The XS Noize Podcast

Terri Hooley is a legend among the Belfast music community and beyond. During Northern Ireland's troubled dark times Terri Hooley's Good Vibrations record shops and label survived in countless locations around the city, selling and putting out amazing music.

Terri Hooley has recently been the subject of a book 'Hooleygan: Music, Mayhem, Good Vibrations' and the critically acclaimed movie of his life 'Good Vibrations'. I recently met up with Terri in his East Belfast home for a chat and a coffee. I didn't interview Terri; I simply turned on my Dictaphone and listened.

This weeks unsigned artist is Crystal Voyager, a Brooklyn based artist with music best described as psychedelic alien wave. She is known for putting her audience in a trance with her electrifying beats and powerful vocals. As a visual artist as well as musician, she uses sculpture, lights, and video to create an entire landscape to further express her vision.

Hailing from Wales Catherine Anne Davies aka The Anchoress is a woman of numerous talents; a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and PhD holder. She lists among her musical credits co-producing with Paul Draper, being a member of Simple Minds on their recent tour, and a member of the Scottish super group The Dark Flowers.

Catherine Anne Davies, released her debut album, the brilliant 'Confessions of A Romance Novelist' on January 8, 2016. Mark Millar had a chat with Catherine to discuss the album and upcoming shows.

Also on the show, XS Noize writer Julie Blore-Bizot joins Mark Millar with the first of a series of reports about L.A. music venues. This weeks unsigned band are The Insomniac Project with their brilliant track Vacillation.

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Former Mansun front-man Paul Draper recently released his first solo recording 'EP ONE' on Friday 10th June on KScope. Paul recently had a chat with XS Noize Editor-in-Chief Mark Millar to talk about the new record. Also Mark Millar talks to staff writer and Depeche Mode expert, David McElroy about the Depeche Mode album 'Black Celebration' which is 30 years old this year. This weeks unsigned band is Belfast band The Coronations. Get in touch with the show here: [email protected]

XS Noize Editor-in-Chief, Mark Millar talks to resident photographer Cortney Armitage about the highs and lows of gig photography. "Ever wondered what it's like to work in the music business? What happens in the studio?

How do those magic tracks come to life? Danny Saber has worked in the biz for decades. A former member of Black Grape and Agent Provocateur, a prolific LA Club DJ and revered producer. In the studio, Danny has worked with the likes of Michael Hutchence, Joe Strummer, Metal artists like Korn, Marilyn Manson and Ozzy Osbourne, not to mention The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and U2. The Legendary Danny Saber will be sharing his stories, anecdotes and experiences which give us a more intimate picture of his life in the studio and further afield.This is the first.

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XS Noize Editor-in-Chief, Mark Millar talks to staff writer and photographer Tom Day about how unsigned bands/artists can feature on our 'XS Noize Unsigned Showcase'. After battling cancer, Hurricane #1 front man Alex Lowe has emerged triumphant and resurrected his old band with a new line up. In 2015 Hurricane #1 released their first album in 16 years, "Find What You Love And Let It Kill You" to critical acclaim. Alex Lowe talks to Mark Millar about their next album 'Melodic Rainbows'.

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XS Noize Editor-in-Chief, Mark Millar talks to staff writer and Radiohead expert, Lori Gava about the new release from Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool. Wendy James needs no introduction, she enjoyed massive success in the 80s and 90s with Transvision Vamp having huge hit singles and selling out venues. When the band folded Wendy recorded her solo albums which included working with Elvis Costello and Cait O'Riordan. In 2004 Wendy James formed a band named Racine and released 2 albums with them. Her latest album 'The Price of the Ticket' (which received 9/10 from XS Noize) is out now. Wendy recently took the time to have a chat with Mark Millar to talk about the new record.

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