In Episode #243 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Rick Nunn — vocalist and guitarist of The Milk — about the band’s powerful new album Borderlands, released 19 September on WLS Records.
Formed during their school days, The Milk have spent decades honing a sound that blends soul, funk, and rock with fearless live energy. From their major-label debut Tales from the Thames Delta to the independent breakthrough Favourite Worry and the cinematic sweep of Cages, they’ve built a reputation for honesty, craft, and ambition. With Borderlands, they return with their most expansive and personal work yet — an album that weaves choirs, brass, and strings into stories of love, loss, and resilience.
In this episode, Rick opens up about the ambition behind Borderlands, the journey from navigating label compromises to full creative independence, and how three decades of friendship continue to drive The Milk’s music. He also reflects on the band’s evolution and why Borderlands feels like a defining chapter in their story.
Whether you’ve followed The Milk from the beginning or are discovering them for the first time, this episode offers a raw, inspiring look at a band still pushing forward with heart and conviction. Stream below.
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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests include legends and trailblazers such as 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.
Tracklisting:
1. I Need Your Love
2. Destiny Calling
3. A Time To Let Go
4. Pangs Of Love
5. Morning Light
6. The Middle
7. Borderlands
8. Wanted Man
9. Loaded Dice
10. I Saved My Best For You
Buy Borderlands by The Milk HERE.
Tour dates:
4 September The Apex, Bury St. Edmunds
19 September 229, London
20 September Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea
26 September Band On The Wall, Manchester
27 September Subscription Rooms, Stroud
18 October The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead *Acoustic show
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