13th Floor MusicTalk

Here is Zia McCabe, keyboard player and vocalist for The Dandy Warhols, and now a "full time visual artist" to talk about the band's upcoming Australian/New Zealand Tour.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Zia, who was already in Tasmania, prepping her museum installation at MONA. Watch as Zia reveals why they probably won't be playing any songs from their latest album, and why their next one will be "a response to Rockmaker".

BTO (or Bachman Turner Overdrive) are bringing their No Speed Limit Tour Down Under in February and Randy Bachman is very excited about it. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to the 83-year-old guitar legend about what fans can expect when BTO rolls into town. Watch and listen as Randy Bachman discusses regaining his legacy, playing at the Grand Ole Opry and partying with Neil Young...yes, we find out what Neil's favourite cake is...what more could you ask for?

Lawrence Rothman is a singer-songwriter, producer and visual artist whose work has lived at the intersection of folk, rock, Americana and experimental pop for over two decades, or so the press release tells us.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Lawrence, who was in a Laurel Canyon Studio, to find out more about Here Lies Love/Sawdust To Stardust..the just-released roundup of a trilogy that began back in 2021. With 35 Stetson Hats in the closet, and friends like Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell and Lucinda Williams, Lawrence is someone you need to know more about.

Loudon Wainwright III has just turned 80, and by the looks of clips from his birthday bash at New York Town Hall, he's wearing it well. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Loudon about the star-studded bash, hosted by Judd Apatow, and about what fans can expect went he makes his way Down Under for a 7-date tour that starts in Auckland. Watch and listen and enjoy one of the sharpest minds in popular music.

Maia Sinaiko and Susanna Thomson are Sour Widows and the Bay Area band has just released their second album, titled Sigil.The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Maia and Susanna just ahead of release day as they were about to head out on the road to promote their new long player. Watch, listen and learn what a Sigil is and why there is “blood all over the album”.

Italian noise/sludge/industrial/punk band OvO are in New Zealand, ready to play their first shows in front of Kiwi audiences with an 8-date tour.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Stefania Pedretti and Bruno Dorella, who were holed up in Tauranga, taking in the sights, the sounds and the smells of New Zealand while looking for music lovers who have open minds and open ears to join them on their 8-date tour. Watch and listen as they explain how and why they have developed into a act that they call a "doom/dance band".

Metalcore pioneers Killswitch Engage are playing not one, but two shows at Auckland's Powerstation this month, with Oct 31st sold out and Oct 30th almost there.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Killswitch Engage front man Jesse Leach about the overwhelming fan reaction to these shows and how they are "finding faith in these dark times" with lyrics that promote positivity, unity and hope. Watch and listen to the entire interview to learn about Jesse's punk roots.

New Zealand singer-songwriter Heti Hope describes the music she makes with her band as “cosmicfolkjazz”. Their new album, Hidden Plains, is out now.The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Heti about making Hidden Plains a collection of nine new and very original songs.

Dummy is about to release their third studio album, do you love the color of the sky? and the Los Angeles-based 5-piece delivers a "breathtaking piece of work that introduces new textures and rhythms to their already varied and refined catalog."The 13th Floor's Marty Duda tracked down Joe Trainer (guitars) and Alex Ewell (percussion and drum sounds) to find out more about the new musical direction this adventurous young band is taking.

Auckland-based artist Tori Thom releases her new EP, Dissolves Corporeality today and Tori is here to tell you all about it. The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Tori, who is a classically trained musician and teacher, but is also somewhat trapped in the virtual world due to chronic illness, and trying to make the most of it. Watch and listen as Tori talks about learning to unlearn her classical training and who growinbg up with an oversized grand piano in a tiny house shaped her musical outlook.