13th Floor MusicTalk

Joan As Police Woman is about to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her debut album with Real Life Evolution...new versions of old songs, re-imagined and re-recorded.
The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Joan, who was home in New York City, about how and why she decided to re-make Real Life, including recording one track in New Zealand with Iggy Pop. Joan talks about joining Iggy's band, her upcoming shows at Joe's Pub and the joy of creating something from nothing.

The founding member and front man for Silversun Pickups is anticipating his first show in New Zealand as the Tenterhooks Tour travels Down Under in July.
The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Brian Aubert about the band's 25 year career arc...about working with ace producer Butch Vig...and performing at Ringo Starr's birthday party.

Red Rockers came to us from New Orleans by way of San Fransisco becoming part of the West Coast punk scene that included The Dead Kennedys, Wire Train, Romeo Void and Translator.
Marty Duda spoke to bass player and songwriter Darren Hill about their 2023 reunion that resulted in this new album and concert video titled It's In Our Blood. Darren reveals how he felt about being called the "American Clash" by Lester Bangs and what it was like managing The 13th Floor Elevators' Roky Erickson.

Peter Case has released a new live album, My Life To Live: Peter Case at McCabe's. And what a life he's lived!
Marty Duda tracked Peter down to his home in San Francisco just as the 72 year-old "song performer" came off the road...but only briefly.
Listen and watch as Peter talks about the fine art of talking to an audience, his days with The Nerves and The Plimsouls and how he has become a "full service songwriter".

Austin psych-meisters The Black Angels are heading down under!
The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to head Angel Alex Mass about celebrating 20 years of their debut album, Passover, and how they have become both afraid and powerful at the same time.