Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🔥 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SickJoy’s Michael Talks More Forever, DIY Albums, Touring the UK & Festival Hopes 🔥
In this episode Mike sits down with Mykl from Sick Joy for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation ahead of the release of their brand new album More Forever.
Broadcast just days before the album drops, this interview dives into Sick Joy’s DIY journey, recording in Spain with legendary producer Alain Johannes, and the realities of releasing a record independently in today’s music industry.
From songwriting that refuses to be forced, to life on the road, grassroots venues, and the power of live music in an AI-heavy world, this is a must-watch for fans of alternative, indie, and modern rock.
🎸 In this interview, we cover:
The creation of More Forever and recording in Spain
Working with Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Chris Cornell, PJ Harvey)
Writing music authentically vs forcing creativity
Releasing an album independently without a label
UK & European tour dates including Exeter’s legendary Cavern
Touring with Dinosaur Pile-Up and Deaf Havana
Re-imagining older songs with a bigger live lineup
Festivals, grassroots venues & the future of live music
This is SickJoy at their most open — talking art, anxiety, ambition, and why live shows still matter more than ever.
👉 Like, subscribe, and comment to support independent music and the Mike James Rock Show!
🔥 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SickJoy’s Michael Talks More Forever, DIY Albums, Touring the UK & Festival Hopes 🔥
In this episode Mike sits down with Mykl from Sick Joy for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation ahead of the release of their brand new album More Forever.
Broadcast just days before the album drops, this interview dives into Sick Joy’s DIY journey, recording in Spain with legendary producer Alain Johannes, and the realities of releasing a record independently in today’s music industry.
From songwriting that refuses to be forced, to life on the road, grassroots venues, and the power of live music in an AI-heavy world, this is a must-watch for fans of alternative, indie, and modern rock.
🎸 In this interview, we cover:
The creation of More Forever and recording in Spain
Working with Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Chris Cornell, PJ Harvey)
Writing music authentically vs forcing creativity
Releasing an album independently without a label
UK & European tour dates including Exeter’s legendary Cavern
Touring with Dinosaur Pile-Up and Deaf Havana
Re-imagining older songs with a bigger live lineup
Festivals, grassroots venues & the future of live music
This is SickJoy at their most open — talking art, anxiety, ambition, and why live shows still matter more than ever.
👉 Like, subscribe, and comment to support independent music and the Mike James Rock Show!
