Album Review: Julia Jacklin – Crushing (Liberation)
The Melbourne-based artist’s debut album, Don’t Let The Kids Win, made a case for Jacklin as a songwriter who deserves to be heard. Now, on her follow-up long player, she’s got something important to say.
JUDAS PRIEST announce special guest HALESTORM
AUCKLAND, NZ (Friday, February 22) Hot on the heels of Tuesday’s announcement that JUDAS PRIEST will now headline at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday, March 16, following the regrettable tour cancellation by Ozzy Osbourne, Live Nation is thrilled to confirm Pennsylvanian hard rock powerhouse HALESTORM will join Judas Priest as special guests.
Interview: The Long Ryders – Back In The Saddle Again
Last week Paisley Underground scenesters and Americana pioneers The Long Ryders released their first studio album in over 30 years.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Stephen Malkmus – Rushing The Acid Frat
Former Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus fronts up with a brand new solo track, Rushing The Acid Frat.
R.I.P. Peter Tork of The Monkees
We are sad to learn of the passing of Peter Tork of The Monkees at age 77.
Watch: Bearhat Perform Midnight Sun at The 13th Floor!!
Veteran Kiwi trio Bearhat has reunited and released a new album and their first performance back is at The 13th Floor!
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Teenage Fanclub – Everything Is Falling Apart
If you at The Powerstation this past Monday night you would have heard this brand new song by Teenage Fanclub.
Dean Lewis To Perform First Headline Show In NZ
AUCKLAND, NZ (February 20, 2019) – Multi-platinum, Australian singer-songwriter DEAN LEWIS is coming to New Zealand for his first ever headline show where fans will get the chance to hear his new music from the hotly-anticipated debut album, A Place We Knew. Dean will play one show at Auckland’s Town Hall on May 3.
Interview: Earthless – “The Senses Will Be Consumed”
Brace yourselves for the sonic onslaught that is Earthless.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Aldous Harding – The Barrel
It’s always exciting to hear new music from Aldous Harding. Today she has released the first track from her third album, Designer, due out on April 26th on 4AD/Flying Nun.
Ozzy Osbourne Tour Cancellation / Judas Priest Still To Perform in Auckland
AUCKLAND, NZ (Tuesday, February 19) – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer, songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE today announced the cancellation of his Australian, New Zealand and Japanese tour dates next month. This follows the recent postponement of Ozzy’s entire UK and European ‘NO MORE TOURS 2’ tour due to Doctors orders arising […]
Concert Review: Teenage Fanclub – Powerstation February 18, 2019
It could have gone very badly…down a key member and a singer with laryngitis…yet Teenage Fanclub proved to be troupers, making their New Zealand debut a success despite the odds.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Skye Wallace – Coal In Your Window
Scouring the planet for the best new music, today The 13th Floor brings you the latest from Newfoundland. The artist is Skye Wallace and the song is Coal In Your Window.
UK Singer-Songwriter Andreas Jensen To Play Auckland Solo Gig
Dub Pistols’ Andreas S Jensen plays a solo gig on February 25th at Frieda Margolis, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Andreas is a London, United Kingdom based singer-songwriter, producer and musician.
Ghostemane Coming To NZ For One Show
AUCKLAND, NZ (Feb 18, 2019) – GHOSTEMANE has been infecting his rap with his stark industrial darkness since he first started releasing music. That darkness lands in Auckland for his first ever New Zealand show on May 21.
Interview: Alejandro Escovedo From Nuns To Pistols
Alejandro Escovedo has been in the rock & roll game a long time. His first band, The Nuns, helped define the LA punk scene of the late 70s along with groups like The Germs and The Plugz.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Seafog – Reservations
This just in from our friend from the South. Seafog have just released a new song, and video clip, titled Reservations.
We Have A Teenage Fanclub Winner!
Congratulations go out to Robin Kearns who has won two passes to see Teenage Fanclub at The Powerstation tomorrow night.
Album Review: The Long Ryders – Psychedelic Country Soul (Cherry Red)
It’s a welcome return from The Long Ryders after a 30+ year wait in between albums.
Earthless NZ Tour February 2019
Valhalla Touring good mate, DRW, is bringing something of substance to NZ – EARTHLESS The Californian psychedelic heavyweights will return to New Zealand this February in support of their acclaimed 2018 studio album Black Heaven and their new live album From the West.