New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: August 30, 2024
New Music Friday means new music from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds! But that’s not all…there’s the debut album by Auckland-born, London-based Molly Payton and much, much more.
Gillian Welch, David Rawlings – Woodland (Acony) (13th Floor Album Review)
Woodland is the name of the studio Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have been operating for 20 years. It has been hit by tornadoes twice, but is still standing.
Al Park Sings One For The People With A Monkey On Their Back: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Veteran Christchurch musician Al Park has just released his new album, titled One For The Dog, One For The Cat and One For The People With A Monkey On Their Back. Its a mouthful, so you can call it Monkey for short. Here’s Al to explain.
Midas Man – Dir: Joe A. Stephenson (13th Floor Film Review)
Post-Peter Jackson’s Get Back, interest in all things Beatle-related has certainly risen…not that it ever was floundering. So, what better time to release a film about the “5th Beatle”…manager Brian Epstein?
Andrew Combs Is Painting Dream Pictures: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Andrew Combs is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has just released his 6th album, titled Dream Pictures.
Swervedriver – Doremi Faso Latido (Outer Battery)
The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems finds himself, somewhat unintentionally, revisiting 90s-era Swervedriver.
Mike Hall Reminds Us That Nothing Stands Still: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Auckland musician and Pluto bass player Mike Hall has just released his debut solo album titled Nothing Stands Still.
The Bridge: Wilde and Wilda – Uxbridge Theatre: August 25, 2024
Wilde and Wilda are Jesse and Faith Wilde along with Mema Wilda and her brother Levi Lights On. Together they all made The Bridge something well-worth crossing.
Blink Twice Dir: Zoë Kravitz: 13th Floor Film Review
Zoë Kravitz’s striking directorial debut, Blink Twice, is a must-watch #MeToo-inspired thriller.
The Stranglers – Fifty Years In Black The Anniversary Tour 2025 Australia & New Zealand
British iconic punk and new wave rockers, The Stranglers, are returning to Australia & New Zealand next March to mark their monumental 50th Anniversary!
Louisa Nicklin Talks About The Big Sulk: 13th Floor Interview
Louisa Nicklin has just released her new album, The Big Sulk, produced by none other than Shayne P Carter. Louisa played with Shayne in the most recent Dimmer reunion and you may have seen her on stage with The Mermaidens as well.
Demons of Noon & Infinity Ritual – Whammy Bar: August 22, 2024
Demons of Noon and Infinity Ritual tear it up at Whammy on a Thursday night. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey was there.
Loves Ugly Children – The Mothership: August 22, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Loves Ugly Children rose from the dead to treat Auckland music lovers to their first show in 27 years.
Steve Cropper Takes Us To Friendlytown and Beyond: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Steve Cropper has just released a new album called Friendlytown. At age 82, the guitarist, producer and songwriter is still going strong with friends like Billy Gibbons and Brian May lending a helping hand.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: August 23, 2024
New Music Friday is upon us once more! Today we’ve got two new Kiwi releases for your consideration along with three others that might otherwise fall under the radar.
Malice K Goes Forward with Avanti: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Malice K is a New York-based project helmed by visual artist and songwriter Alex Konschuh, who was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. We found Malice in Brooklyn and got the lowdown on how and why he made his new album, Avanti.
Mannequin Pussy: Philadelphia rockers announce I Got Heaven Tour – Australia & New Zealand December 2024
Furious, thrilling, and wholly alive: Philadelphia punkers Mannequin Pussy leave no holds barred. Announced today, the acclaimed indie four-piece will make their way down under for the very first time to Australia and New Zealand this December on the I Got Heaven Tour – proudly presented by I OH YOU, MG LIVE, Frontier Touring and Double J (AU shows), Radio Active […]
Loves Ugly Children Are Back! But For How Long? – 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Loves Ugly Children split up in 1998 after a blistering run of singles, EPs and Albums and live shows throughout the Nineties. Against all the odds, they are back.
Nadia Reid, NZ & Australia November 2024
This November, acclaimed songwriter and New Zealand’s sweetheart, Nadia Reid journeys back from her new home in the United Kingdom’s North West for a series of pre-summer shows in a selection of her favourite towns.
The Substance – NZIFF Closing Night 13th Floor Film Review
The 13th Floor’s Shamin Yazdani has been busy sitting in the dark, catching as many NZIFF as she can including The Substance on Closing Night. Here is her review and a summary of what was good and not so good at the Film Festival.