MIDNIGHT CONFESSIONS by Heartbreaker Productions. Basement Theatre, 20-24 August.
Midnight Confessions is a pajama-party confessional revelling in the joy, naivety and confusion of teenage friendship and growing up. A love story to girlhood and a more innocent (physical) age.
The Softies Return With The Bed I Made: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Softies are back with their first new album in 24 years titled The Bed I Made.
Devon Allman Is Howling At That Miami Moon: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Devon Allman has just released his new solo album, Miami Moon, recorded at the legendary Criteria Studio in Miami where his uncle Duane laid down Layla years earlier. Devon recruits Ivan Neville and George Porter to update the Allman legacy.
Sasquatch Sunset – Dir: David & Nathan Zellner: NZIFF 13th Floor Film Review
Sasquatch Sunset is an absurdist feature dramedy that follows a family of sasquatches in their North American habitat over the span of a year. If you were to read the plot on paper, you would probably think the film is absolutely bonkers, but somehow it just works (despite the absence of dialogue!).
Ride – Powerstation August 18, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Shoegaze vets Ride powered their way through a set at Auckland’s Powerstation last night, unfortunately they were not supported by Mercury Rev as originally advertised.
Double Whammy! Grand Opening Party Dick Move, Na Noise, Grecco Romank, Dbldbl, FILTH: Aug 17, 2024
The news that the sedulous folk behind Whammy, and Wine Cellar were extensively re-envisioning the two venues, to transform them into a world-class venue was greeted with much joy. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey reports back along with photos by Chris Zwaagdyk.
Hamish Hawk Releases A Firmer Hand: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Scottish musician Hamish Hawk has just released his new album titled A Firmer Hand featuring a collection of original songs that he considers “a step forward”.
Alien Weaponry and Eno: 13th Floor NZIFF Report #4
This year’s Film Festival has been a goldmine for music fans with docos and dramas on everyone from Paul Simon to Ryuichi Sakamoto.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: August 16, 2024
Another Friday and another batch of new music to recommend. Today, on New Music Friday we bring you three new albums by Kiwi artists and two international acts for good measure.
Greg Kihn Has Died At The Age of 75: R.I.P.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music. Greg lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease on 8/13/24 at the age of 75.
TRIFECTA: Problemista, Crossing, Head South: NZIFF 13th Floor Report #3
13th Floor coverage of the New Zealand International Film Festival continues. The 13th Floor’s Shamin Yazdani shares her thoughts on these three films:
Jontavious Willis Is Singing The West Georgia Blues: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Jontavious Willis is just about to release his latest album titled West Georgia Blues. His mission is to reinvigorate today’s blues. Let’s find out how.
CRASH TEST DUMMIES Announce April 2025 Auckland Show
Canadian alternative folk-rockers, CRASH TEST DUMMIES will finally tour New Zealand for the First Time Ever as part of their God Shuffled His Feet 30th Anniversary World Tour.
Mike Hall – Nothing Stands Still (1157 Records) (13th Floor Album Review)
Pluto bass man Mike Hall steps out from the rhythm section with this, his debut solo album, titled Nothing Stands Still.
Auckland Folk Festival Returns in Jan 2025! – Experience 3 days of magic!
Shake off your dancing shoes! The Auckland Folk Festival is set to make a foot-stomping return, for three unbelievable days, over Auckland Anniversary weekend, January 2025!
Bob Mould – On Touring Solo, Steve Albini, Aerosmith and uh…Politics: 13th Floor MusicTalk
Bob Mould, he of Hüsker Dü and Sugar fame, is returning to New Zealand after a long absence to play a solo show at Auckland’s Powerstation.
Sunday At The Civic: 13th Floor NZIFF Report #2
The line-up of films at The Civic on Sunday found the NZIFF sending us to Scotland, Iran and Christchurch
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Hashtag: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings release Hashtag, the 2nd track from the new studio album Woodland out August 23, 2024.
13th Floor New Zealand International Film Festival 2024 Report #1
The New Zealand International Film Festival is now in full swing. Opening night was Wednesday. Here is The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda with his first dispatch after having viewed three films.
Vanessa Tottle – Unapologetic: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Auckland-based Trip-Hop Singer/songwriter Vanessa Tottle has just released a new single titled Unapologetic. Be on the lookout for an album next year.