Interview: Ian Dench from EMF

2025-11-17 · 32 min · episode 122 · 11 entities

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of the New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Ian Dench, guitarist and principal songwriter for EMF the band behind the iconic hit “Unbelievable.” Ian reflects on the band’s early breakthrough, the whirlwind of success in the ’90s, and how that explosive start shaped EMF’s journey. He discusses the band’s creative evolution, what brought them back together, and why their blend of rock, dance, and electronic energy still resonates today. The conversation also explores their 2024 comeback album The Beauty and the Chaos and their brand-new EP Reach For Something Higher. Ian shares the story of how their recent U.S. tour inspired the new EP and discusses the meaning behind their latest work and their approach to covering iconic tracks by Bauhaus and Depeche Mode. He also reflects on his songwriting legacy and what fans can expect from EMF’s next chapter. EMF: https://emf-theband.com/ Support the show