13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Julia Deans – Walking In The Sun
Start your day with the cascading vocals of Julia Deans. Walking In The Sun is Julia’s new single, released today.
Watch: Justin Townes Earle Perform Graceland at The 13th Floor!!
While in Auckland for the Southern Fork Americana Festival, Justin Townes Earle stopped by The 13th Floor to talk to Marty Duda about playing with The Sadies and recording his latest album, Kids In The Street. He also treated us with a version of Paul Simon’s Graceland. Check it out…then head on down to The […]
Watch: Declan O’Rourke Perform Galileo at The 13th Floor!
Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke is currently touring New Zealand. Although he has scheduled no dates in Auckland, he did stop by The 13th Floor Studio a few days ago to play a few songs and talk to Marty Duda.
Altmusic Presents: BRÖTZMANN / LEIGH NZ Tour 2017
Altmusic and the Audio Foundation are proud to present a nationwide tour of renowned saxophone/pedal steel guitar duo, Brötzmann / Leigh.
Justin Townes Earle & The Sadies – Tuning Fork October 11, 2017
It just keeps getting better and better! Toronto band The Sadies rocked the house, then proceeded to back up Justin Townes Earle, making for one hell of a Wednesday night at The Tuning Fork.
Delaney Davidson – Magic Lightbox Tour Oct / Dec 2017
Remember the slide show of the returned traveller? Remember the projected image on a sheet in the living room? See these old-time images combined with evocative music in Delaney Davidson’s homage to lost ways of storytelling.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Rolling Stones – Come On
Alright, so the recording is over 50 years old, but its The Rolling Stones! The band has just announced the release of a new album, On Air, due December 1st, consisting of vintage radio performances.
Liam Gallagher – As You Were (Warners)
As You Were is Liam Gallagher’s first solo album, comprised of 12 tracks, 15 tracks if you’ve opted for the Deluxe Edition. It has a mixture of co-write credits and different producers across the tracks, but this doesn’t make for an incoherent collection of tunes.
Migos – Spark Arena October 10, 2017
A cold midweek evening was livened up by Migos who lit up the Spark Arena by playing an extremely heated, energetic and sweaty show to an almost capacity Spark Arena last night, on their first visit to New Zealand. Their assault on the visual and auditory senses included circle pits, visuals and pyrotechnics, all which bemused the predominantly young attendees in the audience.
We The Kings Announce Self-Titled Debut Album 10th Anniversary Tour
Pop rock sensations WE THE KINGS will return to New Zealand and Australia to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their breakthrough self-titled debut album.
Robbie Fulks – The Tuning Fork October 10, 2017
The Americana Fest marches on! Day 3 at The Tuning Fork was a slightly lower key affair than Sunday night. Instead of nine musicians crowding the stage, as The Eastern did, last night was an evening of duos.
Would You Enjoy An Evening Alone With Lawrence Arabia?
This just in from Lawrence Arabia… NOTHING makes me procrastinate more than having to write a press release about myself. So why I do I now find myself doing this very thing?!
13th Floor New Song Of The day: Billy Bragg: Saffiyah Smiles
Hey hey…its new music from Billy Bragg! Billy serves Saffiyah Smiles, a tune that will appear on his upcoming mini-album, Bridges Not Walls, due out on November 3rd.
Adam Ant – Powerstation October 9, 2017
Adam Ant returned from the 1980s to perform his album Kings Of The Wild Frontier. The 13th Floor sent David Boyle to check it out. Ivan Karczewski provides the pictures.
Rising R’n’B Star Kelela To Visit New Zealand For The First Time
One of the most talked about women in R’n’B right now, Kelela, has just announced her first-ever New Zealand show.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Coming To NZ
This February, rock fans will be shaken by the most passionately convincing Led Zeppelin experience yet.
Downtown Boys To Play Whammy!
Downtown Boys (Sub Pop) use their ferocious energy and powerhouse live shows to unite crowds in the struggle to smash racism, queerphobia, capitalism, fascism, boredom, and all things people use to try to close our minds, eyes and hearts. The band underlines their fearless and steadfast work towards these common goals with every conversation, song and […]
Mariah Carey Brings Her #1s Tour To New Zealand
One of the world’s most loved and recognised voices, Mariah Carey, is heading down under, bringing her ‘#1s Tour’ to New Zealand this February.
Stevie Nicks – Second & Final Auckland Show Announce
TUESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2017 – Superstar singer-songwriter STEVIE NICKS is returning to New Zealand for an exclusive run of her 24 Karat Gold shows this November, with very special guests, The Pretenders.
Kamasi Washington – Harmony Of Difference (Young Turks)
Californian sax player Kamasi Washington is one of the hottest musicians around right now, helping to bring jazz to audiences who might not have traditionally been interested in this style of music previously.