13th Floor MusicTalk

The Refugees are Wendy Waldman, Deborah Holland and Cidney Bullens and they have just recorded an album full of California classics with harmonies to die for.

Marty Duda spoke to Wendy, Deborah and Cid who were scattered across the US and Canada. Fortunately for us, they were able to get together last year to record their own versions of tunes like Monday, Monday, Good Vibrations, Sail On Sailor and Sin City.

Robert Ellis is about to release a new album entitled Yesterday’s News. It’s a quiet, personal collection of nine songs recorded in just two days. Marty Duda spoke with Robert who was home in Fort Worth, Texas. Robert tells us about the making of Yesterday’s News, in a style he calls “folk/jazz”.

Marty Duda spoke to the good Captain who was home in Devon preparing to hit the road once again. The Damned's new album, Darkadelic, is collecting rave reviews and the Captain can't wait to play Wellington and Auckland.

Hear how he and vocalist Dave Vanian mange to get along so well, how the reunion of the original band went down last year and how Motorhead's Lemmy saved the band back when they were ready to throw in The Damned towel.

Lauren Daigle is a Grammy Award winning singer songwriter with a new album due out. Working with acclaimed producer Mike Elizondo set Lauren out on a new music journey.

Marty Duda spoke to Lauren, who was at home in New Orleans. Lauren's collaboration with Elizondo (Eminem, Fiona Apple, Ry Cooder) has resulted is enough material for two albums. We talk to Lauren about the songs that comprise this first, self-titled, record.

Debora Iyall was the singer for trailblazing punk/new wave band Romeo Void. Here she is to talk about the band's glory days, the new Record Store Day release and occupying Alcatraz.

Immaterial Possession is a band, a commune, perhaps even a cult. Their new album, Mercy Of The Crane Folk is just out. And they are sworn to secrecy.

Marty Duda spoke to Cooper Holmes and Madeline Polites at their home outside of Athens, Georgia. We "try" to talk about The Crane People and get a colourful tour into their psychedelised world.

Natalie Merchant has just released Keep Your Courage, her 9th solo album, and first collection of new songs in almost a decade.

Marty Duda spoke to Natalie about music, politics and how she survived major health issues (and the pandemic).

Eilen Jewell is about to release her 9th studio album, titled Get Behind The Wheel. Find out how it was made and why its her favourite out of the nine.

Rickie Lee Jones releases her new album, Pieces Of Treasure. We talked to the Duchess Of Cool about reuniting with her old friend, producer Russ Titelman.

Marty Duda found Rickie at home in New Orleans and talked about how she and Russ made this beautiful collection of classic songs sound so...Rickie Lee Jones.

Rodney Crowell is about to release his new album, The Chicago Sessions, produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and record up at The Loft in Chicago.

Marty Duda spoke to Rodney Crowell, who was at home in Nashville, about working with Jeff Tweedy, singing Townes Van Zandt songs and celebrating Emmylou Harris' birthday.