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The MewX Podcast#075 Comforting Sounds (Feat. Jonas Bjerre)Welcome to The MewX Podcast!We have reached the last song to cover from Mew's catalogue. Lead singer, Jonas Bjerre, joins us in talking about the biggest song he's ever made, his time with Mew, leaving the band, future plans, making Comforting Sounds, scoring movies, and much more.What does Comforting Sounds mean to you?Artwork by Ann Lancaster.Credits:Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Jonas Bjerre.Comforting Sounds (Do I Look Puerto Rican?), Demo VersionComforting Sounds, Half the World Is Watching Me VersionC...
2025-02-242h 10
The MewX Podcast#074 Tricks of the TradeWelcome to The MewX Podcast!About two years ago, we tried recording the episode for Tricks of the Trade. Due to technical difficulties, that episode was never released. We finally came around to recording it again, and invited back our English/Finnish friend in Helsinki, Dean, to discuss one of Mew's most diverse songs.How does Tricks of the Trade rank amongst the other songs on No More Stories?Credits:Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Dean Pattrick.Tricks of the Trade, Album VersionLyrics:Tricks of t...
2025-02-171h 09
The MewX Podcast#073 156Welcome to The MewX Podcast!It's time to discuss one of Mew's biggest and most mysterious songs: 156. In search for answers about what the song title could possibly mean, we hear from a few fellow frengers, in addition to the writer of the song.What do you think 156 means?Artwork by Ron Regé, Jr.Credits:Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.156, Half the World Is Watching Me Version156, Music Video, Frengers VersionLyrics:156, lyricsLive Version:156, live on Boogie, 2003156, live at Smukfest, 2013156, li...
2025-02-101h 03
The MewX Podcast#072 Seeker Shivers / Heavenly Jewel ThiefWelcome to The MewX Podcast! In this episode we celebrate the two bonus tracks from the Japanese release of Visuals: Seeker Shivers and Heavenly Jewel Thief. We are once again joined by Oddvar's brother Simen, as we get his reaction to the songs that he had never heard before.Which of the two songs do you like the most? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Simen Røste. Seeker Shivers, Album Version Lyrics:Seeker Shivers, lyricsHeavenly Jewel Thief, lyrics Live Version:He...
2025-02-0356 min
The MewX Podcast#071 Water SlidesWelcome to The MewX Podcast! We've reached the final song to cover on + -, as we talk about the song Water Slides. The song features Kimbra on backing vocals, and as one of the biggest songs on the album, it comes in several different versions.Which version do you prefer? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Water Slides, Album VersionLyrics:Water Slides, lyrics Other Versions:Water Slides, Radio Edit, Soundcloud808 State/Graham Massey Remix, YouTubeNoc Remix, YouTubeQuiet S...
2025-01-271h 17
The MewX Podcast#061 Nick Watts & Mads WegnerWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We're joined this week by Mew's live keyboardist and guitarist, Nick Watts and Mads Wegner. We hear all about how they got into playing with Mew, their careers outside of Mew, life on tour, fears of replacing former band members, etc. One for the road!
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Stuff we talk about:
The Storm, Wikipedia
The Storm - Lost In The Fire, Official Music Video
Tue West - Sig Du Er Sikker, Official Music V...
2023-02-131h 30
The MewX Podcast#060 Shoulders/ZanzibarWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
It's time for a doubleheader, when we this week discuss two of Mew's shorter, but sweeter songs, Shoulders and Zanzibar, from Visuals. We also hear an alternative song about Zanzibar. Which of the two songs do you prefer?
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Shoulders, Album version
Zanzibar, Album version
Lyrics:
Shoulders, lyrics
Zanzibar, lyrics
Live version:
Shoulders, Live on Radio K, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 2017
Shoulders, Live at Paste Studios, New Y...
2023-02-0649 min
The MewX Podcast#060 Shoulders / ZanzibarWelcome to The MewX Podcast! It's time for a doubleheader, when we this week discuss two of Mew's shorter, but sweeter songs, Shoulders and Zanzibar, from Visuals. We also hear an alternative song about Zanzibar. Which of the two songs do you prefer? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.Shoulders, Album versionZanzibar, Album version Lyrics:Shoulders, lyricsZanzibar, lyrics Live version:Shoulders, Live on Radio K, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 2017Shoulders, Live at Paste Studios, New York, N...
2023-02-0649 min
The MewX Podcast#059 Her Voice Is Beyond Her YearsWelcome to The MewX Podcast! It's time for another vintage Mew track, Her Voice Is Beyond Her Years. We discuss both versions of the song, and the mysterious feature artist, Stina Nordenstam. We also find out where the song title came from! Do you prefer the early version from Half the World Is Watching Me, or the later Frengers version? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.Her Voice Is Beyond Her Years, Half the World Is Watching Me versionHer Voice Is Beyond Her Years, F...
2023-01-3051 min
The MewX Podcast#059 Her Voice Is Beyond Her YearsWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
It's time for another vintage Mew track, Her Voice Is Beyond Her Years. We discuss both versions of the song, and the mysterious feature artist, Stina Nordenstam. We also find out where the song title came from! Do you prefer the early version from Half the World Is Watching Me, or the later Frengers version?
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Her Voice Is Beyond Her Years, Half the World Is Watching Me version
Her Voice Is Beyond Her Y...
2023-01-3051 min
The MewX Podcast#058 Cartoons and Macramé WoundsWelcome to The MewX Podcast! This week we're drawing cartoons with guest frenger Martha, to discuss the epic number from 2009's No More Stories..., Cartoons and Macramé Wounds. Is this one song, or multiple songs in one? What is Jonas singing about? And which nu-metal band is brought up when discussing the song title? Listen to the episode, and you may or may not find the answers to all these questions. What do you think of when you listen to this song? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Martha.
2023-01-231h 25
The MewX Podcast#058 Cartoons and Macramé WoundsWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
This week we're drawing cartoons with guest frenger Martha, to discuss the epic number from 2009's No More Stories..., Cartoons and Macramé Wounds. Is this one song, or multiple songs in one? What is Jonas singing about? And which nu-metal band is brought up when discussing the song title? Listen to the episode, and you may or may not find the answers to all these questions. What do you think of when you listen to this song?
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Ma...
2023-01-231h 25
The MewX Podcast#057 Count to TenWelcome to The MewX Podcast! It's a Mew year, and we're back after a couple of weeks off! We kick off 2023 with the song inspired by the Transformers, Count to Ten. Together with guest frenger, Nico, we not only talk about the song in question, but also about the Transformers franchise. There's also another guest stopping by to greet the frengers. What's your favorite Transformers movie or series? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Nico.Count to Ten, Album version Lyrics:Count t...
2023-01-1652 min
The MewX Podcast#057 Count to TenWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
It's a Mew year, and we're back after a couple of weeks off! We kick off 2023 with the song inspired by the Transformers, Count to Ten. Together with guest frenger, Nico, we not only talk about the song in question, but also about the Transformers franchise. There's also another guest stopping by to greet the frengers. What's your favorite Transformers movie or series?
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Nico.
Count to Ten, Album version
Lyrics:
C...
2023-01-1652 min
The MewX Podcast#056 White Lips Kissed/白い唇のいざないWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
Mew-rry Christmas, fellow Frengers! We celebrate the holidays together with MewX founder, Tero, and talk about the beautiful song from, And the Glass Handed Kites, White Lips Kissed, in both its English and Japanese form. The big question we ask in this episode is, is White Lips Kissed actually a Christmas song?
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Tero Heikkinen.
White Lips Kissed, Album version
Shiroi Kuchibiruno Izanai, Album version
Lyrics:
White Lips Kissed, lyrics
2022-12-241h 08
The MewX Podcast#056 White Lips Kissed / 白い唇のいざないWelcome to The MewX Podcast!Mew-rry Christmas, fellow Frengers! We celebrate the holidays together with MewX founder, Tero, and talk about the beautiful song from, And the Glass Handed Kites, White Lips Kissed, in both its English and Japanese form. The big question we ask in this episode is, is White Lips Kissed actually a Christmas song?Credits:Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Tero Heikkinen.White Lips Kissed, Album versionShiroi Kuchibiruno Izanai, Album versionLyrics:White Lips Kissed, lyrics
2022-12-241h 08
The MewX Podcast#055 SalivaWelcome to The MewX Podcast! Hate it or love it? Saliva, from Mew's second album, Half the World Is Watching Me, splits the room in this week's episode. Is this Mew's most controversial song? Is it just an annoying sit-com theme tune, or a fun pop song? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.Saliva, Album version Lyrics:Saliva, lyrics Live versions:Saliva, Mica & Panda (Live), Audio Cover versions:Mind Recorder - Saliva, Live at Mewphoria, Indonesia, 2010
2022-12-1948 min
The MewX Podcast#055 SalivaWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
Hate it or love it? Saliva, from Mew's second album, Half the World Is Watching Me, splits the room in this week's episode. Is this Mew's most controversial song? Is it just an annoying sit-com theme tune, or a fun pop song?
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Saliva, Album version
Lyrics:
Saliva, lyrics
Live versions:
Saliva, Mica & Panda (Live), Audio
Cover versions:
Mind Recorder - Saliva, Live at Mewphoria, Indonesia, 2010
2022-12-1948 min
The MewX Podcast#054 Beautiful BalloonWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this episode we try to figure out Mew's, according to themselves, most complicated song, Beautiful Balloon, from the debut album A Triumph for Man. We also do our best to decipher the missing pieces of the song's strange lyrics.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Beautiful Balloon, Album version
Beautiful Balloon, Acoustic version
Lyrics:
Beautiful Balloon, lyrics
Other links:
Johan talks about Beautiful Balloon
Mew's first website
Sebastián Ayala...
2022-12-1246 min
The MewX Podcast#053 Why Are You Looking Grave?Welcome to The MewX Podcast! Why Are You Looking Grave?, was the third single released from Mew's fourth album, And the Glass Handed Kites. This week we discuss our feelings about this song, the involvement of J Mascis from Dinosaur Jr. and its many different versions. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.Why Are You Looking Grave?, Album versionWhy Are You Looking Grave?, Official music videoWhy Are You Looking Grave?, Mogway 'Miow' RemixWhy Are You Looking Grave?, Kissing Hoodies Mix
2022-12-051h 09
The MewX Podcast#053 Why Are You Looking Grave?Welcome to The MewX Podcast!
Why Are You Looking Grave?, was the third single released from Mew's fourth album, And the Glass Handed Kites. This week we discuss our feelings about this song, the involvement of J Mascis from Dinosaur Jr. and its many different versions.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Why Are You Looking Grave?, Album version
Why Are You Looking Grave?, Official music video
Why Are You Looking Grave?, Mogway 'Miow' Remix
Why Are You Looking Grave?, Kissing Hoodies M...
2022-12-051h 09
The MewX Podcast#052 Nothingness and No RegretsWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this week's episode we dig into what Nothingness and No Regrets, the opening track of Mew's to date latest album, Visuals, could possibly be about. We also discuss Mew's transformation from shoegaze to stadium rock.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Nothingness and No Regrets, Visuals version
Lyrics:
Nothingness and No Regrets, lyrics
Live version:
Nothingness and No Regrets, Live at Det Kongelige Teater, Copenhagen, 2017
Other links:
Jonas Bjerre - K...
2022-11-2848 min
The MewX Podcast#051 Symmetry (Feat. Becky Wilson)Welcome to The MewX Podcast! In the late 1990s, a young American girl, then known as Becky Jarrett, got in touch with a Danish band by the name of Mew. Together they recorded the song Symmetry. Little did she know that the song she recorded as a teenager, would still be played all over the world decades later. We're joined by Becky, now Wilson, as she shares her story of going to Copenhagen to record this iconic song. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Becky Wilson.
2022-11-211h 19
The MewX Podcast#051 Symmetry (Feat. Becky Wilson)Welcome to The MewX Podcast!
In the late 1990s, a young American girl, then known as Becky Jarrett, got in touch with a Danish band by the name of Mew. Together they recorded the song Symmetry. Little did she know that the song she recorded as a teenager, would still be played all over the world decades later. We're joined by Becky, now Wilson, as she shares her story of going to Copenhagen to record this iconic song.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Becky Wilson.
2022-11-211h 19
The MewX Podcast#050 B-Side BonanzaWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
Season 5 of The MewX Podcast starts off with not a normal B-side episode, but a B-side Bonanza! We discuss some of Mew's dearest and rarest non-album tracks in this special episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Where Have All The Geysers Gone?, B-side for I Should Have Been A Tsin-Tsi (For You)
Like Chaser, B-side for Special 7"
City Voices, B-side for Comforting Sounds
Bones (Song For Albert), B-side for I Should Have Been A Tsin-Tsi (For Y...
2022-11-141h 15
The MewX PodcastTachys (Feat. Jonas Bjerre & Tobias Wilner)Welcome to The MewX Podcast!
We're back with a bonus episode. This time we're not talking Mew, but Jonas Bjerre's new project, Tachys. We're also joined by the band members themselves, Jonas Bjerre and Tobias Wilner, to discuss the making of their debut album, live shows and how their working relationship has developed over the years.
We'll be back with season 5 of the podcast later in the summer.
Episode artwork by Tachys.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guests: Jonas Bjerre and Tobias Wilner
2022-05-2055 min
The MewX PodcastTachys (Feat. Jonas Bjerre & Tobias Wilner)Welcome to The MewX Podcast! We're back with a bonus episode. This time we're not talking Mew, but Jonas Bjerre's new project, Tachys. We're also joined by the band members themselves, Jonas Bjerre and Tobias Wilner, to discuss the making of their debut album, live shows and how their working relationship has developed over the years. We'll be back with season 5 of the podcast later in the summer. Episode artwork by Tachys. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guests: Jonas Bjerre and Tobias WilnerT...
2022-05-2055 min
The MewX Podcast#049 Johan WohlertWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
Season 4 of the podcast ends with a chat with Mew's bassist, Johan Wohlert. He talks about his role in the band, how he came back to Mew after seven years out, his relationship with "No More Stories", how it was to play "And the Glass Handed Kites" live from start to finish, Mads Wegner's influence on the live shows, the upcoming symphonic shows, what he wants to do with Mew in the future, and much more. Enjoy almost two hours with "The Captain".
We'll be back with season 5 in a...
2021-10-181h 54
The MewX Podcast#049 Johan WohlertWelcome to The MewX Podcast! Season 4 of the podcast ends with a chat with Mew's bassist, Johan Wohlert. He talks about his role in the band, how he came back to Mew after seven years out, his relationship with "No More Stories", how it was to play "And the Glass Handed Kites" live from start to finish, Mads Wegner's influence on the live shows, the upcoming symphonic shows, what he wants to do with Mew in the future, and much more. Enjoy almost two hours with "The Captain". We'll be back with season 5 in a little...
2021-10-181h 54
The MewX Podcast#048 Swimmer's ChantWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We take a look at one of Mew's B-sides in this episode, when we discuss the mysterious Swimmer's Chant. We're joined by our friend and former guest, Maja Aaby Pedersen.
Episode artwork and Swimmer's Chant cover song by Maja Aaby Pedersen.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Maja Aaby Pedersen.
Swimmer's Chant, No More Stories EP Version
Cover versions:
Swimmer's Chant, Cover by Kevin Rousseau, YouTube
Lyrics:
Swimmer's Chant lyrics
2021-10-1156 min
The MewX Podcast#048 Swimmer's ChantWelcome to The MewX Podcast! We take a look at one of Mew's B-sides in this episode, when we discuss the mysterious Swimmer's Chant. We're joined by our friend and former guest, Maja Aaby Pedersen. Episode artwork and Swimmer's Chant cover song by Maja Aaby Pedersen. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Maja Aaby Pedersen.Swimmer's Chant, No More Stories EP Version Cover versions:Swimmer's Chant, Cover by Kevin Rousseau, YouTube Lyrics:Swimmer's Chant lyrics O...
2021-10-1156 min
The MewX Podcast#047 Wheels Over MeWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We go back to the first song on Mew's debut album this week, as we cover Wheels Over Me. With us we have our new friend, Sofie Thybo Pedersen from Copenhagen.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Sofie Thybo Pedersen.
Wheels Over Me, Album Version
Wheels Over Me, Demo Version
Wheels Over Me, Alleder Und Fa Remix
Live versions:
Wheels Over Me, Live at Vega, Copenhagen, 1996, video
Wheels Over Me, Live in Copenhagen, 2001, a...
2021-10-041h 07
The MewX Podcast#047 Wheels Over MeWelcome to The MewX Podcast! We go back to the first song on Mew's debut album this week, as we cover Wheels Over Me. With us we have our new friend, Sofie Thybo Pedersen from Copenhagen. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Sofie Thybo Pedersen.Wheels Over Me, Album VersionWheels Over Me, Demo VersionWheels Over Me, Alleder Und Fa Remix Live versions:Wheels Over Me, Live at Vega, Copenhagen, 1996, videoWheels Over Me, Live in Copenhagen, 2001, audio
2021-10-041h 07
The MewX Podcast#046 Interview the GirlsWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
This week's song is yet another song from "+ -", Interview the Girls. We're joined by the star from Tachys' music videos, the Mexican model and aspiring actor, Karime Bribiesca.
Episode artwork by Hugo A. López.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Karime Bribiesca.
Interview the Girls, Album Version
Live versions:
Interview the Girls, Live at Stengade, Copenhagen, 2018
Interview the Girls, Live at Barbican Centre, London, 2018
Lyrics:
Interview the Girls ly...
2021-09-271h 16
The MewX Podcast#045 Clinging to a Bad DreamWelcome to The MewX Podcast! We're back to covering our weekly Mew songs again with another song from "+ -", Clinging to a Bad Dream. Fellow Frenger, Shannen Stiffler, joins us from Detroit, Michigan, in discussing the song. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.Clinging to a Bad Dream, Album Version Live versions:Medley, Live at Vega, Copenhagen, 2013Medley, Live at Village Underground, London, 2015 Lyrics:Clinging to a Bad Dream lyrics Other links:LYRIKA performing a Mew m...
2021-09-201h 17
The MewX Podcast#045 Clinging to a Bad DreamWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We're back to covering our weekly Mew songs again with another song from "+ -", Clinging to a Bad Dream. Fellow Frenger, Shannen Stiffler, joins us from Detroit, Michigan, in discussing the song.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Clinging to a Bad Dream, Album Version
Live versions:
Medley, Live at Vega, Copenhagen, 2013
Medley, Live at Village Underground, London, 2015
Lyrics:
Clinging to a Bad Dream lyrics
Other links:
LYRIKA performing a M...
2021-09-201h 17
The MewX PodcastLive Shows RecapWelcome to The MewX Podcast! Thomas, Oddvar and Keir recently went to see Mew play live, after a three-year break from doing live shows. We're also joined by MewX creator, Tero Heikkinen, who helps us recap the four shows we saw in total. We'll be back next Monday with a regular episode. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Tero Heikkinen. Live versions: Circuitry of the Wolf etc., Live at Kesärauha, Turku, 2021. Fox Cub etc., Live at Kesärauha, Turku, 2021. A Dark Design etc., Live at Kesärauha, Turku, 2021. Small Ambulance etc., Live at Rust...
2021-09-131h 22
The MewX PodcastLive Shows RecapWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
Thomas, Oddvar and Keir recently went to see Mew play live, after a three-year break from doing live shows. We're also joined by MewX creator, Tero Heikkinen, who helps us recap the four shows we saw in total. We'll be back next Monday with a regular episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Tero Heikkinen.
Live versions:
Circuitry of the Wolf etc., Live at Kesärauha, Turku, 2021.
Fox Cub etc., Live at Kesärauha, Turku, 2021.
A Dark Design etc., Live at Kesärauha, Turku, 2021.
Small Ambulance etc., Live at Rust...
2021-09-131h 22
The MewX Podcast#044 The Night BelieverWelcome to The MewX Podcast! It's time to discuss one of Mew's most radio-friendly songs, The Night Believer from + -. We're also joined by photographer and director of the music video for Tachy's song, When the World Wakes Up, Hugo A. López. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.The Night Believer, Album VersionThe Night Believer, Radio EditThe Night Believer, Quiet Sessions VersionThe Night Believer, Official Music Video, Feat. FrengersThe Night Believer, Fan-Made Music Video Live ve...
2021-09-061h 27
The MewX Podcast#044 The Night BelieverWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
It's time to discuss one of Mew's most radio-friendly songs, The Night Believer from + -. We're also joined by photographer and director of the music video for Tachy's song, When the World Wakes Up, Hugo A. López.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
The Night Believer, Album Version
The Night Believer, Radio Edit
The Night Believer, Quiet Sessions Version
The Night Believer, Official Music Video, Feat. Frengers
The Night Believer, Fan-Made Music Video
Li...
2021-09-061h 27
The MewX Podcast#043 Learn Our CrystalsWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We're joined by two guests this week, Joey and Nico, to discuss Learn Our Crystals from Visuals. Who can make the best case for this somewhat unusual Mew song?
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Learn Our Crystals, Album Version
Live versions:
Learn Our Crystals, Live at Kesärauha, Turku, 2021
Lyrics:
Learn Our Crystals lyrics
Other links:
Jonas answers fan questions on KEXP Seattle, YouTube
Visuals backdrop samples, YouTube
500 Da...
2021-08-3059 min
The MewX Podcast#043 Learn Our CrystalsWelcome to The MewX Podcast! We're joined by two guests this week, Joey and Nico, to discuss Learn Our Crystals from Visuals. Who can make the best case for this somewhat unusual Mew song? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.Learn Our Crystals, Album Version Live versions:Learn Our Crystals, Live at Kesärauha, Turku, 2021 Lyrics:Learn Our Crystals lyrics Other links:Jonas answers fan questions on KEXP Seattle, YouTubeVisuals backdrop samples, YouTube500 Days of...
2021-08-3059 min
The MewX Podcast#042 HawaiiWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this episode the gang takes a splash into the depths of Hawaii. Are there any new Mew-steries to be found?
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Hawaii, Album Version
Live versions:
Hawaii, Live at The Interface, 2009
Hawaii, Live at Roskilde, 2012
Lyrics:
Hawaii lyrics
Other links:
Björk - Hunter, Official Music Video
Far Away From Fiji - You've Come A Long Way, Official Music Video
Interview with Jo...
2021-08-231h 12
The MewX Podcast#042 HawaiiWelcome to The MewX Podcast! In this episode the gang takes a splash into the depths of Hawaii. Are there any new Mew-steries to be found? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.Hawaii, Album Version Live versions:Hawaii, Live at The Interface, 2009Hawaii, Live at Roskilde, 2012 Lyrics:Hawaii lyrics Other links:Björk - Hunter, Official Music VideoFar Away From Fiji - You've Come A Long Way, Official Music VideoInterview with Jonas Bj...
2021-08-231h 12
The MewX Podcast#041 Coffee BreakWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We go back to the early days of Mew this week to discuss the album-closer on their debut album, A Triumph for Man, Coffee Break. We also get our friend Heather's coffee tips.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Coffee Break, A Triumph for Man Version
Live versions:
Coffee Break, Live at Debaser, Stockholm, 2014
Lyrics:
Coffee Break lyrics
Other links:
Jonas Bjerre's Vocal Range (F2 - G5), YouTube
Coffee Break, C...
2021-08-161h 00
The MewX Podcast#040 85 VideosWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
This week we go Down Under, as we discuss the first single from Visuals, 85 Videos. Richard Sallis from Adelaide, South Australia, stayed up all night to join us and talk about one of his favorite Mew tracks.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
85 Videos, Visuals Version
85 Videos, Official Music Video
Live versions mentioned:
85 Videos, Live at KEXP, Seattle, 2017
Lyrics:
85 Videos lyrics
Other links:
Angel Number 85
Inside, Bo Burnham's comedy s...
2021-08-091h 24
The MewX Podcast#040 85 VideosWelcome to The MewX Podcast! This week we go Down Under, as we discuss the first single from Visuals, 85 Videos. Richard Sallis from Adelaide, South Australia, stayed up all night to join us and talk about one of his favorite Mew tracks. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.85 Videos, Visuals Version85 Videos, Official Music Video Live versions mentioned:85 Videos, Live at KEXP, Seattle, 2017 Lyrics:85 Videos lyrics Other links:Angel Number 85Inside, Bo Burnham's comedy special, I...
2021-08-091h 24
The MewX Podcast#039 BeachWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this episode we discuss the mysteriously radio-friendly song from No More Stories, Beach. We're joined by Kyle from St. Paul, Minnesota, who joins us in sharing his take on the song.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Beach, No More Stories Version
Beach, Trentemøller Remix
Beach, Official Music Video, Long Version
Beach, Official Music Video, Short Version
Live versions mentioned:
Beach, Live at Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, Incheon, 2015
Lyrics:
Be...
2021-08-021h 14
The MewX Podcast#038 MicaWelcome to The MewX Podcast! We continue season 4 with a real classic track from Mew's early days, Mica. Our guest this episode is Diana Flores Blazquez from Mexico City, who joins us to discuss her favorite Mew song. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.Mica, Half the World Is Watching Me VersionMica, Frengers VersionMica, Official Music Video Live versions mentioned:Mica, Live at Village Underground, London, 2015Saliva, Mica & Panda, Live at K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, 2006Mica, Live i...
2021-07-2652 min
The MewX Podcast#038 MicaWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We continue season 4 with a real classic track from Mew's early days, Mica. Our guest this episode is Diana Flores Blazquez from Mexico City, who joins us to discuss her favorite Mew song.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
Mica, Half the World Is Watching Me Version
Mica, Frengers Version
Mica, Official Music Video
Live versions mentioned:
Mica, Live at Village Underground, London, 2015
Saliva, Mica & Panda, Live at K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, 2006
Mica, L...
2021-07-2652 min
The MewX Podcast#037 The Zookeeper's Boy / Animals of Many KindsWelcome to The MewX Podcast! We start off season 4 with one of Mew's most popular songs, The Zookeeper's Boy. Former KEXP DJ Shannon Sauter joins us to talk about how the song changed her life, and having Mew on her radio show. We also talk about Animals of Many Kinds, which shares some lyrics with The Zookeeper's Boy. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. The Zookeeper's Boy, Album Version The Zookeeper's Boy, Livingston Version The Zookeeper's Boy, Sasha Remix The Zookeeper's Boy, 8-bit Version New Terrain/The Zookeeper's Boy, Daytrotter Session Version The Z...
2021-07-191h 25
The MewX Podcast#037 The Zookeeper's Boy / Animals of Many KindsWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We start off season 4 with one of Mew's most popular songs, The Zookeeper's Boy. Former KEXP DJ Shannon Sauter joins us to talk about how the song changed her life, and having Mew on her radio show. We also talk about Animals of Many Kinds, which shares some lyrics with The Zookeeper's Boy.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.
The Zookeeper's Boy, Album Version
The Zookeeper's Boy, Livingston Version
The Zookeeper's Boy, Sasha Remix
The Zookeeper's Boy, 8-bit Version
New Terrain/The Zookeeper's Boy, Daytrotter Session Version
The Z...
2021-07-191h 25
The MewX PodcastThe MewX FilesThe MewX Files At the end of the last season of The MewX Podcast, Oddvar discovered something peculiar, a new Mew-stery to explore. In this episode Ann puts on her detective hat, as she together with Oddvar, Thomas and new co-host of the MewX Podcast, Keir Martin, discuss and explore these new findings. Credits: Host: Ann Lancaster Also featured: Thomas Dyregaard, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin Commercial read: Danny Mawani Holmgaard Piano score: Keir MartinTranscript of episode Videos mentioned:Mari Helgerlikova - Èg¡lsa.danube 'distant singing' part 1
2021-07-051h 17
The MewX PodcastThe MewX FilesThe MewX Files
At the end of the last season of The MewX Podcast, Oddvar discovered something peculiar, a new Mew-stery to explore. In this episode Ann puts on her detective hat, as she together with Oddvar, Thomas and new co-host of the MewX Podcast, Keir Martin, discuss and explore these new findings.
Credits:
Host: Ann Lancaster
Also featured: Thomas Dyregaard, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin
Commercial read: Danny Mawani Holmgaard
Piano score: Keir Martin
Transcript of episode
Videos mentioned:
Mari Helgerlikova...
2021-07-051h 17
The MewX Podcast#036 And the Glass Handed Kites (15 Year Anniversary Special)Welcome to The MewX Podcast!
It's been 15 years since Mew's classic album "And the Glass Handed Kites" was released. We celebrate the occasion with a special episode, packed to the gills with personal stories and anecdotes, shared by your hosts, and many other frengers, related to the album.
This episode is the last episode of season 3. We'll be back again soon with season 4. Thank you for listening.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
And the Glass Handed Kites, Spotify
Mew Live In C...
2020-09-192h 04
The MewX Podcast#035 SatellitesWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this episode we reminisce about Mew's big comeback song from 2015, "Satellites." We also discuss how the song developed through the years, from its live debut in 2012, under the working title, "Klassen."
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Satellites, Album version
Satellites, Philharmonic version
Satellites, Official music video
Live versions mentioned:
Klassen, Live at Roskilde, 2012
Klassen, Live at Roundhouse, London, 2013
Satellites, Live at Roskilde, 2015
Satellites, Rhapsody Stripped Down Live, 2015
Lyrics:
2020-09-141h 38
The MewX Podcast#034 RepeaterbeaterWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We take a deep dive into the radio-friendly, yet mysterious, song from "No More Stories..."; Repeaterbeater. What's going on in the song, and in the music video?
It repeats itself.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Repeaterbeater, Album version
Repeaterbeater, Official Video, long version
Repeaterbeater, Official Video, short version
Live versions mentioned:
Repeaterbeater, Live in Bristol, 2009
Lyrics:
Repeaterbeater lyrics
Recommendations:
'It is happening again' - Twin Peaks
2020-09-071h 21
The MewX Podcast#033 Cross the River on Your OwnWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We're joined by fellow Frenger, Nico, as we discuss the beautiful album ender from + -; "Cross the River on Your Own."
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Guest: Nico.
Cross the River on Your Own, Album version
Live versions mentioned:
Cross the River on Your Own, Live at Tavastia, Helsinki, 2014
Lyrics:
Cross the River on Your Own lyrics
Recommendations:
Coldplay - O
This Will Destroy You - They Move On T...
2020-08-311h 09
The MewX Podcast#032 In A Better PlaceWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
Join us, as we discuss the synth-heavy opener from the Visuals tour, "In A Better Place." What kind of symbolism do we find in the lyrics, and in the music video?
Credits:
Host: Ann Lancaster Co-hosts: Thomas Dyregaard, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
In A Better Place, Official Video
In A Better Place, Purity Ring Remix
Live versions mentioned:
In A Better Place, Live on KEXP, 2017
In A Better Place, Live at The Circus, Helsinki, 2017
Lyrics:
In A B...
2020-08-241h 16
The MewX Podcast#031 Behind the DrapesWelcome to The MewX Podcast! This week your regular podcast hosts go "Behind the Drapes," and hand over the mics to fellow Frengers; Keir, Keegan and Joey. Credits: Host: Keir Martin Co-hosts: Keegan Davey and Joey Hein.Behind the Drapes, Album versionBehind the Drapes, Backdrop visuals Lyrics:Behind the Drapes lyrics Recommendations:Real Estate - Kinder BlumenBat For Lashes - The Haunted ManDelays - Wanderlust Other links:Mew - Count To TenThe Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight...
2020-08-1740 min
The MewX Podcast#031 Behind the DrapesWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
This week your regular podcast hosts go "Behind the Drapes," and hand over the mics to fellow Frengers; Keir, Keegan and Joey.
Credits:
Host: Keir Martin Co-hosts: Keegan Davey and Joey Hein.
Behind the Drapes, Album version
Behind the Drapes, Backdrop visuals
Lyrics:
Behind the Drapes lyrics
Recommendations:
Real Estate - Kinder Blumen
Bat For Lashes - The Haunted Man
Delays - Wanderlust
Other links:
Mew - Count To Ten
The Smashing Pumpkins...
2020-08-1740 min
The MewX Podcast#030 PandaWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
Once again, we go back to the early days of Mew, and discuss "Panda," which was featured both on the demo, "6 Songs" and the debut album, "A Triumph For Man." And who is Andy Pandy?
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Panda, Album version
Panda, Demo version
Panda, Music video
Live versions mentioned:
Panda, Live at Tavastia, Helsinki, 2014
Lyrics:
Panda lyrics
Recommendations:
A Whisker Away, IMDb
Child's Play, I...
2020-08-1048 min
The MewX Podcast#029 Sometimes Life Isn't EasyWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this episode we talk about another favorite among many Frengers; Sometimes Life Isn't Easy, from the Album "No More Stories..." We discuss the different versions of the song, and read out a personal letter from a Frenger.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Sometimes Life Isn't Easy, Album version
Sometimes Life Isn't Easy, Radio Edit
Sometimes Life Isn't Easy, Mexico version
Live versions mentioned:
Sometimes Life Isn't Easy, Live at Roskilde, 2012.
Lyrics:
2020-08-031h 07
The MewX Podcast#028 Say You're SorryWelcome to The MewX Podcast! This week we go back in time, to a song that never made it to an album. Say You're Sorry first featured on the demo tape, "6 Songs" from 1995. Join us in exploring the beginning of Mew. Credits: Host: Heather Tinneny Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Thomas Dyregaard.Say You're Sorry, demo versionSay You're Sorry, ATFM bonus version Lyrics:Say You're Sorry lyrics Recommendations:Opeth - To Rid The DiseaseAntethic feat. Emilia Bahamonde - New Terrain (Mew C...
2020-07-2755 min
The MewX Podcast#028 Say You're SorryWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
This week we go back in time, to a song that never made it to an album. Say You're Sorry first featured on the demo tape, "6 Songs" from 1995. Join us in exploring the beginning of Mew.
Credits:
Host: Heather Tinneny Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Thomas Dyregaard.
Say You're Sorry, demo version
Say You're Sorry, ATFM bonus version
Lyrics:
Say You're Sorry lyrics
Recommendations:
Opeth - To Rid The Disease
Antethic feat. Emilia Bahamonde - New Terrain (M...
2020-07-2755 min
The MewX Podcast#027 A Dark Design / Saviours of Jazz Ballet (Fear Me, December)Welcome to The MewX Podcast! After a long break, we're back with the third season of the podcast. We start off with a double-header; A Dark Design and Saviours of Jazz Ballet (Fear Me, December), from the classic album, "And the Glass Handed Kites." Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. A Dark Design, album version Saviours of Jazz Ballet (Fear Me, December), album version A Dark Design, Red version Live versions mentioned: Mew Live in Copenhagen, 2006. Lyrics: A Dark Design lyrics Saviours of Jazz Ballet lyrics Recommendations: Dark, German TV-series, Wikipedia article Superfamily...
2020-07-201h 09
The MewX Podcast#027 A Dark Design / Saviours of Jazz Ballet (Fear Me, December)Welcome to The MewX Podcast!
After a long break, we're back with the third season of the podcast. We start off with a double-header; A Dark Design and Saviours of Jazz Ballet (Fear Me, December), from the classic album, "And the Glass Handed Kites."
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
A Dark Design, album version
Saviours of Jazz Ballet (Fear Me, December), album version
A Dark Design, Red version
Live versions mentioned:
Mew Live in Copenhagen, 2006.
Lyrics:
A Dark Design lyrics
Saviours of Jazz Ballet lyrics
Recommendations:
Dark, German TV-series, Wikipedia article
Superfamily...
2020-07-201h 09
The MewX Podcast#026 She SpiderWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
The gang is back with a one-off episode recorded on December 27, 2019. The plan was originally to release season 3 in early 2020, but busy personal lives forced us to postpone our plans. We decided to release this episode now, since we had it laying around, and hope it can offer some temporary relief during these trying times we're in. We'll be back soon with the full season, with a lot of great songs lined up!
Stay safe!
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather T...
2020-04-131h 39
The MewX Podcast#026 She SpiderWelcome to The MewX Podcast! The gang is back with a one-off episode recorded on December 27, 2019. The plan was originally to release season 3 in early 2020, but busy personal lives forced us to postpone our plans. We decided to release this episode now, since we had it laying around, and hope it can offer some temporary relief during these trying times we're in. We'll be back soon with the full season, with a lot of great songs lined up! Stay safe! Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
2020-04-131h 39
The MewX Podcast#025 No More Stories... (10 Year Anniversary Special)Welcome to The MewX Podcast!
On the day of the release of this episode, the fantastic Mew album, "No More Stories...", turns 10. We celebrate this by discussing our relationship with the album, hear from other frengers, talk favorite songs, and much, much more.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
No More Stories... for sale at the Mew Store
Live clips mentioned:
Mew Live at The Interface Part 1
Mew Live at The Interface Part 2
Mew Live at The Interface Part 3
M...
2019-08-171h 52
The MewX Podcast#024 RowsWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
It's the end of season 2 of the podcast, and we close it out with Mew's longest song to date, Rows.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Holly Gamblin.
Rows, album version
Live version mentioned:
Rows, Live at Roskilde, 2015.
Rows, Live with Copenhagen Phil, Copenhagen, 2017.
Rows, clip with monkey backdrop from Village Underground, London, 2015.
O...
2019-07-011h 15
The MewX Podcast#024 RowsWelcome to The MewX Podcast! It's the end of season 2 of the podcast, and we close it out with Mew's longest song to date, Rows. If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Holly Gamblin.Rows, album version Live version mentioned:Rows, Live at Roskilde, 2015.Rows, Live with Copenhagen Phil, Copenhagen, 2017.Rows, clip with monkey backdrop from Village Underground, London, 2015. Other l...
2019-07-011h 15
The MewX Podcast#023 Snow BrigadeWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
This episode is all about the song that always gets the crowd singing along. A true favorite among most Frengers, Snow Brigade.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Erik-André Vik Mamen.
Snow Brigade, album version
Snow Brigade, Live Sessions EP version
Live version mentioned:
Snow Brigade, Live at The Danish Music Awards, 2003.
Snow Brigade, Live on...
2019-06-241h 09
The MewX Podcast#022 That Time on the LedgeWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this episode we talk inner urges, as we discuss the beautiful That Time on the Ledge.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
That Time on the Ledge, single version
Live version mentioned:
That Time on the Ledge, Live at Pustervik, Gothenburg, 2014.
That Time on the Ledge, Live at BeatDay, Copenhagen, 2007.
That Time on the Ledge, Live a...
2019-06-1744 min
The MewX Podcast#021 An Envoy to the Open FieldsWelcome to The MewX Podcast! This week we talk all about the dark and majestic track from And the Glass Handed Kites, An Envoy to the Open Fields. If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.An Envoy to the Open Fields, album versionAn Envoy to the Open Fields, philharmonic versionAn Envoy to the Open Fields, Live Session EP version Live version mentioned:An E...
2019-06-1051 min
The MewX Podcast#021 An Envoy to the Open FieldsWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
This week we talk all about the dark and majestic track from And the Glass Handed Kites, An Envoy to the Open Fields.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
An Envoy to the Open Fields, album version
An Envoy to the Open Fields, philharmonic version
An Envoy to the Open Fields, Live Session EP version
Live version mentioned:
A...
2019-06-1051 min
The MewX Podcast#020 Silas the Magic Car / RepriseWelcome to The MewX Podcast!In this episode we are joined by the Danish Frenger, Maja Aaby Pedersen, and talk about Silas the Magic Car, and its Reprise.If you're not familiar with the songs, we recommend listening to them before starting the episode.Credits:Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Maja.Silas The Magic Car, album versionReprise, album versionLive version mentioned:Silas The Magic Car, Live at Roskilde with dancing ghosts, 2012.Reprise, Live at Operaen, Copenhagen, 2010.
2019-06-031h 10
The MewX Podcast#020 Silas the Magic Car/RepriseWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this episode we are joined by the Danish Frenger, Maja Aaby Pedersen, and talk about Silas the Magic Car, and its Reprise.
If you're not familiar with the songs, we recommend listening to them before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Maja.
Silas The Magic Car, album version
Reprise, album version
Live version mentioned:
Silas The Magic Car, Live at Roskilde with dancing ghosts, 2012.
Reprise, Live a...
2019-06-031h 10
The MewX Podcast#019 Candy Pieces All Smeared OutWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this episode we about Candy Pieces All Smeared out from Visuals with the Finland based British Mew fanatic, Dean Pattrick.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Dean Pattrick.
Candy Pieces All Smeared Out, album version
Live version mentioned:
Candy Pieces All Smeared Out, Live at The Fillmore, San Francisco, 2017.
Other links:
Candy P...
2019-05-271h 15
The MewX Podcast#019 Candy Pieces All Smeared OutWelcome to The MewX Podcast! In this episode we about Candy Pieces All Smeared out from Visuals with the Finland based British Mew fanatic, Dean Pattrick. If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Dean Pattrick.Candy Pieces All Smeared Out, album version Live version mentioned:Candy Pieces All Smeared Out, Live at The Fillmore, San Francisco, 2017. Other links:Candy Pieces All Smeared O...
2019-05-271h 15
The MewX Podcast#018 Eight Flew Over, One Was DestroyedWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
This episode is dedicated in its entirety to one of the classic Mew songs, Eight Flew Over, One Was Destroyed.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Eight Flew Over, One Was Destroyed, album version
Eight Flew Over, One Was Destroyed, Live Session EP version
Live version mentioned:
Eight Flew Over, One Was Destroyed, Live at Plaza Condesa, M...
2019-05-131h 17
The MewX Podcast#017 VaccineWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this episode we take a look at the somewhat mysterious song, Vaccine.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Vaccine, album version
Vaccine, Eskmo Remix
Other links:
Vaccine Lyrics
Jan Hakon Erichsen - The Shape of Things to Come (Origami Odyssey)
Aphex Twin Easter Egg
Follow us:
www.mewx.info
Instagram: mewxinfo
2019-05-061h 18
The MewX Podcast#017 VaccineWelcome to The MewX Podcast! In this episode we take a look at the somewhat mysterious song, Vaccine. If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.Vaccine, album versionVaccine, Eskmo Remix Other links:Vaccine LyricsJan Hakon Erichsen - The Shape of Things to Come (Origami Odyssey)Aphex Twin Easter Egg Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo T...
2019-05-061h 18
The MewX Podcast#016 My Complications / Western Silver Lion CubWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
Just like in last episode, we discuss two songs. The rocking track from +-, My Complications and the bonus track from the Japanese version of the same album, Western Silver Lion Cub.
If you're not familiar with the songs, we recommend listening to them before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Stefan Henriksen.
My Complications, album version
Western Silver Lion Cub, +- Japanese bonus version
Concerts mentioned:
My Complications, Live at Tavastia, Helsinki, 2014
Other links:
My Complications Lyrics
Western Silver Lion Cub Lyrics
M...
2019-04-291h 26
The MewX Podcast#016 My Complications / Western Silver Lion CubWelcome to The MewX Podcast! Just like in last episode, we discuss two songs. The rocking track from +-, My Complications and the bonus track from the Japanese version of the same album, Western Silver Lion Cub. If you're not familiar with the songs, we recommend listening to them before starting the episode. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Stefan Henriksen. My Complications, album version Western Silver Lion Cub, +- Japanese bonus version Concerts mentioned: My Complications, Live at Tavastia, Helsinki, 2014 Other links: My Complications Lyrics Western Silver Lion Cub Lyrics M...
2019-04-291h 26
The MewX Podcast#015 Ay Ay Ay / Drinking SodaWelcome to The MewX Podcast! This time we discuss not just one, but two songs. Visual's Ay Ay Ay and the bonus track from +-, Drinking Soda. If you're not familiar with the songs, we recommend listening to them before starting the episode. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Cedric Reyes. Ay Ay Ay, album version Drinking Soda, +- Japanese bonus version Other links: Ay Ay Ay Lyrics Drinking Soda Lyrics Mew in Sicily - "When I See Tomorrow" Rosemary's Baby - What have you done to its eyes? Follow us: w...
2019-04-221h 16
The MewX Podcast#015 Ay Ay Ay / Drinking SodaWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
This time we discuss not just one, but two songs. Visual's Ay Ay Ay and the bonus track from +-, Drinking Soda.
If you're not familiar with the songs, we recommend listening to them before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Cedric Reyes.
Ay Ay Ay, album version
Drinking Soda, +- Japanese bonus version
Other links:
Ay Ay Ay Lyrics
Drinking Soda Lyrics
Mew in Sicily - "When I See Tomorrow"
Rosemary's Baby - What have you done to its eyes?
Follow us:
w...
2019-04-221h 16
The MewX Podcast#014 WhereverWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
It's time to go back in time again, as we discuss one of Mew's earliest songs, Wherever.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Wherever, A Triumph For Man version
Wherever, Frengers bonus version
Wherever, 6 Songs demo version
Concert videos mentioned:
Wherever, Live at John Dee, Oslo, 2003
Other links:
Wherever Lyrics
Bono talks about M...
2019-04-1559 min
The MewX Podcast#013 ApocalypsoWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We start the second season off with a banger. Apocalypso.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Apocalypso, single version
Apocalypso, album version
Apocalypso, Waltz version
Concert videos mentioned:
Apocalypso, Live with Special interlude, Provinssirock, Finland, 2005
Reviews mentioned:
Pitchfork review of And The Glass Handed Kites, 2005
Punk News review of And The Glass Handed K...
2019-04-081h 07
The MewX Podcast#12 3/4: No Shadow KickWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
We are back again after a little break. We start things back up again with a golden oldie, from Mew's debut album, No Shadow kick.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
No Shadow Kick, album version
No Shadow Kick, demo version
Other links:
Shadowless kick, Wikipedia page
Real Kung Fu Fighting Technique: Oblique "No- Shadow" Kick
Olsen Brothers - Fly On The Wings Of Love
Follow us:
www.mewx.info
Instagram: mewxinfo
T...
2019-04-0128 min
The MewX Podcast#012 Season 1 Wrap-Up Feat. Jonas BjerreWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
This week we're recapping the first season of the podcast. We get help from Mew's lead singer, Jonas Bjerre, who answers a lot of questions we had about the songs we've covered so far. We also get into the hidden mixtape Jonas made for us, which can be found at the end of episode #008.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny. Special guest: Jonas Bjerre.
Songs covered:
Am I Wry? No
Introducing Palace Players
I Should Have Been A...
2019-01-281h 52
The MewX Podcast#011 Carry Me To SafetyWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
The first season of the podcast is coming to an end. Our last regular episode, before we take a little break, is the beautiful closing track from Visuals, Carry Me To Safety. We'll be back next week with a special season wrap-up episode.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Carry Me To Safety, album version
Carry Me To Safety, with C...
2019-01-211h 13The MewX Podcast#010 The Seething Rain Weeps For You (Uda Pruda)Welcome to The MewX Podcast!
We're back again with another song from And The Glass Handed Kites, the spectacularly sad and loud, The Seething Rain Weeps For You, and it's closer, Uda Pruda.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny Special guest: Keir Martin
The Seething Rain Weeps For You (Uda Pruda), album version
Concert videos mentioned:
Medley, Live in Moscow, 2013 (Clinging to a Bad D...
2019-01-141h 10
The MewX Podcast#010 The Seething Rain Weeps For You (Uda Pruda)Welcome to The MewX Podcast! We're back again with another song from And The Glass Handed Kites, the spectacularly sad and loud, The Seething Rain Weeps For You, and it's closer, Uda Pruda. If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny Special guest: Keir MartinThe Seething Rain Weeps For You (Uda Pruda), album version Concert videos mentioned:Medley, Live in Moscow, 2013 (Clinging to a Bad Dream, T...
2019-01-141h 10The MewX Podcast#009 New Terrain / NervousWelcome to The MewX Podcast!
It's a new year, and we're back after a short holiday break. In the first episode of 2019 we go deep into the opener of No More Stories, New Terrain. We also talk a lot about the song you get when you play it backwards, Nervous.
If you're not familiar with the songs, we recommend listening to them before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
New Terrain, album version
Nervous, album version
C...
2019-01-071h 09The MewX Podcast#008 She Came Home For ChristmasMew-rry Christmas and welcome to The MewX Podcast!
In this special episode we share our own personal Christmas traditions and rituals. We obviously also discuss the different versions of this week's song, She Came Home For Christmas. Is it really a Christmas song?
If you're not familiar with She Came Home For Christmas, we recommend listening to it, while eating your gingerbread cookies, before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Show notes:
Official music video with band
2018-12-241h 12The MewX Podcast#007 Twist QuestWelcome to the MewX Podcast!
This week we finally dig into Mew's latest studio album, Visuals, with the funky but sad sax infused song, Twist Quest. Listen to hear our takes on it, and the most twisted quests we've been on.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard
Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Show notes:
Official music video
Concert videos mentioned:
2018-12-171h 13
The MewX Podcast#006 Louise LouisaWelcome to the MewX Podcast!
This Friday, December 14th, Mew is releasing an album of new recordings of some of their best songs, together with Copenhagen Philharmonic. To celebrate this occasion, we're talking about one of the songs from it, Louise Louisa. We discuss both this and the original version from And the Glass Handed Kites, and we also have a clip from the new symphonic version.
If you're not familiar with the song, we recommend listening to it before starting the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard
Co-hosts...
2018-12-101h 06
The MewX Podcast#005 King ChristianWelcome to the MewX Podcast!
Episode 5 is a bit of a history lesson, as we tell you about the man the song "King Christian" is about. We delve into both versions, and try to see if we can find any deeper meaning in the lyrics.
We always recommend listening to the song before you put on the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard
Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Show notes:
Half The World Is Watching Me version audio
F...
2018-12-031h 01The MewX Podcast#003 I Should Have Been A Tsin-Tsi (For You)Welcome to the MewX Podcast!
For our third episode, we'll discuss Mew's first ever single, I Should Have Been A Tsin-Tsi (For You). A song with many versions - and many opinions.
We always recommend listening to the song before you put on the episode.
Credits:
Host: Thomas Dyregaard
Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Heather Tinneny.
Show notes:
A Triumph For Man version
Half The World Is Watching Me version
Frengers UK Promo Sampler version
Frengers Bonus T...
2018-11-191h 11