13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Mount Eerie – Distortion
Mount Eerie, aka Phil Elverum, has just released a brand new song titled Distortion.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Jimi Hendrix – Mannish Boy
A previously unreleased studio recording of Jimi Hendrix performing Mannish Boy has just been made public.
Vance Joy Announces Solo Show
AUCKLAND (Jan 17, 2018) – Gifted Australian singer-songwriter VANCE JOY has big news for his New Zealand fans. The current Rolling Stone Australia cover star today announces a one-off solo show at The Tuning Fork on 28 March to celebrate the release of his sophomore album Nation of Two.
Wilco – A.M. & Being There(Deluxe Edition) (Sire/Reprise)
Wilco celebrate their formative years with Deluxe Edition reissues of their first two albums, documenting the gestation and growth of one of America’s most important bands of the last quarter century.
Post Malone – Trusts Arena January 15, 2018
Music aside for a moment, there’s always something gratifying about being in a crowd that are all enthused and and full of love for a common thing. The crowd at American hip-hop/pop sensation Post Malone’s Monday-night Auckland stopover fell short only of Harry Styles’ army of screaming fangirls in terms of the loudest and most […]
What’s Happening at Golden Dawn
Auckland’s Golden Dawn Tavern Of Power will be closing its doors forever in a few short weeks.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Sunflower Bean – Crisis Fest
Brooklyn-based trio, Sunflower Bean, return with a new song, Crisis Fest, taken from their upcoming album, Twentytwo In Blue.
SIX60 Add Whangarei Concert to 2018 Schedule
Tuesday 16 January, 2017- Kiwi faves SIX60 have have just completed a run of five sold out shows across the North Island playing to over 20,000 people in less than a week. Now Whangarei fans get their chance to see SIX60, with the band announcing a concert at Toll Stadium on Saturday 17 March with support from […]
R.I.P. Dolores O’Riordan (Cranberries)
Here is some sad news to wake up to…Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries has died at age 46.
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Announce Auckland Town Hall Show
MONDAY JANUARY 15, 2018 – Live Nation and Love Police are delighted to announce the return of a key player from the fertile US Americana scene, with Jason Isbell and his full live band The 400 Unit returning to Auckland for one headline concert at Auckland Town Hall on March 27.
Sam Smith Returning To New Zealand & Australia In November For The Thrill Of It All World Tour
On the cusp of his sold-out Sydney Opera House performance tomorrow evening, Frontier Touring are delighted to announce that Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sam Smith will return to Australia and New Zealand on his The Thrill Of It All World Tour this November.
The East Pointers – What We Leave Behind (Proper)
Hailing from the Canadian east coast, this trio of two brothers, fiddler/singer Tim Chaisson and banjoist Koady Chaisson, with guitarist Jake Charron, give us their sophomore effort, What We Leave Behind, a strong attempt to inject some fresh vibrancy and enthusiasm into traditional banjo and guitar music.
Galaxy Bear Photo Gallery – Wine Cellar January 13, 2018
13th Floor photographer Rosie Kestle sauntered down to Auckland’s Wine Cellar last night to take a few snaps of Galaxy Bear who were celebrating the release of their new EP, Gala Xyb Ear.
Vince Staples – The Studio January 13, 2018
A sold out all-ages crowd, originally destined for Powerstation, squished sweatily and excitably into The Studio, percolating in anticipation of Vince Staples taking the stage. Touring on the back of last year’s Big Fish Theory, Staples was preceded by his reputation for rapidly changing styles and incisive lyrics.
The Ruby Suns – Golden Dawn January 13, 2018
Ryan McPhun brought his latest incarnation of The Ruby Suns to Auckland’s Golden Dawn. It was hot, it was muggy and it was probably the last chance for the band to perform at the venue before it closes its doors in a couple of months.
Joey Bada$$ – Powerstation January 12, 2018
Joey Bada$$ has been compared to Nas…Illmatic era Nas. I can’t think of a more impactful introduction a young New York rapper could have. It’s justified, too. His recorded output displays the skill, the lyrical richness, depth of theme and emotional honesty that deserve such audacious comparisons.
Happy Birthday Bic!
Kody Neilson celebrates Bic Runga’s birthday with a new track, appropriately titled Bic’s Birthday, taken from his upcoming album, Birthday Suite.
Salad Boys: The 13th Floor Interview
Don’t be fooled by the name. On first blush, ‘Salad Boys’, might appear to be the title of some left wing anarchic vegetarian collective or, worse, the cast of a 1930’s musical. Thankfully, neither. The band, principally the brainchild of Christchurch-based Joe Sampson and a revolving collective of talented supporters, make brilliant indie music rooted […]
Check Out The New Video From Marlon Williams!
Marlon Williams’ second solo album, Make Way For Love, is due out on February 16th. Marlon has just released this new video of the song What’s Chasing You.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Tune-Yards – Heart Attack
With a new album ready for release next Friday, here is a new single/video from Tune-Yards.