Surprise Cast #288 Stornoway on nature, conservation, and the great Beyonder album

Dear Oli and Brian, Thank you both for an eco-friendly chat on Surprise Cast. I loved hearing how your journeys to exotic places, childhood memories of nature, and the creative reset of the pandemic found their way into the new album, 'Beyonder'.  It was so cool to hear the narratives behind songs such as “Marco Polo,” “Fire and Water,” and “The Honeyeater's Song”.  I appreciate how you bring urgent themes, biodiversity loss and the climate crisis, together with arrangements that still leave room for beauty and good feelings. One of my favourite parts of the conversation was listening to hear your efforts to make touring and merchandise more sustainable. Very interesting! I greatly appreciated your honesty about balancing realism with optimism, and your belief in the power of community, storytelling, and music to move people. Thank you for sharing your experiences, humour, and the tremendous care behind Beyonder. The listeners will enjoy this conversation because it's fun, personable and filled with h-o-p-e!