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“Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, The Jacques
In Episode #247 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Finn O’Brien — frontman of UK indie band The Jacques — for an inspiring conversation about their powerful new album Make Repetition!
A record born out of resilience, tragedy, and survival, Make Repetition! is the sound of a band coming back stronger than ever. Produced by Dan Swift, Jules Apollinaire, and Gordon Raphael, it moves between grunge, Britpop, psychedelia, and indie-sleaze — with songs of catharsis, loss, and euphoric release.
In this episode, Finn talks about the stories behind songs like “Nothing Amazing” and “Via Dolorosa,” how he ended up making John Lydon cry while touring with PiL, and what really happened when the band’s gear was stolen by their tour manager. He also reflects on music as a vital lifeline, the resilience that has carried The Jacques forward, and why their next record might be a concept album.
“Music gives me a license to exist. It’s the one place I feel like I deserve to be.” — Finn O’Brien, The Jacques
The Jacques will put Make Repetition! in the spotlight with their biggest tour yet — 33 shows across the UK and Europe. As special guests to The Sherlocks, alongside select headline shows, showcase events, and further gigs with The Twang, Grandmas House and Alabama 3, the tour runs through to the end of the year.
OCTOBER
1st – UK, St Albans, The Horn (with Grandmas House)
2nd – Paris, Supersonic Club (HEADLINE SHOW)
5th – Exeter, Cavern (with Grandmas House)
24th – London, The Gunners
NOVEMBER
1st – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall (with The Sherlocks)
2nd – Chester, Live Rooms (with The Sherlocks)
6th – Stoke, The Sugarmill (with The Sherlocks)
7th – Norwich, Epic Studios (with The Sherlocks)
8th – Dover, Booking Hall (with The Sherlocks)
12th – Liverpool, Arts Club Theatre (with The Sherlocks)
13th – Holmfirth, Picturedrome (with The Sherlocks)
14th – Leeds, Warehouse (with The Sherlocks)
15th – Preston, 53 Degrees (with The Sherlocks)
19th – Carlisle, Fire Station (with The Sherlocks)
26th – London, O2 Academy Islington (with The Sherlocks)
27th – Brighton, Quarters (with The Sherlocks)
28th – Isle of Wight, Strings (with The Sherlocks)
29th – Wells, Studio 24 (with The Sherlocks)
DECEMBER
3rd – Guildford, Boileroom (with The Sherlocks)
4th – Glasgow, SWG 3 (with Alabama 3)
5th – Manchester, The Ritz 02 (with Alabama 3)
10th – Hertford, Corn Exchange (with The Sherlocks)
11th – Derby, The Hairy Dog (with The Sherlocks)
12th – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms (with The Sherlocks)
13th – Northampton, Roadmenders (with The Sherlocks)
17th – Grimsby, Docks Academy (with The Sherlocks)
18th – Lincoln, The Drill (with The Sherlocks)
19th – North Shields King Street Social Club (with The Sherlocks)
20th – Hull, Welly (with The Sherlocks)
Previous XS Noize Podcast Guests
Over 240 episodes in, XS Noize has welcomed legends and trailblazers, including:
Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, Michael Head — and many more.
Find The XS Noize Podcast’s complete archive of episodes here.
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