13th Floor MusicTalk

Wellington's Butter Wouldn't Melt has grown from a duo to a quartet and they have a new album, Where The Roots Grow Deep, to prove it.

Marty Duda spoke with Andrea, Nick, Cara and Marz about making this new album and the next one...due sometime next year. Those lucky enough to grab a vinyl copy of the album will also get a packet of Oracle Cards, handmade by the band, along with the 10 new songs, handwritten by the band.

Wellington-based artist Hannah Virk has just released her second album, Pocket Clocks, and we've got questions!

Marty Duda spoke to Hannah about making Pocket Clocks, how her sound has evolved from her previous album. Along the way we discover a twin sister, bagpipes and how to outpace the algorithm.

Christchurch electro-pop duo The Response have just released their new album, Novel Idea...this after collaborating with Goodshirt's Rodney Fisher.

Marty Duda found Andy and Victoria Knopp at home where they are preparing to reunite with Rodney at the upcoming Go Live Festival. The dynamic duo share their thoughts on the Christchurch music scene and how they came up with this Novel Idea.

Australian indie artist Gordi is about to release her third studio album, a John Congleton-produced affair titled Like Plasticine.

Marty Duda spoke to Gordi, who is also a practicing medical doctor, about making Like Plasticine, a record that 'chronicles the last few transformative years of Gordi’s life. From coming out and having to adjust the vision of her future, to working as a doctor on the frontline during the pandemic.' 

Don and The Divorcees are a Wellington-based folk trio who have just released their debut album, Bit Players.

Marty Duda spoke to Don, Hollie and Beans about their spiritual approach to folk music, their collaborative energy and how the sum of their parts creates a greater "whole".

Texas-raised country-rocker Travis Roberts has just released his debut album, Rebel Rose, on the New West label and we found him just as the record was about to "drop".

Marty Duda found Travis in Nashville just ahead of release day and asked the 25-year-old musician about trains, dogs, Shelby Stone and Amarillo, Texas.

Chris Stamey, the former dB, has just released Anything Is Possible, a collection of new songs, and one cover, inspired by the golden age of Top 40 radio.

Marty Duda spoke to Chris, who was home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and along with discussing the new album, he remembered back to his days working with Alex Chilton and seeing The MC5 in high school.

The Band CAMINO has just released their third album, NeverAlways, one that finds the trio 'finding the sweet spot'.

Marty Duda spoke to Jeffrey, Garrison and Spencer...who pops up late...about Baggy Jeans, Stupid Questions, obscure YouTube references and what to expect when they next tour Down Under.

Auckland band Soft Bait have just released their second album, Life Advice, today...their first for the Flying Nun label.

Marty Duda tracked down front man Josh Hunter in Ponsonby and spoke to him about the band's approach to making this new album, one that fans have high expectations for. We begin with some Life Advice from Josh himself.

Aila and Elisha Wildman are The Wildmans. Born in raised in Appalachia and educated at Berklee, the siblings have just released their new album, Longtime Friend. Here they are to tell us all about it.

Marty Duda spoke to Alia and Eli just as Longtime Friend was about to drop. Watch and listen as they talk about their roots, Gram and Emmylou and Floyd Fest!