Crash Test Dummies – Better Late Than Never: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Crash Test Dummies are coming to New Zealand, finally. The Canadian band topped the NZ album charts back in 1993 but its taken until now for them to book a show in Auckland.
David Bowie – The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (Blu-Ray Audio) (Parlophone)
David Bowie released Ziggy Stardust 52 years ago and changed rock & roll forever. This 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray Edition only adds to the legend.
Iron Maiden – Spark Arena: September 16, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Last night, the legendary Iron Maiden roared through Auckland’s Spark Arena, with a sold-out arena of fans unfazed by the torrential rain hammering the city. For nearly two hours, Maiden stomped and screamed as a magnificent unit across their stage, delivering a spectacular concert experience that reminded everyone why they’ve remained at the forefront of […]
The Jesus Lizard Returns! But Do they Have Anything Left To Prove? – 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Jesus Lizard surprised everyone, including themselves, by releasing a new album 23 years after their previous record. Here is front man David Yow to try and explain just how this happened.
Mel Parsons – Artworks Theatre Waiheke Island: September 14, 2024
Mel Parsons brought her Regional Sabotage tour to Waiheke Island. Fortunately 13th Floor review writer Robin Kearns and photographer Brenna Jo Gotje are island residents and here’s their coverage.
Neil Young – Archives Vol. III Takes (Reprise) (13th Floor Album Review)
For those of us not able to shell out the $600 for Neil Young’s 17 CD Box set, here’s the lowdown on the 2-disc vinyl version of Archives Vol.III called Takes.
Tony Levin Is Bringing It Down To The Bass: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Tony Levin is one of the most recorded musicians in recent history having played on over 500 albums for the likes of John Lennon, King Crimson, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Lou Reed and Peter Gabriel. Tony has found time in his busy schedule to release a new album of his own, titled Bringing It Down […]
Dungeon #19 featuring Bloodbags, Cut Shapez & Lipstick Cherry @ Whammy bar 12/9/24
Dungeon #19!…the folk behind the Dungeon series of gigs are an unflagging group of people. Their passion for the local scene, the upcoming and the just starting out bands is to be looked on with favour. Long may they survive the Luxton fermented recession that is emblazoned like a malaise upon our fair land.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: September 13, 2024
New Music Friday is upon us once more! And there’s a lot to take in. Along with new albums by Eminem, Jack White and Miranda Lambert, here are five new titles we don’t want to get lost in the mix.
Theia – BALDH3AD! 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
After a northern hemisphere summer of playing back-to-back shows across the United States and Canada, Theia today releases BALDH3AD!.
Girls & Boys – Directed by Eleanor Bishop: ASB Waterfront Theatre September 13-22
GIRLS & BOYS is a one-woman show by Dennis Kelly under the direction of Eleanor Bishop. It brings a new level of intensity and grace to the stage, Beatriz Romilly giving us a captivating exploration of human emotion and experience. Originally performed in London and New York, and now here by Auckland Theatre Company, the […]
Nick Lowe – Indoor Safari (Yep Roc) 13th Floor Album Review
Nick Lowe’s Indoor Safari invites listeners on an emotional journey that deftly combines introspective reflection with a lively retro rockabilly and surf rock twist. With a title that hints at navigating life’s personal challenges—perhaps echoing Elvis Costello’s Indoor Fireworks—Lowe continues his collaboration with Los Straitjackets. Together, they balance Lowe’s quintessentially English restraint with the energetic, […]
Ruthie Foster Is Getting Mileage In Memphis: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Ruthie Foster has just released her new album titled Mileage. Its her 10th studio album and her first for Sun Records, the Memphis-based label that put Elvis on the map.
Snow Patrol – The Forest Is The Path (Polydor) (13th Floor Album Review)
Snow Patrol return with their first new studio album in six years. The Forest Is The Path features a bigger sound from a smaller band that made 2018’s Wildness.
Lone Justice – Skull and Cross Bones: 13th Floor New Cover Of The Day
Lone Justice release new track Skull and Cross Bones, taken from upcoming new album Viva Lone Justice – the first album to be released by Lone Justice in nearly 40 years. Featuring original band members Maria McKee, Ryan Hedgecock, Marvin Etzioni and the late Don Heffington. Viva Lone Justice is released via AFAR on October 25th.
Meet Flea Miller! An Auckland Teenager With Something To Say: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Flea Miller is a 16-year-old singer/songwriter/musician and record label owner. Flea will make his way to The 13th Floor’s performance space this Saturday, treating fans to an acoustic/spoken word set, something a little different for the young artiste.
The Jesus Lizard – Rack (Ipecac) 13th Floor Album Review) ****
Twenty years plus since The Jesus Lizard last released an album, 1998’s Blue, and then split in 1999. Yes, there was a reformation, but that was on the back of past glories. 2024 sees The Jesus Lizard punctiliously returning to aurally assault all ears again.
Nathan Haines Announces One-Off NOTES Album Show at Auckland’s Powerstation
Fresh off a sell-out London performance, 95bFM & Loop present Nathan Haines returning to Auckland for one special show celebrating the release of his new album, NOTES.
The Deslondes Roll It Out on The 13th Floor: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Deslondes have just released Roll It Out, an album that captures the crackling energy of the band’s early days but also reflects the new perspective of age and maturity and a new drummer.
Going Global Artist Showcase – Triple Whammy: August 30, 2024
The Going Global Artist Showcases on Thursday and Friday featured 24 of New Zealand’s finest up and coming musicians. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda was there and on Friday night he was accompanied by photographer Chris Zwaagdyk.