Ahead of the release of his third solo album Ness, we chat to singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and former Wild Beasts frontman, Hayden Thorpe, about the making of his new record, his recent artistic ventures and the ins-and-outs of his incredible career in music.

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Prefer audio? You can also listen to the full interview, including three of Hayden's very best songs, on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3BocLQ9

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0:00 - Intro
2:17 - Inspiration for Ness
9:49 - Making 'They'
12:21 - Adapting to a solo career
16:02 - His eclectic sonic palette
19:18 - Collaborating with Joe Goddard
22:08 - Creating 'He'
26:31 - Performing live in 2025
31:51 - The Hide
35:48 - Supporting Newcastle United
44:12 - The legacy of Limbo, Panto
50:21 - Would Wild Beasts ever reform?