13th Floor MusicTalk

We celebrate US Independence Day (#250 if you’re counting) with this conversation with Low Cut Connie about his new album, Livin In The USA.

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Connie (aka Adam Weiner) just as release day and Independence Day was upon him. For Connie, Livin In The USA has changed him from being the frontman of a “fun, weird, goofy rock & roll band” into a spokesman for diversity and inclusion.

Keren Mara is a Christchurch-based singer/songwriter who has just released her debut mini-album, Falling.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Keren about the 7 songs that make up Falling, a project that was three years in the making!

With over 5 million followers, Rick Beato is one of the hottest music commentators on YouTube, and for the first time, he’s bringing his live show to New Zealand.

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda had a quick word with the very busy Mr. Beato, but covered a lot of ground, including his views on technology vs creativity, breaking down a song without losing its magic, old people making new music and the relevancy of music journalism in 2026. Plus more! So, do yourself a favour, watch the interview, and then consider attending one of Rick’s shows in October.

Delaney Davidson has just released his new solo album, Baby Heavyweight, and is about to tour New Zealand in support of this mesmerizing collection of songs.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Delaney on the eve of release day and found out that Baby Heavyweight is something of a concept album and that concept involves the fall of Lucifer. Watch and listen as Delaney explains.

Christchurch-based, South African-born singer/songwriter Lee Martin is about to release her 4th album, titled Marlene.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Lee about making Marlene....who Marlene is...and what to expect at her upcoming album release show.

The Veils are on the verge of releasing their 8th album, Fragile World, recorded live to tape at Roundhead Studios in Auckland.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Finn Andrews, just days after he became a dad for the second time, about the advantages of recording "live to tape", his relationship with his own father and labouring under the weight of this Fragile World.

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Damned drummer Rat Scabies who was breakfasting at home. Rat sheds some light on how and why they decided to shake things up 50 years ago…what it was like working with producers Nick Lowe and Shel Talmy…and the significance of their recent headlining show at the OVO Arena at Wembley.

Joan As Police Woman is about to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her debut album with Real Life Evolution...new versions of old songs, re-imagined and re-recorded.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Joan, who was home in New York City, about how and why she decided to re-make Real Life, including recording one track in New Zealand with Iggy Pop. Joan talks about joining Iggy's band, her upcoming shows at Joe's Pub and the joy of creating something from nothing.

The founding member and front man for Silversun Pickups is anticipating his first show in New Zealand as the Tenterhooks Tour travels Down Under in July.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Brian Aubert about the band's 25 year career arc...about working with ace producer Butch Vig...and performing at Ringo Starr's birthday party.

Red Rockers came to us from New Orleans by way of San Fransisco becoming part of the West Coast punk scene that included The Dead Kennedys, Wire Train, Romeo Void and Translator.

Marty Duda spoke to bass player and songwriter Darren Hill about their 2023 reunion that resulted in this new album and concert video titled It's In Our Blood. Darren reveals how he felt about being called the "American Clash" by Lester Bangs and what it was like managing The 13th Floor Elevators' Roky Erickson.