In Episode #207 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Sarah Cracknell of Saint Etienne to delve into the stories and inspirations behind their latest album, The Night.
Saint Etienne’s twelfth album, The Night, released via Heavenly Recordings, offers an ambient escape from modern life’s chaos. A follow-up to 2021’s I’ve Been Trying to Tell You, it delivers layered tranquillity and immersive storytelling, capturing the essence of the after-hours.
Produced by Saint Etienne in collaboration with composer and producer Augustin Bousfield, The Night was recorded from January to August 2024 at two locations in Saltaire and Hove.
In this episode, Sarah Cracknell takes us behind the scenes of writing and recording The Night, shares her top five Saint Etienne songs, and much more. Listen to episode #207 of The XS Noize Podcast with Sarah Cracknell – BELOW:
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Saint Etienne release their new album “The Night” on Heavenly Recordings, 13th December 2024.
“The Night” album tracklist
1. Settle In
2. Half Light
3. Through The Glass
4. Nightingale
5. Northern Counties East
6. Ellar Carr
7. When You Were Young
8. No Rush
9. Gold
10. Celestial
11. Preflyte
12. Wonderlight
13. Hear My Heart
14. Alone Together
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