The XS Noize Podcast

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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In episode #110 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell who has released a series of EPs featuring remixes, acoustic versions and covers of songs that inspired his second solo album, Flicker, released on Sonic Cathedral to great acclaim.

In this interview, Andy Bell talks about all of the above and the recent reissues from Ride, recording Going Blank Again, his time with Hurricane #1, Oasis and lots more.

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In episode #109 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings, who team up once again to release their third album together 'The Butterfly Effect.'

In this interview, Bruce and Russell talk about writing and recording The Butterfly Effect through lockdown, their musical influences, playing live with their band From the Jam and lots more.

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In episode #108 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with experimental folk songwriter and producer Joshua Burnside to talk about his new EP, Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887).

In this interview, Joshua talks about writing and recording Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887), becoming a Father, his biggest headline show to date at Belfast's iconic Ulster Hall on December 23rd and lots more.

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In episode #107 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Koen van de Wardt from Dutch sonic explorers Klangstof to talk about their new album - 'Godspeed To The Freaks'

Going deeper, darker and more unpredictable while bringing their live energy to their studio recordings has paid off for Klangstof. They've enjoyed a summer of significant shows as guests to Pixies, including Manchester's Castlefield Bowl. In this interview, Klangstof frontman Koen van de Wardt talks about the band's formation, writing and recording the new album, musical influences and much more. Check out the article on XS Noize https://bityl.co/FI1K

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