In Episode #189 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Tom Meighan, who returns to discuss his second solo album, Roadrunner, which will be released on September 13th on Blue Rocket Records.
Last year, Tom Meighan released his first solo album, The Reckoning. It charted at #17 after hitting the official midweek chart at #2 (behind Ed Sheeran). Tom and his 5-piece band spent 2023 touring the UK before packing out arenas on tour with Noel Gallagher.
Tom returns at full throttle in September with his new album, Roadrunner. In this interview, Tom talks about the new album, his upcoming live shows, the 20th anniversary of Kasabian’s self-titled debut album, and lots more. Listen to episode #189 of The XS Noize Podcast with Tom Meighan – BELOW:
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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have included Humanist, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, John Lydon, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Matt Goss, Billy Nomates, Midge Ure, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, The Brand New Heavies, Villagers, and many more.
Performing for large festival and arena crowds is where Tom Meighan is at home. He is a captivating frontman, empowered by every square foot of the stage when he performs. His latest live show is an unapologetic rock set from start to finish. Yes, it’s tempered by some more mature material – proving that Tom can do tender and tumultuous – but he now brings fresh life to even those Kasabian classics that liberally pepper his set. And his brand-new bangers smartly retain those terrace-style chanting choruses, danceable guitar riffs, and a stadium-worthy groove.
Following a stomping, packed-out tent at Isle of Wight Festival last month, he will continue to play live throughout the summer, including a show with Richard Ashcroft at Audley End on August 3rd, before setting off on a 13-date UK tour this autumn. Details below.
Tom’s band members are keyboardist/guitarist Bnann Infadel, bassist Ele Lucas, lead guitarist Chris Haddon, guitarist Brodie Maguire, and drummer Gareth Young.
TRACKLISTING
1. Use It Or Lose It
2. White Lies
3. Silver Linings
4. We Can Do It
5. Better Life
6. High On You
7. Headcase
8. Exorcist
9. Sneaky One
10. Do Your Thing
11. Would You Mind
2024 TOUR DATES
September
26th Torquay The Foundry
27th Bristol O2 Academy
28th London 02 Forum Kentish Town
29th Reading Sub 89
October
1st Newcastle The Riverside
2nd Leeds O2 Academy
4th Manchester O2 The Ritz
5th Birmingham O2 Institute
6th Barnsley Birdwell
8th Norwich Epic
9th Lancaster Kanteena
11th Glasgow Barrowlands
12th Liverpool O2 Academy
December
21st Leicester O2 Academy
Tickets are on sale here.
Tom Meighan signed his first record deal with Kasabian at 21. He sold over four million albums and celebrated five consecutive number-one albums. He was awarded, amongst many others, a BRIT Award, seven NME Awards, five Q Magazine Awards, a Mojo Award, and a Music Week Award. He headlined Glastonbury, V Festival, Reading, and Leeds twice, along with most other major European music festivals.
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