White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of "Night Light" | XS Noize Podcast

In Episode #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light — a bold, live-driven reinvention that captures the band at their most instinctive and free-flowing.

Recorded live in the room for the first time, Night Light sees White Lies embracing spontaneity and creative risk — from the motorik rush of “Nothing On Me” and the 70s-inspired swagger of “Going Nowhere”, to the sweeping ambition of “All The Best” and the hypnotic finale “In The Middle.”

In this conversation, Charles and Jack take us inside the fearless process behind the record — how rehearsing and performing songs before recording transformed the sound, how the influence of The Midnight Special inspired their approach, and how working with longtime collaborator Seth Evans unlocked a new sense of chemistry and space within the band.

They also reflect on 16 years of White Lies — from their debut To Lose My Life… to the creative confidence of Night Light — exploring what keeps their partnership strong, how they’ve continued to evolve, and the joy of still finding new ground to explore together.

“This record felt like freedom — the sound of a band who finally know exactly who they are.” — Charles Cave

The episode arrives as White Lies prepare to take Night Light on a major UK and European tour in early 2026, including a headline show at London’s Roundhouse.

We discuss:

• How Night Light reignited the band’s creative spark
• Recording live for the first time and embracing imperfection
• The stories behind “Nothing On Me,” “Going Nowhere,” and “All The Best”
• Sixteen years of evolution from To Lose My Life… to Night Light
• The band’s creative chemistry, risk-taking, and renewal

Hosted & Produced by Mark Millar

Chapters:
0:00 – Early label memories & “Write a Hit” moment
0:36 – Welcome to the XS Noize Podcast
1:01 – White Lies return with Night Light
2:02 – Friendship, chemistry & creative longevity
5:01 – Reinventing their sound after 16 years
7:46 – Recording live for the first time
12:06 – Working with Seth Evans (Black Midi)
15:04 – Track talk: “Nothing On Me” – the fastest song yet
18:22 – “Juice” and the big live energy
21:25 – The cinematic ending of Night Light
26:03 – Upcoming 2026 tour & Roundhouse show
30:00 – Quickfire album memories & reflections
35:12 – The six songs that define White Lies
38:53 – The one musical moment they’d relive
41:28 – Closing thoughts & sign-off

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