13th Floor MusicTalk

The Jesus Lizard surprised everyone, including themselves, by releasing a new album 23 years after their previous record. Here is front man David Yow to try and explain just how this happened.

Marty D…

Tony Levin is one of the most recorded musicians in recent history having played on over 500 albums for the likes of John Lennon, King Crimson, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Lou Reed and Peter Gabriel. To…

Ruthie Foster has just released her new album titled Mileage. Its her 10th studio album and her first for Sun Records, the Memphis-based label that put Elvis on the map.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda sp…

The Deslondes have just released Roll It Out, an album that captures the crackling energy of the band’s early days but also reflects the new perspective of age and maturity and a new drummer.

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The Georgia Thunderbolts have released their new album, Rise Above It All, and here is lead singer TJ Lyle to tell you all about it.

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to TJ, who we found in Taylorsvil…

You may know Wellington-based musician Rob Joass from his work with Hobnail or Shotband or Too Many Chiefs. Rob has just released his 4th solo album titled Faultlines and here he is to tell you all a…

Zed is back! After a 21-year “hiatus” they have just released their third album, Future Memory, and we have all four members on hand to tell you about it.

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda caught up with Na…

Elles Bailey has just released her fourth studio album, Beneath The Neon Glow, 10 tracks of glistening rock and soul all powered by her distinctive voice.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Elles, w…

Steve Wynn has been fronting The Dream Syndicate on  and off since they formed in 1981. Steve also has a thriving solo career and now he's an author with new book and album just released.

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Veteran Christchurch musician Al Park has just released his new album, titled One For The Dog, One For The Cat and One For The People With A Monkey On Their Back. Its a mouthful, so you can call it M…

Andrew Combs is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has just released his 6th album, titled Dream Pictures.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda found Andrew at home in Nashville and found out why he made …

Auckland musician and Pluto bass player Mike Hall has just released his debut solo album titled Nothing Stands Still.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Mike about his decision to step up front, one…

Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Steve Cropper has just released a new album called Friendlytown. At age 82, the guitarist, producer and songwriter is still going strong with friends like Billy Gibbons and …

Loves Ugly Children split up in 1998 after a blistering run of singles, EPs and Albums and live shows throughout the Nineties. Against all the odds, they are back.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda invited …

Malice K is a New York-based project helmed by visual artist and songwriter Alex Konschuh, who was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. We found Malice in Brooklyn and got the lowdown on how and w…

The Softies are back with their first new album in 24 years titled The Bed I Made. 

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Rose Melberg and Jen Sbragia about touring with Elliott Smith, being part of th…

Devon Allman has just released his new solo album, Miami Moon, recorded at the legendary Criteria Studio in Miami where his uncle Duane laid down Layla years earlier. Devon recruits Ivan Neville and …

Scottish musician Hamish Hawk has just released his new album titled A Firmer Hand featuring a collection of original songs that he considers "a step forward".

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Ham…

Jontavious Willis is just about to release his latest album titled West Georgia Blues. His mission is to reinvigorate today's blues. Let's find out how.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda found Jontavious in…

Bob Mould, he of Hüsker Dü and Sugar fame, is returning to New Zealand after a long absence to play a solo show at Auckland’s Powerstation. 

Bob’s last show in Auckland was at The Gluepot, so the 13th…