Altar of Noise

By Simon Ielasi

Josh Wiles and Simon Ielasi worship music, they also love talking about music. On Altar Of Noise, they converse about a new topic each week and deep dive into albums/artists they adore. With a wide ra... more

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April 22, 2021 Episode 21: Currently Listening too...
Sometimes we just need to do an easy episode and that is what we have done this week! This episode is simply us sharing what we are currently listening too in the hopes you may find something new! I've even added Spotify links below for quick and easy access! We also tried to segue each suggestion so... yeah... be prepared for shit (brilliant!) jokes.

Josh's Suggestions:
Chet Faker - Whatever Tomorrow: https://open.spotify.com/album/5V3AIqbOWsO3rf0W3cQMpt?si=ndSnWQrwSEeR3xzZ3LLX9Q
"Weird Al" Yankovic: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bDWGdIC2hardyt55nlQgG?si=uwtFQ0lHSG23qi10JXsm8Q
Brockhampton - Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine: https://open.spotify.com/album/6sPcgDto5EI6EBPc2jhDC7?si=CWfDTLCLSH260j0KaJnyzA
London Grammar - California Soil: https://open.spotify.com/album/4G1KxC183P4vK0LohUFl15?si=tagUAIeYT72zYAdK1Uno_A
Architects - For Those That Wish To Exist: https://open.spotify.com/album/7qemUq4n71awwVPOaX7jw4?si=YxPR4kBUQKqn6H6d75hGZQ
Nintendo & Chill: Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Beats: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZYue1Y2oSnpggqB0cvr2n?si=tGJUqLniS0O1vEwjqmPZYA
Simon's Suggestions:
Trigger Thumb - Digital Immigrant EP: https://open.spotify.com/album/6BlYqKEoRwAqg8fUbsvfsF?si=IiUdG6f9TQSeYamZL6rxUg
Wheeler Walks Jr: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PjV05LlULv9XmFu7HeAia?si=c7f2juglQpaTHpaVsjTpzA
Cave In - Antenna: https://open.spotify.com/album/4c0qhRcK2cIa7cgxaZf585?si=Ne3vQnvPQ5WvYah8ErjqSw
Daughters - You Won't Get What You Want: https://open.spotify.com/album/2H2MW4xC570MwZv6QJ81A1?si=4IiIXthrQlaqbvYZGh_5Vg
Burials - Untrue: https://open.spotify.com/album/1C30LhZB9I48LdpVCRRYvq?si=7MVk7yGaQrWIZV_vLusI_w
Mairu - The Sacred Dissonance: https://open.spotify.com/album/7AnhxvqWDZae5gyUTFdznI?si=m23fW1tnSzSYmNNdmi6bSA

Contact Us!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise
Josh's twitch: www.twitch.tv/maddogwilesy
The Unset (Simon's Band): www.facebook.com/theunset
Simon Nepenthe blog: www.facebook.com/nepentheblog

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42min
April 15, 2021 Episode 20: Album Swap #4
The famous album swap is back!
This week we have given each other two of our favourite albums. Josh received Arcane Roots last ever album, 2017's 'Melancholia Hymns', whilst Simon received Propellerheads first (and also last!) album, 'Decksanddrumsandrockandroll'. As always, you can find the Spotify links below for you to discover these artists! Elsewhere, Wheeler Walker Jnr also gets a random shoutout. So there's that...

Arcane Roots - Melancholia Hymns: https://open.spotify.com/album/0H78GRqI872n6wv2BMgAHR?si=FVdYizotQKefndzG4FZqMQ
Propellerheads - Decksanddrumsandrockandroll: https://open.spotify.com/album/4uDxWaL8QzXErlU7LGGwdH?si=bDN8c1unTSKcLZdpmeZSnA

Contact Us!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise
Josh's twitch: www.twitch.tv/maddogwilesy
The Unset (Simon's Band): www.facebook.com/theunset
Simon Nepenthe blog: www.facebook.com/nepentheblog
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39min
April 08, 2021 Episode 19: Supergroups
Aaah, the good ol' supergroup. So much talent and so many possibilities, but do they always work?

From the brilliant Them Crooked Vultures to the deplorable Zwan, supergroups usually end up being a mixed bag. In this weeks episode we discuss some of our favourite (and not so favourite) supergroups and then we walk into build-a-bear to build our own Frankenstein supergroup!

Contact Us!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise
Josh's twitch: www.twitch.tv/maddogwilesy
The Unset (Simon's Band): www.facebook.com/theunset
Simon Nepenthe blog: www.facebook.com/nepentheblog
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1h 3min
March 04, 2021 Episod 18: Film Clips
If video killed the radio star, what killed the video stars?
This weeks episode is about the mighty video clips! Josh & Simon talk about the impact video clips and "Music TV" had on them, what are some of the tropes we see film clips and both give you 5 of their favourite clips!

Contact Us!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise
Josh's twitch: www.twitch.tv/maddogwilesy
The Unset (Simon's Band): www.facebook.com/theunset
Simon Nepenthe blog: www.facebook.com/nepentheblog
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1h 26min
February 25, 2021 Deep Dive: Blink 182 - Untitled
After a short break, Blink 182 decided it was time to experiment and make a more personal record. What materialised was 2003's 'Untitled' album, featuring actual NASA recordings, a WWII love letter and of course a song about sex. The band themselves were no longer the silly pop punk skaters we loved and were all married with children, and this album reflects their new stages of life. The album divided their fanbase but was championed by critics as a more mature and well-thought out album. Come with us as we explore the makings of this fantastic album about finally growing up.

Blink 182 official site: www.blink182.com

'Untitled' Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4hBTxv4QRPePXCFcEI7Vjp?si=HtYNGXX2Q9iRugDYN2fqkQ
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1h 47min
February 18, 2021 Episode 17: Top 10 Greatest Singers of All Time
What the hell are we doing...?
Over the holidays Simon came across an article which named the 100 greatest singers of all time. After much debate, Josh & Simon decided they should do their own top 10, and boy it was hard... What constitutes a "great" singer? Is it talent? Is it influence? Is it creativity? Listen to our choices and angrily yell at your speakers at the decisions we have made!

Original "100 Greatest Singers list" article link: https://consequenceofsound.net/2016/10/the-100-greatest-singers-of-all-time/full-post/

Contact Us!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise
Josh's twitch: www.twitch.tv/maddogwilesy
The Unset (Simon's Band): www.facebook.com/theunset
Simon Nepenthe blog: www.facebook.com/nepentheblog
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1h 21min
February 11, 2021 Episode 16: Triple J’s Hottest 100 2001 year in review
Triple J's yearly countdown, Hottest 100, happened a couple weeks ago. If you looked online you would've thought it was the worst countdown ever, so we thought we'd have a look back 20 years ago to see if the countdown really was better back then.
We cast our eyes over the 2001 Hottest 100, picking out some of our favourite songs, and discuss whether they've actually ever picked a good number 1!
Contact Us!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise
Josh's twitch: www.twitch.tv/maddogwilesy
The Unset (Simon's Band): www.facebook.com/theunset
Simon Nepenthe blog: www.facebook.com/nepentheblog
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51min
February 04, 2021 Episode 15: 2021
Thank christ 2020 is done with! Can't wait to see what 2021 brin... oh wait, never mind.
At least in the music world there is a lot to look forward too! In this laid-back episode, we discuss what albums that are being released in 2021 that we are looking forward too and discuss the implications of Covid.

Contact Us!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise
Josh's twitch: www.twitch.tv/maddogwilesy
The Unset (Simon's Band): www.facebook.com/theunset
Simon Nepenthe blog: www.facebook.com/nepentheblog

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53min
December 17, 2020 Altar of noise: Album’s of the year 2020 (5-1)
The conclusion of our top 10 albums of the year 2020, as chosen by Josh & Simon are revealed! We'd love to hear your thoughts on all these albums, and would love to hear your list!
Contact Us!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise
Josh's twitch: www.twitch.tv/maddogwilesy
The Unset (Simon's Band): www.facebook.com/theunset
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1h 16min
December 10, 2020 Altar of noise: Albums of the year 2020 (10-6)
Welcome to part 1 of Altar of Noise's Albums of the year 2020!
Out of the shit stain of year that was 2020, the musicians across the world collectively stepped up and produced a plethora of amazing albums. Josh & Simon countdown their favourite 10 albums of the year, kicking it off with their top 10-6. To say Josh and Simon have polar opposite tastes in music is an understatement, but thats what makes these lists great, isn't it?

Contact Us!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise
Josh's twitch: www.twitch.tv/maddogwilesy
The Unset (Simon's Band): www.facebook.com/theunset
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1h 2min

FAQs about Altar of Noise:

How many episodes does Altar of Noise have?

The podcast currently has 97 episodes available.