The Big Mates are joined by music journalist and author, Mark Beaumont to discuss Kanye West, sex rampages, Reading Festival, and all things Muse.

Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Mark chat about the band, taking in their whole career and looking at how they fit into the current musical landscape, and also discuss Mark's book, Out of This World: The Story of Muse. They also find time for Mark to bring in his Top 10 Muse songs! Find out more on this episode of What Is Music?

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The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for the Drones World Tour Film by Muse.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the show as released into cinemas (and sneakily uploaded to YouTube).

Watch along here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gii3EX0OamQ

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BONG. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY NEWS BROADCAST. The Big Mates  discuss the newly released album by Manic Street Preachers, The Ultra Vivid Lament. They give their first impressions and pick some standout tracks.

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The Big Mates discuss conspiracy theories, Celine Dion, The Cramps, and Drones by Muse.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion on the band's seventh studio album, exploring the context behind the album, how it was recorded, and concluding their track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! They also find time to chat about New Kind of Kick. Does this album feature any drones? Are drones mentioned? What about drones? Drones? Does someone mention drones? Will drones be discussed? Drones? ARE THERE DRONES?! Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

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The Big Mates discuss the sunburn, trifle, Roy "Chubby" Brown, and Drones by Muse.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin their discussion on the band's seventh studio album, exploring the context behind the album, how it was recorded, and beginning their track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What is this album about? Does it RAWK? What's up with that artwork? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

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The Big Mates provide insightful commentary for Live at Rome Olympic Stadium by Muse.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the show as released into cinemas and on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Dig out your copy, or watch along here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THYSQJfmie0

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The Big Mates discuss football, Men in Black, dabbing, and The 2nd Law by Muse.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion on the band's sixth studio album, exploring the context behind the album, how it was recorded, and finishing up their track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Can they figure out a better tracklist? What will the scores be? What is "brostep" anyway? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

ADAM AND STEVE HAVE MUSIC OUT!
Forest Fires EP by Steve Murphy: https://open.spotify.com/album/5xJPrbARm3PXpx2voXCQcK?si=mrhgyX_HRXOtfr-aAGaLAQ&dl_branch=1
ASGKYE by Adam Scott Glasspool: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ec3eMcoQmRaeAHHYAozAi?si=rGv_5y0sQMWI4StIOdBJJA&dl_branch=1

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The Big Mates discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, Greg Wallace, and The 2nd Law by Muse.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their discussion on the band's sixth studio album, exploring the context behind the album, how it was recorded, and digging into their track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! Does a theme emerge? Have we lost "Analytical Adam" forever? What culinary delights await us? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Forest Fires EP by Steve Murphy: https://open.spotify.com/album/5xJPrbARm3PXpx2voXCQcK?si=mrhgyX_HRXOtfr-aAGaLAQ&dl_branch=1
ASGKYE by Adam Scott Glasspool: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ec3eMcoQmRaeAHHYAozAi?si=rGv_5y0sQMWI4StIOdBJJA&dl_branch=1

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The Big Mates discuss the 2012 Olympics, the lineage of Jesus, the relentless passage of time, and The 2nd Law by Muse.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas begin their discussion on the band's sixth studio album, exploring the context behind the album, how it was recorded, and beginning their track-by-track deep-dive, discussing the music, lyrics, themes, and everything inbetween! What is the second law of thermodynamics? What is thermoeconomics? Will all the topics be this highbrow? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

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The Big Mates are joined by News Editor of the NME, Andrew Trendell to discuss Eurovision, music magazines, gigs, and all things Muse.

Adam, Steve, Lucas, and Andrew chat about the bandm taking in their whole career and looking at how they fit into the current musical landscape. They also find time to discuss Manics Street Preachers and Andrew brings in Top 10s for both bands! Find out more on this episode of What Is Music?

Our coverage of The 2nd Law begins next week - August 2nd! 

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