Soft Bait, Awning & GroopChat – Whammy Bar: July 27, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Soft Bait are currently smattering Instagram with image-promos for Rock Bait, including a chocolate ika (fish) (which may be facing commercial extinction) hinting towards a forthcoming sophomore effort album (hopefully on vinyl this time) But tonight the celebration is all about their new single No Bad Days their first release since their (digital only) 2022 […]
Brother Sister Return For a Double-Sided 13th Floor Singles Session (Live Performance)
Brother Sister have returned to The 13th Floor Studio and they’ve brought some friends. Here they are performing Fantasy and Hold On…both from their self-titled debut album.
Kiely Connell Is Enjoying Her Own Company: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Kiely Connell is a Nashville-based, rustbelt-born Country singer who has widened her musical horizons by recording her new album, My Own Company in Portland, Oregon with producer Tucker Martine.
Come Together: Led Zeppelin IV – Civic Theatre: July 26, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Classic rock fans Come Together once more, this time to hear the music of Led Zeppelin the way it was meant to be, live and loud.
VÏKAE – Tы мой океан (You’re My Ocean): 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Ukrainian-born singer-songwriter VÏKAE is set to release a mesmerizing new single, Tы мой океан (You’re My Ocean). This bilingual track seamlessly blends Russian and English lyrics, delivering a poignant narrative of forbidden love and the intoxicating allure of a relationship destined to bring both pleasure and pain. VÏKAE invites listeners on a journey that transcends […]
Hugh Cornwell – Tuning Fork: July 26, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
The Hugh Cornwell concert at The Tuning Fork in Auckland’s CBD fringe was an intoxicating blend of new material and classic hits. Cornwell is a semi-regular visitor to New Zealand, having last played at the Powerstation in 2019.
Adam Hattaway & The Haunters July 25, 2024 Wine Cellar (13th Floor Concert Review)
Adam Hattaway and The Haunters got on their High Horse and returned to Auckland’s Wine Cellar to celebrate the release of their new seven-inch and, basically, rock out.
New Music Friday: 13th Floor New Album Picks: July 26, 2024
It’s New Music Friday and we’re closing out July with some excellent new releases. One of our Fave Americana bands, American Aquarium returns along with two Kiwi gals.
Tami Neilson Announces “Neilson Sings Nelson” Tour
Award-winning artist Tami Neilson and her band, announce three very special concerts Neilson Sings Nelson in honor of her friend and music legend Willie Nelson.
Holly Arrowsmith – Blue Dreams (Leather Jacket Records)
Holly Arrowsmith albums come to us at a snail’s pace. This is Holly’s third long player…that’s three albums since her debut back in 2015.
Dinah Lee Meets The Beatles! 13th Floor MusicTalk!
It was 60 years ago that The Beatles came to New Zealand and Kiwi singing sensation Dinah Lee was there. Here she is to tell us about meeting John and Paul, doing the Blue Beat and her recent induction into the NZ Walk Of Fame.
Kyle Daniel Is Mining Some Kentucky Gold: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Kyle Daniel is a journeyman country rocker who, at age 38, has finally released his debut album titled Kentucky Gold.
American Aquarium – The Fear Of Standing Still (Losing Side/Thirty Tigers)
American Aquarium turns up the heat following the relatively mellow Chicamacomico (2022), despite front man BJ Barham’s new-found domestic bliss that finds him sober, married and a father.
R.I.P. John Mayall: British Blues Pioneer Age 90
John Mayall has died at his home in California, age 90. The “Godfather of British Blues” helped ignite the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor, among many others.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Long Dark Night: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds new single is Long Dark Night, from their upcoming album, Wild God, and watch the full lyric video now.
The Menzingers Are Coming To New Zealand…Finally: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
The Menzingers were originally meant to play their first NZ shows back in 2020, but we all know what happened then. Now, four years later the Pennsylvania rockers on on their way.
The Larry Normans – Whammy Backroom: July 19, 2024 (Photo Gallery)
The Larry Normans blasted through a set at Auckland’s Whammy Backroom with plenty of support from Tauranga’s Stunt Clown.
Soundtrack To A Coup D’Etat – Dir: Johan Grimonprez (13th Floor/NZIFF Film Review)
Soundtrack To A Coup D’Etat is a dense, complex film that documents a time when the US government used jazz as weapon.
Bette Smith: Talkin’ ‘Bout That Goodthing: 13th Floor MusicTalk Interview
Bette Smith has just released her third album, appropriately titled Goodthing.
Star Chart – Cheese and Pickle Sandwich: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day
Tāmaki Makaurau born singer-songwriter Star Chart has released their latest light-hearted single Cheese and Pickle Sandwich. It’s the second single of their sophomore EP White Girl Whining (due late 2024).