Best Marty Duda Podcasts (2025)

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Donny McCaslin and His Lullaby For The Lost 23:58

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5h ago23:58

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You may know Donny McCaslin as the sax player and bandleader on David Bowie's Black Star or as a musical artist in his own right...as you'll find on his new album, Lullaby For The Lost. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda found Donny at home in Brooklyn and talked to him about making this new album with the help of producers Tim Lefebvre and Dave Fridmann.…

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Kaylee Bell - Keeping Her Cowboy Up 18:13

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Kiwi Country star Kaylee Bell has just released her new album, Cowboy Up. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Kaylee about splitting her time between New Zealand and Nashville (and Australia) along with the joys of motherhood and the friendship of Tami Neilson.

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Scarlet Rae – No Heavy Goodbyes 18:56

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In addition to being Slash’s stepdaughter, 23-year-old Scarlet Rae proves to be a talented artist and songwriter in her right, with the 5 songs that make up her No Heavy Goodbyes EP all the proof she needs. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to the transplanted Californian, now living in New York City. Scarlet’s older sister died tragically last yea…

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Neko Case - Neon Gravy, Midnight Green and Making Soup 19:39

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Neko Case is just about to release Neon Grey, Midnight Green, her first new studio album since 2018. During that "down" time, Neko wrote her memoir, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You, and then wrote more songs. The fruits of that labour can be heard all over this new record. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Neko, who was home in Vermont, …

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The Pink Stones - Thank The Lord & Cry In Your Beer 19:13

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The Pink Stones have just released Thank The Lord...It's The Pink Stones, 11 new Country weepers that have you crying in your beer. Marty Duda spoke to bandleader Hunter Pinkston about sad movies, Robert Redford, pressing records and that 1960's era of Classic Country songs.

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Jon Nolan & Good Co. Get Out Their Slow Cooker 16:24

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Jon Nolan & Good Co. are about to release, Slow Cooker, a new album borne out of the Say Zu Zu's front man's Slow Cooker Sessions. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Jon, who was home in Newmarket, New Hampshire, about making Slow Cooker while living in the Between Times.

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David Wilcox And The Way He Tells The Story 17:34

10d ago17:34

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American singer-songwriter David Wilcox has released a new album titled The Way I Tell The Story made with the help of friends like Daryl Jones, Jeff Pevar, Philippe Saisse and Bill Berg. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda found David at home in Asheville, North Carolina and talked to him about how making The Way I Tell The Story helped find his “emotiona…

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Asleep At The Wheel - Ian Stewart Is Riding High In Texas 14:30

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Asleep At The Wheel is still going strong after 55 years with their new album, Riding High In Texas featuring newest man Ian Stewart on fiddle and vocals...and don't worry, founding member Ray Benson is still leading the pack. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Ian Stewart about his own back story and how he came to join a band that is two decade…

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Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman Creating New Worlds Together 21:19

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New Zealand-based musicians, composers and producers Rhian Sheenhan and Arli Liberman have joined forces to create Traces, 8 new ambient tracks that are both immersive and intimate…futuristic and nostalgic. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Rhian and Arli on the eve of release day and talked to them about their exclusive use of analogue instrume…

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BB & The Bullets - High Tide In Whanganui 17:46

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Whanganui-based blues rockers BB & The Bullets release their debut album, High Tide, today...a collection of original tunes sprinkled with a few old favourites. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda gathered the three members of the band on one couch at the studio where High Tide was recorded and interrogated them about their music, their moves and their mot…

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Tav Falco Prefers His Desire On Ice 27:14

14d ago27:14

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Tav Falco, he of Panther Burns, is about to release Desire On Ice, a new collection of old favourites "reinterpreted in new and unlikely ways". The 13th Floor's Marty Duda found Tav in Thailand where he's been living since Covid hit. Tav and his guitar-slinging partner Mario Monteroso set up shop at Sam Phillips Studio in Memphis and "reimagined" a…

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The Saints’ Ed Kuepper – Prehistoric Sounds Brought Back To Life 17:05

15d ago17:05

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Ed Kuepper co-founded The Saints in 1973 and made music history with debut single, I’m Stranded in 1976. Now Ed has formed The Saints ’73-’78 along with drummer Ivor Hay and ringers Mick Harvey (Bad Seeds) and Mark Arm (Mudhoney). The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Ed about those early days and about what to expect when The Saints ’73-’78 take to…

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SunYears And The Song Forlorn 31:25

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SunYears is the current solo project by Peter, Bjorn and John’s Peter Morén. Or is it? Here is Peter to tell us if SunYears is an alter ego or a band. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Peter, who was home in Stockholm, Sweden, about his new musical identity, one that he shares, on this album, with Lisa Hannigan, Sam Genders and Nicole Atkins, am…

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Walter Trout Asks “Where’s The Truth?” 21:55

18d ago21:55

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Bluesbreaker Walter Trout has just released a new album, Sign Of The Times, his third in the past four years. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda asked the former member of Canned Heat and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers why he’s so prolific and why he’s freaked out by AI.

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Tami Neilson Is Celebrating How Far She’s Come! 26:55

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Tami Neilson has had quite a year…touring with Willie and Bob and releasing her critically acclaimed Neon Cowgirl album along with playing with Neil Finn and Kaylee Bell at Roundhead Studios. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Tami during her “down time” between the Infinity Session and her upcoming NZ Tour dates. Here she is, “celebrating where …

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Grant-Lee Phillips Is In The Hour Of Dust 18:16

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Grant-Lee Phillips has just released his latest album titled In The Hour Of Dust, and here he is to explain what it all means. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Grant-Lee Phillips at his home in Nashville about making In The Hour Of Dust with Jay Bellerose, Jennifer Condos and Patrick Warren.

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Margo Price - A Hard Headed Woman Back In The Saddle 25:32

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Margo Price has just released her new album, Hard Headed Woman, touted as "a return to Country Music"...but on her terms. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Margo shortly after release day and talked about...Bob Dylan, Sinead O'Connor, Kris Kristofferson and her memoir, Maybe We'll Make It.

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Having A Cold One With Pearly* 14:25

26d ago14:25

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Dunedin indie-rockers Pearly* have just released their debut album, Not So Sweet, immediately garnering rave reviews. Marty Duda found Joel Field and Phaedra Love having a cold one at their local, Pearl Diver Pub, celebrating release day and talking to The 13th Floor.

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Coyle Girelli Gets Out Of This Town With Mac Davis 22:45

27d ago22:45

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Coyle Girelli has just released a new solo album...a collaboration of sorts, with the late, great Mac Davis (Suspicious Minds/Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me) called Out Of This Town, on Sun Records! Marty Duda spoke to the British singer-songwriter, and former indie-rocker about his relationship with one of America's great songwriters and the resultin…

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New Math Finally Tend To Their Gardens: 24:26

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New Math were one of the first punk/new wave/post-punk bands to emerge from Rochester, New York,, a city that, until then was known for Chuck Mangione, Lou Gramm and Eastman Kodak Company. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to newly-reunited Gary Trainer and Roy Stein of New Math to talk about old times (they played at his wedding) and the reissue o…

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Georgia Lines – Moving Out Of The Guest House 21:57

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Georgia Lines is on the move! After releasing her new EP, The Guest House, and playing couple of shows, the Tui-winner is heading north to Nashville. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Georgia just ahead of release, where he found Georgia packing for the big move and prepping for the two shows.

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The Texas Headhunters Are On The Loose 18:32

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The Texas Headhunters are Jesse Dayton, Ian Moore and Johnny Moeller and together these three Texas tornadoes have created quite a storm on their just-released debut album. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Jesse Dayton, who was home in Austin, and found out how the legacy of Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland and Clifford Antone led to the formati…

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Pete Droge - From A Thorn To Fade Away Blue 23:25

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Pete Droge has just released his first solo album in a while, Fade Away Blue, a autobiographical affair with some of the best session players supporting Pete’s songs. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda found Pete at his home studio in Vashon Island, Washington State. Along with his solo work, Pete was a member of The Thorns along with Matthew Sweet and Sh…

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Pain and Paradise - What Makes Janine Happy? 16:38

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Award-winning Kiwi singer, songwriter and producer Janine has just released a new album titled Pain and Pleasure and is happy to tell us all about it. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda found Janine in her adopted home of Los Angeles and talked to her about the journey that brought her to make this “career-defining” album.…

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The Grip Weeds Forge Ahead With Soul Bender 25:00

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The Grip Weeds have released Soul Bender and founding member Kurt Reil reports from Upstate New York on how it all came together. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Kurt about the band’s experience on Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise, meeting Brian Wilson and thinking about Gene Clark…its all a Promise Of The Real!…

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Ed Ackman - The Future Of Music or The End? 22:35

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From Hobsonville comes Ed Ackman and his EP, Cocoon...4 songs written by Ed with more than a little help from A.I. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to the retired advertising guru about how and why he created "an EP in four genres" all with the help of his keyboard and no other humans.

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University Assures McCartney, It’ll Be Ok 20:29

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University are 4 kids from Crewe…that’s in England…and their new album is the audaciously-titled, McCartney, It’ll Be Ok. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda tracked down 3 of 4 bandmembers who happened to be attending a barbeque. Between bites they talk about food, surfing, spiders and Damon Albarn.

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The Blow Monkeys – Listen To The Birdsong 27:21

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Formed in 1981, The Blow Monkeys are still going strong, releasing their new album, Birdsong on a new label founded by Alan McGee. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke with founding front man Dr. Robert about making, what McGee describes as “a brilliant Blow Monkeys record” and why “the first 10 yards are in the head”.…

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Rise Against -Planting Seeds With Ricochet 1:15

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Chicago rockers Rise Against have just released Ricochet, their first new album in four long years. Marty Duda found front man Tim McIlrath at home in the Second City just prior to release day. Watch and listen as Tim talks politics, music and why they are still out there "planting seeds" after 25 years.…

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T. Hardy Morris – Artificial Tears and Real Emotion 23:27

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T. Hardy Morris has just released his new solo record, Artificial Tears, twelve original songs crafted and collaborated with My Morning Jacket’s Carl Broemel in Nashville. Marty Duda found Morris at home in Athens, Georgia a talked about the state of…everything…from baseball to broken hearts.By Marty Duda

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Butter Wouldn't Melt...But The Roots Grow Deep 24:38

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Wellington's Butter Wouldn't Melt has grown from a duo to a quartet and they have a new album, Where The Roots Grow Deep, to prove it. Marty Duda spoke with Andrea, Nick, Cara and Marz about making this new album and the next one...due sometime next year. Those lucky enough to grab a vinyl copy of the album will also get a packet of Oracle Cards, h…

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Hannah Virk Is Checking Her Pocket Clocks 19:06

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Wellington-based artist Hannah Virk has just released her second album, Pocket Clocks, and we've got questions! Marty Duda spoke to Hannah about making Pocket Clocks, how her sound has evolved from her previous album. Along the way we discover a twin sister, bagpipes and how to outpace the algorithm.…

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The Response Has A Novel Idea 14:50

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Christchurch electro-pop duo The Response have just released their new album, Novel Idea...this after collaborating with Goodshirt's Rodney Fisher. Marty Duda found Andy and Victoria Knopp at home where they are preparing to reunite with Rodney at the upcoming Go Live Festival. The dynamic duo share their thoughts on the Christchurch music scene an…

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Gordi's New Album Is Like Plasticine 20:10

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Australian indie artist Gordi is about to release her third studio album, a John Congleton-produced affair titled Like Plasticine. Marty Duda spoke to Gordi, who is also a practicing medical doctor, about making Like Plasticine, a record that 'chronicles the last few transformative years of Gordi’s life. From coming out and having to adjust the vis…

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Don and The Divorcees - Bit Players Brought Together 20:03

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Don and The Divorcees are a Wellington-based folk trio who have just released their debut album, Bit Players. Marty Duda spoke to Don, Hollie and Beans about their spiritual approach to folk music, their collaborative energy and how the sum of their parts creates a greater "whole".By Marty Duda

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Travis Roberts Picks His Rebel Rose 15:32

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Texas-raised country-rocker Travis Roberts has just released his debut album, Rebel Rose, on the New West label and we found him just as the record was about to "drop". Marty Duda found Travis in Nashville just ahead of release day and asked the 25-year-old musician about trains, dogs, Shelby Stone and Amarillo, Texas.…

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Chris Stamey Still Believes Anything Is Possible 27:10

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Chris Stamey, the former dB, has just released Anything Is Possible, a collection of new songs, and one cover, inspired by the golden age of Top 40 radio. Marty Duda spoke to Chris, who was home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and along with discussing the new album, he remembered back to his days working with Alex Chilton and seeing The MC5 in hig…

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Comparing Obscure YouTube References with The Band CAMINO 13:09

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The Band CAMINO has just released their third album, NeverAlways, one that finds the trio 'finding the sweet spot'. Marty Duda spoke to Jeffrey, Garrison and Spencer...who pops up late...about Baggy Jeans, Stupid Questions, obscure YouTube references and what to expect when they next tour Down Under.…

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Soft Bait - Josh Hunter's Life Advice 16:19

2M ago16:19

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Auckland band Soft Bait have just released their second album, Life Advice, today...their first for the Flying Nun label. Marty Duda tracked down front man Josh Hunter in Ponsonby and spoke to him about the band's approach to making this new album, one that fans have high expectations for. We begin with some Life Advice from Josh himself.…

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The Wildmans on Emmylou, Gram and Longtime Friend 22:45

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Aila and Elisha Wildman are The Wildmans. Born in raised in Appalachia and educated at Berklee, the siblings have just released their new album, Longtime Friend. Here they are to tell us all about it. Marty Duda spoke to Alia and Eli just as Longtime Friend was about to drop. Watch and listen as they talk about their roots, Gram and Emmylou and Flo…

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Freya - Of Water and On Stage 16:51

3M ago16:51

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Up-and-coming Auckland singer/songwriter Freya releases her debut album, Of Water. Marty Duda caught up with Freya on the eve of the big day to find out why she's been writing heartbreaking songs since the age of eight, and what to expect from her first-ever full-band performanceBy Marty Duda

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Shedheads - Spilling Big Milk in Nelson 19:44

3M ago19:44

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Shedheads are three young lads from Nelson who are making a big noise on their debut album, Big Milk, where they mix rock and funk with a bit of reggae and prog to come up with something distinctly their own. Marty Duda spoke to JP, Shoei and Ryan about making Big Milk and what the future holds for the three musician who are still in high school.…

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10CC's Graham Gouldman - Making The Original Soundtrack 0:05

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Here is singer/songwriter Graham Gouldman to take us, track by track, through the making of their classic album, The Original Soundtrack, 50 years after its release. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Graham about this classic album. Listen and learn as Graham tells us how he, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme made their most successful re…

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Pan Amsterdam – Confines, Hip-Hop and Iggy Pop 24:30

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Pan Amsterdam is the artist formerly known as Leron Thomas…jazz trumpet player, rapper and bandleader for Iggy Pop. Here he is to talk about his new album, Confines. Marty Duda found Leron just outside of Paris where he was about to perform with Iggy Pop. Iggy has been a huge supporter of the Pan Amsterdam sound, even lending that iconic voice to t…

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Lucius – After The Gold Rush Tour 16:50

3M ago16:50

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The story of Lucius comes full circle on their new self-titled and self-produced album. The band is now on the road with their Gold Rush Tour. Marty Duda caught up with Holly and Jess to see how things are going. Talk turns to making the new album with Adam Granduciel (War On Drugs) and Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) and who they would drop everything to…

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Fishbone Develops Stockholm Syndrome 17:55

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Veteran ska/punk/roots/rockers Fishbone return with Stockholm Syndrome, their first new album in nearly 20 years. Marty Duda tracked down frontman and founder Angelo Moore in Albany, New York, where the band was about to headline a show there. Fortunately Angelo had to to talk about Sly Stone, being clean and sober and touring in a country that he …

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Ringlets Release Day: Time For Walkies! 25:57

3M ago25:57

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Ringlets have released their second album today...The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies). Here is guitarist Lázsló Reynolds to with the inside story on the new album, their first for Flying Nun. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Lázsló about rolling blunts, post-punk and This Year's Hottest Movie...…

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People Of The Sun Are Psyched! 17:15

3M ago17:15

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People Of The Sun are a pysch-rock outfit from Taranaki, comprised of seasoned musicians Joseph Anderson (Guitar, Lead Vocals), Djordie Nikolic (Bass, Vocals),and Tom Scrase (Drums, Taonga Puoro, Vocals). Marty Duda spoke with Tom about how they melded the sounds of Pink Floyd, Tool and Trinity Roots into the seven very original tracks that make up…

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Bill Charlap – Keeping It Spontaneous with Dee Dee Bridgewater 10:31

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Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap have teamed up to create Elemental…a spontaneous celebration of the great American composers such as Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Duke Ellington. Marty Duda found pianist Bill Charlap in Oakland just days after the duo performed at the famed Hollywood Bowl. Watch and listen as Bill explains how he and Dee De…

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Elijah Johnston - Stupid Soul and Simplified Songwriting 16:02

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Elijah Johnston has just released his new album, Stupid Soul. Now based in Atlantic, Elijah returned to Athens to record these 12 tracks of sundrenched power pop. Marty Duda caught up with Elijah in Atlanta and talked to him about his new approach to songwriting and, what he did last summer and covering Bruce Springsteen.…