The XS Noize Podcast

In episode #92 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Alice Merton. With over a billion streams to date and Top 10 chart positions across Europe, Alice Merton has established herself as a significant player in the alt-pop landscape. In this interview, Alice talks about writing and recording her fantastic new album, SIDES, touring with Bastille, an autumn European tour in support of '...

In episode #91 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with renowned singer-songwriter Tim Finn about The Ghost of Santiago, the second collaboration album with legendary guitarist and producer Phil Manzanera. The Ghost of Santiago is available from 29 July 2022. This new album, featuring ten new co-written songs, is the follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed album by the two, Caugh...

In episode #90 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and force of nature – Anton Newcombe, to talk about the Brian Jonestown Massacre's 19th full-length studio album Fire Doesn't Grow On Trees. In this interview, Anton Newcombe talks about writing and recording the album, having the bands' gear...

In episode #89 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Toronto-born, London-based singer-songwriter Tess Parks to talk about her new album 'And Those Who Were Seen Dancing'. Following years of touring and collaborations with Brian Jonestown Massacre's Anton Newcombe. Tess parks has released 'And Those Who Were Seen Dancing' her first full-length solo album since her much-loved debut '...

In episode #88 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with radio presenter and Inspiral Carpets icon Clint Boon.  Madchester legends  Inspiral Carpets  recently reissued their albums  Revenge of the Goldfish  and  Devil Hopping  on vinyl for the first time. In this interview,  Clint Boon  talks about those albums, his time with the  Inspiral Carpets , his new career as a radio presenter,...

In episode #87 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock to talk about his new solo project, 'A Soundtrack To An Imaginary Movie'. Following the success of his three previous solo albums, 'The Kundalini Target' (2009), 'Peace City West' (2011) and 'Travel Wild – Travel Free' (2013), Steve Cradock reveals a different side to his musical talents...

In episode #86 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with one of the greatest ever British songwriters Michael Head of The Red Elastic Band. Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a fresh chapter with optimism and some of the best music of his career. His new Bill Ryder-Jones -produced album, Dear Scott , will be released on Fri, 27 May 2022, via Modern Sky UK. Michael talks about...

In episode #85 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Kula Shaker's lead singer Crispian Mills. On 10 June 2022, Kula shaker will release their much anticipated new album, 1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love and Free Hugs, on Strangefolk Records. In this interview, Crispian Mills talks about the album, upcoming live shows and lots more.

In episode #84 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Gary Stringer, lead singer from Glastonbury rockers Reef. Their new album Shoot Me Your Ace showcases their talents in one of recent years' most thrilling rock albums. From the title track's swaggering opening salvo to rollercoaster closer 'Strangelove', Shoot Me Your Ace is an exhilarating blast of unadulterated rock'n'roll joy....

In episode #83 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with former Kasabian vocalist Tom Meighan, one of his generation's best frontmen.  Having come through the other side of a troubled few years dealing with personal issues and leaving, Kasabian Tom Meighan is back! Tom talks about his comeback tour, brand new music, mental health awareness, and lots more in this interview.

In episode #82 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon. Having completed his third decade as a recording artist, The Divine Comedy recently released Charmed Life - The Best Of The Divine Comedy - a collection of his finest moments.  A 24 track career-spanning roster of hit singles and fan favourites, compiled by Neil and remastered at Abbey Road Studios...

In episode #81 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Legend and cultural icon John Lydon. An icon, a revolutionary and an immortal, as the frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols, John Lydon changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. He caused an earthquake that transformed music for good. During his remarkable years in Public Image Ltd, he consistently pushed bac...

In episode #80 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Belfast born singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Dunlop. Inspired by icons such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Tom Waits, plus a soupçon of Pink Floyd, Dunlop picked up a guitar aged 14 and soon began performing covers and original songs in live venues around Northern Ireland, ROI and the rest of the UK. In 2011 he...

In episode #79 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Derry native Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK, to talk about their third album, If I Never Know You Like This Again . SOAK's Bridie Monds-Watson (they/them) has incessantly documented their life in photos and video from a young age. It makes perfect sense then that If I Never Know You Like This Again is made up of what Bridie calls "...

In episode #78 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Darius Keeler from the acclaimed South London collective, Archive to talk about their brand new album 'Call To Arms & Angels' The band's twelfth studio album, 'Call To Arms & Angels' is a 17 track double album (triple LP) recorded at RAK studios in London. Produced by long time collaborator Jérome Devoise, it is the band's first s...

In episode #77 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with actor, director and musician Paddy Considine about 'The Death of Gobshite Rambo', the brand new album from his band Riding The Low. Formed by Paddy Considine fifteen years ago, Riding The Low has built a spectacular catalogue of releases that defy genre. In this interview, Paddy talks about their brand-new album 'The Death of Gobs...

In episode #76 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with significant new songwriting talent Andrew Cushin.  Two indie songwriting icons have championed Andrew Cushin in the shape of Noel Gallagher and Pete Doherty, who recently signed the young musician to his Strap Originals label. In this interview, Andrew talks about the release of his debut EP, 'You Don't Belong', Working with Noel...

In episode #75 of the XS Noize Podcast, Daniel Lynch caught up with Jonny Woods and Melyssa Shannon from Wynona Bleach. The band has just released their debut album, Moonsoake , on Fierce Panda Records. The album was recorded in 2019 when the band packed their entire studio into a van, drove to Portugal and set up in an abandoned warehouse. They'd planned to release in 2020 but shelved those plans...

In episode #74 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Russell Marsden, one half of Band Of Skulls duo Marsden & Richardson. Russell Marsden and Emma Richardson first started writing songs together in their teens after meeting at school in their Southampton hometown. Forming Band of Skulls 17 years ago with drummer Matt Hayward, they made five acclaimed studio albums together. The pai...

In episode #73 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Donovan Woods. Along with his work as an in-demand songwriter, whose work has been recorded by the likes of Tim McGraw ("Portland, Maine") and Lady A's Charles Kelley ("Leaving Nashville"), and co-writes with a diverse group of songwriters, such as Tom Douglas, Lori McKenna, Brandy Clark, Ashle...

In episode #72 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Grant Nicholas from Britrock veterans Feeder about their new album Torpedo. Torpedo is the follow-up to 2019's Tallulah which peaked at #4 on the Official UK Albums Chart, becoming their highest charting album since 2005's Gold-Certified Pushing The Senses . They've hit upon a run of three consecutive Top 10 albums and On Torpedo...

In episode #71 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ocean Colour Scene singer Simon Fowler and drummer Oscar Harrison about their extensive acoustic tour for Spring 2022. Following Ocean Colour Scene's sell-out UK tour in 2021, Simon and Oscar will play relatively intimate seated venues, creating the perfect stages for acoustic performances of all their big hits and anthems, includ...

In episode #70 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Simon 'Sice' Rowbottom and Tim Brown from The Boo Radleys about 'Keep On With Falling,' their first album in almost a quarter of a century. Made up of the three original members, Sice, Brown and Cieka, the quarter of a century between Creation Records' money-burning approaches to recording and marketing and the new age of independ...

In episode #69 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Luka State frontman Conrad Ellis to talk about their debut album 'Fall In Fall Out', new single' Oxygen Thief', upcoming shows and more.  The Luka State  is poised for big things in 2022 as they look to build upon everything they achieved following their debut album  Fall In Fall Out  last year. Not letting a pandemic hold the...

In episode #68 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Skinner Brothers' Zac Skinner to talk about their new album 'Soul Boy II'. With swaggering indie anthems such as 'Iconic' and 'Put Me Down As A Maybe' plus huge reactions when supporting Kasabian and The Streets, The Skinner Brothers spent 2021 establishing themselves as an essential new hope for British rock 'n' roll. Highlig...