In Episode #214 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with Finn Andrews, the acclaimed frontman of The Veils, about their seventh studio album, Asphodels.
Finn Andrews, recognised as one of the most compelling songwriters of his generation, has released seven albums with The Veils and a solo record. Asphodels continues his legacy of poetic lyricism, elevated by orchestral arrangements from Victoria Kelly.
In this episode, Finn Andrews discusses:
✅ The inspiration behind ‘Asphodels’
✅ His songwriting and recording process
✅ His favourite songs by The Veils
✅ Working with David Lynch
✅ And much more!
Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with Finn Andrews as he reveals the stories behind The Veils’ new album. Listen now: The XS Noize Podcast Episode #214 with Finn Andrews – BELOW:
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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have included Doves, Gavin Friday, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, The Twang, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, John Lydon, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Ocean Colour Scene, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, Michael Head, Villagers, and many more.
Since being signed to Rough Trade Records when lead singer Finn Andrews was just 16 years old, The Veils have now released seven studio albums: The Runaway Found (2004), Nux Vomica (2006), Sun Gangs (2009), Time Stays, We Go (2013), Total Depravity (2016),...And Out Of The Void Came Love (2023), and Asphodels (2025). Finn’s debut solo album, One Piece At A Time, was released in 2019.
The Veils have toured consistently throughout their over twenty-year history and garnered a formidable reputation as one of the world’s great live bands. As well as a fruitful collaboration with Run the Jewels’ El-P for their 2016 album Total Depravity, they have also been praised by film directors Paolo Sorrentino, Tim Burton and David Lynch, who have all used their music on their soundtracks.
Finn now lives with his partner and daughter in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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