13th Floor MusicTalk

The Refugees are Wendy Waldman, Deborah Holland and Cidney Bullens and they have just recorded an album full of California classics with harmonies to die for. Marty Duda spoke to Wendy, Deborah and Cid who were scattered across the US and Canada. Fortunately for us, they were able to get together last year to record their own versions of tunes like Monday, Monday, Good Vibrations, Sail On Sailor a...

Robert Ellis  is about to release a new album entitled  Yesterday’s News . It’s a quiet, personal collection of nine songs recorded in just two days. Marty Duda  spoke with Robert who was home in Fort Worth, Texas. Robert tells us about the making of  Yesterday’s News , in a style he calls “folk/jazz”.

Marty Duda spoke to the good Captain who was home in Devon preparing to hit the road once again. The Damned's new album, Darkadelic, is collecting rave reviews and the Captain can't wait to play Wellington and Auckland. Hear how he and vocalist Dave Vanian mange to get along so well, how the reunion of the original band went down last year and how Motorhead's Lemmy saved the band back when they we...

Lauren Daigle is a Grammy Award winning singer songwriter with a new album due out. Working with acclaimed producer Mike Elizondo set Lauren out on a new music journey. Marty Duda spoke to Lauren, who was at home in New Orleans. Lauren's collaboration with Elizondo ( Eminem, Fiona Apple, Ry Cooder ) has resulted is enough material for two albums. We talk to Lauren about the songs that comprise thi...

Debora Iyall was the singer for trailblazing punk/new wave band Romeo Void . Here she is to talk about the band's glory days, the new Record Store Day release and occupying Alcatraz.

Immaterial Possession is a band, a commune, perhaps even a cult. Their new album, Mercy Of The Crane Folk is just out. And they are sworn to secrecy. Marty Duda spoke to Cooper Holmes and Madeline Polites at their home outside of Athens, Georgia. We "try" to talk about The Crane People and get a colourful tour into their psychedelised world.

Natalie Merchant  has just released  Keep Your Courage , her 9th solo album, and first collection of new songs in almost a decade. Marty Duda  spoke to Natalie about music, politics and how she survived major health issues (and the pandemic).

Eilen Jewell is about to release her 9th studio album, titled Get Behind The Wheel . Find out how it was made and why its her favourite out of the nine.

Rickie Lee Jones releases her new album, Pieces Of Treasure. We talked to the Duchess Of Cool about reuniting with her old friend, producer Russ Titelman . Marty Duda found Rickie at home in New Orleans and talked about how she and Russ made this beautiful collection of classic songs sound so... Rickie Lee Jones.

Rodney Crowell is about to release his new album, The Chicago Sessions , produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and record up at The Loft in Chicago. Marty Duda spoke to Rodney Crowell , who was at home in Nashville, about working with Jeff Tweedy , singing Townes Van Zandt songs and celebrating Emmylou Harris' birthday.

Julie Christensen has sung with Leonard Cohen and was a member of Divine Horsemen . Here she is with a new solo album titled The Price We Pay For Love. Marty Duda spoke to Julie who was home in New Mexico. For this record, Julie teamed up with bassist and string arranger Terry Lee Burns to record songs by Joni Mitchell, Wendy Waldman and Jimmy Webb , among others.

Jake Ybarra has just released his debut album, Something In The Water, today. Here he is to introduce himself and his music to you. Marty Duda spoke to Jake on the eve of the release of Something In The Water. The 25-year-old was in his adopted home of Nashville where he discusses songwriting, religious imagery and baseball.

Lonnie Holley  has seen a lot in his 73 years. The American artist and musician is the seventh of 27 children and spent a significant part of his childhood at the Alabama Industrial School For Children during the 1950s and 60s. His new album is titled  Oh Me Oh My  and features guest appearances by  Michael Stipe, Sharon Van Etten  and  Bon Iver . Produced by  Ja...

Doug Paisley has just released his new album, Say What You Like. We found Doug home in Toronto keen to chat about sorting through over 250 songs to make this new record. Marty Duda spoke to Doug about like in Toronto and the Canadian singer/songwriting legacy that includes the likes of Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Ian Tyson .

A Certain Ratio are back with a new album titled 1982. Despite the title, the veteran post-punk band are not wallowing in nostalgia. In fact percussionist Donald Johnson notes they are bringing in young talent. Marty Duda spoke to Donald who was in Stockport, England, just seven miles southeast of Manchester when ARC were part of that infamous Factory Records scene. As you will see and hear, Donal...

Lauren Morrow has just released her new solo album, People Talk. Lauren and hubby Jason have just moved to Nashville, which is where we find her ready to talk about People Talk.  Marty Duda spoke to Lauren just after another brutal school shooting took place in Nashville. The Atlanta-raised artist has been living in Nashville since 2017 and she and Jason have teamed up with produced Parker Ca...

The New Pornographers release their 9th album, Continue As A Guest , their first for Merge Records. Here is bandleader A.C. Newman with the answers to all of our questions. Marty Duda spoke to Carl, who was at home in Woodstock, New York. Sit back and watch as he reveals how The Act Of Creativity can be its own reward, The Cosmic Overtures of Continuing as A Guest and his pathological drive t...

Ripe is a band from Boston now based in LA. They've just released their second album, Bright Blues and here is front man Robbie Wulfsohn to tell us how it all came to be.

Lynn Miles releases her 16th album, Tumbleweedy World . Here she is, direct from Ottawa, Canada to tell us how it all came together. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Lynn about making Tumbleweedy World and why she found herself swearing at robots. 

Foley is the Kiwi pop duo of Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett . The dynamic duo are in Austin, Texas to perform at SXSW. Here is Gabe with a few thoughts to share.

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda  spoke to  Graham Gouldman  about all manner of things:  The Beatles, Jeff Beck, Burt Bacharach, The Ramones  and the current state of songwriting…something he knows a bit about having written B us Stop, Heart Full Of Soul, No Milk Today, I’m Not In Love, Rubber Bullets  and  Dreadlock Holiday  (to name a few).

The Long Ryders have just released September October . Reeling from the death of bass player Tom Stevens , here are Sid Griffin and Greg Sowders to explain how and why they carry on.

Frankie Rose is just about to release Love As Projection , her first new album in 6 years. We found Frankie in Brooklyn ready and willing to talk!

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda talks to La Luz member Shana Cleveland. We find Shana out in the country, in Grass Valley California, where she and her partner Will live with their son. Shana talks about making new solo album, Mazanita during and after her pregnancy.

Whitehorse is Canadian duo Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet . We found the couple in Winnipeg where they are ready to kick off the new year with a new album. Marty Duda spoke to Luke and Melissa about making I'm Not Crying, You're Crying, their 8th album, due out on January 13th, 2023.