My Music Episode 693 - Steve Rothery Talking About His Album with Steve Hackett

What happens when two of progressive music's most distinctive guitar voices finally make the album they've been talking about for almost a decade?In this episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath welcomes Steve Rothery (Marillion) back to the show to discuss The Roaring Waves, his long-awaited collaborative album with Steve Hackett (Genesis), released on 28 August 2026.Steve shares the story behind a project that began in 2016 and slowly evolved into a collection of cinematic instrumental pieces inspired by the sea, memory, atmosphere and the landscapes that shaped his childhood. From Whitby's dramatic coastline to the creative chemistry he shares with Steve Hackett, this is a fascinating conversation about patience, collaboration and allowing music to breathe.The discussion explores why The Roaring Waves is far more than a "guitar album", how the pair avoided turning it into a showcase of technical playing, and why creating emotion will always matter more than playing the most notes. Steve also talks about the album's collaborators, the challenge of finishing a project nearly nine years in the making, and hints at plans for a second album together.Along the way, Graham and Steve reflect on Marillion's early comparisons with Genesis, life on the road, the changing way people listen to music, and why albums that encourage listeners to slow down are perhaps more important now than ever.If you love progressive rock, atmospheric instrumental music, or simply hearing world-class musicians discuss the creative process with honesty and humour, this is an episode not to miss.Featuring discussion on:The making of The Roaring WavesWorking with Steve HackettThe inspiration behind The Black SeaGrowing up by the sea and its influence on songwritingWhy emotion always beats technical perfectionMarillion, Genesis and nearly 50 years of musical historyWhether there could be a second Hackett/Rothery albumSponsored by 13th Floor Sound, an independent record label dedicated to keeping real music alive.