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The XS Noize Podcast

Mark Millar | XS Noize

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,

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#244. Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There...

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2025/09/09

In Episode #244 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Tom Smith — frontman of Editors — about his debut solo album There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light, released 5 December on Play It Again Sam. After two decades leading Editors through seven acclaimed albums and two records with Smith & Burrows, Tom is stepping into solo territory for the first time. Motivated by a desire to reconnect with the raw, acoustic beginnings of his songwriting, he set out to create

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36:49

#243. The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album...

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2025/09/02

In Episode #243 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Rick Nunn — vocalist and guitarist of The Milk — about the band’s powerful new album Borderlands, released 19 September on WLS Records. Formed during their school days, The Milk have spent decades honing a sound that blends soul, funk, and rock with fearless live energy. From their major-label debut Tales from the Thames Delta to the independent breakthrough Favourite Worry and the cinematic sweep of Cages, they’ve built a

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#242. John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis —...

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2025/08/26

In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Oasis. From fronting cult punk bands The Membranes and Goldblade to coining the term Britpop and becoming the first UK journalist to interview Nirvana, John has been at the frontline of music for decades. Alongside his career as a musician and broadcaster, he has written

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#241. The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo...

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2025/08/18

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 2020, he released his first solo record Serpentine Prison. Now, four years later, he returns with Get Sunk —

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50:32

#240. The Subways: 20 Years of 'Young For Eternity' &...

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2025/08/12

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 Young For Eternity and their breakout hit “Rock & Roll Queen.” The track went on to feature in The OC,

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36:08

#239. Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album...

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2025/08/01

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 2025), Bob Stanley, Sarah Cracknell, and Pete Wiggs close the chapter on making albums — delivering a

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31:28

#238. Cam – Behind the Songs of ‘All Things Light’...

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2025/07/28

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 while exploring life, love, and big questions about our place in the world. Cam shares the stories behind key

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39:56

#237. D:Ream – Peter Cunnah & Al Mackenzie on New...

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2025/07/22

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 soundtracking and, most recently, going viral again at Glastonbury 2024 with Professor Brian Cox back on the

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24:51

#236. Gavin Rossdale of Bush: Turning Pain Into...

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2025/07/15

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 their 10th studio album, Gavin Rossdale and the band deliver some of their most urgent and personal work

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37:53

#235. Amy Macdonald: Inside Her New Album "Is This...

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2025/07/08

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 her signature emotional honesty. Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For? is a defiant, uplifting record

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#234. Jet’s Cam Muncey: Beyond the Band, Into...

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2025/06/29

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, deeply personal record. Moving through dreamy shoegaze, melodic guitar-pop, 80s indie, swaying soul, and

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31:13

#233. Echobelly’s Sonya Madan & Glenn Johansson...

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2025/06/24

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 Things.” To mark the milestone, Echobelly will perform the album in full across 14 dates in October and

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#232. John Power (Cast) Talks 'All Change' at 30,...

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2025/06/17

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 position in 25 years. Now, they’re preparing to support Oasis on the UK and Ireland leg of their hugely

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#231. Peter Hooton on The Farm’s Return After 30...

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2025/06/09

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 indie-dance movement. Now, the original lineup returns with a powerful, feel-good record rooted in the same DIY

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#230. Gary Lightbody on Grief, Healing & Snow...

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2025/06/03

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, now over 30 years into their remarkable journey. The conversation also explores Gary’s debut book of the

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40:54

#229 Chesney Hawkes on New Album ‘Living Arrows’ and...

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2025/05/26

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 poem, ‘On Children’. Exploring themes of love, family, and growth, the album pairs candid songwriting with

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44:37

#228. Will Varley Breaks Down New Album ‘Machines...

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2025/05/20

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 trademark storytelling. Inspired by the East Kent Coast and US Midwest, the songs explore broken

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45:16

#227. Sea Fever Break Down 'Surface Sound' – Their...

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2025/05/12

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-piece supergroup featuring members of New Order, Haven, Johnny Marr’s band, Section 25, and Brix & The

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#226. Matt Aston: Bringing The Wedding Present to the...

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2025/05/06

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 friendship, love, and loss — all soundtracked by hits from the band’s four-decade career, plus a brand new song

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#225. Turin Brakes’ Olly Knights on New Album...

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2025/04/29

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 highly anticipated 10th studio album, released May 23rd via Cooking Vinyl. In this in-depth conversation,

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