IDLES singer Joe Talbot | Hyundai Mercury Prize

“I’m inspired by bright voices that speak violently about beautiful things, or speak beautifully about violent things.”
@IDLESband singer, Joe Talbot, shares what went into writing their #HyundaiMercuryPrize shortlisted album ‘Joy as an Act of Resistance’. 🎶

[totbarling]

Insightful questions and as ever from Joe, illuminating, expansive and honest answers

[fuzzhead]

Joe. You fucking nailed it.... Everything you guys put out has power, presence and that raw emotional integrity that can only come from being dragged through some shit.... You're amazing. Your music's changed my life.

[andyharrier]

I have severe mental illness and 2 debilitating neuromuscular disorders one of which can be fatal. He inspires me to dig harder, come out on top. I'm dealing with a lot of demons right now not as bad as it was, but like he said to paraphrase, dig through all this mess and come out in one piece. This guy is so inspiring.

[M-i]

awsome interview: great questions and answers all round

[izusblur]

this is how you do an interview, really insightful!

[genethfireball]

You certainly did that. That mercury performance pierced my soul.

[nobody-ghyf]

Good questions from the interviewer I think idk

[tanktanktanktanktank]

I think you're great 👍 best front man and thoroughly decemt chap

[runningcoyote]

he sarcastically challenges Thom Yorke
and I admit it works