Michael McDermott – Lighthouse On The Shore/East Jesus (Pauper Sky)
Chicago’s Michael McDermott has been making records for more than 30 years with no signs of slowing down. In fact, he’s just released two full-length albums.
Damien Rice Announces Return To Australia & NZ With Theatre Shows For January-February 2025
Following an incredible sold-out tour in May 2023, prolific Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice returns to Australia for an extensive series of theatre shows, plus a long-awaited visit to New Zealand in January and February 2025.
VENDOR – An Unconventional Album Launch With GOODSPACE
The 13th Floor’s Shamin Yazdani checks out the grand opening of VENDOR by Goodspace– An unconventional album release and interdisciplinary installation reimagining the artist as vendor, album as the menu and music as the meal.
Shemekia Copeland Blames It On Eve: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Blues belter Shemekia Copeland is back with Blame It On Eve an album she calls, “a vacation from all the heaviness” of the trilogy of records that preceded it.
The Bug Club On The Intricate Inner Workings Of The System: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Bug Club are a three-piece band from Wales who have been described as sounding like the Modern Lovers meet Nuggets-style garage rock. We think they just rock and so do the good folks at Sub Pop who have just released their new album titled, On The Intricate Inner Workings Of The System.
Kris Kristofferson Has Died At The Age of 88: R.I.P.
Kris Kristofferson, singer/songwriter/actor has died at the age of 88 at his home in Maui, California. No cause of death has been given.
Burton Cummings A Few Good Moments (JoJo Productions) 13th Floor Album Review
There are more than just a few good moments on this, the first Burton Cummings solo album in well over a decade.
Molly Payton Is On Her Own and Doing Fine: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Kiwi singer-songwriter Molly Payton is now living in London where we found her after coming off a European tour promoting her debut album, YOYOTTA, or You’re On Your Own This Time, Again.
Loading Docs Showcase: Season 10
This year marked the 10th anniversary of Loading Docs, an initiative dedicated to platforming emerging and established filmmakers from Aotearoa to produce resonant documentary shorts that challenge and inspire.
Neive Strang – A Sweet Dive: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Neive Strang has released her new single, A Sweet Dive, performed by Neive along with Sean Donnelly (SJD) and Chris O’Connore. The video was directed, produced and edited by SJD.
Randall Bramblett and His Paradise Breakdown: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Randall Bramblett has just released his latest collection of original songs titled Paradise Breakdown.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: September 27, 2024
New Music Friday is with us once again and once again we have a bounty of riches to choose from. Every Friday The 13th Floor picks five new releases with think you should know about and this week is no exception. Check them out and see if there is something there that strikes your fancy.
Castaway – It’s Not Your Fault: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day & Video Premiere!
Castaway come from Christchurch with a new video for their new song, It’s Not Your Fault.
JD McPherson – Nite Owls (New West) 13th Floor Album Review
JD McPherson releases Nite Owls, his fifth studio album, one that represents a significant evolution in his sound. While it remains rooted in the retro rockabilly and surf rock that defined his earlier work, McPherson boldly incorporates broader influences such as glam rock, new wave, and post-punk. This fusion enriches the album’s modern textures without […]
Ash Front Man Tim Wheeler Takes Us On The Singles Tour: 13th Floor MusicTalk
Ash is coming back! The Northern Irish trio finally played New Zealand last year after a 20-year hiatus. Now they are coming back with The Singles Tour and a few tunes from their latest album as well.
Megalopolis: A Fable – Dir: Francis Ford Coppola (13th Floor Film Review)
The question on everyone’s lips as we left Auckland’s IMAX cinema last night was…”what did we just see?”
By A Damn Sight – Beaten Heart: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
By A Damn Sight release Beaten Heart. The new single introduces the droning artisanal rock of By A Damn Sight with shades of 60s guitar jangle and early Chills folded into the sound.
Hanging In There With Amy Rigby: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Amy Rigby has just release a new studio album. Its titled Hang In There With Me and it was made with her husband Wreckless Eric.
Ema l’u – Blame Game: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
EMA I’U releases her new single, Blame Game! Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, EMA I’U (pronounced Emma ee ‘u) aka Ema Barton is a performer with a powerful presence, undeniable skill as a vocalist and talent as a songwriter and screen arts creative.
Dionne Warwick: Legendary Songstress Returns to Australia & NZ For the One Last Time Tour – January 202
MG Live, Frontier Touring and Arena Touring are delighted to welcome five-time Grammy Award-winning music legend Dionne Warwick back to Australia and New Zealand for the ‘One Last Time Tour’ next January.