Marty Duda spoke to Claire, who was home in LA, waiting for sentiment to "drop". The album is Claire's first for the Thrill Jockey label and seems like a match made in heaven. Tune in as we discuss the making of sentiment along with Indie Rock Dads, Nico, Jeff Tweedy and performing at the Flow Festival with Blur.…

Marty Duda sat down with Steffany Beck and went through the new EP, Pillars, track by track, with Steffany getting “dolled” up to sing and play a special acoustic version of her new single, What Would Dolly Do.โดย Marty Duda

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda sat down with Jenni and had a brief chin-wag about her life, her music and her song before Jenni treated us with this exclusive acoustic version of her latest single T-Shirt.โดย Marty Duda

El Hula is Kiwi musician Blair Jollands. Now based in London, Blair is back in New Zealand to play a string of solo dates throughout the country. Marty Duda spoke to Blair on the eve of his show at Auckland’s Wine Cellar. Watch and listen as El Hula opens up about his film work in London, collaborating with Delaney Davidson and thoughts on his days…

Scott H. Biram has just released his new album on Bloodshot records titled The One & Only Scott H. Biram and so we tracked down the Dirty Old One Man Band to find out all about it. Marty Duda found Scott in Morro Bay, California, preparing for his next One Man Band Show and happy to talk about making this, his 13th album and 9th for the Bloodshot l…

Ride has been making music on and off since 1988. The Oxford shoegazers' new album is called Interplay and here is vocalist/guitarist Mark Gardener to tell us how and why this is their most collaborative album to date. Marty Duda spoke to Mark who was in his OX4 Sound Studio where Interplay began to take shape. Its the day before release day and Ma…

Alex Jordan is a Bay Area musician who has just released his new album titled Queen Kerosene and is now playing to audiences up and down the California coast. Marty Duda caught up with Alex just after he and an expanded band played an album release show in Mill Valley. Alex has been a hard working sideman for years, but as you will see and hear, he…

Marty Duda spoke to Corin Tucker about the making of Little Rope and touring the US in such a politically-charged climate. The band is trying to get the vote out even as they rock the clubs.โดย Marty Duda

Marty Duda spoke with Pearl Harbour who was in California, counting down the days until the reissue of her 1980 solo album, Don't Follow Me, I'm Lost Too, hits the streets. That day is March 22, 2024. You may remember Pearl Harbor & The Explosions, the punk/new wave outfit from San Francisco. After one well-received album, Pearl left the band, move…

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.โดย Marty Duda

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.โดย Marty Duda

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 …

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.โดย Marty Duda

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.โดย Marty Duda

Greg Johnson has just released his 13th studio album titled Thunder In Fall. With a special guest and a cool cover looks like this is Greg’s lucky thirteen. Marty Duda spoke to Greg Johnson who was in his home studio in Los Angeles. The ex-pat Kiwi is coming home next month for a 13-date tour wrapping at Auckland’s Q Theatre. Watch and listen as Gr…

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, …

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.โดย Marty Duda

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 back at songs by some of th…

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.โดย Marty Duda

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.โดย Marty Duda

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.…

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 N…

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.โดย Marty Duda

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…

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.…

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 The …

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 ta…

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 …

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 Zealan…

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 Tutt…

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.โดย Marty Duda

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 …

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 …

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 an…

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.โดย Marty Duda

The Blips are a band of seasoned professionals making their own brand of power pop in Birmingham, Alabama. Here is Eric Wallace to tell us their story. Marty Duda spoke to guitarist/singer/songwriter Eric Wallace about the making of the band’s second album, The Blips Again and how they mix power pop with punk to achieve their classic sound.…

Former Grand Funk Railroad man Mark Farner releases Rock & Roll Soul: Live 1989. Here he is today to tell you why. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke 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 like Frank Zappa, Jimmy Iovine and Todd …

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 …

Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby returns 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.โดย Marty Duda

Blues Traveler follow their 2021 Traveler’s Blues album with this year’s Traveler’s Soul where they cover Curtis Mayfield, Al Green and…Doris Day. Bass player Tad Kinchla explains.โดย Marty Duda

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.โดย Marty Duda

Crime & The City Solution formed in Sydney in 1977 and Simon Bonney has been with them ever since, writing and singing the songs that make up the new album, the Killer. Marty Duda spoke to Simon, who is now based in Berlin along with the band’s other core member Bronwyn Adams. Together they have created the seven songs that make up the Killer, song…

Blondshell is coming to Laneway! Sabrina Teitelbaum is Blondshell and here she is to tell us what to expect when she hits the Laneway stage in February. Marty Duda spoke 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.…

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…

Nashville 5-piece Boy Named Banjo has just released their major-label debut album titled Dusk. Here are 4 out of 5 bandmembers to tells us how it all came about. Marty Duda spoke to Barton Davies, William Reames, Ford Garrard and Sam McCullough shortly after release day. The four musicians open up about making Dusk for Mercury/Nashville a record th…

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.โดย Marty Duda

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 an…

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.…