#212. Ex-Kaiser Chiefs’ Nick Hodgson Unveils Everyone Says Hi and Shares the Story Behind Their Debut Album

2025-02-04

In Episode #212 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with ex-Kaiser Chiefs drummer and songwriter Nick Hodgson about the debut album from his new band, Everyone Says Hi. Marking an exciting new chapter for Hodgson, Everyone Says Hi sees him stepping into the spotlight alongside a stellar lineup: Pete Denton (bass), Glenn Moule (drums), Ben Gordon (keyboards), and Tom Dawson (guitar). With members hailing from bands like The Kooks, The Howling Bells, and The Dead 60s, the group brings a wealth of experience and a fresh dynamic to their...

In Episode #212 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with ex-Kaiser Chiefs drummer and songwriter Nick Hodgson about the debut album from his new band, Everyone Says Hi.

Marking an exciting new chapter for Hodgson, Everyone Says Hi sees him stepping into the spotlight alongside a stellar lineup: Pete Denton (bass), Glenn Moule (drums), Ben Gordon (keyboards), and Tom Dawson (guitar). With members hailing from bands like The Kooks, The Howling Bells, and The Dead 60s, the group brings a wealth of experience and a fresh dynamic to their self-titled debut.

In this episode, Nick delves into the band's origins, his approach to songwriting, reflections on his time with Kaiser Chiefs, and much more. Listen to The XS Noize Podcast Episode #212 with Nick Hodgson – BELOW:

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