{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Archive\u2019s Dave Pen on 'Glass Minds' and 30 Years of Evolution (#272)","description":"In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds \u2014 the band\u2019s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a 30-year journey defined by reinvention, collaboration and creative risk. Formed in Croydon, South London in 1994, Archive have evolved from trip-hop pioneers into one of Europe\u2019s most respected alternative collectives. Glass Minds, released Friday 27th February 2026 via Dangervisit through [PIAS], follows the ambitious 2022 triple-album Call to Arms & Angels, which charted Top 10 across Europe and culminated in their biggest headline show to date at Paris\u2019 Accor Arena. Produced by Archive alongside long-time collaborator Jerome Devoise, and recorded in Brighton, London and Paris, Glass Minds marks a shift toward a more minimal, down-tempo sound \u2014 built on space and emotional weight. New textures emerge through Essex rapper Jimmy Collins on \u201cHeads Are Gonna Roll,\u201d while Lisa Mottram shines on the title track and \u201cThe Love The Light.\u201d At its core is the eight-minute \u201cSo Far From Losing You,\u201d one of the band\u2019s most personal and expansive pieces to date. In this conversation, Dave Pen reflects on joining Archive and becoming part of a true creative collective. He discusses the trust and experimentation that shape the band\u2019s process, the evolution of their sound over three decades, embracing AI in the album\u2019s visual identity, and why live performance remains the ultimate space where Archive\u2019s songs continue to grow and transform. 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 Paul Draper, 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. New episodes drop weekly \u2014 subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the artists who shape our lives. ","author_name":"The XS Noize Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.xsnoize.com\/podcast","html":"