Obsessed and so Obscure - A Matt Berry Music Podcast

Join 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...

'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! Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twit⁠⁠te⁠⁠r⁠⁠⁠/X ,⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Server and chat with us about the music....

'Gather Up' with us for two special milestones as we mark our 20th episode and Matt Berry's first ten years on Acid Jazz. Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twit⁠⁠te⁠⁠r⁠⁠ ,⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Server and chat with us about the music. Also, don't forget to follow or subscribe to our show on your favorite p...

Listen as we break down and discuss Milkbone with special guest, Milkbone and Maypoles drummer James Sedge ! Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ ,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠ ,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Twit⁠⁠te⁠⁠r⁠ ,⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠ ⁠⁠Server and chat with us about the music Stuff we talked about this episode:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Louder - November 11, 2021 - Matt Berry and friends launch new inst...

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.) Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠, ⁠ ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Twit⁠⁠te⁠⁠r⁠, ⁠ and ⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠ D...

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 an...

Listen as we breakdown and discuss Phantom Birds , one of Matt's most personal albums and a fan favorite. Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on ⁠ Instagram⁠, ⁠ Facebook ⁠, ⁠ Twit⁠⁠te⁠⁠r⁠,  and ⁠ TikTok⁠ Join our ⁠ Discord ⁠ Server and chat with us about the music Stuff we talked about this episode: ⁠ ⁠ In Conversation: Matt Berry - Clash Magazine - September 22, 2020 Matt Berry talks new LP,...

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. Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twit te r , and TikTok Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music Stuff we talked about this episode:   We Are C...

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...

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.   Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twit te r , and TikTok Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music Stuff we talked about this episode: &nbs...

In part 2 of A Very Berry Christmas we discuss all things AD/BC including a full AD/BC watch along! Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and TikTok Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music 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 th...

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).   Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and TikTok Join our Discord Ser...

Listen as we breakdown and discuss Night Terrors, and offer our personal perspectives ALSO Tara discusses meeting Matt! Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and TikTok Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music 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/...

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 Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and TikTok Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music Stuff we talked about this episode:   Shindig! - Late 2016 Manchester Evening News - 10/27...

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 Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and TikTok Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music Stuff we talked about this episode:   James Sedge MusicStation Bio Jame...

Listen as we breakdown and discuss Music for Insomniacs and Music for Insomniacs IV, offer our personal perspectives and go follow random tangents. Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and TikTok NEW : Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music Stuff we talked about this episode:   Clash Magazine (07/03/14) Time Out Magazine (05/16/2104) T...

Listen as we breakdown and discuss Kill the Wolf track by track and offer our personal perspectives. Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and TikTok NEW : Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music 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 &nbs...

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.  Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Ti k Tok NEW : Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music Stuff we talked about this episode:   Inside Matt Berry's World  - 06/21/13...

It's a big one! Listen as we breakdown and discuss Witchazel track by track and offer our personal perspectives. Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Ti k Tok NEW : Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music Sources referenced: The Times - 03/03/11   Wales online - 11/15/10   The Irish Times - 07/22/11   Sonic Contact - 11/21...

Listen as we breakdown and discuss Opium track by track and offer our personal perspectives.  Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Ti k Tok NEW : Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music Sources referenced:    We are Cult : Matt Berry Talks Ten Years on Acid Jazz - 10/23/21 Bearded Magazine - August 2007 Metro Magazine Febr...

Please join us as we discuss Matt Berry's long lost debut album, Jackpot. Leave us a comment @obsessedobscure on Insta g ram , Facebook , Twitter , and Ti k Tok NEW : Join our Discord Server and chat with us about the music Sources referenced:  " When Did you Last See your Father "  " Trouser Department "  Sound on Sound - December 2020  The Velvet Onion : Onion Talking Ma...