Kate Bush episode of Hot Press Classics out now - feat. Neil Hannon

Hot Press Classics returns with its latest episode, focusing on Kate Bush's 1985 dream-pop epic, Hounds Of Love.

In the episode, Nolan explores the allure of the artist as a reclusive figure, Kate Bush's meteoric rise to fame as a teenager and her string of acclaimed albums at the start of her career.

He also discusses the artist's retreat from public life, her artistic upbringing, and her eccentric image in the media.

Elsewhere, Nolan talks about Bush's experimental phase, her incredibly powerful visual identity, and her return to the forefront of public life with Hounds oF Love.

To round off the episode, Nolan brings back an interview with The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon to discuss Bush's influence on his artistry, his love for Hounds Of Love, and her return to the stage with a residency in London in 2014.

Find out about this and more in the new episode, which you can check out below or on Apple Podcast.

This episode was produced by Paul Nolan and edited by Flo Laurent.