Join us as we take an in-depth look at Matt Berry’s brand-new album Heard Noises, including bonus tracks! A massive thanks to Acid Jazz Records for providing us with an advanced digital copy, so we could get this episode to you as quickly as possible. We also want to thank Steve Furst and Martin Green at Soho Radio for kindly letting us share clips from their recent interview with Matt.

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Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠

Steve/Martin Show⁠⁠ -Soho Radio- January 20, 2025

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ALBUM REVIEW: Matt Berry – Heard Noises⁠-XS Noize- January 22, 2025

⁠Matt Berry: “I don’t ever look back”⁠ - Luxury London - January 23, 2025

⁠It’s All Expression: Matt Berry’s Favourite Albums⁠ - The Quietus - January 08, 2025

Intro/Outro music: "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

'Gather Up' with us for Part 2 of our exploration into Matt Berry's first ten years on Acid Jazz and a special Q&A with the man behind the album sleeves, photographer, Ben Meadows!

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Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Kill the Wolf (Making Of) - A Film by Ben Meadows

CineFix - July 07, 2020 - What We Do in the Shadows Cast Watch Party (Matt tells the story about being hungover after a night out with Taika Waititi around 56:54 with special shoutouts to Ben Meadows)

Shindig! Magazine - May 2021 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Berry talks with Shindig! ahead of the release of his new album, The Blue Elephant

Super Deluxe Edition - November 12, 2021 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Berry on his new box set ‘Gather Up’⁠

We Are Cult - October 23, 2021 - Matt Berry Talks Ten Years On Acid Jazz

HiFi+ Issue 201 - Nov 2021 - Music Interview: Matt Berry

Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

'Gather Up' with us for two special milestones as we mark our 20th episode and Matt Berry's first ten years on Acid Jazz.

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Hi-Fi+ - November 2021 - ⁠Matt Berry
The musical dreamweaver, visionary, plus actor speaks!

Super Deluxe Edition - November 12, 2021 - ⁠Matt Berry on his new box set ‘Gather Up’

Listen as we break down and discuss Milkbone with special guest, Milkbone and Maypoles drummer James Sedge!

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Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Louder - November 11, 2021 - Matt Berry and friends launch new instrumental prog outfit Milkbone⁠⁠

Prog Magazine - December 31, 2021 - The Perfect Ten

thedeepstate - Listen and Buy Here

thedeepstate "The Dead are Rising" - Watch the Video Here

KillerStar - Buy Here / Listen Here

Milkbone - Buy a Digital Copy Here

James Sedge - YouTube

Listen as we breakdown, discuss, and debate The Blue Elephant, Matt's most experimental and psychedelic album to date (Apologies in advance, we had some weird auido interference when we recorded this episode. You may hear some occasional strange sounds and background noise.)

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Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

⁠Matt Berry talks new LP, taping ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ & how Joy Division are like The Doors⁠ - Brooklyn Vegan - May 13, 2021

Matt Berry - Guitar World - August 6, 2021

Matt Berry Talks to SDE About The Blue Elephant - Super Deluxe Edition - May 6, 2021

In Conversation: Matt Berry on Riding “The Blue Elephant” - FLOOD Magazine - May 17, 2021

Matt Berry: The Blue Elephant interview with a slice of Toast! - Louder Than War - May 12, 2021

Matt Berry talks with Shindig! ahead of the release of his new album, The Blue Elephant - Shindig! Issue 116 - June 2021

Phil Williams (BBC Radio 2) - May 13, 2021

Sonos Radio Hour with Matt Berry - Hosted by Elia Einhorn - June 24, 2021

The Beige-Green Room - June 10, 2020

THE BEST SHOW with Tom Scharpling - March 7, 2023

Yes! The Music of Matt Berry - The Believer Magazine - July 7, 2021

Official Summer Sun Music Video

Additional Materials:

Matt Berry on Family, Songwriting, ABBA, and His New Album - Under the Radar - May 13, 2021

Matt Berry: An Incomparable Musical Adventure - September 13, 2021

Masterclass: Tips for Creative Inspiration with Matt Berry + Bonus Q&A - June 24, 2020

Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

We are so very excited to welcome Matt Berry's longtime friend and collaborator Thomas Walsh to the show! Thomas is the mega talented singer/songwriter of Pugwash and half of the cricket pop duo, the Duckworth Lewis Method, with Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy. Along with many stories, Thomas shared with us an exclusive sneak peak of a track from his upcoming album featuring Matt on vocals and keyboard. You don't want to miss this!

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Stuff we talked about this episode:

Pugwash: Listen and buy it on ⁠⁠Bandcamp. You can also find it on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Music⁠ 

The Duckworth Lewis Method: You can find it on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠ 

Join Thomas Walsh's Patreon: Here and stay up to date on the new album release information as well as exclusive content and tutorials

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The Duckworth Lewis Method -

Pugwash -

Thomas Walsh - 

Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

Listen as we breakdown and discuss Phantom Birds, one of Matt's most personal albums and a fan favorite.

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Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠ ⁠

In Conversation: Matt Berry - Clash Magazine - September 22, 2020

Matt Berry talks new LP, taping ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ & how Joy Division are like The Doors - Brooklyn Vegan - May 13, 2021

Matt Berry: ‘I just write from the heart’ - Yorkshire Post - September 17, 2020

What We Do in the Shadows’ Matt Berry Will Have a Guinness for Lunch - Jerard Fagerberg for October November 06, 2020

Beige Green Room Podcast - October 06, 2020

Radcliffe & Maconie (BBC 6 Music) - July 04, 2020

Shaun Keaveny (BBC 6 Music) - September 17, 2020

What We Do in the Shadows at Paleyfest LA 2021

Matt Berry Teases New Album ‘Phantom Birds’ with Lead Single “Something In My Eye” - v13.net - July 07, 2020

Matt Berry’s ‘Take A Bow’ Is A Simple Ode To Rural Life - Clash - July 28, 2020

Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

There is so much to talk about with Television Themes, we just couldn't contain it to one episode.  We've also called on some of our friends from across the pond for some much needed perspective.

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Stuff we talked about this episode: 

We Are Cult: Matt Berry Talks Ten Years on Acid Jazz - October 23, 2021

Band Camp Press Release - November 19, 2018

Word in Your Ear - September 19, 2021

Shaun Keaveny BBC 6 Music Interview - October 03, 2018

Electric Sound Magazine, Issue 49 - October 10, 2019

Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe - Episode 4.4 - October 16, 2007

Chris Hawkins BBC 6 Music Interview - October 21, 2018

Matt Introducing the BBC Radiophonic Workshop - April 14, 2015

Shindig! Magazine - October 2018

“S is for Synthesizers” (Totally Wired Radio) - May 30, 2022

“You’re Not on the List” Podcast - July 17, 2022

The Beige-Green Room Podcast - September 11, 2018

Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

We're proud to welcome one of Matt's closest collaborators, Phil Scragg. We take a deep dive into the story of Milkbone and get a glimpse into the creative process of bringing some of our favorite music to life. In this wide-ranging conversation we touch on touring antics, a preview of an upcoming release, and lots of fascinating stories. Plus, Phil shares some exciting news and an exclusive never before heard track. We are so grateful to Phil for chatting with us, and we can’t wait to hear what you think.

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Stuff we talked about this episode:

Check out more of Phil's biography: MusicStation and philscragg.com

Milkbone: Listen on Spotify or Apple Music - Buy it on CD or Digital 

David Migden and the Twisted Roots: Lit up like a Fruit Machine - Listen and buy HERE

RedLodge "Blackbird" from the album Egdon Heath - Listen on Spotify or Apple Music - Buy it HERE

RedLodge - "The Lens" exclusive sneak peak from the not yet released album Still Dreaming 

Also check out Olly Scragg's band townhouse: HERE

Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd

There is so much to talk about with Television Themes, we just couldn't contain it to one episode.  We've also called on some of our friends from across the pond for some much needed perspective.  

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Stuff we talked about this episode: 

We Are Cult: Matt Berry Talks Ten Years on Acid Jazz - October 23, 2021

Band Camp Press Release - November 19, 2018

Word in Your Ear - September 19, 2021

Shaun Keaveny BBC 6 Music Interview - October 03, 2018

Electric Sound Magazine, Issue 49 - October 10, 2019

Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe - Episode 4.4 - October 16, 2007

Chris Hawkins BBC 6 Music Interview - October 21, 2018

Matt Introducing the BBC Radiophonic Workshop - April 14, 2015

Shindig! Magazine - October 2018

“S is for Synthesizers” (Totally Wired Radio) - May 30, 2022

“You’re Not on the List” Podcast - July 17, 2022

The Beige-Green Room Podcast - September 11, 2018

Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd