Shaping the Past and Future: Wendy James on Her New Album ‘The Shape of History’

Wendy James
Credit: David Leigh Dodd

In Episode #197 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Wendy James about her new album, The Shape Of History.

English singer-songwriter Wendy James burst onto the British music scene in 1988 as the bold and dynamic frontwoman of the chart-topping alt-rock band Transvision Vamp.

Wendy is set to release her highly anticipated new album, The Shape of History, on October 25th. Wendy wrote, produced, and mixed her tenth album, recorded between West London and New York City. It showcases her continued evolution as an artist.

In this episode, Wendy talks about writing and recording the Shape of History, Transvision Vamp, her upcoming in-store tour and much more. Listen to episode #197 of The XS Noize Podcast with Wendy James – BELOW:

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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have included Gavin Friday, Fairground Attraction, Peter Hook, Humanist, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future IslandsPeter FramptonJohn LydonBernard ButlerSteven WilsonAnton NewcombeMidge UreTravis, New OrderThe KillersTito JacksonSimple Minds, Divine ComedyShaun RyderGary NumanSleaford ModsThe Brand New Heavies, Villagers, and many more.

Wendy James

PRE-ORDER ‘THE SHAPE OF HISTORY’ HERE

To coincide with the album release, James will embark on a two-week instore tour, appearing at London’s Rough Trade East and Edinburgh and Glasgow’s Assai stores.

October
Fri 25th – Newcastle, Beyond Vinyl (Evening)
Sat 26th – Edinburgh, Assai (Daytime)
Sat 26th – Glasgow, Assai (Evening)
Sun 27th – Nottingham, Rough Trade (Evening)
Mon 28th – Liverpool, Rough Trade (Evening)
Tues 29th – Bristol, Rough Trade (Evening)
Weds 30th – London, Rough Trade East (Evening)
Thurs 31st – Portsmouth, Pie & Vinyl (Daytime)
Thurs 31st – Gosport, A Slice of Vinyl (Evening)

November
Fri 1st – Southampton, Vinilo (Evening)
Sat 2nd – Kingston Upon Thames, Banquet (Late Afternoon)
Sun 3rd – Oxford, Truck (Late Afternoon)
Mon 4th – Marlborough, Sound Knowledge (Evening)
Tues 5th – Leeds, Crash (Evening)
Weds 6th – Preston, Action Records (Evening)
Thurs 7th – Cardiff, Spiller (Evening)

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Xsnoize Author
Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and host of the XS Noize Podcast, where he interviews top music artists and emerging talent. Known for insightful, in-depth conversations, Mark brings a passionate, fan-first approach to music journalism. Favourite album: Achtung Baby by U2. Follow on X: @mark_xsnoize.

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