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April 20, 2021 #36. The Coral's Nick Power on their first ever double-album 'Coral Island'
On episode #36 of The Xs Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar catches up with Merseyside five-piece The Coral's Nick Power to discuss their first ever double-album 'Coral Island'
18 min
July 06, 2017 #35: Lea Porcelain discuss their debut album – 'HYMNS TO THE NIGHT'
Lea Porcelain's debut Hymns To The Night was written and recorded over a two year period in Berlin's FUNKHAUS, a broadcasting house created under Soviet supervision that now houses the world's biggest recording studio. The spectrum of the album is extremely wide. Hymns To The Night bends genres, yet every song works together, playing with very different moods. Lea Porcelain describe their sound "atmospheric, cinematic and melancholic".
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19 min
June 12, 2017 #34 Hightown Pirates frontman SIMON MASON on debut album 'DRY AND HIGH' #34. XS Noize Music Podcast:
Welcome to episode #34 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. This episode Mark Millar is joined by Hightown Pirates frontman Simon Mason to talk about their debut album, Dry and High, will be released June 16th on Strike-Back records.
Simon Mason is best known for his critically acclaimed book Too High Too Far Too Soon, where he recounts his numerous decadent adventures at Glastonbury Festival and the notoriety that came during his stint as personal chemist to the biggest bands of the '90s. Fast forward to 2017 where Simon now gets a natural high through drawing on his experiences which lend themselves to his incredible songwriting backed by this huge energetic sound.

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42 min
May 25, 2017 #33. Curse of Lono Frontman - FELIX BECHTOLSHEIMER - XS Noize Music Podcast:
Welcome to episode #33 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. This episode Mark Millar is joined by Curse of Lono Founder and frontman Felix Bechtolsheimer. To talk about their acclaimed debut album 'Severed' which was released on Submarine Cat Records on April 7th. Founded and fronted by Felix Bechtolsheimer, formerly the singer-guitarist in British roots pioneers Hey Negrita, Curse Of Lono formed in early 2015, though the songs on 'Severed' were written over a 14-year period. They range from the perky, Paul Simon-ish new single 'Pick Up The Pieces' to the more lugubrious 'He Takes My Place', the almost jazzy 'London Rain' and the rootsy, rhythmic 'Send For The Whiskey'. The album belongs as much to the Americana tradition and old faithfuls such as Little Feat as it does to more modern, playful practitioners of the form such as Beck.
23 min
May 12, 2017 #32: Kyle Falconer from The View talks 'HATS OFF TO THE BUSKERS' – Ten Years On - XS Noize Music Podcast:
Welcome to episode #33 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. This episode Mark Millar is joined Kyle Falconer from Scottish indie four piece The View who are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album 'Hats Off To The Buskers'. Get in touch: [email protected]
11 min
April 03, 2017 #31. The Dears Natalia Yanchak on Times Infinity Volume One + Two
The Dears released their sixth studio album, Times Infinity Volume One, on February 3, 2017 through Dangerbird Records. Times Infinity Volume One is the first instalment of a two-album body of work, composed by the band over a two-year period, later recorded at sessions between Toronto's Revolution Recording and Montréal's Thee Mighty Hotel2Tango. With Times Infinity Volume Two slated for release in summer 2017. This weeks featured track is 'Golden Ratio' by The Sailmakers. Siphoning ounces of that baggy swagger from the spectacular Urban Hymns, and pumping their own brand of mellow psych into the mix, The Sailmakers give us another taste of what they're made of, and they're proving a force to be reckoned with.
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21 min
February 14, 2017 #30. Ten Fé Discuss Debut album "Hit The Light" - XS Noize Music Podcast
Welcome to episode #30 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan, from Ten Fé.
Ben and Leo, released their debut album Hit The Light on February 3, 2017. The 11 track LP from the London-based duo follows the release of their acclaimed singles, 'Make Me Better,' 'In The Air,' 'Elodie' and 'Turn.'

The guys chat to Mark about how they met, the recording of Hit The Light and the upcoming shows.

This weeks featured track is 'Melting' from Toronto based Crazy Bones from their forthcoming Cosmic Drips EP, out March 2nd.
29 min
January 30, 2017 #29. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's Peter Hayes
Welcome to episode #29 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This weeks show Cortney Armitage is joined by Peter Hayes from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. "Peter Hayes came into the dressing room at Terminal 5. There we were at back stage before "The last rock 'n' roll show before the end of the world". It was election night and while the elephant in the room was large, we managed to keep the interview about the music. Covering topics in his song writing to the epic struggle between good and evil, to the emotions felt playing songs, Peter Hayes is honest and heartfelt as they wound down their latest – and much overdue tour".
This weeks featured track is from Spawn. SPAWN is a high energy brass fuelled skapunk band from the Netherlands, keeping the beat rocksteady and the upstrokes a-skankin'. The band consist of guitar, bass, drums, keys, horns and vocals.
18 min
January 05, 2017 #28. Paul Draper - Behind The Mixing Desk
Paul Draper was the front-man, main songwriter and producer of Mansun - one of the most iconic bands of the '90s. The band's debut album Attack of the Grey Lantern entered the UK chart at No 1. The band split in 2003 while recording their fourth LP (partially released on 2004's Kleptomania). Paul went on to work with other bands and artists in a production role, working with Skin from Skunk Anansie, Menace Beach, The Joy Formidable and with Catherine A.D. aka The Anchoress on the acclaimed Confessions of a Romance Novelist album. Recently Paul Draper released EP One and EP Two which are part of the build up to Paul's debut solo album due for release in Spring 2017.
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52 min
December 18, 2016 #27: Willow Robinson
22 year old singer/songwriter Willow Robinson was born in Los Angeles and grew up between the Welsh Borders and London where he is now based. With influences ranging from Mick Jagger to Otis Redding, his guitar driven, soulful, rock n roll meets folk songs are full of raw emotion. After signing to record label Clark & McGee Ltd in 2015 and playing a series of support slots with artists including The Jesus and Mary Chain and Killing Joke he has recently released his second EP called Ocean Blue.
This weeks featured track is 'Your Animal' from Illustr8ors. In Their Own Words: In one breath illustrators is a metamorphosis, and a stubborn stride towards a place where the core components of rock'n'roll exist in a relative and contemporary time.

In another breath illustr8ors is just a contemporary rock band giving a f**k about what it means to be alive in music now. Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but right now" In their previous guise, as BlackWolf, illustr8ors scored tours and supports with the likes of The Temperance Movement, Winger, Blues Pills, Von Hertzen Brothers and The Answer to name a few; a nomination for Classic Rock Magazine's 'Best New Band' roll of honour award, numerous playlist slots on major rock radio stations and a debut headline tour endorsed by Planet Rock Radio. However, it was time for a change.

A time for a more decisive stride towards a definitive and individual sonic identity. A rebirth. That's when illustr8ors were born. Featuring four white hot songs, the band's self titled ep is sharp, drenched in groove, ladened with hooks and melody, whilst intelligent and a straight to the point collection of music. No messing about, no gimmicks…this is what rock music sounds like right NOW. .
22 min

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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.