The XS Noize Podcast

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.

#231. Peter Hooton on The Farm’s Return After 30 Years – New Album ‘Let The Music Take Control’
Jun 9, 2025 – 43:10
#230. Gary Lightbody on Grief, Healing & Snow Patrol’s The Forest Is The Path
Jun 3, 2025 – 01:08:32
#229 Chesney Hawkes on New Album ‘Living Arrows’ and His Celebrity Big Brother Experience | XS Noize Podcast #229
May 26, 2025 – 40:54
#228. Will Varley Breaks Down New Album ‘Machines Will Never Learn To Make Mistakes Like Me’
May 20, 2025 – 44:37
#227. Sea Fever Break Down 'Surface Sound' – Their Most Euphoric Record Yet
May 12, 2025 – 45:16
#226. Matt Aston: Bringing The Wedding Present to the Stage
May 6, 2025 – 23:56
#225. Turin Brakes’ Olly Knights on New Album 'Spacehopper' and 24 Years in Music
Apr 29, 2025 – 01:02:34
#224. The Wood Burning Savages: Paul Connolly on New Album ‘Hand To Mouth’
Apr 20, 2025 – 01:01:47
#19: David Gray Reflects on His Greatest Hits and Looks Ahead to Live Shows
Apr 16, 2025 – 28:53
#223. Tom Hickox on The Orchestra of Stories: Songs of Myth, Memory & History
Apr 15, 2025 – 37:23
#222. Saint Leonard – The Madness, Magic & Music Behind 'The Golden Hour'
Apr 8, 2025 – 53:09
#221. John Lydon Talks Sex Pistols, Public Image Ltd (PiL), and Life Uncensored
Apr 1, 2025 – 44:21
#220. Will Sergeant: Echo & The Bunnymen’s Guitar Legend on His Journey, Memoirs & What’s Next
Mar 25, 2025 – 54:03
#219. Simon Fowler of Ocean Colour Scene Talks Legacy, Tour, and New Music
Mar 18, 2025 – 42:46
#218. Graham Coxon & Rose Elinor Dougall (The WAEVE) Talk ‘Eternal’ EP & UK Tour
Mar 11, 2025 – 33:24
#217. Dave Pen of We Are Bodies Talks Long-Awaited Album 'The Love Was All We Had'
Mar 9, 2025 – 36:56
#216. Gary Kemp on ‘This Destination’: Songwriting, Reflection & Reinvention
Mar 4, 2025 – 51:23
#215. Andy Burrows on Razorlight's Planet Nowhere & Fall to Pieces Documentary
Feb 25, 2025 – 30:11
#214. Finn Andrews on The Veils’ New Album ‘Asphodels’
Feb 17, 2025 – 28:17
#213. DOVES Return! Andy & Jez Williams Discuss “Constellations For The Lonely”
Feb 11, 2025 – 50:07
#212. Ex-Kaiser Chiefs' Nick Hodgson Unveils Everyone Says Hi and Shares the Story Behind Their Debut Album
Feb 4, 2025 – 39:05
#211. Pastel Discuss Their Mesmerising Debut Album, "Souls in Motion"
Jan 28, 2025 – 42:47
#210. Irish No-Wave Provocateur Skinner Discusses His Debut Album "New Wave Vaudeville"
Jan 21, 2025 – 41:45
#209. Mark Morriss on The Bluetones' Return After 14 Years
Jan 15, 2025 – 41:59
#208. THE MAGIC MOD Opens Up About His Journey Into The World Of Magic
Jan 7, 2025 – 56:18
#207. Sarah Cracknell of Saint Etienne delves into the stories and inspirations behind their latest album, The Night
Dec 12, 2024 – 24:55
#206. KillerStar's Rob Fleming on 'KillerStar Reimagined' the reworks album
Dec 10, 2024 – 31:47
#205. Tony Mortimer on 30 Years of ‘Stay Another Day’: The Story Behind East 17’s Timeless Christmas Classic
Dec 5, 2024 – 48:06
#204. Phil Etheridge on Jewellery Quarter: 15 Years of The Twang's Modern Classic
Dec 2, 2024 – 39:58
#203. Anton Newcombe on Creativity, Collaboration, and the Ever-Evolving Journey of Brian Jonestown Massacre
Nov 26, 2024 – 01:04:08
#202. She Drew The Gun’s Louisa Roach Talks 'Howl' and Finding Her Voice
Nov 25, 2024 – 27:48
#201. Ryan McMullan discusses his debut album 'Redesign'
Nov 19, 2024 – 42:57
#200. Ciaran Lavery Unveils the World of 'Light Entertainment'
Nov 12, 2024 – 01:04:57
#199. Richard Archer on New Music, Hard-Fi's Journey and Whats Next
Nov 5, 2024 – 01:03:19
#198. Sister Ghost discusses her long-awaited debut album 'Beyond The Water'
Oct 29, 2024 – 48:44
#197. Wendy James on Her New Album ‘The Shape of History’
Oct 22, 2024 – 47:35
#196. Gavin Friday discusses his new solo album "Ecce Homo"
Oct 15, 2024 – 01:04:32
#195. Inside Crows' New Album 'Reason Enough' with James Cox and Steve Goddard
Oct 2, 2024 – 38:10
#194. Fairground Attraction: Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin on the Magic Behind 'Beautiful Happening' After 35 Years
Sep 24, 2024 – 56:55
#193. Mat Peters on IST IST’s New Album ‘Light a Bigger Fire’
Sep 18, 2024 – 43:11
#192. Betty Boo on Defying Expectations with new album “Rip Up The Rulebook”
Sep 10, 2024 – 39:50
#191. Kav Sandhu talks Andy Rourke and Blitz Vega debut album "Northern Gentleman"
Sep 4, 2024 – 45:02
#190. Legendary Bassist Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order, and The Light
Aug 12, 2024 – 49:00
#189. Tom Meighan Discusses His Second Solo Album ‘Roadrunner’
Jul 30, 2024 – 26:25
#188. Hifi Sean discusses "Daylight" the new album with David McAlmont
Jul 24, 2024 – 34:40
#187. Dougie Payne of Travis discusses new album 'L.A. Times'
Jul 17, 2024 – 44:21
#186. Rob Marshall on Humanist’s New Album 'On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World'
Jul 9, 2024 – 56:47
#185. Janet Devlin - Navigating the "Emotional Rodeo"
Jul 2, 2024 – 49:28
#184. Lisa Moorish on 'Divine Chaos' and Her Triumphant Return to Music
Jun 25, 2024 – 53:26
#183. Sananda Maitreya on new album "The Pegasus Project: Pegasus & The Swan"
Jun 19, 2024 – 01:36:58

Recent Reviews

Nijo150

So glad to have discovered this podcast

I love Kula Shaker and the BJM and a lot of the other bands featured on the XS Noize Project. So glad I found this podcast!!!!!! Podcast Gold!
Shawn Manaher

Music enthusiasts, this is for you!

Insightful music news and perspective. Honest music reviews from the host as well!
Julie2b

Quality and depth!

The XS Noize podcast brings the same quality coverage as the website - insightful and detailed, never just skimming the surface. Love it.
U2phile

XS Noize Podcasts

Great down to earth illuminating music information, both from artists and the folks behind the scenes in the industry. The XS Noize contributors are also entertaining and well informed!