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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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20:10

Sylvia Tyson Is At The End Of The Day

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/11/22

At age 83, Canadian folk legend Sylvia Tyson has just released what could be her last studio album, titled At The End Of The Day on Stony Plain Records.Marty Duda has been a fan of Sylvia and her late ex-husband Ian Tyson for years, counting songs like Four Strong Winds and You Were On My Mind among his favourites. Marty found Sylvia in Toronto and talked to her about making At The End Of The Day.

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17:22

Luke LeBlanc Is Taking Us To Different Places

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/11/20

Minnesota singer/songwriter Luke LeBlanc is back to tell us about his new album, a conceptual, thematic collection of songs called Places.Marty Duda spoke to Luke about the themes behind Places and how after five albums he keeps his creative edge.

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19:22

It's The Blips Again: Power Pop, Space Dogs and Baseball

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/11/17

The Blipsare a band of seasoned professionals making their own brand of power pop in Birmingham, Alabama. Here isEric Wallaceto tell us their story.Marty Dudaspoke to guitarist/singer/songwriterEric Wallaceabout the making of the band’s second album,The Blips Againand how they mix power pop with punk to achieve their classic sound.

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21:32

Mark Farner and His Rock & Roll Soul

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/11/15

FormerGrand Funk RailroadmanMark FarnerreleasesRock & Roll Soul: Live 1989. Here he is today to tell you why.The 13th Floor’s Marty Dudaspoke with Mark about the day he recorded this set of classic rock, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Woodstock.Mark also reveals details of working with producers likeFrank Zappa, Jimmy IovineandTodd Rundgren.

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31:53

Carla Olson: Have Harmony, Will Travel!

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/11/14

You may know her from leading The Textones, or singing with former Byrd Gene Clark. Carla Olson has been making music for over 40 years and Have Harmony Will Travel 3 is her latest.Marty Duda spoke to Carla about collaborating with ex-Hollie Allan Clarke, guitarist Eric Johnson and B.J. Thomas on his final session. Carla gives us a great overview of her career beginning in the late 70's when she and Kathy Valentine moved west from Austin, Texas and settled in LA to form The Textones and then The

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19:36

Matt Corby Is On His Way To New Zealand!

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/11/12

Australian singer-songwriterMatt Corbyreturns to New Zealand in December with shows in Wellington and Auckland.Matt will be part of the 3-Day “On A Good Day”Festival in Wellington on December 2nd and will also perform at Auckland’s Powerstation on December 1st.

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20:08

Blues Traveler Bare Their Traveler's Soul

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/11/11

Blues Travelerfollow their 2021Traveler’s Bluesalbum with this year’sTraveler’s Soulwhere they coverCurtis Mayfield, Al Greenand…Doris Day. Bass playerTad Kinchlaexplains.

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17:37

Like A Doll's Whimsical Lullaby Rock

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/11/10

Like A Doll is the musical nom de plume of NYC artist Emma Stacher. Her self-titled debut album has just been released and we tracked Emma down to find out what makes her tick.

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22:12

Crime & The City Solution Take You To The Killer

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/11/06

Crime & The City Solutionformed in Sydney in 1977 andSimon Bonneyhas been with them ever since, writing and singing the songs that make up the new album,the Killer.Marty Dudaspoke to Simon, who is now based in Berlin along with the band’s other core memberBronwyn Adams. Together they have created the seven songs that make upthe Killer, songs that started out as an application for a PhD.

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11:28

Blondshell Is getting Ready For Laneway

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/11/04

Blondshellis coming to Laneway!Sabrina TeitelbaumisBlondshelland here she is to tell us what to expect when she hits the Laneway stage in February.Marty Dudaspoke to Sabrina who was in LA between tour dates. Tune in as she gives us the lowdown on what to expect when she makes her NZ live debut.

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26:46

Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo Like It Slow and Depressing

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/10/30

Former Bad Seed Mick Harvey and Mexican artist Amanda Acevedo have teamed up to bring you Phantasmagoria In Blue and collection of covers and originals they describe as "slow and depressing".Marty Duda spoke to Mick and Amanda about making this first joint project that finds them singing the songs of Tim Buckley, Jackson C. Frank and Leonard Cohen along with lesser known Cuban folk classics and two songs they wrote together.

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17:30

Boy Named Banjo From Dusk To Dawn

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/10/21

Nashville 5-pieceBoy Named Banjohas just released their major-label debut album titledDusk.Here are 4 out of 5 bandmembers to tells us how it all came about.Marty Dudaspoke toBarton Davies, William Reames, Ford GarrardandSam McCulloughshortly after release day. The four musicians open up about makingDuskfor Mercury/Nashville a record that started in secret.

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23:09

Speedy Ortiz Pulls A Rabbit Out Of Their Hat

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/10/17

Rabbit Rabbit is the new album from Speedy Ortiz. We found Sadie Dupuis holed up in Philly, ready to talk about making the band's 1st album in five years.

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03:12

Graham Parker Offers One Last Chance To Learn The Twist

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/10/16

Graham Parker and his band, The Goldtops have just released Last Chance To Learn The Twist. We tracked Graham down in London where, as always, he has plenty to say.Marty Duda spoke to Graham Parker about the making music at age 72, signing with a new label and a myriad of other topics such as Brexit, Drug Law Reform, the Right Wing Gutter Press and...Otis Redding, Sam Cooke and Taylor Swift. There's something for everyone!

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17:41

The Bones Of J.R. Jones Releases Slow Lightning

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/10/14

The Bones Of J.R. Jones is the musical project of Jonathon Linaberry and his new album is titled, Slow Lightning. Find out why this one was like, "pulling teeth".Marty Duda spoke to Jonathon who was tucked away at his home in the Catskills in Upstate New York. Jonathon opens up about the struggles he faced making Slow Lightning.

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22:59

Jenny Owen Youngs Emerges From Her Avalanche

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/10/06

Jenny Owen Youngs has just released Avalanche, her first new album since 2012. But the popular Buffy podcaster has been busy. Here she is to tell us what she's been up to.Marty Duda spoke to Jenny shortly after Avalanche was released. As you'll see, Jenny is keen to talk about working with producer Josh Kaufman (Bonny Light Horseman) and drummer Matt Barrick (the saddest drummer). And speaking of sad, we discuss the appeal of sad songs. So don't cry...

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11:02

Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers Love You

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/10/03

Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasersare four high school friends from Canberra who are about to release their debut album,I Love You.Marty Dudaspoke to bass playerJaida Stephensonabout how they came together to makeI Love Youand how they stayed together despite them all living in different states.

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17:53

Kendra Morris Is Just What She's Waiting For

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/09/28

New York-based singer/songwriterKendra Morrishas just releasedI Am What I’m Waiting For,an album made with beautiful imperfections.Marty Dudaspoke to Kendra about making this new record with her new producerTorbitt Schwartz, akaLittle Shalimar(Run The Jewels). Find out why Kendra (and her dogs) are all about imperfections.

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28:06

Dolly Valentine Is Caught In The In-Between

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/09/26

Dolly Valentine has just released The In-Between, an album that was written through a process of analytic dream work, automatic writing, and meditation. It was written all over the world - The Azores islands, Italy, Ireland, and Scotland.Marty Duda found Dolly in London where she tells us about recording in an old church in Scotland. Writing the record found Dolly connecting with ghosts and dreams and childhood memories.

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14:18

Hannah Cameron Breaks Out Of A Holding Pattern

13th Floor MusicTalk ·

2023/09/19

Hannah Cameron is a Melbourne-based artist about to release her third album titled, Holding Pattern. Marty Duda spoke to Hannah about making Holding Pattern and touring and recording with fellow Aussie musicians The Paper Kites. We go deep into the making of Holding Pattern, so hold on!

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