Erny Belle – Boudoir: 13th Floor’s New Song Of The Day
Aotearoa’s queen of Pacific-Pop, Erny Belle, has returned with a cheeky new single — Boudoir. The new song sees the artist collaborating with fellow Kiwi artist, Semisi Ma’ia’i (Marlin’s Dreaming), with the pair both on writing and producing duties.
Annie DiRusso on Party July, Post-Tour Depression and Possums: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Indie rocker Annie DiRusso is on the verge of releasing her debut album. Super Pedestrian has been a long to coming, but the New York native is beaming with the knowledge that she’s made something that is at times loud, crunchy and raw and has helped her become “more present”.
Threat.Meet.Protocol. – #Cancelled: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Threat.Meet.Protocol. raucously unleash a new single (and brilliant video), ‘#Cancelled’, as well as – this is big news – their third album, which is self-titled this time.
Skyscraper Stan & The Commission Flats – Those Were Days (Cheersquad)
Skyscraper Stan has built a reputation as a sharp-eyed storyteller, blending wit, social commentary, and raw emotion into his songwriting. His latest album, Those Were Days, is a continuation of this approach, bringing together influences from country, folk, rock, and soul to create a rich and varied musical experience.
Chaos In The CBD – I Wanna Tell Somebody: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Acclaimed electronic duo Chaos In The CBD have unveiled the latest taste of their forthcoming album with new single, I Wanna Tell Somebody, a masterfully crafted bossa nova track infused with soulful melodies and the honeyed vocals of Josh Milan, renowned for his work with the legendary house outfit, Blaze.
Kestrels: Better Wonder Through Shoegaze: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Kestrels are a Canadian-based shoegaze band helmed by Chad Peck who lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Chills – Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs (Fire)
The Chills have long held a special place in the indie music world, with frontman Martin Phillipps being the band’s constant, and driving creative force. Emerging from Dunedin, New Zealand, during the 1980s, the band quickly became a cornerstone of the iconic Dunedin sound.
Blake Performs The Gift You Gave Me: 13th Floor Singles Session
With an appearance at Cross Street Music Festival coming up on March 8th, here is Blake at the new 13th Floor Studio performing her latest single, The Gift You Gave Me.
Spacey Jane – How To Kill Houseplants: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Spacey Jane premieres their latest single, ‘How to Kill Houseplants’, whose lineage traces back to the power-pop balladry of 80s Aussie bands Icehouse and INXS. The heartbreaking track sees frontman Caleb Harper confront his inability to repair a relationship as he battles the temptation to walk away. “I feel awful and I want to save this thing and […]
David Johansen (of New York Dolls) Has Died At Age 75: R.I.P.
We are very sad to report that David Johansen, lead singer for the New York Dolls and aka Buster Poindexter, has died at age 75.
Panda Bear Spills The Beans On Sinister Grift: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Noah Lennox is Panda Bear…he’s also the drummer for Animal Collective. Sinister Grift is the new Panda Bear album, the first in five years. Here is Noah to fill us in on how it happened.
My Baby – Double Whammy: February 28, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Dutch/Kiwi trio My Baby brought their Acoustic Blues Club Tour to Auckland proving that their brand of voodoo blues is as vibrant as ever, more than a decade after they formed and just months away from their next studio album.
My Baby – Ain’t No Turnin’ Back: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Currently making their way around Aotearoa on their ‘Acoustic Blues Club Tour’ Dutch, New Zealand trio MY BABY give fans a taste of fresh music with the release of ‘Ain’t No Turnin’ Back’ the first new music since 2022.
Auckland Sounds 2025 – OMD, Tom Bailey, Jon Stevens & Diesel – Eventfinda Stadium: February 27, 2025
AUCKLAND SOUNDS delivered a star-studded line-up to take an ageing audience back to their heyday at the North Shore’s Eventfinda Stadium last night. Carin Newbould was there to report on the retro action, with Michael Jeong taking pics of what went down.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: February 28, 2025
It never stops! New Music Friday rears its ugly head once more, closing out February with new releases by Foley, The Chills, Panda Bear and more!
Kayleb Duckett – Airport: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
New Zealand musician Kayleb Duckett is back with his latest single, Airport, the second single from his upcoming album Speechless Housefire. The song is paired with a unique music video featuring Kayleb piloting a plane over his hometown of New Plymouth.
The Flatliners – Double Whammy: February 26, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Canada’s Flatliners made their Auckland debut a mere 20 years after the release of their first album. Was it worth the wait? Well…yeah!
JPEGMAFIA – Powerstation: February 26, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Last in Aotearoa 2022, though a constant gardener (visitor) to Australia, since 2015, JPEGMAFIA has been releasing his vision, a synthesis of post-20th century hip hop & rap with ‘other’ influences from Kanye West to Radiohead and even 70’s UK Industrial provocateurs Throbbing Gristle. It’s his appropriation of ‘other’ that saw him title his first release, […]
Ali Whitton – Give It Up Now: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Ali Whitton is an Aotearoa-born,Yorkshire-raised and now Wellington based singer-songwriter who is stepping into his own as an artist. Leading the charge with his debut single Give It Up Now, Ali is an artist who refuses to let go, blending raw storytelling with a sound shaped by years of experience and dedication to his craft.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – Aotea Centre: February 25, 2025
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox returned to Auckland with their Magic & Moonlight World Tour, offering creative covers of modern hits presented with their trademark retro vibe. The 13th Floor’s Carin Newbould was there to check out whether nostalgic takes on contemporary classics did indeed deliver a magical evening.