13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Franz Ferdinand – Always Ascending
Franz Ferdinand are back with the title track from their upcoming album, Always Ascending.
R.I.P. Fats Domino
We lost one of the greats…Rock & Roll pioneer Fats Domino has died at the age of 89
The Chainsmokers – Spark Arena October 24, 2017
Just how much EDM can one person handle? My final question of the night and my response was barely the hour and a half II had to stand; both physically and metaphorically! For the rest of the crowd, well populated with intoxicated university students on study leave, more than three hours. The Chainsmokers delivered exactly […]
Whammy!fest 2017 – 10 years of Whammy: Line-up!
Get ready to celebrate… Whammy!fest 2017 is this coming weekend Oct 26/27/28! Don’t forget it’s Halloween so dress up!
Neil Diamond Announced for Mission Estate Concert 2018
The Mission Estate Concert announces that musical icon, Grammy Award® winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, Neil Diamond, will perform at the 2018 concert on Saturday, 17 March 2018.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Sleigh Bells – Rainmaker
Sleigh Bells have just released a new single, Rainmaker, to be featured on their upcoming mini-album, Kid Kruschev, due out on November 17th.
Stiff Little Fingers Announce 40th Anniversary NZ Tour
Formed in 1977 in Belfast, Ireland STIFF LITTLE FINGERS were at the forefront of the Punk movement. With Sold Out shows on their last Australian Tour, SLF return in February to celebrate their 40th Anniversary!
US Artist LAUV Announces Debut New Zealand Tour Date For 2018
Breakthrough LA-based artist LAUV today reveals he will embark on his debut Australian and New Zealand tour in March next year, performing in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne before playing Auckland’s Powerstation on Monday 19th March.
KAMASI WASHINGTON – The Artist Extraordinaire Announces Auckland Concert
TUESDAY OCTOBER 24, 2017- Critically acclaimed musician and composer extraordinaire, KAMASI WASHINGTON adds an Auckland show to his Australasian festival appearances, announcing a headline show at the Powerstation on Friday, March 16.
Watch: Greg Fleming’s 13th Floor Video Session
Greg Fleming and his band The Working Poor have just released their new album, Working Poor Country. Greg and guitarist Andrew Thorne stopped by The 13th Floor to talk to Marty Duda. They also performed three songs from the new album.
Greg Johnson: The 13th Floor Interview
Beloved troubadours Greg Johnson and Mel Parsons are taking to the road this November for a national tour. Expect plenty of song writing gems from the pair responsible for the likes of Save Yourself, I Won’t Let You Down, Isabelle, Far Away, Don’t Wait Another Day, Get Out Alive, Now The Sun Is Out, and many many […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: They Might Be Giants – I Left My Body
Yes, they’re still around! More than 30 years after the release of their debut album, They Might Be Giants (John Flansburgh & John Linnell) have just released a new single, I Left My Body.
Iconic Headliners Announce The Return Of Auckland City Limits 2018
(Auckland, NZ – 24 October 2017) Musical icons Beck and Grace Jones sit atop the lineup released today for the 2018 AUCKLAND CITY LIMITS music festival.
Friday Jams ft: Christina Milian, Mario, Kelis, Ne-Yo, Craig David and Sean Paul – Spark Arena October 22, 2017
The 13th Floor’s Kate Powell spent her Sunday night with Friday Jams at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Photographer Reuben Raj provides the visuals… Philosophers suggest that nostalgia has coincided with revolution, because during a time of tumultuous change we like to cling to a never-changing past. The soft warm glow that comes with nostalgia gives us […]
Destroyer – ken (Dead Oceans)
Destroyer can be classed as many genres and never just one in particular. An artist must always improve, change and adapt to new ways to remain relevant. This is exactly what Dan Bejar did on his most recent Destroyer release.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: TAPZ – Didn’t Know
Zimbabwe-born, New Zealand-based rapper TAPZ has just released a new single and video titled Didn’t Know.
Yelawolf Announces Two New Zealand Shows
MONDAY OCTOBER 23, 2017 – Alabama native, YELAWOLF announces his return to our shores this December. After a hugely successful tour in 2015, the hip-hop extraordinaire is back with two shows in Auckland and Wellington.
Devilskin, His Master’s Voice & Sumo Cyco – Powerstation October 21, 2017
Hamilton rockers Devilskin headlined a three-act bill at Auckland’s Powerstation. The 13th Floor sent Cameron Miller along to review and Ivan Karczewski to photograph…
Ria Hall’s Rules Of Engagement
October 27, 2017 marks the release of Ria Hall’s debut album, Rules Of Engagement. Drawing on the themes of not only love and war, but also revolution and change, the album has been nearly five years in the making, and is an epic collision of traditional ways of thinking and modern musicianship.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Hopetoun Brown – You Know I Know
Tim and Nick are joined by Sophie Burbery on their raucous new single, You Know I Know.