In episode #120 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Nik Kershaw to talk about his upcoming ‘No Glitz, Just Hitz’ UK tour. 

The No Glitz, Just Hitz tour will see Nik Kershaw perform ‘up close and in your face’, alongside his band. Fans will get to see Nik perform a variety of his much-loved hits, including ‘Wouldn’t It Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’, ‘I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’, ‘Dancing Girls’, ‘Wide Boy’, ‘Human Racing’, ‘Don Quixote’ and many others.

In this interview, Nik talks about the tour, his 80s imperial phase, Live Aid, songwriting and much more.

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In episode #119 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Danny Goffey, co-songwriter and founding member of British band Supergrass to talk about his third solo album Bryan Moone’s Discopunk.

Danny Goffey has released his excellent third solo album Bryan Moone’s Discopunk. The album is accompanied by a self-penned, limited-edition book about a day in the life of his fictional alter ego… Bryan Moone.

In this interview, Danny talks about the writing and recording of the album, his new book, Taylor Hawkins, Supergrass and much more. Check out the article on XS Noize - https://bityl.co/HKKs

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In episode #118 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary Bros frontman Matt Goss who is returning to the musical stage following his recent appearance on Strictly Come Dancing and an 11-year Las Vegas residency, with brand new music and a major tour this year.

The UK tour, which begins in Croydon on 27th February and includes a date at the Royal Albert Hall in London, will feature Matt performing his biggest hits, new original music, and his tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Cole Porter in a dazzling new set of arrangements with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and 15pc MG Big Band. A new album with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will follow in June, which is being recorded at Abbey Road Studios.

In this interview, Matt talks about Bros, the upcoming tour, his new album, his relationship with his twin brother Luke Goss, and much more. Check out the article on XS Noize - https://bityl.co/HEdq

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In episode #117 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with EMF frontman James Atkin to talk about his 6th solo album ‘Circadian Rhythms.’

James Atkin is responsible for singing one of the biggest hits of all-time – Unbelievable. With his band EMF. The song can still be found all over the airwaves, in blockbuster films and advertisements more than 30 years later. He went on to have massive success with EMF, clocking up a #1 American single, platinum album sales and a prestigious Ivor Novello nomination for songwriting.

In this interview, James Atkin talks about writing and recording Circadian Rhythms – the last EMF album Go Go Sapiens touring and lots more.

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In episode #116 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Slow Readers Club's Aaron Starkie to talk about their new record ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’ out on February 24th, 2023.

Nothing – not despots, pandemics, self-destruction or the rise of the machines – can keep a good band down. So, when The Slow Readers Club hit the studio in early 2022 with producer Joe Cross (Hurts / Courteeners), they battled dark times with refreshing optimism. The result is ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’, a sizzling synth-rock beast of a record akin to White Lies, Muse and modern-day Bloc Party, and a rallying cry of emancipation, both stylistically and socially. It’s a righteous punch of the air, a surge towards the future.

In this interview, Aaron Starkie talks about writing and recording the new album, their upcoming tour and lots more.

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In episode #115 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries AKA Billy Nomates to talk about her latest album CACTI.

Recorded at her flat and Invada Studios, CACTI is a huge step up for the artist, who received widespread critical acclaim for her eponymous 2020 debut album, with heavy airplay across BBC Radio 6 Music and support from luminaries such as Iggy Pop, Florence Welsh and Steve Albini.

In this interview, Tor talks about writing and recording the new album, starting in the music business, that Jools Holland performance and lots more.

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In episode #114 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ricky Warwick of masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders to talk about their fifth album 'The Wrong Side of Paradise'.

Black Star Riders celebrate their 10th anniversary this year with 'The Wrong Side of Paradise' and a string of UK dates. The Album, featuring 11 tracks, was recorded in the Autumn of 2021 at Studio 606 in Northridge, California and Toochtoon Sound in Redmond, Oregon, with producer and longtime BSR associate Jay Ruston.

In this interview, Ricky talks about writing and recording the new album – what fans can expect from the live shows and lots more.

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In episode #113 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with alternative Indie artist from Northern Ireland, Thom Southern, about his brilliant debut album PLAZA, which was released at the beginning of 2022. 

Thom Southern started his musical career busking in Belfast city centre aged 16. He later teamed up with his sister Lucy to form the band Southern and MMODE, and this year he released his debut solo album PLAZA, Which was nominated for best album at the NI Music Prize. In this interview, Thom talks about all of the above and more. Check out the article on XS Noize https://bityl.co/GIwB

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In episode #112 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Lach Galbraith from Aussie rockers Ocean Alley to talk about their fourth album, Low Altitude Living.

The album follows the band’s hugely successful UK Tour earlier this year, which included a sold-out show at London’s iconic Roundhouse. In this interview, Ocean Alley keyboard player and vocalist Lach Galbraith talks about how the band got together, the new album touring this year and lots more. Check out the article on XS Noize https://bityl.co/GBET

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In episode #111 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary music producer Danny Saber who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Hutchence, Shaun Ryder, Joe Strummer, Marilyn Manson and Ozzy Osbourne, not to mention The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, U2 and Madonna.

In this interview, Danny shares stories about his experiences working with those artists, how he started in music and much more.

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