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13th Floor MusicTalk

13th Floor MusicTalk is just that...Marty Duda, award winning New Zealand-based music journalist and founder of music and arts website The 13th Floor talks to the world"s premiere music makers about their art. From up-and-comers to crusty old veterans, from rock & roll to country, soul and pop, its all here!

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27:29

Bonnie “Prince” Billy and The Purple Bird

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/04/08

Bonnie “Prince” Billygoes to Nashville!The Purple Birdis the new album and it just may be the highpoint of an already illustrious career.Marty Dudaspoke toBonnie “Prince” Billy(akaWill Oldham) who was home in Louisville, Kentucky, ready to talk about making his first country album and working with producerDavid “Ferg” Fergusonalong with some of Music City’s finest.

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13:45

Mim Jensen Reveals Her Shadow Of The Gift

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/04/07

Kiwi alt-indie artistMim Jensenhas just released her second EP, a six-track affair titledShadow Of The Gift.The 13th Floor’s Marty Dudaspoke to Mim, who was in Christchurch, to find out the EP came together and what she has in store for us next.

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17:04

Billy Strings Sends His Highway Prayers Down Under

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/04/06

Bluegrass sensation Billy Strings is heading down under for his first shows in New Zealand and Australia this coming July.13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Billy about how he prepares for a new territory, about his recent move to a major label and how he and producer Jon Brion sampled his vintage car for a track on his latest album, Highway Prayers.

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14:21

Kayleb Duckett on Speechless Housefire

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/04/04

Here is Kayleb Duckett, direct from New Plymouth to tell us about his new album, Speechless Housefire.Marty Duda spoke to Kayleb, who is flying high after the release of his latest collection of "catchy little pop ditties" inspired by the likes of Elvis, Tame Impala and Sione's Wedding.

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21:47

Miki Berenyi Talks Tripla

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/04/02

With the debut album from theMiki Berenyi Triojust days away, here is the formerLushvocalist to tell how this new band and album came together.Marty Dudatalked to Miki about makingTripla, with new bandmatesOliver Cherer(guitar) andK.J. “Moose” McKillop(bass) and howThe Shangri-lasinspired one of the great 4AD voices.

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13:01

Anglebox Talks About Dark Days In The Sun

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/30

Angleboxis a new band from Christchurch made up of seasoned veterans and led byIan Cartwright. Their debut EP is titledDark Days In The Sun.Marty Dudaspoke to Ian about his musical past, his songwriting, how the band came together and what they have planned for the future.

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15:15

Stand Together With Aloe Blacc

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/29

Aloe Blacc has just released Stand Together...12 songs that he hopes will encourage open engagement with others.Marty Duda spoke to Aloe and talked to him about the reasons why he has paired each track on Stand Together with a non-profit organisation. Aloe also talks about being mentored by Harry Belafonte and why he needed to cover Marvin Gaye'sWhat's Going On. It's all about positive vibes in troubled times.

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20:19

The Chills Talk About Making Springboard: The Early...

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/28

Following the death of Chills leader Martin Phillipps and the release of Springboard: The Early Unrecorded Songs, Chills drummer Callum Hampton and bass player Todd Knudson talk about making this very moving new record and the legacy Martin Phillipps left behind.Marty Duda spoke to Callum and Todd about making this last Chills record, one that, fortunately, Martin Phillipps got to hear before passing away last July and one that was made with the help of friends like Neil Finn, Julia Deans, Greg

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17:46

Alison Krauss Talks About Making Arcadia and...

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/26

Alison Krauss & Union Stationare about to release their first new album in over a decade. It’s calledArcadiaand its the first to feature new memberRussell Moore.Alison took time out from her busy schedule to talk toMarty Dudaabout makingArcadiaand how she, Union Station and Nashville have changed over time. So we begin our conversation by asking what circumstances made this album happen…

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32:24

Art d'Ecco Confronts His Serene Demon

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/23

Art d'Ecco has just released his new album, Serene Demon, a feisty mix of funk, rock, disco, soul and, dare we say...glam?Marty Duda spoke to Art at length about making Serene Demon, a record that started out on the mean streets on New York and ended up in British Columbia where he was "determined to prove I can do something different".

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14:27

My Morning Jacket - New Album, New Producer...New Sound?

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/20

My Morning Jackethas released their 10th studio album titles,is.Produced byBrendan O’Brien(Pearl Jam/Soundgarden), it marks the first time in their 27 year career that the band has agreed to “give over control” to an outsider.Marty Dudaspoke to MMJ guitaristCarl Broemelabout how and why the band worked with O’Brien and what they learned from the experience.

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20:05

Matthew Bannister and The Dark Backward

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/19

Matthew Bannister, he of Sneaking Feelings and Dribbling Darts, has just released The Dark Backward, a collection of songs that he calls, "a musical journey back and forth across decades".Matthew Bannister, he of Sneaking Feelings and Dribbling Darts, has just released The Dark Backward, a collection of songs that he calls, "a musical journey back and forth across decades".

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24:56

The Tubs – Following Dead Meat with Cotton Crown

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/17

London-based Welsh rockersThe Tubshave followed up their highly-acclaimed debut album,Dead Meat, with another beauty titledCotton Crown.Marty Dudaspoke to chief singer/songwriterOwen Williamsabout the pressure of following up such a highly-regarded debut. Tellingly, most of Owen’s answers involve a pint of beer with his mates at the pub.

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24:42

Kristin Hersh - Throwing Muses and Moonlight Concessions

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/14

Throwing Muses have just released Moonlight Concessions, meanwhile bandleader Kristin Hersh is on tour, solo-style, Down Under. Marty Duda found Kristin in Australia just ahead of her NZ dates and the release of Moonlight Concessions. Watch and listen as Kristin discusses the "river of music" that runs through her, resulting in hundreds of songs, only a fraction of which are ever released. With the the help of of a gentleman she calls "Cello Pete", Kristin and her Throwing Muses has created "a very

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20:20

Womb Is Always Heading Somewhere

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/13

They say two out of three ain't bad...here are two members of sibling trio Womb to tell you about their new album, One Is Always Heading Somewhere, released on Flying Nun. Marty Duda spoke to Georgette and Cello about making the new album along with their brother Haz. This third record finds them looking for a more refined sound and finding it thanks, in part, to a mixing session at Roundhead Studios.

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16:44

Sola Rosa and New Tomorrows

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/10

Sola Rosahas just released a new EP titledNew TomorrowsandAndrew Spraggonis already thinking about what will come next.Marty Dudaspoke to Andrew just ahead ofNew Tomorrows’release and found him ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary ofSola Rosawith this new set of songs and then a solo album later this year.

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24:13

Reb Fountain Tells Us How Love Bends

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/07

Marty Dudaspoke to Reb Fountain the day before her new album, How Love Bends was to be released. They spoke about Reb’s musical journey and the role her collaboratorDave Khanplays on that journey. Along the way we go deep into this very special collection of songs.

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30:48

Aaron Dowdy of Fust and the Big Ugly

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/07

Fusthave just released their new album titledBig Uglyand bandleaderAaron Dowdyis with us to tell us how he is making sense of The South.Marty Dudafound Aaron in Durham, North Carolina and spoke to him about how a trip to West Virginia inspired him to write the 11 songs that make up this lyrical, thoughtful meditation on what it meads to be from The South.

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37:53

Annie DiRusso on Party July, Post-Tour Depression and...

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/03

Indie rocker Annie DiRusso is on the verge of releasing her debut album. Super Pedestrian has been a long to coming, but the New York native is beaming with the knowledge that she's made something that is at times loud, crunchy and raw and has helped her become "more present".Marty Duda spoke to Annie, who was in Chinatown, a week or so before Super Pedestrian was about to "drop". Annie had already released several single and E.P. and toured incessantly. Now, after having her "Party July", she's

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20:36

Kestrels: Better Wonder Through Shoegaze

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/03/01

Kestrels are a Canadian-based shoegaze band helmed by Chad Peck who lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Marty Duda found Chad at home getting ready to take to the road now that Better Wonder, Kestrels' fifth album is now out and about. During our conversation Chad reveals his admiration for Brian Wilson and explains how a High School English teacher can make such a big noise.

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