The MewX Podcast

Welcome to The MewX Podcast!We are back from hiatus to talk about the farewell tour and Jonas Bjerre's final show as the lead singer of Mew.With us we have fellow frengers Clara and Maja, who both saw a number of the final shows. Join us, as we discuss our feelings about Jonas leaving, the future of Mew, meeting frengers from all over the world, and seeing our favorite band possibly for the last time.Credits:Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guests: Clara Hvid Lindecrona and Maja Damstedt Kindler.Live clips:Full Show Playlist, Scandinavian Congress Center, Aarhus, 2025Full Show Playlist, Royal Arena, Copenhagen, 2025Full Show, Lalala Fest, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2025We'll be back with more episodes in the future. If you want to be a guest on an episode, please get in touch.Follow us:Instagram:@mewxinfoTwitter:@mewxinfoBluesky:@mewxinfo.bsky.socialFacebook:mewxinfoWebsite:mewx.infoAnn:Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar:Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir:Instagram:keirmartin93E-mail the show: [email protected]

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 VersionComforting Sounds, Frengers VersionComforting Sounds, Copenhagen Phil VersionLyrics:Comforting Sounds, lyricsLive Version:Live on Boogie, 2003Live with Danish Chamber Orchestra, Helsinki, 2024Cover Versions:Comforting Sounds, Cover by Birdy, YouTubeComforting Sounds, Cover by Guldimund, YouTubeComforting Sounds, Cover by Ivarsson, Bang & Neumann, YouTubeComforting Sounds, Cover by Doyun, YouTubeOther Links:Snow Brigade, live on Danish Music Awards, 2003Hale - The Ballad Of, YouTubeTears For Fears - The Tipping Point, YouTubeABBA - Don't Shut Me Down, YouTubeFollow us:Instagram:@mewxinfoTwitter:@mewxinfoBluesky:@mewxinfo.bsky.socialFacebook:mewxinfoWebsite:mewx.infoAnn:Instagram:ovaltine8Oddvar:Instagram:oddvarrosteKeir:Instagram:keirmartin93E-mail the show:[email protected]

Welcome 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 the Trade, lyricsLive Version:Tricks of the Trade, live debut at Sentrum Scene, Oslo, 2010Other Links:Nico Muhly, WikipediaTachys - I Wish I Could Have Known You, YouTubePet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind, YouTubeWillie Nelson - Always On My Mind, YouTubeElvis Presley - Always On My Mind, YouTubeBrenda Lee - Always On My Mind, YouTubeFollow us:Instagram:@mewxinfoTwitter:@mewxinfoBluesky:@mewxinfo.bsky.socialFacebook:mewxinfoWebsite:mewx.infoAnn:Instagram:ovaltine8Oddvar:Instagram:oddvarrosteKeir:Instagram:keirmartin93E-mail the show:[email protected]

Welcome 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, live with Danmarks Underholdningsorkester, DR Koncerthuset, 2022Other Versions:156, Cubase Demo, YouTube156, Sebastian Brandt Remix, YouTube156, Cover by Matt Gurley, YouTube156, 8-bit Cover by Omnigrad, YouTube156, Piano and Clarinet Cover by Stig Johan, YouTubeOther Links:Boogie, WikipediaBritish Mew Documentary, YouTubeEggstone, WikipediaFollow us:Instagram:@mewxinfoTwitter:@mewxinfoBluesky:@mewxinfo.bsky.socialFacebook:mewxinfoWebsite:mewx.infoAnn:Instagram:ovaltine8Oddvar:Instagram:oddvarrosteKeir:Instagram:keirmartin93E-mail the show:[email protected]

Welcome 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:Heavenly Jewel Thief, live with the Danish Chamber Orchestra at Musiikkitalo, Helsinki, 2024 Other Links:Wildlife, La Dispute album, WikipediaThe La's - There She Goes, YouTube/a>The Spinto Band - Oh Mandy, YouTubeWhisper of the Heart, IMDbThe Cat Returns, IMDbEskobar - Someone New, YouTube Follow us:Instagram: @mewxinfoTwitter: @mewxinfoBluesky: @mewxinfo.bsky.socialFacebook: mewxinfoWebsite: mewx.infoAnn: Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 Sessions Version, YouTube Live Version:Live at Webster Hall, New York, 2015, with Kimbra Other Links:Four Lions, IMDbHowl's Moving Castle, IMDbTwin Peaks, IMDbEraserhead, IMDbThe Substance, IMDbTaylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble, YouTubeLana Del Rey - Off to the Races, YouTube Follow us:Instagram: @mewxinfoTwitter: @mewxinfoBluesky: @mewxinfo.bsky.socialFacebook: mewxinfoWebsite: mewx.infoAnn: Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome to The MewX Podcast! It's winter, so it only seems fitting to discuss the beautiful track from A Triumph for Man: Snowflake. With us to talk about it is Polish frenger Zuzanna. And making her triumphant return to the podcast, Heather is back in Keir's absence. Artwork by Zuzanna Sokół. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster and Oddvar Røste. Guests: Zuzanna Sokół and Heather Kelliher. Snowflake, Album VersionSnowflake, Gloria Hirsh RemixLyrics:Snowflake, lyricsLive Versions:Snowflake, live at Operaen, 2010 Other Links:Apparatjik - Electric Eye, YouTubeTachys - Signify, YouTubeLTJ Bukem - Atlantis, YouTubeSnowflake, Cover by Lynx Filante Follow us:mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfoAnn: Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome to The MewX Podcast! It's time for yet another doubleheader! We start with Web from A Triumph For Man, before we talk about the b-side Like Paper Cuts from the Am I Wry? No single. Which of the two songs do you prefer? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Web, Album VersionLike Paper Cuts, Music VideoLyrics:Web, lyricsLike Paper Cuts, lyrics Other Versions:Web, Demo Version, YouTube Other Links:Akon - Lonely, YouTubeBobby Vinton - Mr. Lonely, YouTubeDepeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence, YouTubeWeb, Cover by SARIN Follow us:mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfoAnn: Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome to The MewX Podcast! Happy Mew year! We start off 2025 with a song from the greatest hits album, Eggs Are Funny: Do You Love It? We dig into the origins of the song, both lyrically and musically. Do you love it? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Do You Love It?, Album VersionLyrics:Do You Love It?, lyrics Live Versions:Do You Love It?, Live at the Copenhagen Opera House, 2010, YouTubeEarly Riff, Beat Day, 2007, YouTube Other Links:Spongebob Squarepants Intro, YouTubeWhispers of Immortality, Poem by T.S. EliotT.S. Eliot, WikipediaCats the Musical, WikipediaCats, IMDbThe Human Centipede, IMDbBloodhound Gang - The Bad Touch, YouTube Follow us:mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfoAnn: Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Mew-rry Christmas, and welcome to The MewX Podcast! We get in the holiday spirit, as we go through a bunch of demo songs from Mew's illustrious career, from the early to later years. And when we say early years, we mean early. To discuss some of the rarest Mew songs our there, we're joined by fellow Frengers Érika and Maja. What's your favorite Mew demo track? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guests: Érika Giusti and Maja Aaby Pedersen. Artwork by Maja Aaby Pedersen. Songs discussed:Boy, Roskilde, 2012, YouTubeBoy, Tachys Version, YouTubeSuperfriends, YouTubeNothing Is Red, YouTubeChinese Gun, YouTubeDaddy Drone, YouTubeBamse, Roskilde, 2012, YouTubeWherefore Are You Not There?, YouTube + a few more tracks... Follow us:mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfoAnn: Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome to The MewX Podcast! In this week's episode we talk about two tracks from Mew's debut album, A Triumph for Man: Then I Run and Life Is Not Distant. What's your favorite Mew deep cut? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Then I Run, Album VersionLife Is Not Distant, Album VersionLyrics:Then I Run, lyricsLife Is Not Distant, lyrics Other links:Bloodhound Gang - Fire Water Burn, YouTubeOne Fierce Beer Coaster, WikipediaUniverse Size Comparison 3D, YouTubeMoon, IMDb Follow us:mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfoAnn: Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome to The MewX Podcast! This week we discuss the song Making Friends from the album + -, from its early origins to the later versions of the song. What's your favorite version? This episode was recorded before the announcement of Jonas Bjerre's departure from the band. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Artwork by Jonas Bjerre. Making Friends, Album VersionMaking Friends, First VersionMaking Friends, Sensory Spaces VersionMaking Friends, Quiet Sessions VersionMaking Friends, Otherworld VersionLyrics:Making Friends, lyrics Music video:Making Friends Live versions:Making Friends, Vega, Copenhagen, 2013Witness with Making Friends intro, Roundhouse, London, 2015 Cover version:Kimbra - Making Friends, Soundcloud Other links:Sensory Spaces App, YouTubeSteve Reich - Piano Phase, YouTubeMew in Sicily - When I See Tomorrow, YouTube Follow us:mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfoAnn: Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome to The MewX Podcast! We're finally back for yet another season, and start off what is likely to be our very last season with a doubleheader, the opening of the classic album Mew and the Glass Handed Kites: Circuitry of the Wolf and Chinaberry Tree. We're once again joined by the prolific musician and writer Alex Maiolo, to discuss two of his favorite Mew songs. Or is it just one song? This episode was recorded before the announcement of Jonas Bjerre's departure of the band. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Alex Maiolo. Circuitry of the Wolf, Album VersionChinaberry Tree, Album VersionChinaberry Tree, Red VersionLyrics:Chinaberry Tree, lyrics Live version:Circuitry of the Wolf and Chinaberry Tree, Strom, Munich, 2015 Other links:Led Zeppelin - Friends and Celebration Day, YouTubeSimple Minds - Up On The Catwalk, YouTubeLukas Graham - Cheat Code, YouTubeSwirlies - Blonder Tongue Audio Baton, YouTubeYes - The Remembering, YouTubeGenesis - Carpet Crawlers, YouTubeEnnio Morricone - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Main Theme, YouTubeThe Beach Boys - Don't Hurt My Little Sister, YouTubeKorn - Alone I Break, YouTubeGlintshake - My New Style, YouTubeMarina Herlop - miu, YouTubeRóisín Murphy - Overpowered, YouTubeJane's Addiction - Been Caught Stealing, YouTubeLilys - Elizabeth Colour Wheel, YouTubeBand on the Run, WikipediaPeter Gabriel 1978 album, WikipediaNiels Bohr, WikipediaOut of Africa, IMDbOppenheimer, IMDb Follow us:mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfoAnn: Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome to The MewX Podcast! Mew dropped a bombshell on everyone last week. Jonas Bjerre is leaving the band. We've been recording a few episodes for the upcoming season 6 of the podcast, but were not planning on releasing anything just yet. However, this announcement changed our plans a bit, as we give you our reactions to the news. We also decided to add our recording for The Wake of Your Life to the episode, as we saw how it thematically could fit in. We'll be back releasing weekly episodes later this year, as our recordings of Season 6 progresses, so stay tuned! Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin.The Wake of Your Life, Album Version Lyrics:The Wake of Your Life, lyrics Live version:Wake, WikipediaLikvake, Norwegian definition, SNLAlan Wake, Wikipedia Follow us: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome to The MewX Podcast! It's Easter egg time! Season 5 is over, but to keep the wait for season 6 a little shorter, we have this bonus episode for you. The legendary American music producer, Michael Beinhorn, joined Thomas and Oddvar for a chat about his work with Mew. We talk about how he found out about Mew, creating And the Glass Handed Kites and + -, Silas' drumming style, how Johan came back to the band, how music production has changed over the years, how working with Mew is different from working with some of the biggest names in the business, and more! Credits: Hosts: Thomas Dyregaard and Oddvar Røste. Guest: Michael Beinhorn. Opening songs:Hole - Celebrity Skin, Official Music VideoRed Hot Chili Peppers - Me And My Friends, Official AudioAerosmith - Blind Man, Official Music VideoHerbie Hancock - Rockit, Official Music VideoSoul Asylum - Runaway Train, Official Music VideoKorn - Here to Stay, Official Music VideoMarilyn Manson - Rock Is Dead, Official Music VideoSoundgarden - Black Hole Sun, Official Music Video Follow us: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir:Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome to The MewX Podcast! Season 5 comes to and end, as we talk about one of Mew's most popular songs, Special. We're joined by Oddvar's brother Simen, to discuss his favorite song. We also get some help to solve a mystery in the lyrics, when we get an unexpected call during the recording. What do you think of Special, and what do you think Agarina means? Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Simen Røste.Special, Radio Mix Music video:Special, Directed by Martin de Thurah Lyrics:Special, lyrics Live versions:Special, Live at KB Hallen, Copenhagen, 2006Special, Live at The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, CBS, 2006 Cover versions:Special, Cover by Live, XFactor, Denmark, 2019Special, Cover by Taavi Paomets feat. Jonas Bjerre, Salalaulu, Estonia, 2022 Other links:Bo recording Special, YouTubeMew talking about the Special music video, YouTubeMew talk about Hulk Hogan on The DL, YouTubeBackstreet Boys - Get Down, Official music video, YouTubeNew Kids On The Block - Step By Step, Official music video, YouTubeCarpark North - Human, Official music video, YouTubeTrentemøller - Vamp, Official audio, YouTubeLa Dispute - Edward Benz, 27 Times, Official audio, YouTubeLake of the Dead, IMDbThe Last of Us, IMDb Follow us: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome to The MewX Podcast! This week we're joined by the brain behind the Themes For Great Cities project, Alex Maiolo. Alex, Jonas Bjerre, Jonas Kaarnamets, Erki Pärnoja and the city of Tallinn, released an album earlier this month, of music made largely on modular synths, performed live at Tallinn Music Week. It's an inspirational talk about how the four guys and one city came together, creating music and a great friendship. We also hear about how they made the album, Alex's musical inspirations, his relationship with Mew, modern ways of creating and consuming music versus old, and much more. The album is available on limited edition red vinyl, pressed at Citizen Vinyl in Asheville, NC, and digital download on moroderikmusik.bandcamp.com. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard. Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Alex Maiolo. Themes For Great Cities: Tallinn Alex MaioloAlexmaiolo.comAlex on InstagramTriple X Snaxxx on InstagramLacy Jags on Instagram Jonas BjerreJonasbjerre.comMewsite.comJonas on InstagramMew on InstagramMew on YouTube Jonas KaarnametsFrankieanimal.comJonas on InstagramJonas on YouTubeFrankie Animal on YouTube Erki PärnojaEwertandthetwodragons.comErki on InstagramEwert and The Two Dragons on YouTube Moroderik MusikMoroderik.comMoroderik Musik on YouTube Other links:Themes For Great Cities: Tallinn, Live at Tallinn Music Week, 2001Ewert and The Two Dragons - (In The End) There's Only Love, Official Music VideoEstonian Voices & DJ Sander Mölder with guitarist Jonas Kaarnamets and String Quartet FourFestSuburban SummitSimple Minds - Theme For Great Cities, AudioThemes For Great Cities: Five Things I Wish I Had Known, with Alex Maiolo and Jonas Bjerre E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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, WikipediaThe Storm - Lost In The Fire, Official Music VideoTue West - Sig Du Er Sikker, Official Music VideoTue West - Skynd Dig Væk, Live, 2004Tue West, WikipediaMew's Video Diary - Episode 6Chris Morris, WikipediaHeadswim - Soup, Official Music VideoHeadswim, Live at Underworld, Camden, London, 2022Hannah Peel, WikipediaNick Watts & Jonas Bjerre - Number 5 In the SkyHannah Peel - Mary Casio: Journey To Cassiopeia, Full Visual AlbumBeach House, WikipediaWild Nothing, WikipediaReal Estate, WikipediaThe Smile, WikipediaReal Estate - Paper Cup, Official Music VideoThe Smile - Speech BubbleMegadeth, WikipediaMegadeth - Holy Wars...The Punishment Due, Official Music Video Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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, NY, USA, 2017 Cover version:Zanzibar, Cover by John P, YouTube Other links:Sputnik - Zanzibar, audio, YouTubeSputnik (singer), WikipediaSputnik 1 (satellite), WikipediaThe Art of Meditation - Sigur Rós, Alan Watts and Paul Corley, YouTubeAnglo-Zanzibar War, Wikipedia Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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, Frengers version Lyrics:Her Voice Is Beyond Her Years, lyrics Live version:Her Voice Is Beyond Her Years, Live in Copenhagen, 2001, audioHer Voice Is Beyond Her Years, Live at Tammerfest, Tampere, Finland, 2018Her Voice Is Beyond Her Years, Live at El Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico, 2018 Other links:Jonas and Johan talk about Stina Nordenstam, YouTubeJonas Bjerre's tweet about Stina NordenstamStina Nordenstam, WikipediaStina Nordenstam - So This Is Goodbye, Official Music Video Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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.Cartoons and Macramé Wounds, Album version Lyrics:Cartoons and Macramé Wounds, lyrics Other links:Jonas discussing 'the 94 bit', YouTubeDon't open this link Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 to Ten, lyrics Other links:Tina Dickow - Count to Ten, YouTubeTransformers, WikipediaMichael Bay, IMDbMichael Bay - What is Bayhem?, YouTubeHot Fuzz - You Ain't Seen Bad Boys II?, YouTubeWorld War Z Pepsi Scene, YouTubeThe Transformers: The Movie, 1986, YouTube Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

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, lyricsLive versions:White Lips Kissed, Mew with Copenhagen Phil, Musikkonservatoriets Koncertsal, Copenhagen, 2017White Lips Kissed, Live on Rhapsody Originals, 2006White Lips Kissed, Live on Thetripwire.com, 2006Cover versions:The Mewtants - White Lips KissedOther links:The Making of And the Glass Handed Kites, YouTubeSnippet of White Lips Kissed backdrop art, InstagramFollow us:www.mewx.infoInstagram: mewxinfoTwitter: @mewxinfoFacebook: mewxinfoAnn:Instagram: ovaltine8Oddvar:Instagram: oddvarrosteKeir:Instagram: keirmartin93E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 Other links:Half the World Is Watching Me, Demo CD, Discogs Safe As Houses, AudioGimme a Break, Theme songThree's Company, Theme songBenson, Theme songThe Partridge Family, Theme songThe La's - There She Goes, Official Music VideoThe Spinto Band - Oh Mandy, Official Music Video Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 versionBeautiful Balloon, Acoustic version Lyrics:Beautiful Balloon, lyrics Other links:Johan talks about Beautiful BalloonMew's first websiteSebastián Ayala - Beautiful Balloon, Cover versionThe 5th Dimension - Up, Up and AwaySwirlies - Jeremy ParkerNirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit, Official Music VideoThe Gap Band - Early In The Morning, Official Music VideoDavid Grohl Shocks Pharrell With Drumming Influences, YouTube clip Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

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 MixWhy Are You Looking Grave?, Kitchen Demo Lyrics:Why Are You Looking Grave?, lyrics Live version:Why Are You Looking Grave?, Acoustic Version, Live at Village Underground, London, 2015Why Are You Looking Grave?, Kerrang Live Session, 2006Live at the Kesärauha Festival, Turku, 2021 Other links:Why Are You Looking Grave?, Guy Gerber's RemixForever And EverIn Time Do You Forget (Daydream)Mew talking about 'Why Are You Looking Grave?'Interview with Jonas Bjerre, Songfacts.comAntethic - New Terrain (Mew Cover feat. Emilia Bahamonde) Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 - Kids Don't Fight, audio Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

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.Symmetry, Half the World is Watching Me versionSymmetry, Frengers versionSymmetry, Demo version Lyrics:Symmetry, lyrics Live version:Symmetry, Live at Tammerfest, Tampere, Finland, 2018Symmetry, Live In-studio on TheAlternateSide.org, 2010 Other links:Jonas Bjerre and Johan Wohlert talk about BeckyJonas Bjerre - Edith (Feat. Becky Wilson), audioThe Sweet Simplicity (Becky Wilson) - Safe, audioBackdrop video for SymmetryDolly Parton & Kenny Rogers - Islands In the Stream, audioThe Pogues - Fairytale Of New York, official videoGotye (Feat. Kimbra) - Somebody That I Used To Know, official videoPaul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say SayEdward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home, official video Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 SoundsBones (Song For Albert), B-side for I Should Have Been A Tsin-Tsi (For You)Drown, B-side for Apocalypso7"Watch This Space, B-side for Mica and She Came Home for ChristmasKiller, B-side for Special 7"Safe As Houses, B-side for The Zookeeper's Boy and The Zookeeper's Boy 10"Misplaced, B-side for Her Voice Is Beyond Her YearsQuietly, B-side for King ChristianSuccubus, B-side for Her Voice Is Beyond Her Years Lyrics:Where Have All The Geysers Gone?, lyricsLike Chaser, lyricsCity Voices, lyricsBones (Song For Albert), lyricsDrown, lyricsWatch This Space, lyricsKiller, lyricsSafe As Houses, lyricsMisplaced, lyricsSuccubus, lyrics Other versions:City Voices, Live at Barbican Hall, London, 2018Quietly, Demo versionQuietly, Cover by Annie HolidaySuccubus, Live at Det Elektriske Barometer, 2001 Other links:Hawaii Dream, Cover by Dereck Higgins, YouTubeDereck Higgins' YouTube ChannelDereck Higgins talks to Jonas Bjerre, YouTubeDepeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again, Official Video Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo

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 WilnerTachys Official Website Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 while. Episode artwork by Thomas Rasmussen. Credits: Host: Thomas Dyregaard Co-hosts: Ann Lancaster, Oddvar Røste and Keir Martin. Guest: Johan Wohlert.Upcoming Mew live dates Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 Other links:No More Stories EP Review, MewX Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 Lyrics:Wheels Over Me lyrics Other links:A Story About All of Us, MewXRadiohead - Fitter Happier, audio, YouTubeP6 BEAT Elsker Mew, FacebookAqua - Barbie Girls, Official Music Video, YouTubeAqua - Roses Are Red, Official Music Video, YouTubeCrash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm, Official Music Video, YouTubeOdbjergs orakler with Johan Wohlert, PodtailMax Tegmark, WikipediaApparatjik - Superpositions, YouTube, audioApparatjiks sing Max Tegmark's book, YouTube, videoApparatjik - Q & A #5 - Max A, YouTubeFull version of near-death experience story read by Ann, Wilson FDE, NDERFJonas Bjerre Interview, Under the Radar MagazineApparatjik - Quantum Suicide, YouTube, audio Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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, 2018Interview the Girls, Live at Barbican Centre, London, 2018 Lyrics:Interview the Girls lyrics Other links:'Who Will Buy?', from 'Oliver!', 1968, YouTube Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 mash-up at Ja Ja Ja Festival launch party, YouTubeE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, IMDbDeath Note, IMDbEdvard Grieg - In the Hall of the Mountain King, YouTubeJulee Cruise - Falling, YouTubeTwin Peaks, IMDbMewX Q&A - Question 1, YouTube Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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, Copenhagen, 2021. White Lips Kissed etc., Live at Kesärauha, Turku, 2021. Learn Our Crystals etc., Live at Rust, Copenhagen, 2021. Special etc., Live at Rust, Copenhagen, 2021. Comforting Sounds, Live at Kesärauha, Turku, 2021. Follow us: www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 versions:The Night Believer, Live at Webster Hall Feat. Kimbra, New York City, 2015 Lyrics:The Night Believer lyrics Other links:Tachys - When the World Wakes Up, Official Music VideoBo promotes The Night Believer music video recording, FacebookMew365 - Behind the Case, YouTubeBehind The Night Believer (Featuring ‘Frengers’), MewXMew Reddit AMA, MewXMew - Minus Plus (+ - Remix Album by FBH) Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 Summer, IMDbBoJack Horseman, IMDbRobyn with Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat, Official Music VideoSusanne Sundfør - Kamikaze, Official AudioKero Kero Bonito - Trampoline, Official Music Video Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 Bjerre, FaceCulture, YouTube Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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), YouTubeCoffee Break, Cover by AmadeusRFL, YouTubeTwin Peaks - Damn Fine Coffee, YouTubeBlur - Coffee And TV, Official Music VideoNirvana - Lithium, Official Music VideoDodo & VM-Holdet - Vi Er Røde, Vi Er Hvide, Audio Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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, IMDbBo Burnham - White Woman's Instagram, Official Music VideoSigur Rós - Ísjaki, Official Lyric VideoEnya - Wild Child, Official Music VideoEverything Everything - Blast Doors, AudioTool - Chocolate Chip Trip, AudioThe Cameramen (Richard's band), BandcampRichard's remixes of + - tracks Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 VersionBeach, Trentemøller RemixBeach, Official Music Video, Long VersionBeach, Official Music Video, Short Version Live versions mentioned:Beach, Live at Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, Incheon, 2015 Lyrics:Beach lyrics Other links:Genesis - ...In That Quiet EarthThe Drums - Lets Go Surfing, Official Music ViceoThe Science of Sleep, IMDbThe Rain, IMDbStand by Me, IMDb Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 in Copenhagen, 2001 Lyrics:Mica lyrics Other links:Hyper Doll, Volume 1Hyper Doll, Volume 2Twin Peaks - 'The Missing Pieces Room Above The Convenience Store'Pronounciation of Mica Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 Zookeeper's Boy, Official Music Video Animals of Many Kinds, Special single version Live versions mentioned: Koor (Medley containing The Zookeeper's Boy), Live at Vega, Copenhagen, 2013 The Zookeeper's Boy, Live at Roskilde, 2009 Lyrics: The Zookeeper's Boy lyrics Animals of Many Kinds lyrics Other links: DJ Shannon introducing Mew at KEXP The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781 Imogen Heap - The Happy Song, Official Music Video Grønflammeskoven Commercial Grønflammeskoven - Flammetræer (By Marie Eline Hansen, Malthe Fischer and Jonas Bjerre) Follow us: www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

The 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 1Steve Reich - 1 Musician on 2 PianosSteve Reich - Music for 18 MusiciansSteve Reich - Different TrainsJonas Bjerre - Running (Oh No Ono Remix)Lords of DestructionMew - Episode 4Tachys - When the World Wakes UpMew European Tour Autumn 2009 Up Other links:Burkunderburk's YouTube ChannelThe Large Hadron ColliderThe Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Keir: Instagram: keirmartin93 E-mail the show: [email protected]

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, SpotifyMew Live In Copenhagen DVD Live versions mentioned:Mew Live In Copenhagen, Full Concert, 2006 Other links:The Making of And the Glass Handed KitesAnd the Glass Handed Kites promotional videoMew interview about the Danish Music Awards (In Danish)Mew wins Best Danish Album award (In Danish)Jonas Bjerre wins Best Danish Singer award (In Danish)Mew interview on The Voice, Finland, 2005Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)1917, IMDbDeath Stranding, WikipediaAgent Fresco - Howls (Official Music Video)NRK P3 Sessions setlist, 2005 Album reviews:Pitchfork, 2006Drowned In Sound, 2005Sputnik Music, 2006Punk News, 2006 Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Thomas: Instagram: detkanin Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Heather: Instagram: misslethalminx Twitter: @xlethalxminx E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 versionSatellites, Philharmonic versionSatellites, Official music video Live versions mentioned:Klassen, Live at Roskilde, 2012Klassen, Live at Roundhouse, London, 2013Satellites, Live at Roskilde, 2015Satellites, Rhapsody Stripped Down Live, 2015 Lyrics:Satellites lyrics Recommendations:Hammock - CliffsideKent - Ensammast i SverigeThe Beatles - Here Comes the SunMew - Nothingness and No RegretsDave Matthews Band - Satellite (Official video) Other links:Casper Balslev's official websiteMew interview on KCSN 88.5 FMMaking of the Satellites music video on Elektropastete's websiteArticle about the Satellites music video on FaderGuns Akimbo, IMDbBlack Mirror, IMDb'Amp goes to 11' from This is Spinal TapIf They Had Cellphones in Older Movies - CinemassacreSmash Mouth - All Star, played on thongophonesBillie Eilish - Bad Guy played on boomwhackers Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Thomas: Instagram: detkanin Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Heather: Instagram: misslethalminx Twitter: @xlethalxminx E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 versionRepeaterbeater, Official Video, long versionRepeaterbeater, Official Video, short version Live versions mentioned:Repeaterbeater, Live in Bristol, 2009 Lyrics:Repeaterbeater lyrics Recommendations:'It is happening again' - Twin PeaksThis Town Needs Guns - Cat Fantastic, Album versionLinkin Park - What I've Done, Official VideoGroundhog Day, IMDb Other links:Behind the Scenes of the Repeaterbeater Music VideoMew talking about the No More Stories albumForget Your Name - Nimja HypnosisHypnosis, Mayo Clinic'Omelette du Fromage', Dexter's LaboratoryMeshuggah - Clockwork, Official Video Heather's breakdown of Repeaterbeater: Starts in 3/4 x 4 4/4 x 4 First verse 6/4 7/4 x 2 3/4 7/4 6/4 7/4 3/4 6/4 4/4 x 2 60 beats throughout verse altogether Chorus 6/4 6/4 4/4 6/4 Repeat Chorus outro (Show me something good) 4/4 x 3 6/4 5/4 4/4 6/4 Second verse 5/4 8/4 7/4 6/4 4/4 6/4 3 /4 4/4 7/4 5/4 x 2 60 beats throughout verse altogether Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Thomas: Instagram: detkanin Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Heather: Instagram: misslethalminx Twitter: @xlethalxminx E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 - OThis Will Destroy You - They Move On Tracks Of Never-Ending LightLykke Li - Never Gonna Love Again, Official VideoLykke Li - I Follow Rivers, Official VideoDry the River - Lion’s Den Other links:Styx, WikipediaApparatjik, WikipediaApparatjik - Antlers, Official VideoApparatjik - Julia, Lyric VideoJulia Pastrana, WikipediaMew Reddit AMA, 2015 Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Thomas: Instagram: detkanin Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Heather: Instagram: misslethalminx Twitter: @xlethalxminx E-mail the show: [email protected]

Welcome 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 VideoIn A Better Place, Purity Ring Remix Live versions mentioned:In A Better Place, Live on KEXP, 2017In A Better Place, Live at The Circus, Helsinki, 2017 Lyrics:In A Better Place lyrics Recommendations:Muse - Starlight, Official VideoKent - Columbus, Official VideoWhite Lies - Don't Want to Feel It All, Official VideoMajora's Mask, WikipediaDMT: The Spirit Molecule (2010), Full movie Other links:Purity Ring (feat. Jonas Bjerre) - PeacefallKachina, WikipediaN,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), WikipediaThe Simpsons - Homer and Lisa in a Floating TankThe End: Jonas Bjerre of Mew on Endings and Death, Under the Radar, 2017BEN Drowned, Creepypasta Wiki Follow us:www.mewx.info Instagram: mewxinfo Twitter: @mewxinfo Facebook: mewxinfo Thomas: Instagram: detkanin Ann: Instagram: ovaltine8 Oddvar: Instagram: oddvarroste Heather: Instagram: misslethalminx Twitter: @xlethalxminx E-mail the show: [email protected]