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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Sep 29, 2026 · 46:32
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss his new solo album, Wowed Out , rediscovering music from his past, his journey towards…
Sep 22, 2026 · 55:26
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Clint Boon to discuss his autobiography, Manchester Chronicles: True Tales of Music, Madness and Mayhem…
Sep 14, 2026 · 31:36
Stephen Mallinder joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Cabaret Voltaire's final tour, the return of Chris Watson, and the remastered edition of CODE . Stephen…
Sep 1, 2026 · 49:12
Jamie Webster joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss his fourth studio album, Running Round The Sun , and the success, self-doubt and personal experiences behind…
Aug 25, 2026 · 30:33
The Proclaimers have never been interested in becoming a nostalgia act. Craig and Charlie Reid join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss what still drives—and…
Aug 18, 2026 · 46:53
Andros Georgiou joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to reveal the remarkable story behind Trojan Souls —the ambitious George Michael album that was never completed. Andros…
Aug 11, 2026 · 51:34
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mystery Jets' Blaine Harrison and Ollie Taylor to discuss their seventh studio album, A Hole to See the Sky…
Aug 4, 2026 · 33:59
LE BOOM's Christy Leech joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast ahead of the duo's 360° immersive floor show at Limelight 1, Belfast. Christy explains how secret raves and…
Jul 29, 2026 · 39:12
The Script's Danny O'Donoghue joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss the ideas, stories and songwriting behind the band's new album, "The User's Guide to Being…
Jul 14, 2026 · 44:06
Tim Wheeler joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Ash's landmark debut album 1977 , its 30th Anniversary Edition, "Girl From Mars," "Goldfinger," Owen Morris,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 40:31
Tony Visconti joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss David Bowie, Marc Bolan, T. Rex, Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott, Blackstar, Scary Monsters, Holy Holy and the art of…
Jun 23, 2026 · 33:06
Rosa Walton joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss her debut solo album, Tell Me It's A Dream , out now via Transgressive Records. Best known as one half of Let's…
Jun 14, 2026 · 24:20
Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for…
Jun 8, 2026 · 51:29
Danny McNamara from Embrace joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss the band's new album Avalanche , 30 years of Embrace, and why he feels more inspired now than…
Jun 2, 2026 · 39:04
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland from The Hoosiers to discuss their new album Compassion , the toxicity that…
May 25, 2026 · 41:09
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast , Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins , best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker's classic 1991 film The Commitments .…
May 19, 2026 · 41:36
Nerina Pallot joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss 25 years of music, her new career-spanning collection Fire Escape Symphonies: The Best of Nerina Pallot , and…
May 11, 2026 · 52:54
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene to discuss the band's new album, Remember The Humans .…
May 5, 2026 · 38:33
Deb Googe and Cara Tivey join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss The Golden Thread — their debut full-length album together as da Googie + Cara Tivey. da Googie is…
Apr 29, 2026 · 57:38
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live album, Don+t Settle - (Vol…
Apr 22, 2026 · 57:06
Miles Hunt joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to reflect on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff — from the band's rise through the late '80s and early '90s to what it means to…
Apr 14, 2026 · 34:39
Carol Decker joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to talk about T'Pau's return with Be Wonderful — the band's first album of original material since Pleasure and Pain in…
Apr 7, 2026 · 46:41
The Boxer Rebellion join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to talk about The Second I'm Asleep , their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode, Nathan…
Apr 1, 2026 · 48:36
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor — frontman of The Dandy Warhols — to talk about Pin Ups and the real story behind the…
Mar 24, 2026 · 48:53
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band's…
Mar 17, 2026 · 59:56
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast , Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of Scottish band The Twilight Sad — to talk about their…
Mar 9, 2026 · 54:43
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast , Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with…
Mar 6, 2026 · 59:43
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast , Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his work on landmark albums including Boy, War, The Joshua…
Mar 2, 2026 · 19:17
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band's third studio album and a…
Feb 23, 2026 · 50:34
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band's 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a…
Feb 17, 2026 · 41:03
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's third album Howl was a risk — one that nearly broke the band. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been…
Feb 10, 2026 · 57:21
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose…
Feb 6, 2026 · 46:58
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling…
Feb 3, 2026 · 26:36
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense…
Jan 27, 2026 · 41:50
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Paul Draper to talk about Mansun Retold — a project shaped by distance, perspective, and the strange…
Jan 20, 2026 · 36:44
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness . Watch the full video…
Jan 13, 2026 · 45:15
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Callum Beattie to talk about a pivotal moment in his career and his forthcoming album INDI , released January…
Dec 6, 2025 · 39:04
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band's most ambitious and…
Dec 4, 2025 · 1:02:50
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his…
Nov 30, 2025 · 39:26
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The…
Nov 27, 2025 · 25:19
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by guitarist and songwriter Cathal Mac Gabhann from Cork alt-rock and shoegaze outfit The Altered Hours — one of…
Nov 23, 2025 · 29:11
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Pearce Macca — frontman of Birmingham indie-rockers The Clause, a band whose rise has become one of the most…
Nov 16, 2025 · 37:03
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in…
Nov 13, 2025 · 42:12
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by ALKY — the Dublin-born indie-rock artist and former Emmy-nominated audio engineer whose raw, heartfelt…
Nov 9, 2025 · 31:19
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Martin Blunt — founding member and bassist of The Charlatans, one of Britain's most enduring and beloved bands.…
Nov 2, 2025 · 58:18
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mani — legendary bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, and one of the most influential figures in…
Oct 28, 2025 · 41:41
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year…
Oct 26, 2025 · 27:57
In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen…
Oct 21, 2025 · 42:11
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album "Night Light" .…
Oct 17, 2025 · 41:59
In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar talks with Aaron Starkie of The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — the Manchester band's…
Oct 14, 2025 · 34:32
In this episode, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Kane to discuss his new album Sunlight in the Shadows — a swaggering, soulful record made with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.…
Oct 10, 2025 · 54:58
In episode #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear's Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new…
Oct 7, 2025 · 44:32
In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to talk about…
Sep 30, 2025 · 46:11
In Episode #248 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Rick McMurray — drummer of Northern Irish rock legends Ash — for a deep dive into their brand-new ninth…
Sep 28, 2025 · 30:54
In Episode #247 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Finn O'Brien — frontman of London via Bristol indie band The Jacques — to discuss the band's powerful new…
Sep 19, 2025 · 1:04:01
Gary Numan joins The XS Noize Podcast to reflect on Telekon at 45, his emotional Wembley return, debut at Glastonbury, and the future of AI in music. In one of his most open and…
Sep 15, 2025 · 43:51
In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his…
Sep 9, 2025 · 37:11
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…
Sep 2, 2025 · 36:49
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…
Aug 26, 2025 · 1:04:18
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 43:15
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 .…
Aug 12, 2025 · 50:32
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…
Aug 1, 2025 · 36:08
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…
Jul 28, 2025 · 31:28
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…
Jul 22, 2025 · 39:56
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…
Jul 15, 2025 · 24:51
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…
Jul 8, 2025 · 37:53
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…
Jun 29, 2025 · 36:58
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…
Jun 24, 2025 · 31:13
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…
Jun 17, 2025 · 49:53
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…
Jun 9, 2025 · 43:10
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…
Jun 3, 2025 · 1:08:32
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…
May 26, 2025 · 40:54
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…
May 20, 2025 · 44:37
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…
May 12, 2025 · 45:16
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…
May 6, 2025 · 23:56
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…
Apr 29, 2025 · 1:02:34
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…
Apr 20, 2025 · 1:01:47
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…
Apr 16, 2025 · 28:53
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…
Apr 15, 2025 · 37:23
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…
Apr 8, 2025 · 53:09
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…
Apr 1, 2025 · 44:21
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…
Mar 25, 2025 · 54:03
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…
Mar 18, 2025 · 42:46
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,…
Mar 11, 2025 · 33:24
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…
Mar 9, 2025 · 36:56
In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar interviews Dave Pen , one-half of the anthemic electro-prog duo We Are Bodies and a key member of Archive and BirdPen .…
Mar 4, 2025 · 51:23
In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar sits down with Gary Kemp —legendary songwriter, guitarist, and Spandau Ballet co-founder—to discuss his highly…
Feb 25, 2025 · 30:11
In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar chats with Andy Burrows from Razorlight about their highly anticipated new album, Planet Nowhere , and the revealing…
Feb 17, 2025 · 28:17
In Episode #214 of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar speaks with Finn Andrews , the acclaimed frontman of The Veils , about their seventh studio album, 'Asphodels' . Finn…
Feb 11, 2025 · 50:07
In Episode #213 of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar sits down with Andy and Jez Williams of DOVES to discuss their long-awaited new album, Constellations For The Lonely .…
Feb 4, 2025 · 39:05
In Episode #212 of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar chats with ex-Kaiser Chiefs drummer and songwriter Nick Hodgson about the debut album from his new band, Everyone Says…
Jan 28, 2025 · 42:47
In Episode #211 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with James and Jack Yates from Pastel to discuss their mesmerising debut album, Souls in Motion . Manchester's…
Jan 21, 2025 · 41:45
In Episode #210 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with Irish No-Wave Provocateur Skinner about his debut album, New Wave Vaudeville . Skinner kicks off 2025 with…
Jan 15, 2025 · 41:59
In Episode #209 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with Mark Morriss of The Bluetones about the band's eagerly awaited return to music after a 14-year hiatus. The…
Jan 7, 2025 · 56:18
In Episode #208 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar sits down with THE MAGIC MOD, also known as Ben Taylor, to delve into the world of magic and discuss his upcoming…
Dec 12, 2024 · 24:55
In Episode #207 of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar chats with Sarah Cracknell of Saint Etienne to delve into the stories and inspirations behind their latest album, The…
Dec 10, 2024 · 31:47
In Episode #206 of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar chats with Rob Fleming, one half of Killerstar, to discuss KillerStar Reimagined , the reworks album. KillerStar's…
Dec 5, 2024 · 48:06
In Episode #205 of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar chats with Tony Mortimer to discuss The 30th Anniversary of The East 17 Christmas Classic 'Stay Another Day' East 17's…
Dec 2, 2024 · 39:58
In Episode #204 of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar chats with Phil Etheridge from The Twang to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their second album, Jewellery Quarter .…
Nov 26, 2024 · 1:04:08
In Episode #203 of The XS Noize Podcast , host Mark Millar interviews Anton Newcombe, the visionary founder and driving force behind the legendary Brian Jonestown Massacre, one…
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