WOMAD NZ Shares The 2018 Schedule – That’s 52 Days To Plan Your WOMAD Weekend!
Today, WOMAD NEW ZEALAND releases the full three day festival schedule and as is tradition, it is brimming with the very best musicians from around the world with 32 musical acts across 24 countries represented over six stages.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – American Guilt
Ruban Neilson and his mates in Unknown Mortal Orchestra have unveiled a new track titled American Guilt.
Neil Diamond Announces Retirement From Touring : New Zealand Dates Cancelled
This from Neil Diamond’s website: JANUARY 22, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Legendary Artist Will Continue To Write, Record & Pursue New Projects Legendary singer, songwriter and performer Neil Diamond today announced his retirement from touring due to his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The onset of the disease has made it difficult to travel and perform […]
The Remains Live 1969 (Sundazed)
Almost 50 years after the fact, legendary garage band The Remains finally release a live album, documenting their wild, unleashed stage show, that until recently has only been privy to those who were there at the time.
Watch: Amy Sheppard Talks To The 13th Floor!
We’ve got the sparkly brand new video from Sheppard, Coming Home here. Amy Sheppard has been holidaying in New Zealand and stopped in to The 13th Floor to talk to Marty Duda about working with her siblings, life on the road – including Sheppard’s stint last year opening for Justin Bieber, and of course, the […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Kimbra – Human
Kimbra has postponed the release of her third album, Primal Heart. It was to be released this past Friday, but instead will make its appearance on April 20th. She has, however, put out a new song, Human.
Music Icon Jimmy Cliff To Headline BAY OF ISLANDS Music Festival This Easter
The BAY OF ISLANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL is serving up an amazing mix of international and New Zealand roots, soul, funk and blues this Easter. The event takes place on Sat 31 March 2018 at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort, a stunning waterfront location adjacent to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Imagine Dragons ‘Evolve’ World Tour | Touring New Zealand & Australia In May 2018 With Special Guests The Temper Trap
They last stormed Australia and New Zealand two years ago in support of their chart-topping second album, Smoke + Mirrors. In 2017 they smashed radio worldwide with huge singles ‘Thunder’, ‘Believer’ and ‘Whatever It Takes’. Las Vegas rockers Imagine Dragons will bring their Evolve World Tour to Australia and New Zealand for Frontier Touring in […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Dashboard Confessional – Heart Beat Here
With a new album just around the corner, Dashboard Confessional serve up a new track titled Heart Beat Here.
Fat Freddys Drop – Villa Maria Winery January 20, 2018
The weather couldn’t have been better for Fat Freddy’s Drop’s triumphant stopover at Villa Maria Estate Winery last night, the sky cloudless and the sun summery as the crowd wandered through a field into the scenic open-air amphitheater. A nice breeze even stopped it from being too hot, and the wonderful location made for an […]
R.I.P. Jim Rodford (Argent, Kinks)
Bass player Jim Rodford, who was a member of Argent, The Kinks and The Zombies, has died at age 76.
Kelela – The Studio January 19, 2018
The 13th Floor’s Kate Powell ventured out to The Studio to catch Kelela’s performance. Here is her reaction, along with photos from Veronica McLaughlin.
Shenandoah Davis – Wine Cellar January 19, 2018
We had a mini Washington State invasion last night in Auckland. First Mount Eerie turned up to play a set at the Academy Cinema at 8pm, then an hour and a half later Shenandoah Davis and her band took the stage at The Wine Cellar.
Mount Eerie – Academy Cinema January 19, 2018
Phil Elverum, aka Mount Eerie, made the trip from Washington State to Auckland to sing the heartbreaking songs that make up his most recent album, A Crow Looked At Me. Those songs all address, very directly, the death of his wife in 2016 and the devastation Elverum has felt as he carries on while […]
Four Year Strong – Kings Arms January 18, 2018
Pop-punk powerhouses Four Year Strong performed at Auckland’s Kings Arms last night, supported by Written By Wolves and Lookin’ Up. The 13th Floor’s Cameron Miller ventured out to the soon-to-be closed venue to see what all the noise was about.
The Frank Burkitt Band Announce Album and Tour
Creating a truly genre spanning album influenced by jazz, blues, folk, swing and all things American Roots, The Frank Burkitt Band is releasing their brand new album Raconteur on March 9th 2018.
Nation – Neck Of The Woods January 17, 2018
Wellington four-piece, Nation are touring the country in celebration of the release of their new EP titled Pop Vulture. The electro-soul/pop combo landed at Auckland’s Neck Of The Woods last night.
Watch: Shenandoah Davis at The 13th Floor!
Shenandoah Davis LIVE at The 13th Floor! Check out our first Video Session of the new year!
Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Director: Wes Ball
Maze Runner: The Death Cure is the third and final chapter in this post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller based on the best-selling young adult novel series by writer James Dashner. This one promises to clarify the mysteries set up in the first two instalments.