13th Floor MusicTalk

The Jesus And Mary Chain are just about to release a new album titled Glasgow Eyes. ..incredibly 40 years after they formed in Glasgow. We found guitarist Jim Reid in Glasgow where he is happy to tell us how the record came together seven long years after their previous long player.

Torrey have just released their self-titled second album today. Hailing from the San Fran bay area here is Ryann Gonsalves , one half of the Torrey creative team that includes her brother Kelly.

The Dandy Warhols  hit the road in March, bringing their show to New Zealand’s premier music venue, The Powerstation, in April Marty Duda  found Dandy’s front man  Courtney Taylor-Taylor  down in his basement at home in Portland, Oregon, preparing for the tour and the release of the band’s new metal-infused album,  Rockmaker  featuring guest appearances from  Sla...

Nailah Hunter is an LA-based harpist and composer who has just released Lovegaze , her first album released but the folks a Fat Possum Records . Marty Duda spoke to Nailah about writing the songs for Lovegaze in England and how she weaves astrocartography and spiritual practice into her art. 

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to the " Streets Of London " singer-songwriter about his long and storied career dating back to his love of Lonnie Donegan.

James Mastro is a former Bongo and current guitarist for Ian Hunter. He has just released his new solo album, Dawn Of A New Error. We find him in Hoboken, New Jersey... Marty Duda spoke to James Mastro about making Dawn Of A New Error with a little help from his friend Ian Hunter, Produced my Tony Shanahan and inspired by Dr. Seuss and Levon Helm, James Mastro is still making passionate rock &...

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda  spoke to Goo Goo Dolls bassist  Robby Takac  about the thriving Buffalo, New York music scene, the Super Bowl and their new single,  Beautiful Lie.

Town Mountain  have released their  Woodstock Sessions  E.P. recorded at  Levon Helm’s  studio and featuring tunes by  J.J. Cale, The Kinks  and  The Rolling Stones.  Marty Duda  spoke to mandolin player  Phil Barker , who was home in Asheville, North Carolina, about how the newly-configured band’s sound is moving forward by looking...

Graham Nash spoke to Marty's MUsicTalk ahead of his two New Zealand shows, the first of his for 2024. Find out what the former Hollie and CSNY member has in store for the new year.

Tyler Ramsey has just released his new album titled New Lost Ages , a record he describes as "an album of hope and despair. Here is Tyler to explain. Marty Duda spoke to Tyler who was at his home is Asheville, North Carolina. The former Band Of Horses guitarist is proud and excited to finally have released New Lost Ages, and with good reason.

Marty Duda spoke to Pretty Girl (aka Emilia Predebon ) about performing at Glastonbury in 2023 and making new music in 2024.

New Model Army are still fighting the good fight and they have been for over 40 years. Their new album, First Summer After, finds them as outspoken as ever. Marty Duda spoke to bandleader Justin Sullivan about all manner of social issues from the UK Post Office Scandal to the current political climate in the States and the UK. Find out what keeps New Model Army marching on.

Chatham County Line has just released Hiyo, featuring a new lineup and a new sound for the 28 year old band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Marty Duda spoke to Dave Wilson and John Teer about how the departure of banjo player and founding member Chandler Holt has inspired the remaining trio to think outside the musical box.

Sarah Jarosz has just released her seventh album, titled Polaroid Lovers , and we are loving it. Here is Sarah to shed some light on how Polaroid Lovers developed. Marty Duda found Sarah at home in Nashville just as Polaroid Lovers was about to be released. Sarah reveals why she is so excited for fans old and new to hear this bold, new sound of hers.

Grandson  is just days away from his first New Zealand concert. Here he is to tell us how he prepares for such an auspicious occasion and what 2024 has in store for him and his fans. Marty Duda  spoke to  Grandson  just as he was about to head off to New Zealand for the very first time.

Detroit rockers The Incurables have just released a new album titled Inside Out & Backwards . Here are bandmembers Ray Lawson and Pat Kelly to tell us how and why. Marty Duda spoke to Ray and Pat just as Inside Out & Backwards was about to "drop". The band has been around for over 30 years and they are still making vital, exciting rock & roll music. For fans of The Kinks, The Ramones,...

Chris O’Leary  is blowin’ hard on his new album,  The Hard Line.  This is Chris’ 6th album and his first for Alligator Records’ a label that means a lot to this former Marine and vocalist for  Levon Helm’s Barn Burners. Marty Duda  found Chris in Virginia Beach just as  The Hard Line  was about to hit the shops. Watch and listen as Chris explains how  T...

Dutch indie-rockers Pip Blom have just released their new album titled Bobbie. Here is Pip to tell just who Bobbie is. Marty Duda spoke to Pip just after the band's third album, Bobbie was released. Pip explains why the band has a new, synth-heavy sound, how they got Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos to collaborate and who Bobbie is.

Bonnie Montgomery has just released River, an album recorded on a sod farm outside Houston during the pandemic. Here is Bonnie to explain. Marty Duda spoke to Bonnie just after Thanksgiving. Bonnie was in Fayetteville, Arkansas, not far from the river that inspired the album's title track. Watch and listen as the classically trained opera singer talks about her love of Country music. 

Heather Anne Lomax has (finally) released The Doman Tracks , a personal collection of original songs recorded with the late Michael Doman , formerly the singer-songwriter-producer of the noted ‘80s L.A. rock band Broken Homes . Marty Duda spoke to Heather, who was in LA, to learn more about Michael and the reasons why this songs have taken so long to surface. 

Calexico is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album, Feast Of Wire with a tour that brings them to New Zealand in February. Marty Duda spoke to Joey Burns about what to expect for these 20th anniversary shows. Joey also pays tribute to his recently-fallen idol Shane MacGowan and reminisces about the time he toured and recorded in New Zealand with Barbara Manning. 

Acclaimed Australian guitarist  Tommy Emmanuel  is due to return to New Zealand after a 6-year absence with a 5-date tour in April. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda caught up with Tommy in England to talk about the upcoming solo show and to dig deep into his latest album, Accomplice Two , featuring collaborations with the likes of Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle and Michael McDonald. 

Dirty Honey are back with a new, hard rockin' album, titled Can't Find The Brakes. Here are Justin Smolian and Jaydon Bean to tell you how it came to be and why Jaydon just joined the band.

Foo Fighters’  guitarist  Chris Shiflett  will make the most of his trip to New Zealand in January with a solo gig at Auckland’s premiere dive bar, Whammy. Marty Duda  spoke to Chris just before Thanksgiving about his new solo album,  Lost At Sea,  his very popular podcast  Shred With Shifty . So check out the interview and find out who Shifty’s favourite guitari...

Barbara Manning  is about to release her first solo album in 20 years and it is titled  Charm Of Yesterday…Convenience Of Tomorrow.  Marty Duda  spoke to Barbara on Thanksgiving Day where she was relaxing in her back yard with her pet tortoise,  Ptolemy.  Marty and Barbara discuss her strong connection with New Zealand, where she recorded her 1997 album collaborating...