Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno invited the BBC into his home studio in rural Leicestershire to preview the band's ninth album, Act III, ten days before its release. The visit offers a glimpse into how the band's creative process has changed over the years, from chaotic, sleep-deprived early sessions to a disciplined routine of focused, distraction-free studio days, reflecting a broader shift towards structure and consistency after years of success and setbacks.

Pizzorno now works four to five hours a day in a purpose-built black-cube studio nicknamed "The Sergery", filled with vintage synths and personal artwork, and bans snacks and phones to maintain focus. He played tracks including Soulmate, a tribute to his wife Amy, and Say You (Closer), which he says is Kasabian's closest approach yet to an Eagles-style sound, alongside Hippie Sunshine, a melodic single with a 60s-inspired musical twist that doubles as a critique of tech oligarchs. Pizzorno said the album was deliberately built around strong, singable melodies, which he feels are currently lacking in popular music.