In episode 171 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is delighted to engage in a captivating conversation with The Farm's Peter Hooton and Keith Mullin.
After a triumphant run of festival appearances and the debut of new tunes during the summer of 2017, The farm reunited, sparking a resurgence in their recording efforts. Although his plans for the digital launch of the Feel the love EP Although they had initially been established on all streaming platforms, unforeseen circumstances, such as illness and the onset of the pandemic, caused an unexpected delay. However, during lockdown, the band persisted in their creative pursuits, culminating in the recent release of a series of compelling tracks via the same goes for music.
One of those clues, Let the music (take control), emerges as a vibrant fusion of electronic elements, inspired by the innovative sounds of Kraftwerk and revitalized by dynamic guitar riffs. A pivotal moment in the genesis of this song occurred during a live performance, along with a chance meeting with the legendary guitarist, songwriter and producer. Nile Rodgers, whose influence left an indelible mark on the evolution of the song. The band's creative journey continues unabated, with the promise of new releases scheduled throughout 2024.
In this interview, Peter Hooton and Keith Mullin They offer insights into the genesis of their latest songs and provide a tantalizing glimpse of their upcoming album. Plus, they delve into the rich tapestry of The Farm's back catalogue, exploring their favorite songs, their Liverpool Music Icons Tour and much more.
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The farm remain a major attraction across the UK festival circuit and have already announced a string of performances for this year, appearing alongside acts such as James, Peter Hook and the light and The enemyas follows:
APRIL
Saturday 13 NEWCASTLE Interzone Festival (with Peter Hook and The Light)
Saturday 20 ROTHERHAM Magna Science Adventure (with The Enemy)
CAN
Saturday 25 WARE Stone Valley South Festival
JUNE
Saturday 01 MANCHESTER Irlam Festival
Saturday 22 NEWARK Stone Valley Midlands Festival
JULY
Saturday 06 HERTFORDSHIRE Childfest
Saturday 13th DONCASTER Askern Music Festival
AUGUST
Saturday 10th KENT Priory Live Music Festival
(More dates to be confirmed)
In addition to their continued live appearances, the members of The Farm have been busy with highly successful individual alternative careers. These include lecturing at Paul McCartney's prestigious LIPA, writing a number of non-fiction books and sports documentaries, directing acclaimed television documentaries and feature films (one of them starring Bill Nighy), composing dance anthems and music for films, write television scripts and produce internationally renowned films. movies released in theaters.
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