Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens – American Railroad (Nonesuch)
American Railroad is a compelling album by the Silkroad Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Rhiannon Giddens. Produced by Giddens alongside Jody Elff , who also engineers the album, and Kaoru Watanabe, who also contributes flute and percussion.
Denzel Curry Returns To Australia And New Zealand in February & March 2025
Today, one of the leaders of rap’s new underground DENZEL CURRY announces his return to Australia and New Zealand with the Mischievous South 2025 World Tour, touching down in February 2025.
Joni Mitchell Archives – Volume 4 Highlights The Asylum Years (1976-1980) (Rhino/Warner)
Volume 4 of Joni Mitchell’s Archive Series is with us, covering the years 1976-1980 and here are the Highlights, collected on 4 vinyl discs.
Yola – Symphony: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Yola has released her anthemic new single, Symphony, exploring the magic of both emotional and sexual connection, from her forthcoming EP My Way, set for release January 17 via S-Curve Records. Drawing influence from progressive R&B, classic funk and soulful pop, it marks a new era for the six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist.
Gladiator II – Dir: Ridley Scott (13th Floor Film Review)
Gladiator II: A Rehashed Sequel that’s Equally Empty and Epic.
Twenty One Pilots – Spark Arena: November 17, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Twenty One Pilots wrapped up a week of stellar musical acts in New Zealand with a show-stopping, two-hour spectacle at Spark Arena. From fan-favorite classics to exhilarating new tracks, their performance was a masterclass in immersive concert experiences, blending theatricality, heartfelt moments, and unmatched crowd energy.
West Of Rome – Movement In Your Picture: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day!
Texas-based indie rock band West of Rome has released its new single,Movement in Your Picture! It is from the forthcoming album, Keep It Fly in the Negative Zone (out January 31, 2025). Recommended if you like: The Tragically Hip, The Hold Steady, Roky Erickson, Vic Chesnutt.
Tinn People – Big Fan: November 14, 2024
Tinn People performed at Big Fan this past week and Monique and Den were on the scene…
Sam Fowles Is Going Deep After Dark: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Sam Fowles is a Wellington-based musician who has just released his debut album titled After Dark…produced by The Black Seeds’ Barnaby Weir.
Katie Schecter – Pay It No Mind: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Today, Nashville’s Katie Schecter releases the infectious new single and video “Pay It No Mind.” The song serves as her personal mantra, but reminds us all not to sweat the small stuff. “It’s not about ignoring all things unfavorable and living in a bubble of ignorance…it’s about saving your energy for when it really counts, for the […]
Kane Brown – Spark Arena: November 14, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Kane Brown brought his In The Air Tour to Auckland with Kameron Marlowe and Kaylee Bell along for the ride.
Jack White Announces No Name Tour: Australia & New Zealand – December 2024
Frontier Touring is pleased to announce 12 x time GRAMMY winner Jack White has extended his upcoming December 2024 tour, with five new cities added today across Australia and New Zealand.
The The – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre: November 14, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
The The brought their Ensouled World Tour to Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre. The 13th Floor’s Diana Phillips provides the words, and Joel Leong the pictures.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: November 15, 2024
New Music Friday rears its ugly head once more! Today we present for your approval five new releases we think will tickle your fancy including new titles from Gwen Stefani, Dwight Yoakam and Fazerdaze!
Coldplay – Eden Park: November 13, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
As far as pure entertainment value is concerned, it could be argued that no one serves it up better than Coldplay…Just asked the 57,000 fans that shared last night with the British band.
Crowded House – Wolfbrook Arena – November 13, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
We caught up with Crowded House and Mel Parsons at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch as their Gravity Stairs Tour winds its way through Aotearoa. The 13th Floor presents Ryan Fisherman‘s review and Stephanie Cartwright’s photos for your perusal…
HEAVEN OR HELL? PRINS Sets the Stage for an Iconic 2025 NZ Tour!
New Zealand’s rising pop sensation PRINS returns home to Kiwi stages in 2025 with her much-anticipated Heaven or Hell tour, a show promising to be her most daring and captivating yet.
Dean Wareham on Uncollected Noise and The Cure: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Dean & Britta are on their way to New Zealand, touring the South Island for the first time and playing Galaxie 500 tunes at The Others Way Festival.
The Lord Of The Rings: A Musical Tale – Civic Theatre: November 12, 2024
It’s now a musical! The Lord Of The Rings: A Musical Tale opened at Auckland’s Civic Theatre is grand style…a red carpet, fancy gowns and a Hobbit or two ready to greet us.
RYAN ADAMS Announces New Zealand Dates For Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour!
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breakthrough solo debut album Heartbreaker, multi-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ryan Adams is set to embark on his Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour, bringing the iconic album and more to audiences across New Zealand in October 2025.