ep18 Hotel Mira is very noble

ep18 Hotel Mira is very noble
released August 28, 2025
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Join host Glen Erickson in a candid conversation with Mike Noble, bassist for the Canadian alt rock band Hotel Mira. They delve into the band's unique use of the word 'lobotomy' in their lyrics, the personal dynamics of the band's members, and Mike's experience touring and working within the music industry. Gain insights into their creative process, how they've sustained success, and the importance of genuine relationships within the band. Discover why Hotel Mira stands out in the alt rock scene and get a sneak peek into their upcoming tour plans.

Guest website: https://www.hotelmiramusic.com/
Guest Instagram: http://instagram.com/hotelmiramusic
Guest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYC_C2L6xRGISRoYfOlEy6Q

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough
Almost Famous Enough Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480

Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Mike Noble's Music Journey

02:50 Backstage Stories and Festival Performances

05:43 Navigating the Music Industry

15:25 Joining Hotel Mira

29:52 Recording and Radio Success

33:42 Finding the Right Producer

34:12 The Journey of 'Jungle' and 'This Could Be It for Me'

35:28 Navigating Success During COVID

39:31 The Vancouver Sound and Band Dynamics

41:00 Songwriting and Creative Process

01:01:33 Tour Life and Personal Challenges

01:10:49 The Importance of Audience Support

01:11:08 Tour Life Challenges and Personal Stories

01:12:23 Upcoming Tours and Exciting Announcements

01:14:21 Spotlight on Emerging Artists

01:16:40 Wrestling Talk and John Cena's Heel Turn

01:22:49 Post-Fame with Alexi

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