In episode #160 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Chris Turpin, one-half of British indie-blues-rock duo Ida Mae, to talk about their latest LP, "Thunder Above You."

Ida Mae is a husband and wife duo of Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean Ward. They met while studying at university, quickly bonding over their passion for music and later forming their first band, Kill It Kid. Penning three critically acclaimed records, they spent their early twenties touring extensively across Europe.

Recorded in just seven days, their new album Thunder Above You marks the most significant creative period in Ida Mae's career. It followed months of touring the states with legendary artists, including Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams, driving from clubs to arena shows while inspired by the dramatic landscapes surrounding them.

In this interview, Chris talks about the writing and recording of Thunder Above You and lots more. Listen to episode #160 of The XS Noize Podcast with Chris Turpin from Ida Mae – BELOW:

Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have been Future Islands, Peter Frampton, John Lydon, Nick Heyward, Steven Wilson, Matt Goss, Billy Nomates, Tom Meighan, Toyah Wilcox, Midge Ure, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, The Brand New Heavies.

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