The XS Noize Podcast

Nov 05 2024 199 ep. 40 mins
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The XS Noize Podcast is a dynamic weekly exploration of the music world hosted by Mark Millar, editor-in-chief of XS Noize. Through insightful and in-depth interviews with musicians, producers, and managers, the podcast delves into the heart of today’s music industry. Previous guests include Elbow, Crowded House, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, John Lydon, Nick Heyward, Steven Wilson, Matt Goss, Billy Nomates, Tom Meighan, Toyah Wilcox, Midge Ure, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, The Brand New Heavies. & many more.

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#199. Richard Archer on New Music, Hard-Fi's Journey and Whats Next

Nov 05 2024 63 mins  
In Episode #199 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Hard-Fi frontman Richard Archer about their forthcoming Don't Go Making Plans EP. Hard-Fi makes a highly anticipated return with their new Don't Go Making Plans EP, marking their first release of new material in a decade. The band will embark on an extensive UK headline tour this November to celebrate. Hard-Fi has

#198. Sister Ghost discusses her long-awaited debut album 'Beyond The Water'

Oct 29 2024 48 mins  
In Episode #198 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish artist Sister Ghost about her long-awaited debut album, Beyond The Water. Recorded in Los Angeles in the summer of 2022 with producer Brad Wood, Beyond The Water captures years of hard work and resilience honed in the underground music scene. This album is a dynamic portrait of Sister Ghost in her 20s, refle

#197. Wendy James on Her New Album ‘The Shape of History’

Oct 22 2024 47 mins  
In Episode #197 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Wendy James about her new album, The Shape Of History. English singer-songwriter Wendy James burst onto the British music scene in 1988 as the bold and dynamic frontwoman of the chart-topping alt-rock band Transvision Vamp. Wendy is set to release her highly anticipated new album, The Shape of History, on October

#196. Gavin Friday discusses his new solo album "Ecce Homo"

Oct 15 2024 64 mins  
In Episode #196 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday about his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo out 25th October. The new album – produced by Soft Cell’s Dave Ball and Michael Heffernan – marks his first since 2011’s Catholic. Gavin Friday, founding frontman of cult Irish post-punk band Virgin Prunes, has had a

#195. Inside Crows' New Album 'Reason Enough' with James Cox and Steve Goddard

Oct 02 2024 38 mins  
In Episode #195 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews James Cox and Steve Goddard from Crows about their third studio album, Reason Enough. On Reason Enough, Crows punk spirit remains intact. Sonically, they are more refined and cohesive than ever; it’s the most mature Crows have ever sounded – and more melodic than what the 4-piece have previously done. In this

#194. Fairground Attraction: Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin on the Magic Behind 'Beautiful Happening' After 35 Years

Sep 24 2024 56 mins  
In Episode #194 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar sits down with Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin of Fairground Attraction to discuss Beautiful Happening, their first album in 35 years. Fairground Attraction is best known for their 1988 Number 1 hit, Perfect, as well as their two BRIT Awards and platinum-selling debut album. However, the band split shortly after their success and

#193. Mat Peters on IST IST’s New Album ‘Light a Bigger Fire’

Sep 18 2024 43 mins  
In Episode #193 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Mat Peters from Manchester four-piece IST IST about their fourth studio album, Light a Bigger Fire. IST IST will release its eagerly anticipated fourth album, Light A Bigger Fire, on Friday, September 20th. It is the follow-up to the Top 50 record Protagonists. IST IST has forged a formidable reputation from uncomp

#192. Betty Boo on Defying Expectations with new album “Rip Up The Rulebook”

Sep 10 2024 39 mins  
In Episode #192 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Betty Boo about her new album Rip Up The Rulebook. Rip Up The Rulebook, Betty Boo's fourth studio album, is a tribute to her formative years as a trailblazer in the UK hip-hop scene of the 1980s. She made a name for herself during that era by writing and self-producing music as part of the all-female rap group She

#191. Kav Sandhu talks Andy Rourke and Blitz Vega debut album "Northern Gentleman"

Sep 04 2024 45 mins  
In Episode #191 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Kav Sandhu from Blitz Vega about their debut album, Northern Gentleman. Northern Gentleman is the debut album by Blitz Vega, a band that Kav Sandhu and The Smiths' legendary bassist Andy Rourke started in 2016 and officially launched in 2019. Andy Rourke succumbed to pancreatic cancer on May 19, 2023. Andy's posthu

#190. Legendary Bassist Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order, and The Light

Aug 12 2024 49 mins  
In Episode #190 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to legendary bassist Peter Hook, co-founder of Joy Division and New Order. Peter Hook & the Light will soon tour North America, the UK, and Ireland. The band will perform the full Substance albums by Joy Division and New Order on live dates. Peter Hook first revisited the seminal Joy Division album Unknown Pleasures i