The XS Noize Podcast

In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk . Best known for his baritone voice and evocative lyrics, Matt has spent over two decades with The National , shaping the sound of modern indie rock across landmark albums like Boxer , High Violet , and Sleep Well Beast . In 2...

In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the release of their new compilation album When I'm With You . Formed in the early 2000s, The Subways became one of the UK's most exciting indie rock bands, bursting onto the scene in 2005 with the release of...

In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band's 13th and final album, International . For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have been one of Britain's most influential and inventive pop groups, fusing electronic music, indie pop, 60s influences, and modern storytelling. Now, with the release of International (out September...

In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album,  All Things Light . From her multi-platinum hit  "Burning House"  to co-writing on Beyoncé's  Cowboy Carter , Cam has become one of music's most distinctive voices.  All Things Light  — written during early motherhood and the pandemic — blends country, folk and pop wh...

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Peter Cunnah and Al Mackenzie — the pioneering duo behind D:Ream — to discuss their vibrant and defiant new album, Do It Anyway . Best known for their iconic #1 hit  "Things Can Only Get Better ," D:Ream became a cultural phenomenon throughout the '90s and beyond — from chart domination and BRIT Award nominations to political soundt...

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Gavin Rossdale — the iconic frontman of Bush — to discuss their powerful new album, I Beat Loneliness . Since bursting onto the scene in the early '90s with Sixteen Stone , Bush have become one of the most defining bands of the post-grunge era, selling over 20 million records worldwide and headlining stages across the globe. Now, on...

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald to discuss her powerful new album, Is This What You've Been Waiting For? With over 12 million records sold worldwide and countless arena shows under her belt, Amy has become one of Scotland's most beloved artists. On her sixth album, she explores bold new sonic territory while staying true to...

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Cam Muncey — guitarist, co-founder, and key songwriter of Australian rock legends Jet — to discuss his bold and unexpected debut solo album, Cam Muncey & the Delusions of Grandeur . Recorded in just 30 days with producer Jan Skubiszewski , Jet bassist Mark Wilson , and drummer Peter Marin , Delusions of Grandeur is an expansive, dee...

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Sonya Madan and Glenn Johansson of Britpop icons Echobelly as they prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark second album ON with a UK tour this autumn. Released in 1995, ON became a defining record of the Britpop era — a Top 5 hit bursting with soaring melodies, razor-sharp lyrics, and timeless anthems like "Great...

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by John Power, frontman of Cast, as the legendary Britpop band celebrates a major milestone — 30 years since the release of their iconic debut album All Change . Cast are in the strongest position they've been in for decades. Their 2023 album Love Is The Call received widespread critical acclaim and earned their highest chart posi...

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Peter Hooton, frontman of Liverpool legends The Farm, to discuss their first new studio album in over 30 years — Let The Music (Take Control) , out June 20th, 2025, on Modern Sky. Known for their chart-topping debut Spartacus and iconic singles like " Groovy Train " and " All Together Now ," The Farm were key players in the ind...

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody — one of the most emotionally resonant voices in UK music. Gary delves into the making of  The Forest Is The Path  — Snow Patrol's chart-topping, critically acclaimed eighth studio album. Expansive, cinematic, and deeply reflective, the record marks a powerful creative resurgence for the band...

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by British pop icon Chesney Hawkes. Best known for his timeless hit 'The One and Only' , Chesney talks about the momentum behind his new music — including the Radio 2 A-list success of 'Get A Hold of Yourself' . He dives into his new album ,  Living Arrows, out now. It is a raw and heartfelt collection inspired by Kahlil Gibran's...

In Episode #228 of the XS Noize Music Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by English singer-songwriter Will Varley to discuss his upcoming seventh album, Machines Will Never Learn To Make Mistakes Like Me , out 30th May 2025. Recorded in a ramshackle Kent swamp studio with longtime collaborator Tom Farrer , the album introduces a bold new sound, pairing lush, cinematic production with Varley's tra...

XS Noize Podcast Episode #227: Sea Fever – Phil Cunningham, Tom Chapman, and Beth Cassidy on Surface Sound , Musical Chemistry, and Honouring Denise Johnson In Episode #227 of the XS Noize Music Podcast , host Mark Millar is joined by Phil Cunningham , Tom Chapman , and Beth Cassidy of the genre-blending band Sea Fever to talk about their powerful second album, Surface Sound . Sea Fever is a five-...

In Episode 226 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar chats with writer and director Matt Aston about Reception: The Wedding Present Musical — a brand new stage production inspired by the music of David Gedge, The Wedding Present, and Cinerama. The show, running from August 22 – September 6 at The Warehouse at Holbeck, Leeds , celebrates The Wedding Present's 40th anniversary with a story of friends...

In Episode 225 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Olly Knights, frontman of the acclaimed South London band Turin Brakes. With seven UK Top 40 singles , six Top 40 albums , and over a million records sold worldwide , Turin Brakes have built a lasting legacy rooted in emotional songwriting, rich harmonies, and fearless sonic exploration. Now, they return with Spacehopper , their...

In this episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Paul Connolly, frontman of incendiary Derry alt-rock band The Wood Burning Savages, to discuss their explosive new album 'Hand To Mouth'. Renowned for their guitar-driven political rock and blistering live performances , the band returns with their long-awaited second album — the powerful follow-up to their 2018 debut 'St...

On this week's episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter David Gray to discuss the early days of his career, his upcoming Greatest Hits collection, and his first live shows in over two years. David Gray has announced his long-awaited return to the UK stage with a series of intimate acoustic solo performances in support of his forthcoming Greatest H...

Acclaimed British singer-songwriter Tom Hickox joins Mark Millar on the latest episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast to delve into his highly anticipated third album, The Orchestra of Stories , out 25 April 2025 via Family Tree Records. Marking his return after a four-year hiatus, Hickox unveils a sweeping, cinematic collection of songs that fuse myth, memory, history, and heart . In this in-depth...

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar chats with Saint Leonard—the visionary artist formerly known as Kieran Leonard—about the extraordinary journey that led to his third and most ambitious album, The Golden Hour . From recording his debut ,  Good Luck Everybody,  at  Stanley Kubrick's historic home to  headlining sold-out shows at London's  The Windmill  and  Third Man Records  and...

In this explosive new episode of The XS Noize Music Podcast, host Mark Millar welcomes back punk rock legend John Lydon — best known as Johnny Rotten, frontman of the iconic Sex Pistols and founder of the groundbreaking Public Image Ltd (PiL). Now making his third appearance on the podcast, Lydon returns with even more fire. He reflects on his influential career and opens up about deeply personal...

In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar sits down with Will Sergeant , the legendary guitarist of Echo & The Bunnymen , to discuss his pioneering contributions to post-punk and alternative music . Will's distinctive guitar sound helped shape timeless albums like Crocodiles , Heaven Up Here , and Ocean Rain , influencing generations of musicians with his atmospheric , hypnotic ,...

In episode #219 of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar sits down with Simon Fowler , the legendary frontman of Ocean Colour Scene , to discuss the band's incredible legacy, upcoming UK tour, acoustic shows, and exciting new music. As one of the most successful and influential bands of the Britpop era , Ocean Colour Scene achieved three consecutive Top 5 albums— Moseley Shoals (1996), Marchin'...

In episode #218 of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar interviews Graham Coxon  and Rose Elinor Dougall , the duo behind The WAEVE . Known for their cinematic blend of British folk-rock, post-punk, and freeform songwriting , The WAEVE's music explores themes of oblivion, surrender, hope, and defiance in a turbulent world. Following their acclaimed self-titled debut album in 2023 and their seco...