Stereo Embers The Podcast 0322: Steve Kilbey (The Church)

“The Hypnogogue” With close to 30 albums to their credit, including classics like Heyday, Starfish, The Blurred Crusade and their fabulous new one The Hypnogogue, The Church are one of the most enduring bands of all time. Led by the British-born but Australian raised Steve Kilbey, the Sydney-based outfit continue to put out music that’s mesmeric, melodic and meditative.Inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2010 and with gold records and hit singles under their musical belts, the Church are not ones to rest on their laurels. In fact, what makes this band so alluring is that they continue to challenge themselves and their listeners. Their new album is a perfect example of this—it’s a dense and textured collection of dreamlike jams, textured instrumentation, graceful hooks and churning elegance. It’s the kind of album that rewards you with each repeated listen. As for Mr. Kilbey, he remains one of the most prolific artists in rock and roll, delivering not only high quality work with his band, but also adding to that oeuvre fabulous solo albums, books, and paintings. This is Steve’s second visit to the podcast and we pick up where we left off…. www.thechurchband.net www.bombshellradio.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com www.embersarts.com www.alexgreenonline.com Twitter: @emberseditor Instagram: @emberspodast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com