In this very special episode of The Muse Talk Podcast, Harry and Josh are joined by Tim Stark, Head Luthier at Manson Guitar Works, for an in-depth discussion about his career, guitar making and his experiences building guitars for one of the world's most distinctive guitarists.

This is our first interview with someone from Manson Guitar Works, giving us a unique opportunity to explore the craftsmanship and creativity behind many of the guitars Matt Bellamy has used throughout Muse's career.

Tim talks about his journey at Manson, his passion for building guitars, and what it's like when Matt arrives with an idea that needs to be turned into a working instrument. Over the years, those ideas have resulted in an incredible range of guitars that have pushed the boundaries of traditional guitar design.

We discuss the stories behind some of Matt's most recognisable instruments, including the Glitterati, Bomber, M1D1, Double Neck, 007, Mirror, Tron and Laser, as well as several other guitars. Tim also shares previously unknown details about the creation process, including the origins of the Bomber's distinctive shape and some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Manson.

The result is a two-hour, free-flowing conversation covering guitar design, craftsmanship, innovation, Muse's evolving sound and the extraordinary requirements that come with building instruments for Matt Bellamy.

Whether you're a lifelong Muse fan, a guitarist fascinated by Matt's equipment, or simply interested in the art of guitar making, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Have a question about Matt's guitars or Manson Guitar Works? Join the conversation and leave your questions and thoughts for Tim. We'd love to hear what you'd like to know.

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In this episode of The Muse Talk Podcast, Harry and Josh each reveal their Top 5 favourite Muse guitar tones, taking two very different approaches. Josh counts down his favourite live guitar tones, while Harry focuses on his favourite studio recordings, creating a combined list of ten incredible sounds from across Muse's career.

Throughout the episode, we discuss the gear, effects, production, and performances behind each choice, exploring what makes these guitar tones stand out and why they've become fan favourites. We also include honourable mentions and a bonus discussion as we celebrate some of Matt Bellamy's most iconic guitar work.

Before the countdown begins, we read comments from the Muse community and continue the conversation with listeners. Then, right at the end of the episode, we make a special announcement about an exciting guest who'll be joining us on the next episode of the podcast.

We'd love to hear from you. What are your Top 5 favourite Muse guitar tones? Which songs would make your list, and do you prefer Muse's studio sound or their live performances? Join the discussion and let us know your picks.

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In this episode of The Muse Talk Podcast, Harry and Josh return to Muse's latest album after living with it for a while. With fresh perspectives and repeated listens behind us, we discuss how our views have developed, reflect on the album as a whole, and explore where it stands among the band's previous releases.

Alongside our album discussion, we review the opening five shows of Muse's current US tour. We examine the setlists, discuss the balance between consistency and variation, and talk about the return of fan favourites such as Map of the Problematique and Stockholm Syndrome as the tour begins to take shape.

To finish the episode, we bring back The Cool Wall for a special one-off edition, ranking the band's coordinated outfits from the current tour.

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts on The Wow! Signal now that you've had time to live with the album? Has your opinion changed since release? Join the conversation and let us know where you rank Muse's latest record.

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In this two-hour episode of The Muse Talk Podcast, we take an in-depth look at the five remaining tracks: The Dark Forest, Shimmering Scars, The Sickness In You & I, Hush (featuring Ellie Goulding), and Space Debris. We discuss each song in detail before reflecting on the album as a complete body of work.

Throughout the album's release, we've covered each of the advance singles in dedicated episodes. This discussion brings everything together, concluding our full track-by-track review of The Wow! Signal and completing our coverage of every song on the record.

Whether you've listened to the album once or had it on repeat since release day, join us as we explore Muse's newest chapter and share our thoughts on one of the band's most significant releases in years.

We'd also love to hear your views. What are your favourite songs? Where does The Wow! Signal rank in Muse's discography? Let us know your review and join the conversation with fellow Muse fans.

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Following earlier conversations about the cost of the intimate Brixton Academy show, we compare ticket prices across the newly announced European dates and discuss what rising prices could mean for fans hoping to attend. As live music continues to become more expensive, we explore how affordability may impact the Muse community while keeping the discussion balanced and grounded.

We also break down Matt Bellamy's latest interview about The Wow Signal, discussing the biggest revelations about the upcoming album, the songs that have been mentioned, plans for the next stage production, and Muse's intention to spread touring across a 2–3 year period to create a more sustainable schedule.

To round off the episode, we discuss the recent redesign of MuseWiki. We share our honest thoughts on the visual overhaul while recognising the incredible work that goes into maintaining one of the most valuable fan resources in the Muse community.

Join us for another hour of news, analysis, and discussion as we explore the latest developments in the world of Muse.

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With only 9 venues and 16 dates currently scheduled, this is a notably shorter tour than many expected. In this episode, we break down the announcement, discuss the scale of the tour, and explore what audiences attending the shows might be able to expect.

We also take a look at comments and reactions from the Muse community, sharing listener perspectives and continuing the conversation around one of the band's biggest announcements of the year.

What are your thoughts on Muse's 2026 European tour? Join the discussion and let us know what you're hoping to see from the upcoming shows.

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Over the course of this hour-long discussion, we examine what works, what surprised us, and why Nightshift Superstar has generated such a strong reaction from the Muse fanbase. Whether you've had the song on repeat since release or are still deciding what you think of it, join us as we unpack every aspect of Muse's latest release.

We also discuss recent conversations within the Muse community, including fan concerns surrounding Chris Wolstenholme following his appearance in a recent video, and share our perspective on the discussion. Plus, we read and respond to comments from listeners, highlighting some of the thoughts and opinions you've been sharing with us.

If you enjoy the episode, be sure to subscribe to The Muse Talk Podcast to stay up to date with all the latest Muse news, releases, analysis and discussion. We'd also love to hear your thoughts on Nightshift Superstar, so don't forget to leave a comment and join the conversation.

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We also introduce a brand-new segment to the podcast: The Cool Wall. Inspired by a certain legendary motoring show (purely coincidentally, of course), we put different aspects of Muse under the microscope and rank them based on just how cool we think they are. From band members and iconic outfits to memorable events, moments in Muse history, and even stage props, nothing is safe from our judgement.

As always, we take time to hear from the Muse community by reading and discussing listener comments from previous episodes. Your thoughts, opinions, and theories help shape the conversation, so be sure to get involved and let us know what you think.

Join us for Muse discussion, questionable rankings, listener interaction, and plenty of excitement as we react to the first glimpse of Nightshift Superstar.

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