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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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21:54

Horsegirl – On Phonetics And On And On

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/02/17

Horsegirlhave just released their much-anticipated second album titledPhonetics On And On…produced byCate Le Bonand recorded atWilco’sLoft, the trio takes their music to the next level.Marty Dudaspoke to guitarist/vocalistNora Chengabout exploring new sonic territories withCate Le Bonwhich meant leaving space, rather than filling in up. Nora is in NYC a couple of days before release day where she is studying at NYU and searching for eggs.

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19:37

Horsebath's Debut Album Is Another Farewell

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/02/14

Canadian band Horsebath have just released their debut album, Another Farewell and here are Daniel Connolly and Etienne Beausoleil direct from Montreal to tell us about it.Marty Duda spoke to Daniel and Etienne just days before Another Farewell was about to be released. The other three members of the band are all brothers, so there are some interesting dynamic at play here. Watch, listen and find out how these guys manage to make such cohesive music together.

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22:59

DITZ – Keeping God On Speed Dial

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/02/11

DITZis a 5-piece noise-rock band from Brighton who made waves with their 2022 debut album,The Great Regression.Now they aim to make a bigger splash with their follow-up,Never Exhale.Here are Cal and Jack to explain.Marty Dudaspoke to singerCal Francesand guitaristJack Lookerabout makingNever Exhaleknowing that their fans and critics were expecting a lot from this, their second album.

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31:14

The Jellybricks are Dreaming In Stereo

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/02/09

The Jellybricksare a power-pop band based in Central Pennsylvania and signed toLittle Steven’s Wicked Cool Records. Their new album,Dreaming In Stereoistheir second for the label.Marty Dudaspoke to bandleaderLarry Kennedyabout the Central PA music scene and how Power Pop fits into the Age Of Stupid.

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22:22

Brother Elsey is A Band Of Brothers (and a Drummer)

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/02/08

Brother Elseyhas just released their self-titled debut album and its about time! The three brothers and their drumming friend have been making music for years. Now, relocated to Nashville (from Michigan), things are finally happening.Marty Dudaspoke toBrady, Beau and Jack Stablein, the three siblings (and two twins) who make upBrother Elseyalong with drummerDalton Thomas. The album has been a long time coming, but we think is was worth the wait….as do collaborators likeMadi DiazandSUSTO.

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21:45

Squid - On Cowards And Cannibals

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/02/06

Squid are a five-piece "post-punk" band formed in Brighton in 2016 and have just released their third album, Cowards.Marty Dudaspoke withOllie Judge(vocals/lyrics/drums) andAnton Pearson(guitar/vocals) about creating this uniquely literary collection of songs that touch on cowardice, cruelty and cannibalism.

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10:18

Welcome Home Dion Lunadon of The D4

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/02/05

Dion Lunadon of The D4 has touched down in Auckland just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's second album Out Of My Head and to hit the road with his old mates.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Dion just ahead of the release of the 20th Anniversary reissue of Out Of My Head which will be the album's first time on vinyl. Additionally, there with be previously unreleased track available digitally. Here is Dion to tell you all about it.

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15:14

Lilly Hiatt Talks About Forever

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/01/28

Lilly Hiatt is about to release Forever, her first new album in four years and also the first since she moved and got married. That's a lot of change and its reflected in the songs that make up Forever.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Lilly Hiatt ahead of the release of Forever. We found her in her new home, outside of Nashville with her dog, Elvis.

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22:51

Early James Is Serving It Up Medium Raw

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/01/26

Early James has just released Medium Raw, a collection of emotional blues-rockers produced by The Black Keys Dan Auerbach, recorded at Buddy's Honky Chateau and sitting atop the US Blues Album Chart.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda found Early James in Birmingham, Alabama where he shared the secret to his success...something to do with a Honey & Hot Sauce shot.

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30:45

Sophie Jamieson Still Wants To Share

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/01/16

Sophie Jamieson releases her new album, I Still Want To Share, today and we spoke to Sophie on the eve of this momentous occasion.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda found Sophie in London just before I Still Want To Sharewas about to be released by Bella Union Records. Sophie seemed a bit nervous and a bit tired but very excited about the new music she made with the help of producer Guy Massey and string arranger Josephine Stephenson.

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20:41

Victoria Canal Reveals Her Unapologetically Chaotic...

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/01/14

Singer/songwriter and sometime actorVictoria Canalis about to release her debut album,Slowly, It Dawnsand we caught up to her in Seattle after she escaped LA and the brushfires that threatened her and her home.The 13th Floor’s Marty Dudaspoke to Victoria about makingSlowly, It Dawns…a collection of 12 tracks recorded with a variety of producers and musicians which is why she calls it, “unapologetically chaotic”. The songs that make up the album were written after touring withHozierand one of

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19:08

TT Gets A New Lease On Life With His Man On The Corner

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/01/13

TTisTodd Tappin, a songwriting troubadour who is just about to release his debut album,Man On The Corner, one that was written and recorded after receiving some very drastic new from his doctor.The 13th Floor’s Marty Dudaspoke toTTjust before release day and talked to him about making his debut album, thinking, at the time, that his time on Earth was running short…and then learning that he was was again fit and healthy. Its a powerful story, one thatTThopes listeners with find a “message in the

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09:16

Sean Cunningham Talks About Old Friends and New Shows...

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/01/10

Former Atlas frontman Sean Cunningham is returning to New Zealand after over a decade's absence. Sean with tour the country with old friends like Rodney Fisher, Moses Emmanuel and Emla Palmer beginning next weekend.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Sean, who was home in Nashville about what we can expect during these very special shows, one's that Sean describes as a "songwriter's showcase". Sean's visit may also result in some new music recorded with old friends, so watch and listen and then go

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15:28

Billie Marten on Her New Album and Her First Trip...

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2025/01/04

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to British singer-songwriter Billie Marten just after she touched down in Auckland and asked her what we can expect at her solo show. Billie's got a new single out and a new album in the can so there with be new songs and old favourites. Watch, listen a learn how Billie feels about starting her career at age 12, her thought on government funding the art and how she visualizes her songs.

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16:28

Opeth Bring Their Last Will And Testament Down Under

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2024/12/23

Opeth bring their unique brand of prog/metal to New Zealand and Australia next year when the Swedish quartet plays 7 shows featuring 2 hours plus sets including landmark masterpieces and songs from Opeth’s darkest and heaviest album in decades - the critically acclaimed concept album,The last WILL and TESTAMENT.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Opeth guitarist Fredrik Åkesson about the upcoming tour, the new album and recording with Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson.

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20:48

Search For Yeti - Three Cool Cats

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2024/12/22

Search For Yeti are a Wellington-based trio who have just released their debut album, Dark So Soon, and make music that finds inspiration from such disparate acts as Sigor Rós, Bright Eyes and Frank Turner. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Sean Barker, who like his two bandmates (Luke Marlow and Vince Waide), writes the songs and sings them...Sean also plays the drums and all three are cats lovers, which explains the music video

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13:34

Mt Eden Returns With Venom

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2024/12/21

Mt Eden is the electronic music man Jesse Cooper's alt-ego. You probable know him for his Dubstep classic, Sierra Leone. Now, get to know him again with his new EP, Venom.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke with Mt Eden just as his new EP, Venom, was being released. This is something of a "comeback" for the dubstep pioneer. So what's he been doing and what are his plans for the new year? Find out here!

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26:03

A Few Good Moments With Burton Cummings

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2024/12/08

Burton Cummings, charismatic front man and songwriter, formerly of The Guess Who, has just released his first solo album in over a decade...17 songs he calls A Few Good Moments.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda found Burton in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan (of course) when he was ready to talk about his 60 years in show biz including stories about driving for Jim Morrison, buying those Nashville Sneakers and taking a Yellow Cab to Rochester.

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22:47

David Grubbs on Squanderers and Snakes

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2024/12/04

Underground experimentalistDavid Grubbs(Squirrel Bait/Gastr del Sol) meets with The 13th Floor to talk about making music withThe Squanderersand his own upcoming solo album.The 13th Floor’s Marty Dudafound David in Berlin on the day that his new solo track,The Snake On It’s Tailwas released. We were looking for him because he, andKramer(Galaxie 500producer) have formed a new band with guitaristWendy Eisenbergand released a new album titledIf A Body Meet A Body, that he claims was recorded in one

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19:24

Julian Taylor Is Taking Pathways

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2024/11/26

Julian Tayloris a Canadian roots/folk artist who has just released his latest album,Pathwaysand then shared a stage withEric Clapton, Van Morrison, Lucinda Williams, Mavis Staplesand a host of others.The 13th Floor’s Marty Dudafound Julian in his car in Toronto with his dog Cathy. Julian was gracious enough to spend some time with The 13th Floor talking about the “new Something” that drove him to write the eight new songs that make upPathwaysand he gives us a glimpse backstage into that star-studded

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