In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper, from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the release of their new compilation album When I’m With You.
Formed in the early 2000s, The Subways became one of the UK’s most exciting indie rock bands, bursting onto the scene in 2005 with the release of Young For Eternity and their breakout hit “Rock & Roll Queen.” The track went on to feature in The OC, Guy Ritchie’s film RocknRolla, and on the FIFA soundtrack — catapulting the band to an international audience.
Now, two decades later, The Subways are revisiting their roots, re-recording “Rock & Roll Queen” with fresh energy, and bringing together fan favourites, deep cuts, and two brand new songs — “I Need To Feel You Closer” and “Passenger’s Side” — on their 2025 compilation When I’m With You.
In this in-depth interview, The Subways discuss: The process of re-recording “Rock & Roll Queen” for its 20th anniversary, Memories from the early days of Young For Eternity and their rise to fame, How drummer Camille Phillips has brought a new dynamic to the band’s sound, Career-defining gigs — from basement clubs to Glastonbury Festival, What fans can expect from The Subways For Eternity Tour 2025.
If you’re a fan of indie rock anthems, 2000s British guitar bands, or the raw live energy of The Subways, this episode is packed with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and an exciting look at what’s next for the band.
Listen to The Subways celebrate 20 years of Young For Eternity and discuss When I’m With You on XS Noize Podcast #240. 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.
‘When I’m With You’ is available to pre-order HERE, with physical products coming in the shape of double white-and-black marbled vinyl with a signed insert, double red-vinyl and CD.
‘The Subways For Eternity’ headline tour then gets underway in November across the UK before heading into Europe. Tickets for the dates listed below are available HERE.
NOVEMBER
5th – Bristol, O2 Academy
6th – Birmingham, O2 Institute
7th – Newcastle, The Grove
8th – Hull, Welly
13th – Manchester, Band On The Wall
14th – Glasgow, King Tuts
15th – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
19th – Norwich, Waterfront
20th – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
21st – London, Electric Ballroom
23rd – France, Paris, La Maroquinerie
24th – Germany, Cologne Bürgerhaus Stollwerck
25th – Netherlands, Amsterdam Melkweg Oz
26th – Belgium, Leuven, Het Depot
28th – Germany, Hamburg, Markthalle
29th – Germany, Berlin, Hole44
DECEMBER
2nd – Czech Republic, Prague, Lucerna Music Bar
3rd – Hungary, Budapest, Dürer Kert
5th – Austria, Vienna, Flex
6th – Germany, Munich, Technikum
8th – Italy, Milan, Magnolia
9th – Switzerland, Zurich, Exil
10th – Germany, Karlsruhe, Substage
12th – Germany, Nurnberg, Hirsch
13th – Germany, Osnabruck, Hirsch
14th – Germany, Frankfurt, Batschkapp
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