In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Will Sergeant, the legendary guitarist of Echo & The Bunnymen, about his pioneering contributions to post-punk and alternative music.
Will’s distinctive guitar sound helped shape timeless albums like Crocodiles, Heaven Up Here, and Ocean Rain, influencing generations of musicians with his atmospheric, hypnotic, and cinematic playing style.
Beyond his work with Echo & The Bunnymen, Will has pushed musical boundaries through his avant-garde solo project, Weird As Fish, and established himself as an author with two acclaimed memoirs—Bunnyman: A Memoir and Echoes: A Memoir Continued—offering deep insights into his life, music, and the band’s evolution.
In this episode, we discuss:
✅ Will’s journey from the Liverpool post-punk scene to global recognition
✅ The inspiration behind his iconic guitar style and songwriting approach
✅ His experiences writing Bunnyman and Echoes, and what’s next for him as an author
✅ His work outside Echo & The Bunnymen, including Weird As Fish and experimental projects
✅ Details on his upcoming album with Courtney Love
✅ What’s next for Echo & The Bunnymen and his upcoming plans
If you’re a fan of Echo & The Bunnymen, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to The XS Noize Podcast – Episode #220 with Will Sergeant! Listen Below:
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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have included Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, 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, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, Michael Head, and many more.
Will Sergeant – Weird As Fish: AV8-25
TRACKS:
Seven Moons Glow
Incandescent Transistor
Viewscape
Fuzztronic
Vacuum
W.A.F.
Darkness
The Barrel Dreams
Cloudy Monday
Anomaly
Foundation
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Fascinating interview with Will, a brilliant inspired sound artist & a lovely chap to boot. What a crime that McCulloch seems to not want him involved with new Bunnymen recordings – Will’s sound is integral to it.
Thanks for listening Paul.
I really love hearing Will’s stories and voice. I’ve met him a handful of times here in Southern California, before and after Bunnymen gigs. What a genuine and interesting guy he is!