{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin (#268)","description":"In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin \u2014 a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of creative clarity.&amp;nbsp; Released on 23 January 2026, Next Of Kin marks a bold progression in Larkin\u2019s sound and vision. Co-produced with Ruth O\u2019Mahony Brady, the album expands her acclaimed storytelling into a cinematic, emotionally rich landscape that explores life\u2019s most universal milestones \u2014 from birth and coming of age to love, loss, and acceptance. Structured as a trilogy, the record moves through distinct phases. Part I traces a journey from darkness toward revelation and youth. Part II sits in the complexity of adulthood, weaving love, fear, doubt, courage, and hope through expansive orchestral arrangements and intimate songwriting. Part III closes with a sense of resolution and homecoming, culminating in the poignant farewell Danny Boy. In this conversation, Larkin reflects on how releasing her debut Notes For A Maiden Warrior during the COVID era shaped her outlook, and why Next Of Kin feels like a true arrival moment. She talks about patience, self-acceptance, and the importance of creating space \u2014 both personally and creatively \u2014 between records. She also discusses the album\u2019s lead single End Of It All, a striking and urgent track that blends industrial drum beats, raw guitar, and a haunting reimagining of Row, Row, Row Your Boat \u2014 capturing the contradictions, anxiety, and fragile hope of modern life.  About The XS Noize Podcast With over 250 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music\u2019s legends, innovators, and trailblazers \u2014 a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary \u201cMani\u201d Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, 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, and Michael Head \u2014 among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive here. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The XS Noize Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.xsnoize.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39972885\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198167230"}