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Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 22 - Heard NoisesJoin 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.Leave us a comment: @obsessedobscure on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and TikTokJoin our Discord Server and chat with us about the musicStuff we talked about this episode...
2025-02-102h 36Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 21 - Gather Up - Part 2 Featuring Q&A with Ben Meadows'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 tell...
2024-05-202h 27Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 20 - Gather Up - Part 1'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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Stuff we talked about this episode:
Hi-Fi+ - November 2021 - Matt BerryThe musical dreamweaver, visionary, plus actor speaks!
Super Deluxe Edition - November 12, 2021 - Matt Berry on his new box set ‘Gather Up’
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure...
2024-02-261h 35Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 19 - Milkbone with Special Guest James SedgeListen 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
J...
2023-11-202h 15Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 18 - The Blue ElephantListen 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...
2023-08-142h 12Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 17 - The Thomas Walsh InterviewWe 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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2023-06-261h 51Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 16 - Phantom BirdsListen 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...
2023-05-081h 52
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 15 - Television Themes (with Friends) - Part 2There 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 - Sep...
2023-04-031h 15
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 14 - The Phil Scragg InterviewWe'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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2023-03-061h 55
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 13 - Television Themes (with Friends) - Part 1There 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 - Septe...
2023-02-061h 25
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 12 - A Very Berry Christmas - Part 2 (AD/BC with Watch Along)In part 2 of A Very Berry Christmas we discuss all things AD/BC including a full AD/BC watch along!
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AD/BC Full Movie for Watch Along
Stuff we talked about this episode:
Spotify Originals AM/PM with Matt Berry - The PM Track 10
Matt Berry on His Love of the Album - July 2018
LeftLion - Comedian Matt Berry on Being a Musician...
2022-12-1957 min
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 11 - A Very Berry Christmas - Part 1 (A Christmas Song with special guest Joan Stevenson)We have our first ever live guest, the lead singer of Matt Berry's crowd sourced Christmas song, Joan Stevenson! Listen as we discuss Joan's involvement in the Christmas song and the moment she found out that she was chosen to be the lead (live on the air with the man himself).
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As discussed in the episode, the proceeds of the Christmas song went to the UK homelessness charity, Shelter. We have incl...
2022-12-1258 min
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 10 - Night Terrors (ALSO when Tara met Matt, full breakdown)Listen as we breakdown and discuss Night Terrors, and offer our personal perspectives ALSO Tara discusses meeting Matt!
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Stuff we talked about this episode:
Saint Etienne - I Was Born on Christmas Day (with Matt Berry) - 12/09/17
THE LINE of BEST FIT - 05/07/21
AM/PM with Matt Berry - The AM Playlist
AM/PM with Matt Berry - The PM Playlist
In...
2022-10-241h 30
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 9 - The Small Hours (with more James Sedge Q&A)Listen as we breakdown and discuss The Small Hours, and offer our personal perspectives ALSO more of our Q&A with Maypoles and Milkbone drummer James Sedge
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Stuff we talked about this episode:
Shindig! - Late 2016
Manchester Evening News - 10/27/16
HiFi+ Magazine - November 2021
Midnight Chats Podcast - 09/08/2016
Curiosities of Ocean Grove: Mrs. Wagner's Pies - 08/26/15
The Guardian: "On my...
2022-09-191h 55
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 8 - Matt Berry and the Maypoles Live (with James Sedge Q&A)Listen as we breakdown and discuss Matt Berry and the Maypoles Live, and offer our personal perspectives ALSO part 1 of our Q&A with Maypoles and Milkbone drummer James Sedge
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Stuff we talked about this episode:
James Sedge MusicStation Bio
James Sedge YouTube Channel
Music Radar - 12/02/2015
Amoeba Records Matt Berry - What's In My Bag 08/15/2022
Jessie's Favorite Live Performance Picks:
...
2022-08-221h 44
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 7 - Music for InsomniacsListen as we breakdown and discuss Music for Insomniacs and Music for Insomniacs IV, offer our personal perspectives and go follow random tangents.
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Stuff we talked about this episode:
Clash Magazine (07/03/14)
Time Out Magazine (05/16/2104)
The Guardian (05/22/2014)
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone (05/25/2014)
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Be...
2022-07-181h 25
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 6 - Kill the WolfListen as we breakdown and discuss Kill the Wolf track by track and offer our personal perspectives.
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Stuff we talked about this episode:
The original blog entry from February 2013 is long gone but you can check out the current version of Matt's website HERE
Onion Talking: Matt Berry (05/10/2013)
The Quietus (06/12/2013)
Sound on Sound (December 2020)
HiFi+ Magazine (November 2021)
SuperDeluxEdition (11/21/2021)...
2022-06-131h 29
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 5 - Witchazel Odds and EndsThere was so much to cover for Witchazel that we just couldn't squeeze it all in to the main episode; therefore, please enjoy some Witchazel odds and ends.
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Stuff we talked about this episode:
Inside Matt Berry's World - 06/21/13
Polygon - 07/12/19
The Velvet Onion - 07/08/11
So Low Music Video
Take My Hand Video
Witchazel Promo Video
IIntro/Outro mus...
2022-05-3024 min
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 4 - WitchazelIt's a big one! Listen as we breakdown and discuss Witchazel track by track and offer our personal perspectives.
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Sources referenced:
The Times - 03/03/11
Wales online - 11/15/10
The Irish Times - 07/22/11
Sonic Contact - 11/21/08
The Velvet Onion - 06/25/10
Super Deluxe Edition - 11/12/21
Pass Me On - 06/24/12
National Album Day, BBC Sounds
Flood Magazine...
2022-05-161h 20
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 2 - OpiumListen as we breakdown and discuss Opium track by track and offer our personal perspectives.
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Sources referenced:
We are Cult: Matt Berry Talks Ten Years on Acid Jazz - 10/23/21
Bearded Magazine - August 2007
Metro Magazine February 09, 2015
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
2022-04-1900 min
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastEpisode 1 - JackpotPlease join us as we discuss Matt Berry's long lost debut album, Jackpot.
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Sources referenced:
"When Did you Last See your Father"
"Trouser Department"
Sound on Sound - December 2020
The Velvet Onion: Onion Talking Matt Berry - 06/25/10
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Recor...
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