Beyond The Iron Sea - An Unofficial Keane Podcast: Recent Episodes
Andrew and Chris
Two cynical old Keane fans get together to dissect the latest goings on in the band's world. Email us at mailbox@beyondtheironsea.com and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/beyondironsea
Chris and Andrew talk touring and ticketing, throw a spotlight on more songs from Cause and Effect, and speak to a special guest about Keane's Latin American tour.
Chris and Andrew are back together to talk through how Keane rose like a Phoenix from the flames to deliver an improbable fifth album, Cause and Effect.
Recorded exactly a week after Strangeland hit the shops, Chris and Andrew deliver their comprehensive verdict on Keane's make-or-break comeback record.
With just days to go before Strangeland hits the shelves, Chris and Andrew talk about the wealth of previews out there and look back on a memorable weekend in Bexhill-on-Sea.
With Strangeland announced and the band's live return imminent, Chris and Andrew talk tracklistings and artwork, and try to predict where - and what - the band will be playing in the months to come.
With recording now complete on Keane's fourth full-length album, Chris and Andrew discuss some of the background to the record, from their recent influences to potential producers.
After months of exile, Chris and Andrew are back for a brief update on Keane's fourth full-length album and a round-up of the news you might have missed.
For their diamond jubilee, Chris and Andrew hand the podcast over to Lindsay Warren, who turns the tables and puts them in the spotlight by asking them questions from the podcast's listeners.
Chris and Andrew return from hiatus to officially welcome Jesse Quin to Keane. Plus they'll be talking about the band's Autumnal activities and discussing when we can expect the fourth Keane album to surface.
In the week that Mt Desolation's self-titled debut hit the shops, Chris and Andrew offer their own track-by-track commentary on the record. Plus news on Keane's fourth album.
After a short break, Chris and Andrew return to dissect the band's newest track Disconnected, look ahead to Album 4 and look at the view from the top of Mt Desolation.
As Keane's summer tour of forests and clubs draws to a close, Chris and Andrew look back on what made the tour so distinctive to the band's previous excursions, and look ahead to what we can expect from their special guest slot at Glastonbury.
With the Night Train EP out now in all good music stores everywhere, Chris and Andrew look back at the launch of the record, from the band's live show at the Fridge to the promotional tour and the reaction from the band's fans to the release.
Richard talks Andrew and Chris through the Night Train EP, from the highs to the lows to the tracks he didn't even play on...!
In the second of their Night Train specials, Chris and Andrew introduce their comprehensive guide to Keane's forthcoming EP Night Train, including track-by-track reviews and a look at how it fits in with the rest of the band's discography.
Chris and Andrew break off from their series of Night Train specials to recap some of the big stories of the past two weeks, from Richard being caught in a political whirlwind to the announcement of a very expensive club tour.
In the first of a series of special podasts to celebrate the release of the Night Train EP, Chris and Andrew speak to Richard about politics, travelling, drumming and farming.
In their landmark 50th episode, Chris and Andrew talk about the shock of the new and the definition of an EP. Plus the start of their hip-hop sampler and much more.
In the first podcast of 2010, Chris and Andrew look ahead to what the band will be up to this year, from their own shows to side projects and more. Plus, a guide to the support bands joining the forest tour. P.S. We apologise for the poor sound quality!
The festive season is here, and Chris and Andrew have invited Keane to join them to review Keane's year and look ahead to what might be in store for them in 2010.
Just hours after news of Keane's new release 'Night Train', Chris and Andrew look at some of the tracks to feature on it and look ahead to their summer shows in the English forests.
With Christmas approaching, Chris and Andrew look at how many people might be expecting to receive a Hopes and Fears re-release in their stocking. There's also talk of when the band might be back playing live, and the pair will be answering another batch of your questions.
Chris and Andrew take a look at the forthcoming re-release of Hopes & Fears, plus a brand new song from the band and a look ahead to some possible autumn shows.
Recorded live in the baking hot Essex sunshine, Chris and Andrew describe their festival experience, from their backstage interview to the secret acoustic session and, of course, the mind-blowing headline set to top it all off.
On the eve of their big announcement on KM.com, Chris and Andrew have a brief chat about Keane's dates in the Far East and the band's forthcoming EP. Plus an award-winning tweet!
By popular demand, Chris and Andrew tear up their notes and have a meander through the world of Keane. They'll also finally be chatting about the US tour and answering some questions from their dedicated fans.
After three months away, Chris and Andrew return with a round-up of Keane's spring collection, plus their thoughts on the band's triumphant show for Island Records in West London.
Chris and Andrew are joined by a special guest to look back at the band's tour of South America, plus more from fans about reality TV pop stars and the long-awaited return of the True Facts.
Andrew, anfitriÓn de la ediciÓn de Inglés "Beyond the Iron Sea", y Monica presentado un episodio español de la feria. Con un examen de la gira latinoamericana, y algunos especiales "True Facts".
Chris and Andrew have the first play of the new remix of Better Than This, plus they run through the latest news and discuss whether the band risk being accused of hypocrisy over manufactured music.
Andrew and Chris are down by the river in East London with all the news from the last night of Keane's biggest ever UK tour.
Chris and Andrew go off-piste, tearing up their script and going unplanned. Plus there's one of the most bizarre Keane covers ever recorded.
As the UK tour starts across the Irish Sea, Chris and Andrew discuss the ways that the band have made it their best yet and talk about the return to the set of two lost classics. Plus news on the next single and more thoughts from Jesse Quin.
On the eve of the UK and Ireland legs of the Perfect Symmetry tour, Chris and Andrew have trivia, ticket news, the view from the barrier and more from the ever-insightful Jesse Quin blog.
Chris and Andrew shake through the wreckage of the sales figures for Keane's latest single, but reveal one of the reasons why the summer of 2009 should be one to remember for the band.
Season's greetings! Chris and Andrew bring you their review of 2008 and the final part of their evening with Tim. Contact the pair via their new email address of mailbox@beyondtheironsea.com and visit www.beyondtheironsea.com for loads more.
With Andrew failing a fitness test, Chris is left on his own to introduce some more gold from Tim Rice-Oxley's visit to the Squat.
In this specially-extended edition, Tim Rice-Oxley drops into the Squat to chat to Andrew and Chris about Keane's dates in Los Angeles, pornography, cookery tips and Outer Mongolia.
La scandale grande! Chris and Andrew reflect on Keane's appearance on French reality TV before discussing what might maybe possibly kind of sort of hopefully happen in 2009.
This week is a bumper mailbox special with Andrew and Chris answering emails from fans, getting all introspective, and reviewing Keane's astonishing Union Chapel show.
Chris and Andrew look back at the European tour and offer some constructive criticism on the Perfect Symmetry live show. There's also a look ahead to the Little Noise Session and the latest news on what the band are up to. Contact the pair via their new email address of mailbox@beyondtheironsea.com and visit www.beyondtheironsea.com for more fun.
With Andrew heading off to the Pacific, Chris sends him off with an argument about single releases. Meanwhile, a Dutch correspondent wreaks havoc in Rotterdam, and the pair have a gig challenge.
Back in the warmth of the Squat, Chris and Andrew review the Electric Proms, look ahead to Summer 2009 and resurrect an old favourite.
Recorded live at Keane's tiny 100 Club gig, Chris and Andrew crack out the stylophone, quiz the crowd on perspiration solutions, and finally catch up with Mr Jesse Quin Esq.
After an unscheduled break, Chris and Andrew return, bigger and bolder than ever, with news galore, a live outside broadcast and their full review of Perfect Symmetry.
A special episode, recorded live at the Kentish Town Forum, where Keane made their live comeback on 29th September.
Chris and Andrew look back on their big night in London and round up the first reviews of Perfect Symmetry.
On the eve of their album premiere event, Chris and Andrew look at two new tracks released to the internet and try not to get too excited.
Despite being almost inaudible, Andrew joins Chris to look at the band's schedule in the forthcoming weeks, before answering more questions from the mailbag.
The average Keane fan joins Chris and Andrew in the Squat, plus the guys talk statues, European touring and Waterloo Sunset.
Chris and Andrew report on a wealth of new material from Keane, news of their live return at the Royal Opera House and more.
Chris and Andrew reveal the ticket details for their Evening with Beyond the Iron Sea, plus there's more from the mailbox and a raft of Keane news and rumours.
Chris and Andrew pass on news from their LA spy on Keane's progress, plus they have an invitation to extend.
As the band's live plans begin to be revealed, Chris and Andrew discuss Keane's brave new live dynamic.
On the day Keane unleashed the first material from their third album on an unsuspecting world, Chris and Andrew bring you an exhausting round-up of reviews.
Chris and Andrew discover that Fact x Importance = News (and spill the beans on the album release).
No gimmicks, no sound clips - just your two favourite podcasters tossing around their thoughts on the new Keane album.
This week, there is yet more waffle about release dates and the guys have their calendars out to look at what's going to happen next.
It's the longest short show ever, as Chris and Andrew break out some secret Keane news.
Chris and Andrew are back after a week off to take the Keane sound apart and answer some more listener questions.
This week, Chris and Andrew answer more fan questions but succumb to the sin of self-reference.
This week, Chris and Andrew present a comprehensive guide to the band's third album influences.
This week, Chris and Andrew report on some dissent against the band's current activities.
Chris and Andrew go Beyond The Iron Sea with news on the latest from Keane in the studio and on the road, including the latest updates on the band's multimedia blog.