Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music Podcast
By Jessie Wolff, Courtney Stollon, Tara Fildes
Join us as we obsess, analyze, and wildly speculate over this multi-talented multi-instrumentalist.
Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music PodcastMay 20, 2024
Episode 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 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
Episode 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 Berry
The 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 - Phil Scragg Remix" originally from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
Episode 19 - Milkbone with Special Guest James Sedge
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 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
Episode 18 - The Blue Elephant
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
Episode 17 - The Thomas Walsh Interview
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
Music from this episode:
The Duckworth Lewis Method -
- "Mason on the Boundary" - The Duckworth Lewis Method
- "Mystery Man" - Sticky Wickets
Pugwash -
- "Dear Belinda" - The Olympus Sound
- "What Are You Like" - Silverlake
- "Anyone Who Asks" - Almanac
- "Apples" - Almanac
- "It's Nice To Be Nice" - Jollity
- "Finer Things In Life" - Almond Tea
- "Nearly The Same As Before" - Almond Tea
Thomas Walsh -
- "This Is My Fortress" exclusive sneak peak from the upcoming Album The Rest is History
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
Episode 16 - Phantom Birds
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
Episode 15 - Television Themes (with Friends) - Part 2
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
Episode 14 - The Phil Scragg Interview
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
Episode 13 - Television Themes (with Friends) - Part 1
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
Episode 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 - October 27, 2016
The Culture Show (BBC) - June 10,2 2010
Additional Mentions of Jesus Christ Superstar
Matt Berry: An Incomparable Musical Adventure (Word in Your Ear) - September 13, 2021
Matt Berry - The 10 Records That Changed My Life - December 2, 2015
Matt Berry on the Albums that Have Soundtracked His Life - January 30, 2015
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
Episode 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 included a donation link below as well as a link for the North American charity Covenant House. Covenant House provides housing and supportive services to youth facing homelessness. In the Spirit of Christmas, please consider making a donation:Check out more of Joan's music at the links below:
Stuff we talked about this episode:
Clash Magazine - 11/03/11
Digital Spy - 12/20/11
The Guardian - 12/07/15
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
Episode 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
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
Episode 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 radar: Matt Berry's cultural highlights" - 10/16/16
The Six Degrees of Helter Skelter - 2009
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
Episode 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:
Music Radar - 12/02/2015
Amoeba Records Matt Berry - What's In My Bag 08/15/2022
Jessie's Favorite Live Performance Picks:
- Take My Hand at The Garage - 04/09/2014
- Live and Let Die - With Thomas Walsh/Pugwash at Bristol Fleece - 05/12/2013
Tara's Favorite Live Performance Picks:
- One Track Lover/Woman at 229 - 11/09/2012
- I Saw the Light at The Ruby Lounge - 04/05/2014
Courtney's Favorite Live Performance Picks:
- Snuff Box & Take My Hand at Rough Trade East London - 09/27/2011
- Jesus Christ Superstar at The Garage - 04/26/2011
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
Episode 7 - Music for Insomniacs
Listen 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 Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
Episode 6 - Kill the Wolf
Listen 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)
Official Music Video for "Medicine"
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
Episode 5 - Witchazel Odds and Ends
There 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
IIntro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
Episode 4 - Witchazel
It'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 - 05/17/21
Chap Magazine 07/14/15
“Look in My Book” - Performance at Rough Trade East - 9/27/11
The Guardian Podcast - 1/14/11
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd
Episode 3 - Happy Birthday Matt!
Our first mini episode!
It's Matt's birthday, and we are marking the occasion by sharing our favorite music we've discovered because of him and adding some recommendations of our own.
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Stuff we talked about during this episode:
Podcast companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/289NXR9qFk9UipoHYwtt1h?si=1ba39dcfa4c4416e
Pugwash "What are you Like" music video: https://youtu.be/_9K2gd7r9Kc
"Folk Off" playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFNMHeSBZgx14nI7F0cxQAjOONk_7dWax
Word in your Ear Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-VuY9SNTGY&t=2s
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything — Official Trailer | Apple TV+: https://youtu.be/7QUSrefGO34
Father John Misty discussion: https://www.gigwise.com/features/104203/matt-berry-music-tour-interview-music-it-crowd-toast-of-london
Also check out our music recommendations for Matt:
Jessie recommends - Real Estate https://open.spotify.com/artist/41SQP16hv1TioVYqdckmxT?si=qzlYfd8sQK-8UdZUrQIWKg
Tara recommends - Johnathan Bree https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IlTe9Gm5w5qrt2kKdOvAh?si=BIYVg3dnQ_uXCT1wQeYD7A
Courtney recommends - Big Thief https://open.spotify.com/artist/5QdyldG4Fl4TPiOIeMNpBZ?si=eQDvmOEPQourRtx7pfb08w
Intro/Outro music "Obsessed and so Obscure" from The Small Hours - 2016, Written and Performed by Matt Berry, Acid Jazz Records/Witchazel Ltd https://open.spotify.com/track/1LfJo4yBhtXWwHpTCtmQJm?si=92fd68d730d64be8
Episode 2 - Opium
Listen 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
Episode 1 - Jackpot
Please 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"
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 Records/Witchazel Ltd