WOMAD Day 2: My Baby Talks About Love, Unity and Inspiration (Interview)
Maria Hoyle has been reporting to us from WOMAD. On Day 2 she spoke with Dutch band, My Baby.
Interview: A Homecoming With Flogging Molly’s Dennis Casey
Irish punk band Flogging Molly is due to hit town on April 12 with a show at Auckland’s Powerstation, their first in New Zealand.
The Queen of Carimbó, Dona Onete Talks Passion and Marrying Elvis (Interview)
On the eve of her arrival at WOMAD – and of her 80th birthday – Brazilian force of nature Dona Onete talks to The 13th Floor about love, life and the story that drives her sensual, soulful lyrics.
Interview: Air Supply’s Graham Russell
During the late 70s and early 80s it was virtually impossible to turn on the radio and not hear Air Supply. The Australian band’s brand of pop-rock connected with millions of fans, resulting in a string of hits that includes Lost In Love, All Out Of Love and their debut single, Love And Other Bruises, […]
Interview: Juanita Stein – No Expectations
Sadly, we’ve just learned that Juanita Stein has cancelled her NZ dates due to a death in the family. We thought we’d share the interview that Marty Duda conducted with Juanita a few weeks ago…
Interview: John Prine – Hotfooting It To Auckland
The word legendary is bandied about a lot these days, but really, they don’t come much more legendary than John Prine. The 72-year-old singer/songwriter is responsible for some of the most beloved songs of the past 50 years…tunes like Hello In There, Angel From Montgomery and Sam Stone. So, Kiwi music lovers were thrilled when […]
Interview: Las Cafeteras – From East LA to New Zealand
What do you get if you cross a bunch of socially conscious activists with Mexican folk, hip hop, ska and African beats? You get Las Cafeteras… and their intoxicating blend of rebel music is coming to next month’s WOMAD.
Interview: The Long Ryders – Back In The Saddle Again
Last week Paisley Underground scenesters and Americana pioneers The Long Ryders released their first studio album in over 30 years.
Interview: Earthless – “The Senses Will Be Consumed”
Brace yourselves for the sonic onslaught that is Earthless.
Interview: Alejandro Escovedo From Nuns To Pistols
Alejandro Escovedo has been in the rock & roll game a long time. His first band, The Nuns, helped define the LA punk scene of the late 70s along with groups like The Germs and The Plugz.
Interview: Mercury Rev’s Jonathan Donahue On Remaking Bobbie Gentry’s Delta Sweete
We here at The 13th Floor are very excited about the release, today, of Mercury Rev’s Bobbie Gentry’s The Delta Sweete Revisited.
Interview: Meet Reverend Beat-Man
Hailing from Bern, Switzerland, Reverend Beat-Man has created his own rock & roll fiefdom with his own label, his bands and his solo performances. His label, Voodoo Rhythm, is home to Delaney Davidson while his latest album, Baile Bruja Muerto teams the good reverend up with Mexican songstress Izobel Garcia. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda […]
Interview: Cate Le Bon – Deerhunter & Furniture Maker
Welsh musician Cate Le Bon will return to New Zealand this month for a 5-date tour. Its been a busy time for Le Bon. She’s just finished a sold-out solo tour of the UK after co-producing the highly-acclaimed new album by Deerhunter. And she has a new album of her own, recorded and ready to […]
Interview: Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming is King Of The Dudes
NYC based trio Sunflower Bean has just released a 4-song EP titled King Of The Dudes full of straight-up rock & roll energy. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda caught up with Sunflower Bean singer/bassist Julia Cumming on the EP’s release day, just as she and the rest of the band were arriving in LA to […]
Interview: The Delines’ Amy Boone On Bouncing Back From Tragedy
The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda talks to Delines vocalist Amy Boone about getting back behind the mic after her tragic auto accident.
Tav Falco Found! The Elusive Panther Burns Frontman Talks To The 13th Floor
The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda finally figures out how to use Google and finds Tav Falco. Listen as the founder of the legendary Panther Burns discusses his new solo album, Cabaret Of Daggers.
Courtney Barnett Talks To The 13th Floor!
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s Laneway Festival, we bring you an in-depth interview with Courtney Barnett.
Jaz Coleman Meets Dr. M R X Dentith – Conspiracy Theory Explodes!
When the Master of Conspiracy Theories meets the Doctor of Conspiracy Theory – what happens??? We decided to put this to the test and invited Jaz Coleman (of Killing Joke and author of Letters from Cythera) to sit down with Dr. M. R. X. Dentith author of two books on the subject, The Philosophy of […]
Joshua Hedley: Taking Centre Stage (Interview)
Until recently, Joshua Hedley has spent most of his career supporting artists such as Justin Townes Earl and Jonny Fritz with his fine fiddle playing.
In The Dark With Wax Chattels (13th Floor Feature)
“Everyone in my family except me died at 21. When death follows you around, it helps you live. Darkness helps you see the light.” With that, my Uber driver pulled up outside of Kiss Kiss in Balmoral, Auckland with a flourish. The garish neon sign briefly illuminating his face. Light, darkness, odd social situations, a pointy […]