“THIS Album…” with William Hann

For episode 105 of “THIS Album…” with William Hann, I’m joined by Mike Kroeger, bassist and founding member of one of the biggest rock bands of all time: Nickelback! With billions of streams, millions of albums sold and a career packed with huge riffs and global hits, Mike has been part of something pretty extraordinary. His is a CV you just can't argue with.... 10 billion global streams 5 billion+ YouTube channel views 60 million albums sold worldwide6 million+ monthly Spotify listeners 24 million + followers across social media4 million+ Shazams across Nickelback’s music catalogue Seven UK Top 10 albums, including a number one and four Top 5 albums Nine UK Top 40 singles A huge collection of UK BPI certifications across singles and albums Officially inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2023 Nickelback’s record-breaking 2024 Get Rollin’ World Tour was the fastest-selling and highest-attended tour of the band’s career, including a sold-out show at London’s The O2 — a venue they’ve headlined seven times. And somehow, Mike gave up his time to come and sit on my sofa to discuss Nickelback’s new album, Everything Under the Sun and his emotional attachment to Metallica's grouund breaking Black Album Everything Under The Sun is released on 30 October via Virgin Music Group. It’s the most ambitious and expansive album of their illustrious career — and it’s officially "THIS Album..." approved. The band are back in the UK for a MASSIVE arena tour in 2028 including TWO nights in London at The 02. See you down the front? But this episode goes well beyond album promotion and ’90s metal nostalgia. Mike and I also talk martial arts, massive guitar riffs, Nickelback’s incredible career and the question of why the band have never played Glastonbury. Join me, William Hann, for episode 105 of THIS Album… wherever you find your podcasts. #Nickelback #Metallica #TheBlackAlbum #MusicPodcast #Metal

For episode 104 I'm joined by one of the biggest guitar bands of this generation, it's The Snuts! This one's a fun episode. Jack and Callum were on fine form and gave the perfect level, of chaos, heart felt sincerity and project promotion that I always strive for on this podcast. The Snuts new album, Joy In Short Moments is released on Happy Music Group and Virgin Music Group on the 30th of October and is easily their best work to date. All 3 of their previous records have hit the top 5 in the album charts, it's inevitable that they'll make it 4 fort 4. Their album of choice was In Memory of Loss by Nathaniel Rateliff and in this episode we deep dive the record and discuss Jack and Callum's connection to Nathaniel's debut record. We also discuss how Joy in Short Moments was the most fun record of The Snuts career to make, how LCD Soundystem have the best intro of all time and the unparalled satisfaction of a stubby can. It's out now wherever you find your podcasts.

For episode 103, I'm joined by Radio royalty. From Absolute Radio, it's Ben Burell! Ben is the voice of Absolute from 1pm to 4pm Monday to Friday where he can be found dishing out indie bangers to music lovers across the digital airwaves with a firm "no repeat guarantee." This was a VERY fun episode and Ben's album of choice is an absolute (no pun intended) all timer of a record, it's Jamie T's softmore classic - Kings and Queens. In this episode we discuss consuming Kings and Queens with a grotty hangover, snogging your way out of physical discomfort at indie discos and how Jamie T has done more for mens mental health than any government scheme ever could. We also talk loads about the Oasis documentary Don't Look Back In Anger, so that gives a pretty firm time stamp of exactly when we recorded this one. It's out now, wherever you find your podcasts. Best enjoyed with ten cigarettes and five snakebites while running for the last train in Surrey. #JamieT #Indie #BenBurell #MusicPodcast #AbsoluteRadio

" The very first “post-surf” band. This London four-piece (extended to five on stage) was formed in 2021 when Connie came to London from France and met Archie (bass) from Worcester and Steve (guitar) from York. They blended their influences so seamlessly that they had to invent an actual genre to describe their sound. “Post-surf” is a pun to the “post-punk” dominion over the London scene of the past decade, alluding to the twist operated by these boys: post-modern themes in their lyrics and reflections on the chaos of modern life, but the warm and soothing sun of 60s California on the surface, embodied by their trademark four-part harmonies, surf guitars, and inexplicably strange chords. Their first album, a series of haunting ballads expunged in an effort to shave down their growing catalog, was released in 2025. “Poorly Planned Missions… Executed Worse” features ten tracks dripping with the band’s sonic identity and commitment to writing a song that sounds like it could never be written twice. Having opened for acts like The Big Pink and The Molotovs, they are gearing up for the release of the much louder follow-up to their debut, a cinematic whirlpool of indie bangers, introduced by their brand new single ‘Neverknows’ .” Former guests of the podcast include…. IVO GRAHAM, RUSSELL LISSACK BLOC PARTY, SPRINTS, WESTSIDE COWBOY, PIRI, WHODEE, PRESTON (THE ORDINARY BOYS), FELIX WHITE THE MACCABEES, ELEANOR K, CHRISTOPHER MCARTHUR BOYD, JAKE FARRELL (SCREEN ROT PODCAST) WILL GAMBLE, MURKAGE DAVE, SWIM DEEP, SUNFLOWER BEAN, JAMIE WEBSTER, AMY MATTHEWS, SAM DELANEY TOP FLIGHT TIME MACHINE, LIAM WITHNAIL, TONY MACCARROLL (OASIS), ED JONES, MYSTERY JETS, THE HOWLERS, WE ARE SCIENTISTS, ANNA SODEN. KYLE DALE, SOPHIE SVEINSSON, LOUISE SCHOFIELD, SILVER TONGUE RASCALS, CASTLE RAT, DANIEL MCKEON, THE ROLLING PEOPLE, ANDREW CUSHIN, GOLDIEROCKS, DAVID CORREOS, 22 GRAND POD JAMES ALLEN, THE HOWLERS, WESLEY GONZALEZ, NED NEWMAN, FESTIVAL FRIEND RUSS MATTHEW CROSBY, ROBIN ALLENDER, NORAH HENDRIKS, COURTING, PRESTON (THE ORDINARY BOYS), DUCKS LTD, THE BIG PINK, CHARTREUSE BEATLES DUB CLUB, AMELIA BAYLER, RAJIV KARIA, JESS GREENFIELD - NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS.

For episode 101 I’m joined by a modern pop phenomenon - it’s Maddie Zahm! Maddie is an LGBTQ icon with an incredible story. She’s gone from a life of worship leading to finding her people in the gay community. She’s also a PROPER laugh. In this episode we discuss how Wildewoman by Lucius was the vehicle for her discovering Feminism, her own identity and the joys of secular music. It’s out now wherever you find your podcasts. #MaddieZahm #Pop #Indie #MusicPodcast #LGBTQ

For episode 100 I'm joined I'm joined by a massive guest, from the actual, literal, bloody Maccabees.... it's Orlando Weeks! 100 episodes is a major milestone, so to be joined by such a great guest feels like a perfect fit. Needless to say, it was a joy to spend time with Orlando deep diving PJ Harvey's Let England Shake. We also discuss the importance and fragility of male friendships, reforming The Maccabees, having harry Styles as a fan and the night the sky turned "Silk Cut purple" during PJ Harvey's mind melting set at Bestival 2011. It's no secret that I'm a total Maccabees super fan. It must easily be over 30 times that I've watched the band live, even more with Orlando's solo shows. But I think I kept the balance just about right between professional broadcaster and obsessed fan that's freaking out. If you haven't given the show a cheeky follow or 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice, I'd be very grateful if you could please! It really helps to bump the show up and get more eyes on the show. Onwards to the next 100. “THIS Album…” is the podcast where each episode a guest and I deep dive an album that they have an emotional attachment to, one that captures a particular moment in their life. And we have a proper laugh while doing it.Rather than talking guitar pedals and snare drum recording techniques, I want to hear how bad someone’s haircut was when they discovered an album, who broke their heart and what questionable denim they were wearing.The show reached #1 on Spotify’s Music Podcast Chart and continues to build a highly engaged social audience, with clips from the podcast generating over 1 million views on Instagram in June 2026 alone. Former guests of the podcast include…. IVO GRAHAM, BLOC PARTY, SPRINTS, WESTSIDE COWBOY, PIRI, WHODEE, PRESTON (THE ORDINARY BOYS), FELIX WHITE - THE MACCABEES, ELEANOR K, CHRISTOPHER MCARTHUR BOYD, JAKE FARRELL (SCREEN ROT PODCAST) WILL GAMBLE, MURKAGE DAVE, SWIM DEEP, SUNFLOWER BEAN, JAMIE WEBSTER, AMY MATTHEWS, SAM DELANEY, LIAM WITHNAIL, TONY MACCARROLL (OASIS), ED JONES, MYSTERY JETS, THE HOWLERS, WE ARE SCIENTISTS, ANNA SODEN, KYLE DALE, SOPHIE SVEINSSON, LOUISE SCHOFIELD, SILVER TONGUE RASCALS, CASTLE RAT, DANIEL MCKEON, THE ROLLING PEOPLE, ANDREW CUSHIN, GOLDIEROCKS, DAVID CORREOS, 22 GRAND POD, JAMES ALLEN, THE HOWLERS, WESLEY GONZALEZ, NED NEWMAN, FESTIVAL FRIEND RUSS, MATTHEW CROSBY, ROBIN ALLENDER, NORAH HENDRIKS, COURTING, PRESTON (THE ORDINARY BOYS), DUCKS LTD, THE BIG PINK, CHARTREUSE, BEATLES DUB CLUB, AMELIA BAYLER, RAJIV KARIA, JESS GREENFIELD - NGHFB.

For Episode 99 I'm joined by JJerome87! Joe has had an illustrious career as the frontman of one of the biggest bands in the world for the last 15 years. Alt J have had number 1 albums, headlined festivals, won the Mercury Music Prize and NME Awards. They've been nominated for Brit Awards, headlined The Other Stage at Glastonbury and have a legacy that dreams are made of. But this year Joe released his debut solo album - The Canyon under the moniker of JJerome87. It's an Americana tinged masterpiece and is out now on Mushroom Music via Virgin Music Group. For this episode Joe's album of choice is is Radiohead's Amnesiac. It's an seismic album from one of the biggest bands in the world, so naturally we spend most of the conversation talking about books, teenage hormones and cats. We talk a LOT about cats. It's an absolutely massive guest and I had so much fun talking to Joe. Enjoy irresponsibly. “THIS Album…” is the podcast where each episode a guest and I deep dive an album that they have an emotional attachment to, one that captures a particular moment in their life. And we have a proper laugh while doing it.Rather than talking guitar pedals and snare drum recording techniques, I want to hear how bad someone’s haircut was when they discovered an album, who broke their heart and what questionable denim they were wearing.The show reached #1 on Spotify’s Music Podcast Chart and continues to build a highly engaged social audience, with clips from the podcast generating over 1 million views on Instagram in June 2026 alone.Former guests of the podcast include….IVO GRAHAM, BLOC PARTY, SPRINTS, WESTSIDE COWBOY, PIRI, WHODEE, PRESTON (THE ORDINARY BOYS), FELIX WHITE - THE MACCABEES, ELEANOR K, CHRISTOPHER MCARTHUR BOYD, JAKE FARRELL (SCREEN ROT PODCAST) WILL GAMBLE, MURKAGE DAVE, SWIM DEEP, SUNFLOWER BEAN, JAMIE WEBSTER, AMY MATTHEWS, SAM DELANEY, LIAM WITHNAIL, TONY MACCARROLL (OASIS), ED JONES, MYSTERY JETS, THE HOWLERS, WE ARE SCIENTISTS, ANNA SODEN, KYLE DALE, SOPHIE SVEINSSON, LOUISE SCHOFIELD, SILVER TONGUE RASCALS, CASTLE RAT, DANIEL MCKEON, THE ROLLING PEOPLE, ANDREW CUSHIN, GOLDIEROCKS, DAVID CORREOS, 22 GRAND POD, JAMES ALLEN, THE HOWLERS, WESLEY GONZALEZ, NED NEWMAN, FESTIVAL FRIEND RUSS, MATTHEW CROSBY, ROBIN ALLENDER, NORAH HENDRIKS, COURTING, PRESTON (THE ORDINARY BOYS), DUCKS LTD, THE BIG PINK, CHARTREUSE, BEATLES DUB CLUB, AMELIA BAYLER, RAJIV KARIA, JESS GREENFIELD - NGHFB.

Episode 98 is out now and I’m joined by Amelia Bayler! Amelia is a comedian, Punk Singer, Only Friends model and is basically an utter joy to be around. Amelia had appeared on the podcast before to discuss her passion for Mnistry of Sound compilations, but for her return she’s chosen an indie sleaze classic, Uffie’s Sex Dress and Denim Jeans! This is a fun episode as we discuss, preserving club culture, millennial fashion disasters, tent based romance at Bennicassim 2012 and the power of Uffie’s iconic saxophone solos. Best enjoyed while wearing American Apparel and 6 glow sticks. “THIS Album…” is the podcast where each episode a guest and I deep dive an album that they have an emotional attachment to, one that captures a particular moment in their life. And we have a proper laugh while doing it. Rather than talking guitar pedals and snare drum recording techniques, I want to hear how bad someone’s haircut was when they discovered an album, who broke their heart and what questionable denim they were wearing. The show reached #1 on Spotify’s Music Podcast Chart and continues to build a highly engaged social audience, with clips from the podcast generating over 1 million views on Instagram in June 2026 alone Former guests of the podcast include…. IVO GRAHAM, BLOC PARTY, SPRINTS, WESTSIDE COWBOY, PIRI, WHODEE, PRESTON (THE ORDINARY BOYS), THE MACCABEES, ELEANOR K, CHRISTOPHER MCARTHUR BOYD, JAKE FARRELL (SCREEN ROT PODCAST) WILL GAMBLE, MURKAGE DAVE, SWIM DEEP, SUNFLOWER BEAN, JAMIE WEBSTER, AMY MATTHEWS, SAM DELANEY, LIAM WITHNAIL, TONY MACCARROLL (OASIS), ED JONES, MYSTERY JETS, THE HOWLERS, WE ARE SCIENTISTS, ANNA SODEN. KYLE DALE, SOPHIE SVEINSSON, LOUISE SCHOFIELD, SILVER TONGUE RASCALS, CASTLE RAT, DANIEL MCKEON, THE ROLLING PEOPLE, ANDREW CUSHIN, GOLDIEROCKS, DAVID CORREOS, 22 GRAND POD JAMES ALLEN, THE HOWLERS, WESLEY GONZALEZ, NEW NEWMAN, FESTIVAL FRIEND RUSS MATTHEW CROSBY, ROBIN ALLENDER, NORAH HENDRIKS, COURTING, PRESTON (THE ORDINARY BOYS), DUCKS LTD, THE BIG PINK, CHARTREUSE BEATLES DUB CLUB, AMELIA BAYLER, RAJIV KARIA, JESS GREENFIELD - NGHFB.

I can’t believe I actually had the audacity to invite today’s guest to my humble podcast because she is a woman far more accustomed to DJing on super yachts for the likes of The Jaggers, Richard Branson or Kate Moss. She’s a queen of the Dancefloor turned wellness warrior, it’s Goldierocks! Sam has had a WILD and very uniqiue life, so it was never in doubt that she would be loads of fun on the show. We talk all about how she went from freelancing at the NME, to DJing in Libya and the The 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony. But of course there's the album and she chose a BLINDER! Sam fell in love with Tame Impala at a time when she moved to Australia, so what more fitting album, than they're game changer, Currents. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, from sunburn on Super Yachts to sharing a bill with The Maccabees in Malawai.

Patrick is a Sunderland based indie / folk singer songwriter behind one of my favourite tracks of the year, Resembles Heaven. It’s a track he’s been teasing for a long time and it is finally due for release on the 9th of September. You may recognise him from his viral folk cover of Charl XCX's 360, you can hear all about it on this episode as well as his love of Deerhunter and Mac DeMarco. It’s out now on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts and it’s best enjoyed with a baseball cap and a flannel shirt on.

As anyone that follows me on Instagram will be fully aware, I supported The Libertines on Saturday and DJ's between all the acts. One of those acts was Indoor Foxes! She tore the roof off with her blend of Americana inspired "Girl Rock." Perfect for fans of Wolf Alice and Paramore. I managed to grab a quick interview with her, but sadly my microphones let me down (F you Rode!) so the audio is a bit iffy today. I've fixed it as best as I can, so hopefully you can still enjoy this episode. Indoor Foxes latest single, Feet on The Dashboard is an absolute smash and I would highly recommend putting it on as soon as you've listened to this Podcast. Enjoy!

I supported The Libertines and DJ'd to 8000 people... As is often the case with The Libertines, it was not without incident, so naturally, an emergency podcast feels warranted. There were numerous runs ins with Peter and each one was HILLARIOUS! He asked me 4 questions, the answer to 3 of them was "no." The other was, "The Young Knives." Project Glastonbury 2027 is growing momentum as I become more and more qualified for the role. If anyone you know is looking for a DJ to play some indie bangers at your next festival, club. night or event, then let's have a chat!

For episode 93 I'm joined by the Rat Queen - Riley Pinkerton from Castle Rat! Castle Rat are a five-piece Medieval Fantasy Heavy Metal band from New York, bringing massive riffs and some much needed theatrical chaos to this crazy world. I caught up with Riley just a few days after they completely stole the weekend at this year’s Bloodstock, to dive deep into the music of fellow New Yorkers Type O Negative and their 1996 classic, October Rust We talk the realm, we talk world building and we talk about being gifted DIY recreations of Peter Steele iconic Play Girl cover as a leaving gift from colleagues. Castle Rat are on a full US tour throughout September and October and they have two highly recommended albums available now, 2024's Into The Realm and 2025's The Bestiary.

Could you listen to two songs non stop on a 14 hour flight? Today's guest can and did! That may seem excessive, but this is a man that opened AND tasted 141 cans of tinned tomatoes on Taskmaster NZ.In this episode we discuss how appearing on Taskmaster changed his life, how Buckingham Palace isn't as good as the palace in Aladdin and the VERY iffy optics of being obsessed with teenage Korean popstars when you're in your mid 30's.It's a really fun episode and David has really opened me up to a world of music I never thought would be for me. But it turns out... K Pop is class! David is at The Fringe all of August and has a full UK tour in September with shows in Leeds, Brighton, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol and 5 nights at The Bill Murray in London. See ya there?

For episode 91 I'm joined by a genuine indie hero... From the ACTUAL, LITERAL Mystery Jets..... it's Blaine Harrison!!! Mystery Jets really are one of "those" bands aren't they? For over 20 years their music has been a constant in my life and been there to soundtrack the moments of heartbreak, joy, melancholy and everything in between that every Millennial has been through. Now with new album A Hole To See The Sky Through set for release on the 21st of August, there's a new batch of incredible songs that we get to make new memories to. In the episode we talk all about getting Yoko's approval on the absolutely massive sounding new record, touring with Arctic Monkeys on the NME Awards tour in 2006 and we also deep dive the bonkers world of The Coral's debut album. Mystery Jets are on an instore tour this August and a full UK tour in November with a huge show at Kentish Town Forum. See you down the front?

Episode 90 is a big one. I’m joined by a band who are destined to define this era of guitar music. It’s Westside Cowboy! The band are set to release their debut album “It Goes On” on the 21st of August and it’s hard to imagine a world where they’re not making an impact on numerous Album of The Year lists. In this episode we discuss Glastonbury disasters, supporting Geese in the eye of a buzzy media storm and we deep dive the bands that’s been on every mood-board Westside Cowboy have ever had - Horsegirl and their much loved record Phonetics On and On. Big thanks to the team at Universal for helping make this happen. Enjoy irresponsibly ✌🏻

Truck Festival For purveyors of all things indie, Truck has a lot to offer... Luckily, the good people of Dork asked me to write a review of all the bands I watched on Hill Farm last weekend. You can read it on their website or you can have the audiobook version of it on this weeks episode of the podcast. You can get my thoughts on the incredible sets I caught from The Cribs, Will Gamble, Getdown Services, We Are Scientists, Primal Scream, The Maccabees, 22 Grand Pod, Oxford Symphony Orchestra, Ivo Graham, Friendly Fires, Adult DVD, The Vaccines, Black Honey, Two Door Cinema Club, Vanessa Carlton, Picture Parlour, Westside Cowboy and...... The Libertines! My god, that's a lot of indie! It's out now to read on Dork and it's available to watch / listen to wherever you find your podcasts. #TruckFestival #TheVaccines #Indie #MusicPodcast #BlackHoney

For this mini episode I'm joined backstage at Truck Festival by nonsense merchants and New York icons We Are Scientists! We discuss their love of Def Leppard, hedonism Vs professionalism and memories of Chaos at Koko. Enjoy irresponsibly.

Comedian Daniel McKeon joins William to dive into one of Stevie Wonder's most overlooked and ambitious records, Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants . Often overshadowed by classics like Songs in the Key of Life and Innervisions , this 1979 soundtrack album took Stevie Wonder in a completely different direction. Together, William and Daniel explore why the record divided critics, how its groundbreaking use of synthesizers helped shape the future of electronic music, and why it deserves another listen. Along the way, they discuss discovering new music during lockdown, cooking to albums, Edinburgh Fringe, playlists built around vampire stories, Stevie Wonder's creative genius, and the emotional connections that make certain records stay with us forever. Expect plenty of laughs, surprising musical rabbit holes, and a fresh perspective on one of the most unusual albums in Stevie Wonder's catalogue. If you love album deep dives, music history, comedy podcasts, or discovering forgotten classics, this episode is for you. Topics covered: Stevie Wonder – Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants The story behind the 1979 soundtrack album Stevie Wonder's experimental era Early synthesizers and electronic music Album reviews and legacy Daniel McKeon on music, comedy and creativity Edinburgh Fringe Festival Cooking playlists and discovering albums Favourite Stevie Wonder songs and influences

The Rolling People on "THIS Album..." Podcast . Recorded ahead of their show at Signature Brew Blackshore Road we talk about the record's that had an impact on them, the very best Manchester bands of all time and why Stockport is the new Berlin. We discuss... The Rolling Stones Embrace The Beatles The Cribs Brian Jonestown Massacre The Buzzcocks New Order Wu LYF Take That Happy Mondays The Smiths The 1975 The Courteeners Elbow Oasis Blossoms Joy Division The Rolling People