The Muse Talk Podcast

The Matt Bellamy rig analysis continues with a look at his current setup for The Wow! Signal tour. Premier Guitar recently released a video featuring Matt’s guitar tech, giving fans an extensive look at the equipment Matt is currently using live with Muse. Using that video as the basis for this episode, Josh and Harry go through the pedalboard, amps, effects and guitars shown in the current rig, d...

The Matt Bellamy rig analysis series continues as Josh and Harry take an in-depth look at the equipment Matt used live during the Drones era of Muse. We break down his pedalboard, amps, pedals and guitars, identifying each piece of gear, explaining what it does and looking at how Matt used it as part of his live setup. The Drones era is a particularly interesting point in the evolution of Matt’s r...

It’s time for a lighter side of Muse! In this episode of The Muse Talk Podcast, Josh and Harry look back at some of their personal favourite funny Muse moments from throughout the band’s career. From live performances and interviews to mimed performances and behind-the-scenes moments, we revisit some of the funniest, strangest and most memorable moments Muse have given us over the years. With five...

What does it take to build a guitar for Matt Bellamy? In this very special episode of  The Muse Talk Podcast , Harry and Josh are joined by  Tim Stark, Head Luthier at Manson Guitar Works , for an in-depth discussion about his career, guitar making and his experiences building guitars for one of the world's most distinctive guitarists. This is our first interview with someone from Manson...

What makes a truly great Muse guitar tone? In this episode of  The Muse Talk Podcast , Harry and Josh each reveal their  Top 5 favourite Muse guitar tones , taking two very different approaches. Josh counts down his favourite  live  guitar tones, while Harry focuses on his favourite  studio  recordings, creating a combined list of ten incredible sounds from across Mus...

A few weeks on from its release, it's time to revisit  The Wow! Signal . In this episode of The Muse Talk Podcast, Harry and Josh return to Muse's latest album after living with it for a while. With fresh perspectives and repeated listens behind us, we discuss how our views have developed, reflect on the album as a whole, and explore where it stands among the band's previous releases. Al...

After weeks of anticipation,  The Wow! Signal  has finally been released in full, and Harry and Josh complete their comprehensive review of Muse's latest album. In this two-hour episode of  The Muse Talk Podcast , we take an in-depth look at the five remaining tracks:  The Dark Forest ,  Shimmering Scars ,  The Sickness In You & I ,  Hush (featuring Ellie Go...

Ticket prices for Muse's 2026 European tour have sparked plenty of discussion, and in this episode, Harry and Josh take an in-depth look at what fans can expect to pay to see the band live. Following earlier conversations about the cost of the intimate Brixton Academy show, we compare ticket prices across the newly announced European dates and discuss what rising prices could mean for fans hoping...

Shortly after Muse announced their 2026 European tour, Harry and Josh sat down to discuss the news and what it means for fans. With only 9 venues and 16 dates currently scheduled, this is a notably shorter tour than many expected. In this episode, we break down the announcement, discuss the scale of the tour, and explore what audiences attending the shows might be able to expect. We also take a lo...

In this episode of The Muse Talk Podcast, Harry and Josh take a deep dive into  Nightshift Superstar , the latest single from Muse. Now that the full track has been released, we share our thoughts on the song, break down its sound and influences, discuss the lyrics, and explore where it sits within Muse's ever-evolving catalogue. Over the course of this hour-long discussion, we examine what w...

In this episode of The Muse Talk Podcast, Harry and Josh share their initial thoughts on Muse's teaser for  Nightshift Superstar . With only a short preview to go on, we discuss our first impressions of the track, speculate on its direction, and ask the important question: could disco be the new alt-rock for Muse? We also introduce a brand-new segment to the podcast:  The Cool Wall . Ins...