Shed Seven – Instant Pleasures (Liberator)
Former 1990s Britpop darlings Shed Seven return with Instant Pleasures, their first new album in 16 years. The York-based band, led by the uber-cool frontman Rick Witter, were a dominant UK singles force in the late 1990’s, with a passionate fanbase affectionately known as, “Shed Heads”. This will be their fifth studio album and sees […]
Sibling Trio Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Set To Return To New Zealand
Blind Tiger Touring is pleased to announce the return of Kitty Daisy & Lewis to New Zealand shores this summer.
Angel Olsen Gives A Track-By-Track Rundown Of Her New Album To 13th Floor
Angel Olsen releases her new album Phases today, a collection of previously unheard songs, B-sides and demos recorded over the last few years. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Angel Olsen yesterday about the album, and more specifically, about each of the 12 tracks that make up Phases.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Kimbra – Top Of The World
Kimbra has released the second single from her upcoming album, Primal Heart, due out January 19th.
A New Video, New Album and New Tour From Marlon Williams!!
This just in… New Zealand’s Marlon Williams will release his sophomore album, Make Way For Love, on February 16th via Caroline. Known for his effortlessly distinctive voice, Make Way For Love marks Marlon’s exponential growth as a songwriter. Throughout 11 original songs, he explores new musical terrain and reveals himself in an unprecedented way in […]
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – Soul Of A Woman (Daptone)
Sadly, Sharon Jones passed on to the great stage in the sky after a protracted battle with pancreatic cancer. But before going she managed to record one final album with her exceptionally talented band the Dap-Kings. These guys have stood by her since day one. In the documentary, Miss Sharon Jones, you can see her […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Pussy Riot – Police State
Pussy Riot offer up a new song and a new video.
Watch: Auckland Jazz Orchestra Perform Songs From Bloom
The Auckland Jazz Orchestra released their latest album, Bloom, earlier this year.
Lawrence Arabia – Titirangi RSA November 7, 2017
Lawrence Arabia’s string of solo shows around the North Island this November were announced with a lengthy and eccentric press release from the artist personally, imploring the public to come along because “a performance without an audience is merely a rehearsal. And rehearsals, as fun as they are, do not pay money”. He further assured […]
Paramore Returning To NZ With Tour Four
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2017 – Grammy award-winning, international rock superstars PARAMORE are making their highly anticipated return to New Zealand for their first headline show in four years, performing at Auckland’s Spark Arena on February 13, 2018.
Supersuckers: The 13th Floor Interview
Supersuckers, the self-proclaimed “Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World” are returning to New Zealand this month, with their first performances here since the 1990s. Since then, the band has gone through a few lineup changes and leader Eddie Spaghetti battled throat cancer. Yet, they still rock on. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Miller Yule – Diamonds
Auckland-based singer/songwriter Miller Yule has just released his new single, Diamonds.
Katchafire, The Black Seeds Summer Tour 2017/18
Katchafire, the Black Seeds, the playlist for your backyard barbeque, live in some of New Zealand’s most idyllic settings this summer.
Ocean Colour Scene: The 13th Floor Interview
1990’s Brit pop mods Ocean Colour Scene will be performing their classic album Mosely Shoals Downunder this month. Last year marked the 20th Anniversary of the album. As part of that commemoration, the band made the brave decision to bring the album, and the 30 year repertoire all to the Antipodes.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Angel Olsen – Sans
This Friday sees the release of Phases, a collection of rarities and B-side from Angel Olsen.
80s Mania: Cutting Crew, Paul Young, Wang Chung, Go West, Taylor Dayne – ASB Theatre November 5, 2017
Five 80s hitmakers descended on Auckland last night serving up nostalgia wrapped in pastels and latex.
Sam Smith – The Thrill Of It All (Capitol)
The 13th Floor’s Sam Smith reviews Sam Smith… British pop sensation and my own personal namesake Sam Smith is back after a three break with his second studio album The Thrill of It All. Smith emerged on the scene in 2014, taking the world by storm with his debut In the Lonely Hour and hit […]
Punk It Up announces FLESH D-VICE
Now that we’ve finished setting off fireworks in celebration of an anarchist from 1605, let’s get ready to blow things up in 2018!!
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Gary Clark Jr – Come Together
Here’s another oldie done up in a new, or at least different, way. Check out ax-slinger Gary Clark, Jr’s Hendrix-like approached to The Beatles’ Come Together.
Big Daddy Wilson – Tuning Fork November 4, 2017
North Carolinian bluesman Big Daddy Wilson wraps up his month-long tour of New Zealand at Auckland’s Tuning Fork, before heading back to his adopted homeland Germany to commence the European leg.