The XS Noize Podcast

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 reflects on why these final shows are both a celebration and an ending, and why he was determined not to let Cabaret Voltaire become its own tribute act.
He talks about reconnecting with Chris Watson, rebuilding the music using original technology and processes, and how revisiting the material brought Richard H. Kirk back into the room emotionally.
Stephen also looks back on CODE, working with Adrian Sherwood, and why he considers the album one of the most political records he and Richard made. He discusses the themes of technology, power, paranoia and greed, and why they still feel relevant today.
Elsewhere, Stephen talks about the rediscovered John Robie dub mix of "Thank You America", Cabaret Voltaire's roots in soul, dub, funk and electro, Gazelle Twin joining the final shows, and what it will mean to bring this chapter to a close in Sheffield.
Finally, Stephen looks ahead to what comes next after Cabaret Voltaire and explains why a limited-edition bottle of Henderson's Relish is such a fitting way to mark the end.
The XS Noize Podcast is hosted and produced by Mark Millar.

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 his most reflective record yet.
Jamie looks back on his journey from playing Liverpool pubs for a pint of Coke and a packet of Quavers to huge headline shows, and reflects on why achieving his dreams hasn't necessarily made life easier to figure out.
He opens up about the more personal writing on the new album, including "Turning Point" and "Wherever You Are", discussing mental health, loneliness, asking for help and learning to recognise the good moments rather than constantly chasing what comes next.
Jamie also reveals how recording in New York shaped "Wherever You Are", the communities behind "Small Town Life", and why he wants his music to reach beyond his early association with Liverpool FC.
Elsewhere, Jamie explains what makes a Jamie Webster song, why he's returned to smaller venues, and whether making Running Round The Sun has helped him make sense of it all.
Running Round The Sun is released on 4 September 2026 via Modern Sky.
The XS Noize Podcast is hosted and produced by Mark Millar.

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 offends—them nearly 40 years after This Is the Story.
The brothers explore their uncompromising 13th studio album, You May Offend, whether people have become easier to offend and the political anger running through the record. They also reveal the stories behind "But It Is" and "The Grooming" and consider whether political songs can still change minds.
Craig and Charlie explain how their songwriting partnership continues to work after four decades, why they have never worried about being fashionable, and what it was like recording at Rockfield Studios with producer Dave Eringa and James Dean Bradfield.
The conversation also covers the dangers of nostalgia, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" passing one billion streams, and what happens when songs such as "500 Miles" and "Sunshine on Leith" take on lives of their own.
Finally, they reflect on what they can write about in their sixties that the young men who made This Is the Story could never have understood.
You May Offend is released on 4 September via Cooking Vinyl.
The XS Noize Podcast is hosted and produced by Mark Millar.

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 discusses growing up alongside George, recognising his extraordinary musical ability at an early age and their work together on Boogie Box High's version of "Jive Talkin'," which featured an uncredited lead vocal from George.
He explains how Trojan Souls brought together an extraordinary line-up that included Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Janet Jackson, Seal, Sade and Bryan Ferry. Andros also reveals that complete vocals by George and Elton still exist for "This Kind of Love"—a song he hopes could one day be released as a duet.
The conversation explores George's remarkable songwriting and production process, the personal studio footage featured in the Trojan Souls film, what people still misunderstand about him and the emotional final conversation Andros shared with his lifelong friend.
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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 Through.
Blaine explains how a postcard artwork by Yoko Ono became the album's title, cover and guiding light. They also discuss recording with Leo Abrahams, the spontaneous creation of 'Black Sage' and how Ollie and his brother Eddie brought fresh energy to the band.
Elsewhere, Blaine shares the deeply personal story behind 'Soul River', written for a much-loved friend who died during the pandemic, and explains how 'Anaglypta' uses textured wallpaper as a metaphor for hiding the cracks in our lives.
They also reflect on the album's place alongside Curve of the Earth and A Billion Heartbeats, what keeps Mystery Jets moving forward after more than 20 years, and why songwriting remains a balance between "maths and magic."
A Hole to See the Sky Through is released on 21 August via Fiction Records.
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