13th Floor MusicTalk

Sneaky Bones (aka Matthew Bean) returns to the road after taking a long, unintended break. And where has he chosen to do his first gigs? NZ of course!

Marty Duda spoke to Sneaky Bones about how he spent his time off the road and what we can expect upon his return. Apparently he’s been “making a move to midi”.

Marty Duda spoke to Jack Johnson, who was home in Hawaii, about making his latest album, Meet The Moonlight with Blake Mills and covering Canadian rockers Rush.

Marty Duda spoke to Stranglers bass player Jean-Jacques Burnel who was holed up at home in the South of France ready to tell us about the latest tour and how he’s come to be an “honorary Yardbird“.

Marty Duda tracked down Billy Bragg at his home in Dorset, having just toured the US and about to set out with Paul Heaton for some select UK dates.

While in the US, Billy helped support Starbucks employees in Buffalo who were attempting to unionize. So, yes we begin our conversation there, but then we touch on Billy’s appreciation of the talents of Karen Carpenter and we learn the technique he uses to make his audiences go home.

Marty Duda found Daddy Long Legs front man Brian Hurd in Melbourne where they were just about to hit the stage for the third time in as many days. On this Thanksgiving Day, Brian wasn’t too keen to celebrate, instead he took this opportunity to pay his respects to Wilko Johnson, who had just passed away at age 75.

Sarah Shook and her Disarmers released their 3rd album, Nightroamer earlier this year. They’ve been touring ever since.

Marty Duda tracked down Sarah to talk about music, politics and growing up in Rochester, New York. The Disarmers have been going through a few changes, which is where our conversation begins:

 We found Madeleine in Brooklyn where she is ready to talk about all things musical. Marty Duda spoke to Madeleine about making her classic 2004 album, Careless Love, which has just been reissued with an additional live show from ’85.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz is counting down the days until he and the band returns to New Zealand for 3 shows in March.

Marty Duda spoke to Adam who was in New York City. As you’ll hear and see, Adam’s got plenty to say about post-Covid touring, performing in New Zealand, American politics, his Butter Miracle Suite and even…Mott The Hoople!

Hugh Cornwell, former guitarist and singer for The Stranglers, has just released a new solo record titled Moments Of Madness.

Marty Duda spoke to Hugh, who was in London on a brief break between gigs. Listen in as Hugh tells us how Moments Of Madness came together, his thoughts on aging, on Lou Reed and doing laundry with The Damned

Ziggy Alberts has just released his new album, Dancing In The Dark. As you'll hear, he's six albums in and still finding new ground.

Marty Duda caught up with Ziggy who was on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Watch and listen as Ziggy explains what he calls, "Future Folk"