Episode 44: The Church's Steve Kilbey Talks New Album 'The Hypnogogue'

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The Church have been brewing up their unique blend of psychedelia, post-punk, alternative and prog-rock ever since they formed in 1980. Over four decades, various lineup changes and 26 studio albums, their prolific streak has brought them an adoring cult following on albums including (to name but a few) The Blurred Crusade, Heyday, Starfish, Priest=Aura and Man Woman Life Death Infinity, (and the hit singles Under The Milky Way, Reptile and Metropolis).

And shepherding them along the way has been been frontman/bassist/primary songwriter Steve Kilbey. And how The Church have returned with The Hypnogogue (click here for my review), their first proper concept album, and first release with guitarist Ashley Naylor and multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Cain.

On today's podcast, I speak with Kilbey about the new album, from its conception as a concept record, to the studio process and how Naylor and Cain have rejuvenated the band (which also includes longtime drummer Tim Powles and guitarist Ian Haug (who joined in 2013).

In addition, we discuss the band's current U.S. tour, what the future holds for the group, Kilbey's other various projects in the works and much more. This is the fourth time I've had the pleasure of chatting with him, and he's always a pleasure to talk to (click here for my interview with him in 2020).

So take a listen to our chat, and stick around afterwards when I'll be playing the band's new single There's No Other You. And you can purchase the new album on the band's website.

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