Watch: This (Sporting) Life at The 13th Floor
This Sporting Life was originally a quartet from Auckland’s North Shore who were one of the early bands signed to Flying Nun.
Interview: Shakey Graves – Living The Dream
Alejandro Rose-Garcia, aka Shakey Graves, is about to make another trip to New Zealand with a show slated at Auckland’s Powerstation on Wednesday, April 24th.
The Manfreds NZ Farewell Tour March/April 2019
Manfred Mann, aka The Manfreds – they even wrote a hit about it “5-4-3-2-1 it’s The Manfred’s” – were one of the hugely successful British Invasion groups of the 1960’s.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Calexico and Iron & Wine – Father Mountain
With a new collaborative album in the offering, Calexico and Iron & Wine present us with a new single, Father Mountain.
Interview: Little Steven – That Rock & Roll Fire Is Still Burning
Little Steven Van Zandt is headed to New Zealand next month and he’s bringing his 14-piece Disciples Of Soul band with him.
Watch: This (Sporting) Life Perform Paranoid at The 13th Floor
Last week members of vintage Flying Nun band This Sporting Life got together in Auckland to perform at Audio Foundation.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Lou’ana – Eye To Eye
Former Hipstamatics vocalist steps out on her own with debut single Eye To Eye.
WOMAD New Zealand Photos
Photographer Trevor Villers spent the weekend at WOMAD and got hundreds of incredible shots of the performers and fans. We are grateful to our friends at 95bFM who commissioned these photos. We’re happy to share them all with you.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Cranberries – Wake Me When It’s Over
A little over a year after the death of Dolores O’Riordan comes this new song from The Cranberries.
Concert Review: Neko Case – Spiegeltent Aotea Square March 18, 2019
Neko Case brought her latest album, Hell-On to Auckland’s Arts Festival for our consideration. The resulting concert was surprisingly underwhelming.
WOMAD Day 2 and Roundup
Joyful. Sad. Grateful. Awestruck. A mash-up of emotions… that was WOMAD for me – my first ever, and what a year to be there. On the musical front, an astounding line-up of musical talent. From an almost 80-year-old Amazonian queen, to a 23-year-old Kiwi soul singer with the voice of a man twice his age […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Kyle Lionhart – So Close
Byron Bay’s Kyle Lionhart follows up his recent show in Auckland with this new single, So Close.
R.I.P. Andre Williams (Mr Rhythm)
We’ve lost another one. Andre Williams was one of the great musical characters of the last 60 years.
R.I.P. Dick Dale (King Of The Surf Guitar)
Sadly, we’ve learned that Dick Dale has passed away at the age of 81.
Album Review: Over The Rhine – Love And Revelation (Great Speckled Dog)
One thing we all could use right now is a little Love And Revelation. Americana couple Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, aka Over The Rhine, show up with some just in time.
Watch: Alejandro Escovedo at The 13th Floor with Adam McGrath
Last Friday started out as a very special day at The 13th Floor as we were afforded a visit from Alejandro Escovedo and Adam McGrath.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Vampire Weekend – Sunflower
Here’s something to take your mind off of things, Sunflower is the latest offering from Vampire Weekend and features The Internet’s Steve Lacy on guitar.
WOMAD Day 2: My Baby Talks About Love, Unity and Inspiration (Interview)
Maria Hoyle has been reporting to us from WOMAD. On Day 2 she spoke with Dutch band, My Baby.
Alejandro Escovedo Cancels Christchurch Show
This just in: Dear friends, With sadness we announce the cancellation of tonight’s show with Alejandro Escovedo it just didnt seem quite right…