with Morgan Leary bassist for Auckland band Kathy Bates Motel.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Elvis Costello – Newspaper Pane
Welcome to the working week! And to start it off, new music from Elvis Costello.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Nick Cave – Euthanasia
A moment of quiet contemplation from Mr Nick Cave as we here at 13th Floor celebrate the NZ election results.
Concert Review: Leisure at Hopetown Alpha, October 17 2020
Auckland’s Leisure kicked off level one with a punchy set of their infectious grooves at Hopetoun Alpha on Saturday night. A frisky, funk-filled dose of dance-floor escapism, it’s something the city hasn’t had enough of this year. The gig was the bands first since February, and part of the Elemental Festival.
Concert Review: Milly & the Miltones – Tuning Fork, Auckland October 16, 2020
They say the joint was rockin’, going ‘round and ‘round/ Yeah reeling and a rocking, what a crazy sound. From the opening song Innocence, to closing with the already classic Honest Woman. Cooked and burned for the whole set with great singer-songwriter Milly Tabak and her fabulous band The Miltones. Wang dang doodle all night […]
Concert Review: Benee – Spark Arena, October 16 2020
Straight out of lockdown and music phenomenon Benee has sold out two back-to-back shows at Spark Arena. It’s undeniably momentous for both the artist and the embracing Auckland crowd.
Concert Review: Gramsci – ASB Waterfront Theatre October 16, 2020
Proudly Prog. I think that best describes Paul McLaney’s relationship with the much-derided musical genre.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Loving Arms – Angel In Disgrace
New music from old friends in a new guise…Auckland’s The Loving Arms have just released the debut song, Angel In Disgrace.
Listen: The 13th Floor New Music Show – October 16, 2020
We’re back! Its Friday and time to check out another episode of The 13th Floor New Music Show.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Open Mike Eagle
Open Mike Eagle is a Los Angeles-based rapper and comedian. He comes critically acclaimed for his several solo records and is a well-known face to the West Coast comedy scene.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Cut Off Your Hands
They’re going down in a blaze of glory! Kiwi rockers Cut Off Your Hands may be calling it quits, but they have a new album out today and another show in the pipeline.
Watch: 13th Floor Video Session with NZ Trio
Here’s a very special session with NZ Trio recorded just a few days ago at the 13th Floor Studio.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with The Phoenix Foundation
They’ve got a new album out today! The Phoenix Foundation release Friend Ship and Luke talks to The 13th Floor.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Gin Wigmore – HBIC
Just in time! Gin Wigmore declares that she is H.B.I.C.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk With MIPSO
What’s a MIPSO, I hear you ask. The are a 4-piece band from North Carolina with a new, self-titled album due out tomorrow.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Tobin Sprout
Its Tobin Sprout! The Guided By Voices guy has a new solo album out, Empty Horses, and we here at 13th Floor love it.