13th Floor MusicTalk

The Sixteenth is the musical project of Wellington-based composer and producer Richard Walley and the new album is titled Winters In The World.
The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Richard just ahead of release day to find out how and why this album takes as its subject the Anglo-Saxon year — a calendar in which the pre-Christian seasonal cycle and the Christian liturgical year coexisted, while making orchestral and electronic music that is 50% ambient and 50% progressive house.

Auckland singer/songwriter Macey has just released his second album titled Once.
The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Macey about how his time in London inspired the songs that became Once.

We celebrate US Independence Day (#250 if you’re counting) with this conversation with Low Cut Connie about his new album, Livin In The USA.
The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Connie (aka Adam Weiner) just as release day and Independence Day was upon him. For Connie, Livin In The USA has changed him from being the frontman of a “fun, weird, goofy rock & roll band” into a spokesman for diversity and inclusion.

Keren Mara is a Christchurch-based singer/songwriter who has just released her debut mini-album, Falling.
The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Keren about the 7 songs that make up Falling, a project that was three years in the making!

With over 5 million followers, Rick Beato is one of the hottest music commentators on YouTube, and for the first time, he’s bringing his live show to New Zealand.
The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda had a quick word with the very busy Mr. Beato, but covered a lot of ground, including his views on technology vs creativity, breaking down a song without losing its magic, old people making new music and the relevancy of music journalism in 2026. Plus more! So, do yourself a favour, watch the interview, and then consider attending one of Rick’s shows in October.