Shows
Sound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaFebruary 13th: All Kiwi Music Episode! Lorde/Bic Runga/Six60/Alayna/Earth Tongue and moreIts a (mostly) all New Zealand episode of Sound Thinking as Graham and Marty review Lorde in concert plus new albums by Bic Runga, Six60, Earth Tongue and Alayna. Plus we get insights from Bic, Alayna and Six60. All that and a Puddle reissue, a NZ Gig Guide and Final Thoughts on...Bad Bunny. Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.
2026-02-1348 minSound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaFebruary 6th: Robbie Williams/Iggy Pop/Beck/NZ Ambient/Ratboys and moreGraham and Marty are still buzzing after seeing Iggy Pop and Joan Jett. New albums reviewed are by: Robbie Williams/Guv/Ratboys/Beck and we go deep into the NZ Ambient Scene. Plus we review reissues by The Blasters/NRBQ/Yes and more along with a NZ Gig Guide and Final Thoughts on The Grammys and Low Cut ConnieSound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who ca...
2026-02-0551 minSound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaJanuary 30th: Yumi Zouma/Tyler Ballgame/Park Rd/Cream and moreThis week Graham & Marty review the debut album by Tyler Ballgame along with new releases by Yumi Zouma, Anna Van Riel, Tinsley Ellis, Muroki and more along with a reissue from Cream and a review of the latest book by The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle. And there's more!Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.Between them, they’ve interv...
2026-01-2952 minSound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaJanuary 23rd: Lucinda Williams/Stewart Copeland/Madison Beer and Six60Graham and Marty review new albums by Lucinda Williams, Sunset Tsunami, Sophie Gault and Sunday Mourners and a few more along with in-depth discussion on Stewart Copeland's stage show and Madison Beer. And then there is the Auckland Gig Guide and Final Thoughts on Six60. Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing.Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone worth hearin...
2026-01-2245 minSound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaJanuary 16th: David Byrne/Dry Cleaning & Rock & Roll NazisSound Thinking is back for 2026! Listen in as Graham and Marty review new releases by Dry Cleaning, The Cribs, Blair Morgan, Melody Guy, Pullman and more. Plus an in-depth look at David Byrne's live show. Also film reviews of Anchor Me: The Don McGlashan Story and Louder Than You Think, a doco about Pavement drummer Gary Young. And if that's not enough...we talk about Daniel Rachel's book: This Ain't Rock 'n' Roll: Pop Music, the Swastika and the Third Reich.Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and...
2026-01-1558 minSound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaDecember 19th: Graham & Marty Choose Their Top 10 Albums of 2025It's that time of year! Join Graham Reid and Marty Duda as they run through their top album picks of 2025. Hear highlights from albums by Mavis Staples, Marlon Williams, Margo Price, Nadia Reid, Van Morrison, Georgia Knight and more.Plus get festive with their fave Christmas tunes from The Kinks to Lindon Puffin.As always, an Auckland Gig Guide...and a tribute to Joe ElySound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening be...
2025-12-181h 07Sound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaDecember 12th: Juliana Hatfield/Pink Floyd/Fat White Family/Garbage/Nadia Reid/Blair Parkes/Throwing Muses and moreThis week Graham and Marty discuss the great Beach Ball Controversy generated by Garbage's Shirly Manson. Other, more musical topics include reviews of new releases by Juliana Hatfield, Fat White Family, Blair Parkes and Bill Lake's Slow Bake...plus reissues from Pink Floyd and Steve Forbert and an Auckland gig guide. Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing. Between them, the...
2025-12-1149 minSound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaDecember 5th: Nick Cave/Melody's Echo Chamber/Displeasures/Snocaps/The Others Way/Zac Brown Band & Much MoreOn this week's show Graham & Marty review a slew of new albums including releases by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Zac Brown Band, Frank Sinatra, The MC5, Melody's Echo Chamber, Displeasure, Snocaps and more. Plus Marty reviews The Others Way Music Festival and Graham talk about The Human Instinct reissues. And there's always an Auckland Gig Guide!Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for...
2025-12-041h 04Sound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaNovember 28th: Tool/Neil Young/Split Enz/Troy Kingi/Toody Cole/Jimmy Cliff and moreThis week Graham & Marty review new releases by Troy Kingi, The Saints, Tom Cunliffe, JJJJerome Ellis, Let's Planet and more along with reissues by Neil Young and Split Enz. They also review concerts (and audiences) including those of Tool, Toody Cole and The New Existentialists. Plus the regular Auckland gig guide.Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing. Between them, the...
2025-11-2759 minSound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaNovember 21st: The Beatles/Lenny Kravitz/Dropper/The Salt Collective/ The Besnard Lakes/AI Music and moreThis week Graham and Marty take a good look and AI-generated music with help from NZ-based AI artist Ed Ackman. New releases reviewed include those by The Besnard Lakes, The SAlt Collective, Dropper and The Otherwoman plus we pass judment on the new Beatles Anthology and Prince's Around The World In A Day. And there is a gig guide for those in Auckland. Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podc...
2025-11-201h 04Sound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaNovember 14th: Oasis Live/The Rolling Stones - Black & Blue/Dick Move/Ny Oh/Cheap Trick/Evan Dando and much more...This week Graham and Marty invite guest concert reviewer Karl Lock around to talk about the Oasis reunion show in Sydney. Auckland punks Dick Move encourage us to Dream, Believe, Achieve and we review new releases by Cheap Trick, Ny Oh, Colter Wall, AVVT/PTTN and The New Existentialists. All that plus reviews and insights into new books by Patti Smith and Evan Dando , the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Split Enz, Drive-By Truckers and an Auckland concert guide! Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of...
2025-11-131h 07Sound Thinking with Graham Reid & Marty DudaNovember 7th: Patti Smith/Theia/Marianne Faithfull/Paul Kelly & MoreGraham & Marty celebrate the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith's groundbreaking debut album, Horses with guest Dianne Swann. Plus we review new films about Marianne Faithfull and Bruce Springsteen. New releases include albums by Theia, Paul Kelly, Mavis Staples, Georgia Knight, Midlake, Beastwars, and Hatchie. And much more!Sound Thinking with Graham Reid and Marty Duda: In an age of playlists and hot takes, two of New Zealand’s sharpest music minds still believe in listening before speaking. SOUND THINKING is the podcast for people who care what they’re hearing. Between them, they’ve interviewed everyone wo...
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13th Floor MusicTalkTony Levin Is Bringing It Down To The BassTony 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. Tony has found time in his busy schedule to release a new album of his own, titled Bringing It Down To The Bass.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda was lucky to manage to share some time with Tony to talk about making this new record with friends like Robert Fripp, Steve Gadd, Steve Hunter and Earl Slick. Both Marty and Tony were living...
2024-09-1326 min13th Floor MusicTalkJenny Don't and The Spurs Are Broken Hearted BlueJenny Don't and The Spurs are in the middle of a coast to coast tour promoting their new album, Broken Hearted Blue. We caught up with them in...New Jersey.Marty Duda spoke to Jenny and Kelly Halliburton as they spread the good news about their new album, Broken Hearted Blue. Marty was thrilled to see Kelly sporting a House Of Guitars T-Shirt as he worked at the Rochester, NY music landmark for many years before making his way to New Zealand.
2024-06-1913 min13th Floor MusicTalkBarbara Manning and The Charm Of Yesterday & The Convenience Of TomorrowBarbara Manning is about to release her first solo album in 20 years and it is titled Charm Of Yesterday…Convenience Of Tomorrow. Marty Duda spoke to Barbara on Thanksgiving Day where she was relaxing in her back yard with her pet tortoise, Ptolemy. Marty and Barbara discuss her strong connection with New Zealand, where she recorded her 1997 album collaborating with the likes of Chris Knox, David Kilgour, Graeme Downes and Calexico.
2023-11-2729 min13th Floor MusicTalkSylvia Tyson Is At The End Of The DayAt age 83, Canadian folk legend Sylvia Tyson has just released what could be her last studio album, titled At The End Of The Day on Stony Plain Records.Marty Duda has been a fan of Sylvia and her late ex-husband Ian Tyson for years, counting songs like Four Strong Winds and You Were On My Mind among his favourites. Marty found Sylvia in Toronto and talked to her about making At The End Of The Day.
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Kiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicChristine White And Her Raven ProjectChristine White has just completed The Raven Project with a new video for her song Starless Rivers. Marty Duda spoke to Christine, who is in Kapiti, about making The Raven Project which incorporates music, poetry, video and the Farsi language.
2022-12-0714 min13th Floor MusicTalkIt Was A Good Year To Be A Wombat: The Wombats RefectThe Wombats, that lovable trio from Liverpool, have had quite at year! We find two of the three in Adelaide keen to talk about their 2022 accomplishments.Marty Duda spoke to Tord Overland (bass) and Dan Haggis (drums) about the extraordinary year the band has had including a number one album and their new EP, If This Is What It Feels Like To Feel Like This, and a headlining show at the O2.
2022-12-0511 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicPrincess Chelsea Says Everything Is Going To Be AlrightPrincess Chelsea is back in New Zealand and ready to tour the country after taking care of business over in Europe. Here she is direct from Waiheke Island to tell us all about it. Marty Duda spoke to Chelsea about making the new album, touring Europe and recording live at Abbey Road Studios. Exciting!
2022-12-0420 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicTaking A Joyride With ValkyrieValkyrie is a hard rocking outfit from Auckland who have just released their new album, Joyride. Here’s vocalist Omer Gilroy to tell all.Marty Duda spoke to Omer who was in South Auckland, taking a wee break after celebrating the release of Joyride, opening for Six60 and roaming the Nevada desert.
2022-12-0314 min13th Floor MusicTalkElizabeth Moen Is Wherever You Aren'tElizabeth Moen is a Chicago-based musician who has just released her new album, Wherever You Aren't. We find her in her home tome of Iowa City visiting friends and family for Thanksgiving.Marty Duda spoke to Elizabeth about the long journey making the new record that began Dublin, Ireland, then took her to Alabama and San Francisco. Elizabeth also shares the advantages of being a "hired gun" in a fertile music city like her current home, Chicago.
2022-12-0218 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicBird Machine Has Flown The CoopBird Machine is Jenna and Luke Grbin, the husband and wife duo based in Hamilton who have just released their debut EP.Marty Duda spoke to Jenna and Luke about how they got together and how they made this music while raising a family and working and studying full time.
2022-12-0115 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicEstére On Climbing Makara PeakMarty Duda spoke to Estére just as Makara Peak was about to “drop”. Tune in as we go track-by-track through the EP and find out why the French language is integral to her sound.
2022-12-0115 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicGreg Johnson Says Nothing Is Growing On MarsMarty Duda spoke to Greg Johnson who was home in Los Angeles where he just released his new single, Nothing Grows On Mars. Greg will be in NZ during the new years to play a few festivals…Selwyn Sounds, Hutt Sounds and Hokitika Wildfoods.
2022-11-3010 min13th Floor MusicTalkSneaky Bones Breaks Out Of Lockdown, Heads Down UnderSneaky 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”.
2022-11-2913 min13th Floor MusicTalkJack Johnson Is Meeting The MoonlightMarty 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.
2022-11-2915 min13th Floor MusicTalkThe Stranglers: Dark Matter and a Bright FutureMarty 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“.
2022-11-2822 min13th Floor MusicTalkBilly Bragg From Starbucks To The CarpentersMarty 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.
2022-11-2823 min13th Floor MusicTalkDaddy Long Legs Pays Tribute To Wilko JohnsonMarty 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.
2022-11-2311 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicGoodnight My Darling: From Berlin To WellingtonGoodnight My Darling is the latest music moniker from Wellington artist Maxine Macaulay. Maxine recently moved back to NZ from Berlin and her new album is a thing of beauty. Marty Duda spoke to Maxine about making the new album and what inspired the new identity and the change in style of music.
2022-11-2217 min13th Floor MusicTalkSarah Shook Shakes Things Up!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:
2022-11-2012 min13th Floor MusicTalkMadeleine Peyroux Is Back With Careless Love 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.
2022-11-1725 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicAlisa Xayalith Shows Off Her Super PowersAlisa Xayalith, one half of Kiwi duo The Naked And Famous, releases her debut solo EP, Super Powers, tomorrow. Here she is today to tell is about it.Marty Duda found Alisa in Los Angeles where she is “spinning plates”, kick-starting her solo career as a self-managed artist. Yes, she’s busy and maybe a bit stressed, but also quite excited.
2022-11-1617 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicAdam Hattaway and The Haunters Go Bug Eyes!Adam Hattaway and The Haunters have just released their fifth album, Bug Eyes. Here’s Adam, direct from Christchurch to tell us all about it.Marty Duda spoke to Adam days after the release of Bug Eyes. Adam has been a busy boy…he and the Haunters just played an album release show at The Wine Cellar and Adam has performed with a band of Kiwi All-stars for the Come Together: Damn The Torpedoes shows.
2022-11-1314 min13th Floor MusicTalkBack On The Road With Counting CrowsCounting 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!
2022-11-1315 min13th Floor MusicTalkHugh Cornwell Shares His Moments Of MadnessHugh 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
2022-11-1227 min13th Floor MusicTalkZiggy Alberts Is Dancing In The DarkZiggy 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"
2022-11-1118 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicMEDaL are back with their second album, Sequela. What does it mean?Find out by listening to John Billows as he talks to us from Christchurch. Marty Duda spoke to John on the day Sequela was released. In addition to John Billows (Renderers/Dark Matter), the band is made up of David Mulcahy (JPSE/Superette) and Mark Whyte (Into The Void).Together they make a sound that is best described as bleak. Enjoy!
2022-11-1020 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicWomb Are Dreaming Of The Future AgainWomb have released their second album for Flying Nun Records. It is titled Dreaming Of The Future Again and here are Cello and Georgette to tell us all about it.Marty Duda spoke to two of the three members of Womb (brother Haz Forrester was otherwise occupied) and we go inside the making of the new record and eventually discuss…mushrooms.
2022-11-1017 min13th Floor MusicTalkJenny Don't and The Spurs Bring Turbo Country Down UnderJenny Don't and The Spurs are on their way to New Zealand. We found them in Australia where they were taking a day off to lay down some new tracks. Marty Duda spoke to Jenny and Kenny about the band's unique brand of "Turbo Country", about the legacy of Northwest country and rock (they are from Portland, Oregon) and how they are dealing with the tragic loss of their drummer Sam Henry.
2022-11-0821 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicPaul Gurney's Blue HorizonPaul Gurney has just released his second solo album, Blue Horizon. You may know Paul as the frontman for Auckland band The DeSotos. Here he tells us why this needed to be a solo effort. Marty Duda spoke to Paul who was home in Auckland. Much of Blue Horizon was recorded at Roundhead Studios with the help of Paul’s longtime friend and producer Bob Shepheard. Here Paul talks about their working method and the challenges of playing guitar left-handed.
2022-11-0315 min13th Floor MusicTalkBetty Boo's Boomerang Is Back!Betty Boo was ruling the dance/hip hop charts in the UK in 1990. Then she disappeared from the music scene. Now she’s back with new album, Boomerang and here to tell her story.Marty Duda spoke to Betty about making Boomerang with Chuck D and David Gray and how she influenced/inspired The Spice Girls.
2022-11-0225 min13th Floor MusicTalkLuke LeBlanc Is In A Fugue StateLuke LeBlanc has just released his fourth album, Fugue State. We found him in the state of Minnesota, Minneapolis actually, where he tells us about making the new record.Marty Duda spoke to Luke just as Fugue State was about to be released. Luke’s chatted with us before so its good to catch up and talk about the new music he’s been making.
2022-11-0117 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicSJD: A Game Of Two Halves With His SweetheartSJD (aka Sean James Donnelly) has just released his new album titled Sweetheart. Now based in Dunedin, here is Sean to tell us how Sweetheart came together. Marty Duda spoke to SJD about making the new record and recruiting friends such as Tami Neilson, Don McGlashan, Julia Deans, Lawrence Arabia and Anika Moa to help out.
2022-10-3113 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicMiller Yule Lets It BurnMiller Yule has released his new album, Let It Burn, celebrating with a stunning show at Galatos. Here he is to tell us how it all came to pass.Marty Duda attended the show and listened to the album before chatting with Miller who was at his dad’s studio in Ponsonby. Miller’s dad is renown recording engineer Phil Yule so music was always in Miller’s future…or was it?
2022-10-2915 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicThe D4's Dion Celebrates Their 21stThe D4 released their debut album 21 years ago and today they give it the reissue treatment with a new vinyl pressing and cool new liner notes and photos (and some live shows).Marty Duda spoke to guitarist Dion Lunadon who was home in New York getting ready to celebrate the band’s 21st and preparing to head back to New Zealand for a series of live shows in March.
2022-10-2717 min13th Floor MusicTalkReminiscing with Little River Band's Graeham GobleLittle River Band have just released two new compilations: Ultimate Hits Collection and Masterpieces. Here’s original LRB man Graeham Goble to take us through them. Marty Duda spoke to Graeham Goble about the three biggest hits he wrote for the Little River Band: It’s A Long Way There, Lady and Reminiscing.
2022-10-2124 min13th Floor MusicTalkNothing More - Spirits ReleasedNothing More has just released their 6th album, Spirits. It harder, louder more ferocious than anything they’ve done before. Here’s bass player Dan Oliver to explain.Marty Duda spoke to Dan on the day Spirits was released. This after a long, frustrating 5-year gap between albums. Previous album, Stories We Tell Ourselves was nominated for 3 Grammys, so expectations are high. Dan tells us how the band deals with those expectations along with insights into their creative process and ice hockey.
2022-10-1422 min13th Floor MusicTalkOcean Alley Talk About Low Altitude Living Marty Duda spoke to front man Baden Donegal and guitarist Mitch Galbraith about making Ocean Alley’s new album, Low Altitude Living. Here they are to tell how the 6-piece band comes together as one.
2022-10-1315 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicDeva Mahal Talk Future Classics and Bedroom VibesDeva Mahal is in Wellington ready to tell us about her new EP, Future Classic: Vol 1 and her tour kicking off on November 4th.Marty Duda spoke to Deva about making her music after suffering through lockdown and how she connected with those “bedroom vibes”.
2022-10-1217 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicTroy Kingi Brings You The Year Of The Ratbags!Troy Kingi has just released Year Of The Ratbags and Their Musty Theme Songs and he and his band with perform one show only at Auckland’s Powerstation. Here he is to explain.Marty Duda spoke to Troy earlier today to get the inside scoop one his show at The Powerstation this Friday. According to Troy, the sound of his 8-piece band is HUGE. With the music inspired by the sounds of 1984, some of the production techniques heard on the new album stray a bit from Kingi’s typically organic funk. But as Troy tells us, “embrace the cheese
2022-10-1111 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicRacing's Ed Knowles Says it Must Be The MoonRacing have released their second album, Must Be The Moon, after a long, COVID-induced delay. Here’s front man Ed Knowles to tell us what it feels like to have it finally out there.Marty Duda spoke to Ed who was home in Auckland. As it turns out, Must Be The Moon was years in the making, although that never was the plan. Now prepare for “A massive release of energy!”
2022-10-0914 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicTom Cunliffe Shares His Secret ExhibitionTom Cunliffe has released his third album, Secret Exhibition. Here is the Auckland-based singer-songwriter to tell us how it all came together.Marty Duda spoke to Tom shortly after Secret Exhibition was released on a peaceful Sunday morning…the perfect time to discuss John Cale, Leonard Cohen and Harry Nilsson…all of whom influence the music that Tom makes.
2022-10-0617 min13th Floor MusicTalkLauren Monroe Sends Messages From AphroditeLauren Monroe has just released her third album, Messages From Aphrodite. A teacher of the Healing Arts, Lauren’s music comes along just when we need it.Marty Duda was in Nashville when he spoke to Lauren who is based in California with her husband Rick Allen, who you may know as the drummer for Def Leppard. Rick can be spotted in the video for Lauren’s song, Void Of Course. Listen and watch as Lauren talks about working with producer Jim Scott and covering Lucinda Williams.
2022-10-0516 min13th Floor MusicTalkHoodoo Gurus' Dave Faulkner "Always A Groove In My Head"Marty Duda spoke to Dave Faulkner about the Hoodoo Gurus' long-awaited return to NZ, their rotating drummer situation and whether or not rock & roll is still a young man’s game.
2022-10-0318 min13th Floor MusicTalkMarina Allen Comes Out Of Seclusion To Talk CentrificsMarina Allen is back with a brand new album. It’s called Centrifics and we found her in Maine where she kindly took time to tell us about making it.Marty Duda spoke to Marina about making Centrifics whose songs were written during a self-imposed 6-month seclusion in Northern California. The result was both explorative and focused.
2022-09-2821 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicThe Beths Are Experts In A Dying FieldThe Beths are back with their third album, Expert In A Dying Field. Here are Elizabeth and Jonathan to tell us all about it.Marty Duda spoke to Elizabeth Stokes and Jonathan Pearce about making Expert In A Dying Field and what we can expect when the band tours New Zealand later this month.
2022-09-2720 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicMel Parsons' New Album is a Slow BurnMel Parsons has just released her 5th studio album, Slow Burn, and here is Mel herself to give us the inside story about the album. Marty Duda spoke to Mel Parsons, who was home in Christchurch, about making Slow Burn. Mel will be touring New Zealand in support of the album. Be sure to catch the live show!
2022-09-2715 min13th Floor MusicTalkAir Waves Are Doing The DanceAir Waves, aka NYC musician Nicole Schneit, has just released a new album, The Dance, on Fire Records. Its the first for Nicole since 2018.Marty Duda spoke to Nicole who was home in Queens, trying to keep cool. Here she is with stories about the songs, which definitely are cool.
2022-09-1017 min13th Floor MusicTalkJake La Botz Hair On Fire InterviewJake La Botz is a singer, a songwriter, an actor, a Buddhist and a meditation instructor. Hear all these influences on his new album, Hair On Fire. Marty Duda spoke to Jake just as Hair On Fire was about to be released. We find him chillin’ in St. Paul, Minnesota enjoying his Labor Day with MusicTalk.
2022-09-0917 min13th Floor MusicTalkFreedy Johnston Is Back On The Road To YouFreedy Johnston is back after a 7-year hiatus with a brand-new album, Back On The Road To You. Find out why it took so long to get there.Marty Duda spoke to Freedy who was on the road in Madison, Wisconsin. Stay all the way with this one as Freedy has some great stories and insights on faves like Ian Hunter, Stan Lynch, Prince, David Bowie and Tom Petty. And there’s plenty here about the new album, featuring contributions from Susan Cowsill, Aimee Mann, Doug Pettibone and Susanna Hoffs.
2022-09-0830 min13th Floor MusicTalkShemekia Copeland Has Done Come Too FarShemekia Copeland racks up another winner with her new album, Done Come Too Far, the the third entry in her trilogy of award-winning albums.Marty Duda spoke to Shemekia just after Done Come Too Far was released, and sadly, just after her mother passed away. On Done Come Too Far, Shemekia sings the blues along with a touch of zydeco, country and rock.
2022-09-0615 min13th Floor MusicTalkGoo Goo Dolls Find Chaos In BloomGoo Goo Dolls have released Chaos In Bloom and here is frontman John Rzeznik to tell us how it all came together.Marty Duda spoke to John shortly after Chaos In Bloom was released. One thing that became obvious immediately…John Rzeznik is not one to mince words. We start out with his thoughts on the press.
2022-09-0516 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicWhere Do We Go When The World Ends? Rory Noble Reveals AllRory Noble is an internationally acclaimed producer who is making his own music here in NZ. His new EP is titled, Where Do We Go When The World Ends. Marty Duda spoke to Rory who we found at his Five AM Limited recording studio in Auckland. Rory takes us through all five tracks of the new EP and explains how the Fielding Country Music Club influenced his own music.
2022-09-0428 min13th Floor MusicTalkKenny Roby: A New Day, A Fresh Start!Kenny Roby has been making records on his own or with bands since the mid-90s. We find him at home in Woodstock, NY where he’s just release a new, self-titled album. Marty Duda spoke to Kenny shortly after Kenny Roby was released. Kenny sees this album as his second pandemic record, one that has given him “a fresh start”.
2022-08-3016 min13th Floor MusicTalkHeavy Gus and Their NotionsHeavy Gus is a new band with a new album. The trio have just released their debut album, Notions and here are Dorota and Stelth to tell us how it all came together. Marty Duda spoke to Dorota Szuta and Stelth Ulvang, the couple that make up two-thirds of Heavy Gus. Stelth is also a member of The Lumineers. Third member is drummer Ryan Dobrowski who was willing, but unable to take part in our chat due to those dreaded technical difficulties.
2022-08-2822 min13th Floor MusicTalkJim Lauderdale Makes A Game ChangerMarty Duda spoke to Jim Lauderdale just as Game Changer, his 35th studio album was about to his the shelves. Jim has plenty to say about making the new record, writing with Mary Gauthier, how rock and roll has changed Nashville and he gives us a preview of what to expect at Americana Fest 2022, happening in Nashville in September
2022-08-2519 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicRecitals Are In Orbit IRecitals are the latest hot, new band on Flying Nun. Their debut album is Orbit I. Here are Tharushi and Olivia to tell us how this unique 7-piece comes together. Marty Duda spoke to trumpet player Tharushi Bowatte and cello player Olivia Wilding just before the new album was about to be unleashed. Here is their story.
2022-08-2421 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicBret McKenzie Sings Songs Without JokesBret McKenzie releases his new solo album, Songs Without Jokes this Friday. Here is the former Black Seeds/Flight Of The Conchords member to tell us all about it.Marty Duda spoke to Bret who was home in Wellington riding out another winter storm. With a new album out (on Sub Pop) Friday and a NZ tour to follow, Bret’s got plenty to talk about.
2022-08-2318 min13th Floor MusicTalkIts 90 In November with Why BonnieWhy Bonnie have just released their debut album, 90 In November. Here’s front person Blair Howerton to tell us how it all came together.Marty Duda spoke to Blair from her home in Brooklyn, New York. Released on Fat Possum, 90 In November promises to be quite the sizzling success.
2022-08-2016 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicTami Neilson Is A Kingmaker!Tami Neilson is on top of the world. Her new album, Kingmaker is a game changer and her show with the APO was among the year’s best. Marty Duda spoke to Tami and unashamedly gushed about how wonderful she is. But then we get down to the nitty gritty… The “F” Word and why women have been locked out of Country radio…thoughts on Brandi Carlile and Joni Mitchell and taking over America.
2022-08-1222 min13th Floor MusicTalkKelsey Waldon Is No Regular DogKelsey Waldon releases her new album, No Regular Dog, today, her first for John Prine’s Oh Boy! record label. We find Kelsey at home in Tennessee with plenty to saw about her Regular Dog.Marty Duda spoke to Kelsey about making No Regular Dog with Shooter Jennings in Los Angeles. And about growing up in Monkey’s Eyebrow, Kentucky. What more could you ask for?
2022-08-1120 min13th Floor MusicTalkOzomatli Is Marching On!Ozomatli have released their ninth studio album, titled Marching On. Here is Ulises Bella, aka Uli, to fill us in on where they are marching to.Marty Duda spoke to Uli, who was, where else, but Los Angeles. They say if the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli’s music. Helping out this time around are Lisa Lisa, JJ Fad and B-Real from Cypress Hill.
2022-08-0916 min13th Floor MusicTalkThe BoDeans' Kurt Neumann is here 4 The Last TimeThe Bodeans have just released 4 The Last Time. Its their 14th studio album and here is front man Kurt Neumann to tell us how it came together. Marty Duda spoke to Kurt, who was home just outside Austin, Texas. The songs for this album were inspired by Netflix TV series The Ranch, which features quite a few BoDeans tunes. https://youtu.be/CeiYO-_ynko
2022-08-0716 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicBen Woods Is The Dispeller!Ben Woods has been hanging out with Ben Edwards in Lyttelton making his latest album Dispeller. Now he’s ready to take his show on the road.Marty Duda spoke to Ben about making Dispeller with Ben Edwards at The Sitting Room and contributions from friends like Alastair Galbraith, Charlotte Forrester and Marlon Williams.
2022-08-0618 min13th Floor MusicTalkNina Nastasia On Her Riderless HorseNina Nastasia has just released Riderless Horse, her first album in 12 years. Nina needed to get back on her horse after the tragic death of her former manager/partner.Marty Duda spoke to Nina from her home in Vermont where we find her with a splint on her finger. So, with an album release show on the way, how’s the guitar playing looking?
2022-08-0426 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicThere's Nothing Like A Piano Tour With ArahiArahi is an up and coming Kiwi artist who is about to take his show on the road with his There's Nothing Like It Piano Tour. Marty Duda found Arahi at his mother's house in Hawke's Bay ready to talk. So, let's find out who this Arahi is!
2022-08-0214 min13th Floor MusicTalkMetric Take Us To FormenteraMetric have just released their 8th album, Formentera, and here are Emily Haines and James Shaw to tell us how it all came together.Marty Duda spoke to Emily and James shortly after the album’s release. Find out why they decided to start this adventurous new record with a “four-song-in-one, ten and a half-minute epic”.
2022-08-0118 min13th Floor MusicTalkChastity Brown Sings To The WallsChastity Brown is on her front porch in Minneapolis, Minnesota ready to talk about her stunning new album, Sing To The Walls.Marty Duda spoke to Chastity just after she released Sing To The Walls, an album that she started in Stockholm, Sweden with Brady Blade and finished at home with another producer/drummer, Greg Schutte.
2022-07-2930 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicHarper Finn is The Newcomer!Harper Finn has released Newcomer, his debut EP. With a track-list of a generous 8 songs, Newcomer feels more like a long player than an EP.Marty Duda spoke with Harper about making Newcomer. Last year he won the 2021 Breakthrough Artist of the Year award at December’s Aotearoa Music Awards. Now he’s making good on that promise with this collection of original tunes. Harper, son of Split Enz founder Tim Finn, has just returned from his adopted home of New York City to promote the EP and play a few shows
2022-07-2815 min13th Floor MusicTalkAmanda Shires Takes It Like A ManAmanda Shires is just days away from releasing her 7th album, Take It Like A Man. Here she is to tell us how this extraordinary album came together.Marty Duda spoke to Amanda who was at her home in Franklin, Tennessee. With her bandmate in The Highwomen, Brandi Carlisle setting the music world on fire by performing with Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival yesterday, there’s plenty to talk about. Hear how Amanda grappled with writing about her personal life and eventually came to love and accept her own voice.
2022-07-2525 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicJenny Mitchell Talks About Her Tug Of WarJenny Mitchell is back with her finest album to date. Tug Of War is just released and here is Jenny to talk to Marty Duda. Jennywas just about to leave Wellington for Auckland to promote the release of Tug Of War. With Tami Neilson helping out on Trouble Finds A Girl, let’s hope Jenny finds the audience she deserves.
2022-07-2022 min13th Floor MusicTalkBob Burger Explains The Domino EffectBob Burger, New Jersey rocker and member of The Weeklings, has just released a new solo album, The Domino Effect.Marty Duda spoke to Bob on the eve of his record release show. Turns out there is a concept behind The Domino Effect, but really its all about great music, influenced by the likes of Tom Petty, The Raspberries and (of course) The Beatles.
2022-07-1815 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicPacific Heights Part The Waters BetweenPacific Heights is has just released The Waters Between. Direct from Hawke's Bay, here is former Shapeshifter Devin Abrams with the story behind the new album.Marty Duda spoke to Devin just days before The Waters Between is due for release. This is the fourth Pacific Heights album and the first in four years. As always, Devin has surrounded himself with a cast of very talented characters including Louis Baker, Jack Page and Lepani. Watch, listen and learn how it all came together.
2022-07-1418 min13th Floor MusicTalkLaura Veirs Has Found The Light!Laura Veirs has just released Found Light, her first album since splitting with producer/husband Tucker Martine. Marty Duda spoke to Laura about how she approached making music in this new, "very open" stage of her life.
2022-07-1317 min13th Floor MusicTalkKelley Stoltz Is A Real Song StylistKelley Stoltz is back with another collection of his unique take on rock and pop. This new album is titled The Stylist and here is Kelly to tell us all about it.MusicTalk's Marty Duda spoke to Kelley who was home in San Francisco with Dion, his brand new, two-month old baby daughter. Once Dion was pacified we got to talking about The Stylist and about Kelley’s first album, 2001’s Antique Glow, that was just reissued by Third Man Records.
2022-06-2922 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicDion Lunadon Goes Beyond Everything!Dion Lunadon has released his second solo album, Beyond Everything. Here he is to tell you all about it.Marty Duda spoke to Dion, who is camped out in New York City, about making Beyond Everything. You know Dion from The D4 and A Place To Bury Strangers…now hear the real Dion Lunadon.
2022-06-2317 min13th Floor MusicTalkLettuce Gets On The Good Foot With UnifyLettuce is a six-piece funk band based in Denver, Colorado. With a new album, Unify, just released and an appearance by funk legend Bootsy Collins, guitarist Adam Smirnoff has plenty to talk about.Marty Duda spoke with Adam about completing the trilogy of records the band began back in 2019. So check out as they Keep That Funk Alive!
2022-06-2318 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicTall Dwarfs Get Unravelled: Alec Bathgate Tells AllTall Dwarfs were/are Chris Knox and Alec Bathgate. They’ve been making highly influential records for over 40 years. Now Merge Records has announced Unravelled: 1981-2002. Here is Alec Bathgate to tell the story.Marty Duda spoke to Alec about his (and Chris’) involvement in assembling and curating the 4-LP, 55-track box set and booklet. With the Tall Dwarfs’ catalogue finally available on all your favourite streaming services, its just a matter of time before you can get your hands on the LPs and CDs. The release date in August 19th. Here is Alec Bathgate now to fill in the
2022-06-1527 min13th Floor MusicTalkDavid Newbould Powers Up With MartyDavid Newbould's new album is Power Up! Here he is in Nashville to tell us how it all came together. MusicTalk's Marty Duda spoke to David on the day his latest single and video called Peeler Park was released. Power Up! contains 11 new songs inspired by the likes of John Prine, Neil Young and David own personal journey.
2022-06-0917 min13th Floor MusicTalkJoe Bouchard Talks Blue Oyster Cult and American RockerJoe Bouchard was the bass player for Blue Oyster Cult. Now he’s making his own music with his latest album, American Rocker, just released. Here’s Joe to tell you about it.Marty Duda spoke to Joe Bouchard who was home in Connecticut steaming oysters (what else?) and ready to talk about making American Rocker. Not only do we go deep into the new disk, but Joe opens up about auditioning for Clive Davis, mixing monitors for The Ramones, getting song writing tips from Ian Hunter and the possibility of re-joining BOC as they celebrate their 50th anniversary.
2022-06-0440 min13th Floor MusicTalkHands Up For Wallis Bird!Wallis Bird releases her new album, Hands, on May 27th. Find out the significance of that date and the inside story of The No Pants Dance here! Marty Duda spoke to the Berlin-based Wallis Bird ahead of the release of Hands. Wallis is clearly excited about this new collection of songs, calling the creative process, “50 weeks of pleasure”. Now the pleasure is all yours!
2022-05-3121 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicWiri Donna Talks About Being AloneWiri Donna is Wellington-based musician Bianca Bailey and today we find her home and keen to talk about her brand new EP, Being Alone. Marty Duda spoke to Bianca just as Being Alone was about to be released. With the new music and a new tour on the way there’s plenty to talk about.
2022-05-2917 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicThe Secret Lives of The Garbage & The FlowersThe Garbage & The Flowers have just released Cinnamon Sea, a new, five-song EP. Here are Helen Johnstone and Yuri Frusin. Formerly from Wellington, we find them in Queensland ready to talk.Marty Duda spoke to Yuri and Helen just as Cinnamon Sea was released. This seems to be a band steeped in myth and mystery. UK label Fire Records re-issued their 1997’s cult dreampop gem Eyes Rind As If Beggars and now have commissioned new music.So, the two principal bandmembers take us through the new EP, track by track, debunking myths along the way.
2022-05-2227 min13th Floor MusicTalkJohn Doe Tells Fables In A Foreign LandJohn Doe has a folk trio! Not only is he a member of one of THE great punk bands, X, but he’s just about to release Fables In A Foreign Land. Here he is to tell us all about it.Marty Duda spoke to John, who is at home in Austin, Texas, where he, drummer Conrad Choucroun and bassist Kevin Smith have laid down 13 new folk songs all of which take place in the 1890’s. There’s romance, murder and Destroying Angels and there’s help from Exene, Shirley Manson and Steve Berlin. It’s the John Doe Folk Trio!
2022-05-1825 min13th Floor MusicTalkSeth Walker Moves From Nashville To Asheville: InterviewSeth Walker is about to release his 11th album, I Hope I Know and we’ve got him on the blower to tell us why he made the move from Nashville to Asheville.Marty Duda spoke to Seth, just days away from the album release. Seth was in Dallas getting ready to play a few dates in support of the record. Like a lot of new releases, this one was “years in the making” for various reasons. Find out why Seth “needed this reset”.
2022-05-1716 minKiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicChelsea Jade Shares Her Soft Spot with MusicTalkChelsea Jade has just released Soft Spot, her second solo album and first for Carpark Records. Here she is to tell how it all came together.The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Chelsea who is now based in Brooklyn, New York. But Chelsea stills get back to NZ whenever she can and her old bandmate Elizabeth Stokes, now of The Beths, even helps out on a few tracks.
2022-05-1618 min13th Floor MusicTalkJenny Berkel Talks About The Sounds Left From LeavingJenny Berkel is a Canadian poet, singer & songwriter, part of a tradition that includes names like Mitchell, Young, Cohen and Lightfoot. Here she is to tell us about her new album, These Are The Sounds Left From Leaving.Marty Duda spoke to Jenny, who is in Nova Scotia, about making this haunting new album and how she has experimented with strings to enhance her folk songs.
2022-05-1518 min13th Floor MusicTalkBlues rockin' Katie Henry is On Her Way!Katie Henry is a blues/rock guitarist/singer/songwriter/vocalist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here she is to tell us about making her new album, On My Way.The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Katie recently, although the new album has been out since January. But, as you’ll see, it’s never too late to hop on the blues train.
2022-05-1114 min13th Floor MusicTalkMarty's Music Talk: Alex Miller is an 18-year old country singer with a 40-year old’s voice.The former American Idol contestant has released his debut album, naturally titled, Miller Time. Marty Duda spoke to Alex who was in Lancaster, Kentucky. Miller Time has only just been released but songs like Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit You and I’m Over You, So Get Over Me will have you either dancing the two-step or crying in your beer.,
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