#230. Gary Lightbody on Grief, Healing & Snow Patrol’s The Forest Is The Path

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody — one of the most emotionally resonant voices in UK music.

Gary delves into the making of The Forest Is The Path — Snow Patrol’s chart-topping, critically acclaimed eighth studio album. Expansive, cinematic, and deeply reflective, the record marks a powerful creative resurgence for the band, now over 30 years into their remarkable journey.

The conversation also explores Gary’s debut book of the same name — a raw and moving memoir written in the aftermath of his father Jack’s passing. Touching on themes of grief, memory, home, and healing, the book offers a deeper look into the emotional landscape that shaped the album.

In this intimate and revealing interview, Gary opens up about the creative silence that followed loss, the moment songwriting returned, and the spark that led to both the book and the record. He also shares exclusive details about Snow Patrol’s brand new single featuring a surprise guest, what’s coming next for the band, and their highly anticipated Belsonic show in Belfast this June.

Don’t miss this powerful and inspiring conversation. 

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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests include legends and trailblazers such as John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, Michael Head — and many more.