In this episode of Global Trance Sessions, we kick off with a full hour of beautiful vocal and melodic trance to soothe your soul. Then, for our guest spot in the second hour, we have an amazing progressive set from returning guest DJ Hey. Fresh off her opening set for Ferry Corsten at Bloom Night Club this past August, DJ Hey joins us for a quick …

In the second of a special two-part edition of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, supporters on Patreon ask questions they had always wanted Andy Partridge to answer that he never gets asked. The challenge was to come up with questions that would surprise, delight and generally intrigue the XTC frontman. They do not disappoint! The resul…

In this episode of Global House Sessions, we dive into the heart of club culture, music, and mixing styles. This time, we're departing from the usual underground beats for a fresh sound that promises to deliver goosebumps and spine-tingling moments. Rediscover some older club classics with a new twist. Enjoy the vibez! Track List: 01. Ken Spieker -…

Ace remixer Steven Wilson has already given XTC’s 1986 album Skylarking a 5.1 surround sound makeover and now he has gone one step further with a mix in whizzy new Dolby Atmos, which means those glorious sounds come at you from every direction – including above. This episode of What Do You Call that Noise? The XTC Podcast heads to the L-Acoustics s…

We have an extraordinary episode of Global Trance Sessions for our 125th show! This month, we’re thrilled to welcome UK trance producer Artena as our special guest. If you’re a regular trance enthusiast, you’ll recognize his music, as his tracks frequently make it to the Beatport Top 10 in the genre. Artena will not only be joining us for an interv…

Tune in to this episode of Global House Sessions, where the essence of the underground comes alive. Enjoy epic 90s remakes and the irresistible four-on-the-floor beats you adore. If you’re a fan of soulful house and 90s nostalgia, this episode will feel like home. Track List: 01. JL & Afterman - Could You Be Loved (Yvvan Back Remix) 02. Block & Cro…

In the first of a special two-part edition of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, supporters on Patreon ask questions they had always wanted Andy Partridge to answer that he never gets asked. The challenge was to come up with questions that would surprise, delight and generally intrigue the XTC frontman. They do not disappoint! The result…

Stressed? Well this episode will slash that stress away. Close your eyes, let the melodies wrap around you, and emerge renewed. This isn’t just music; it’s your sanctuary. This episode clocks in at 138 BPMs throughout: Hour One brings you uplifting chill vibes with a mixture of melodic and vocal trance—think sunsets and good vibes. Then, buckle up …

This set is packed with some of the top techno tracks from this year’s festivals. This set thumps! Starting at 138 BPMs and ramping up to 164 BPMs, it’s the perfect way to wrap up the summer festival season. Global EDM Sessions will resume its regular release schedule on September 6th with Global Trance Sessions Ep. 124, featuring guest DJ Highland…

This is a recording of my latest live stream under my Jay Kobo alias. It’s a sonic journey representing the rebirth of the mythical phoenix. The first hour dives deep into the fiery underground with hard trance and techno, followed by an uplifting and soaring second hour of vocal and melodic trance. The video of the live stream is up on YouTube and…

This episode quickly became a fan favourite after the show’s reboot, topping our streaming charts in 2022. It offers 2 hours of summer trance anthems from both recent and past years. Plus, hour 2 features a guest mix and interview with trance producer Adrian Morton. It’s the perfect soundtrack for lounging by the pool or relaxing at the beach, soak…

Releasing another fan favourite to celebrate my birthday weekend. Crafted as a musical time capsule for my newborn son in 2005, it was a personal project, enhanced by DJ Sheenz’s epic drops. Initially overlooked, it exploded in popularity, with over a million seeding the file for months and countless heartfelt emails from fans worldwide on this spe…

This episode takes us back to the peak of Global Trance Sessions. Originally aired on May 17th, 2009, on Energy 105.1FM Toronto, it features two hours of the best classic trance tracks from 2005 to 2009. Paul Oakenfold was initially scheduled to guest star in this episode. However, he accepted an invitation to tour with Madonna about a week after I…

From handing a tape to John Peel to encouraging Colin Moulding to write songs, Steve Warren is a key part of the XTC story. In a fascinating interview, he recalls befriending Andy Partridge as a child, working as a roadie for the Helium Kidz and touring the world with XTC. Also in this episode, Gaz Barrett describes how he commissioned a mural of E…

This fan favourite is a way back throw back from the early days of Global Trance Sessions. A lot of really great classic trance in this episode from 2007. Enjoy: Track List: 01. Nick Robertson - Cattleships And Bruisers 02. REQUEST FROM CHERYL: Paul Van Dyk - Nothing But You (Vandit Club Mix) 03. A F Project - Ankh (Breath of life) (Carl_B_remix) 0…

In this episode of Global House Sessions, immerse yourself in the hypnotic rhythms of tech house—a fusion of Ibiza-inspired summer beats with a tantalizing Latin flavor. Picture yourself cruising down the open road, wind in your hair, or lounging by the sun-kissed beach. Let the beats transport you, the melodies ignite your soul, and the rhythm bec…

Welcome to Global Trance Sessions Ep 123! 🎶 As we gear up for the summer months, this episode will get you in the summer mood with uplifting beats and vocal trance—all clocking in at 140 BPMs. The YouTube video of this episode mixed live by me under my streaming/artist alias Jay Kobo can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWv8McgllQY Ma…

Welcome to Global House Sessions Episode 10! 🎶 In this electrifying episode, we dive deep into the underground house scene, exploring the latest and greatest underground beats from around the globe. Whether you’re a seasoned underground house enthusiast or just curious about this genre, this episode promises to captivate your senses. Whether you’re…

XTC fans were out in force at the Neo-Ancients festival in Stroud, Gloucestershire on Saturday 4 May 2024 when producer Hugh Padgham joined festival co-director Ben Wardle to talk about XTC’s English Settlement. Your dedicated podcast host, Mark Fisher, was on hand with his trusty tape recorder to share it with you. Hugh talks about drunken jam ses…

The initial hour of this episode of Global Trance Sessions is a euphoric journey, adorned with melodic beats, all pulsating at a heart-racing 140 BPM mixed by yours truly. I'm also thrilled to unveil the global premiere of my latest trance track under my Jay Kobo alias, “Midsummer Night’s Dream” out on May 10th, 2024 as our top tune of the month. B…

Last weekend, I had the honour of doing a one-hour guest set for Vibez.Live, under my Jay Kobo alias. The set, which runs at 138 BPMs, is filled with vocal and uplifting trance. Many of the artists and vocalists featured below were listening live, getting “goosebumps” throughout the set and "absolutely loving it!" 🎶 It was a very special moment in …

Terry Chambers and EXTC are back on the road and they are sounding fantastic. In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we catch up with Terry, Steve Hampton and Terry Lines at the start of a tour that will take in more than 20 dates in the USA, from Philadelphia to Virginia, and further gigs and festivals in the UK throughou…

Today’s lineup is brimming with progressive and vocal trance tracks, all pulsating at a dynamic 138 BPM—guaranteed to elevate your energy levels. In the second hour, we’re honoured to feature DJ Hey, a fully blind DJ who, despite her disability, has become a pioneering figure in the Trance music scene. Join me as I sit down with her for an in-depth…

In the 50th episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we go back to the formative years of XTC in the company of Ian Doeser and Lee Moulding. As well as being front man with the Hamsters from Hell, Ian was in Swindon’s first punk band, the Aggravators, and has been sharing his memories of XTC and others in a book, A Big Fish in a Sma…

In this episode of Global House Sessions, I serve up a solid hour of the freshest and finest tech house tunes, all infused with an exhilarating underground pulse. It’s the ideal soundtrack for unwinding post-work, setting a rhythmic backdrop to your spring cleaning, or enhancing your drive with a top-notch audio system. Crank it up and let the beat…

For all vocal trance aficionados, this episode is a celebration of the genre. Imbued with the essence of spring, it’s sure to inject vibrancy into your playlist. The opening hour is a cascade of euphoric vocal and progressive rhythms, all set to a lively 140 BPM, paving the way for DJ Highlander’s takeover in the second hour. Expect a mesmerizing g…

🇨🇦 Toronto House Scene 🇨🇦 represents in this episode!! Join me DJ XTC in the first hour as I walk you through a memorable journey into underground tech house with some past and present tunes along the way, and the global premier of my new track under my Jay Kobo alias called “Like an Animal”. In the second hour Shauny Walker who is an international…

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of XTC’s landmark album Apple Venus Volume I, producer Haydn Bendall talks to What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast about the fraught recording sessions that nonetheless resulted in such majestic songs as River of Orchids, Easter Theatre and Greenman. “The songs were fabulous,” he says. “I loved the songs.” …

Welcome to a new year and another new episode of Global Trance Sessions. I’m back to a regular release schedule after spending a few months off and in the studio doing music production. This episode is packed with uplifting beats all 138+ BPM. The first hour I take on you on a journey through some epic uplifting trance. In the second hour !D.J.G. &…

In this month’s episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast we hear from Jason Repantis who works as a manager at the Universal Music Group archives. It was his job to dig out the original tapes of The Big Express for the recent Steven Wilson 5.1 Atmos remix – as well as to locate the original recordings of the 3D EP which has just been…

Another year has passed and another great year in Trance music. Remakes of the classics were king again this year. I did a nod to that in the open set starting with some classics and then moving on to tracks I've played throughout the podcast over the year. This episode clocks in at 138 BPMs for the full two hours and mixed live. I hope you all enj…

Welcome to the last regular episode of Global Trance Sessions for 2023. The first hour of this episode is full of uplifting beats and vocal trance clocking in at a full 140 BPM mixed by yours truly. In the second hour I’ve got a very special guest that’s stopped by the studios. INVIRON will be here for an uplifting experience full of his latest tra…

There's a gift box inside this episode for feed subscribers. Listen to this episode to learn how to access it. As always Global House Sessions is best listened to on a car stereo or high end system. This episode in particular. Join me for an hour full of that jazzy, underground house vibe and some kick ass beats. This episode comes with a special g…

Peter Pumpkinhead proclaims that "Any kind of love is alright" and gets nailed to a chunk of wood for saying so. What does that tell us about XTC's attitude to love and human relationships? In particular, how welcoming does this heterosexual band seem to those who aren't heterosexual themselves? This episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC …

This episode is all about the 138! All new uplifting, vocal and melodic tracks throughout clocking in at 138 BPMs in this two hour episode. Our friend DJ Eemzee is back for the third time in hour #2 where he premiers some of his new tracks at the beginning of his amazing upbeat guest set. This is a great uplifting episode with tons of positive beat…

Hand picked by the fans of Global Trance Sessions this episode features a ton of high energy uplifting vocal, and progressive tracks from 2008 when the genre was just starting to come out of the underground and back onto the main stage. This set is 2 .5 hours long, and features the top tracks that came out of the scene in 2008 that I played on GTS …

This episode starts off with some tech house to set the mood, then throws house bomb after house bomb at you with a tremendous amount of recognizable remakes and samples from yesteryear. This set is a head bopper with quite a few memorable moments masterfully built into this mix. A must listen to for all house heads, and fans. Track List: 01. Danny…

Steven Wilson has returned to XTC's 1984 masterpiece and given it not only a stunning 5.1 surround remix but also, for the first time with XTC, a Dolby Atmos mix. Released on 29 September 2023, The Big Express comes complete with a two-disc digipack sleeve and 16-page booklet. Mark Reed, Mark Smotroff, Jon Jacques, David White and Steve Cox have en…

This is a high energy, high impact guest set I did for the Time4Trance podcast. A one hour exclusive mix by me of vocal and uplifting trance with a lot of familiar tunes, and clocking in at 138 BPM throughout the hour. I hope you all enjoy: Track List: 01. Jean Luc & Nick Jay - Ayla (Extended Mix) 02. Solarstone - Seven Cities (Alex Di Stefano Exte…

This episode features an exclusive two hour set mixed by yours truly. As we end summer of 2023, I thought it would be cool to incorporate some of the sounds coming out of the festival circuit this year. This episode is a well mixed blend of progressive, trance, vocal trance, and techno. A perfect mix to close summer 2023 with. YouTube Video for thi…

Global House Sessions returns with a monster two hour episode! Join DJ XTC for the first hour for a trip into the underground with some of the top progressive, and tech house with a little funk mixed in. In the second hour guest spot this week, we welcome to the tribe Indiglo Rush who is a DJ/Producer out of Ontario, Canada. Indiglo is all about th…

Chris Braide, one of the most successful songwriters of his generation, talks to What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast about his collaborations with Andy Partridge, including Goodbye to You (Sister Shame) on Celestial Songs, the latest album by the Downes Braide Association, and the six-track Queen of the Planet Wow! EP expected out in 2024.…

This episode of Global Trance Sessions is all about summer vibes! The first hour is packed with uplifting vocal and melodic trance mixed by me. In the hour #2 guest spot we have DJ/songwriter Caleb Golston who has stopped by the studio with an amazing hour of progressive beats. This episode is perfect for chilling by the pool or on the beach. Enjoy…

As Steve Conte releases his Fourth of July single, the guitarist and singer talks about writing songs with his XTC hero, joining the New York Dolls and playing on stage with Chuck Berry. He also gives tantalising pointers to his forthcoming album of co-writes with Andy Partridge. This episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast also inc…

We’ve got an amazing episode of Global Trance Sessions ahead for Ep. 114. This episode features a world premier of my new track under my Jay Kobo alias called “Looking For a Higher Love” out in digital stores on June 29th, 2023, and one of the best DJ’s out of Cambridge, UK - DJ Andy Thompson as our guest DJ for hour #2. Plus Global Trance Sessions…

This is a thumping guest set I did for Andy Thompson's World Wide Trance Sessions back in May. Andy will be my guest for the next episode of Global Trance Sessions which will return on June 23rd, 2023. I'll have a lot more on Andy and his podcast in a few weeks when he appears on the GTS 114. For now enjoy the 45 minute guest set I did for his podc…

On May 17th, 2023 I appeared as a guest DJ on Vault-Radio for #Mixclub. This 1 hour exclusive guest set got a lot of positive reaction online. It's also one of my personal favourites. I had a lot of fun mixing this. This set starts off with some mainstage house, with an exclusive mashup done by me and ends with some beautiful melodic and vocal tran…

Andy Partridge and Stu Rowe have been working together since the recording of Monstrance in 2006. Andy then produced Jen Olive's album Warm Robot in 2009 and Stu produced Jen's album The Breaks in 2013. Somewhere in between all that they laid down a series of improvisatory ideas that have become The 3 Clubmen EP. In this third episode, XTC's Andy P…

In this week’s episode Global Trance Sessions welcomes our first autistic DJ to the GTS family, DJ James E. James will be taking over the controls in the studio in hour #2 with an incredible uplifting set for all of you. But first I take over the controls in hour #1 running down the newest chart topping trance in the industry right now, and setting…

Ten years ago Stu Rowe, Jen Olive and XTC's Andy Partridge started working on material which, after all these years, is finally – and gloriously seeing the light of day. To celebrate the arrival of The 3 Clubmen, we're talking to each of the brilliant musicians in turn. This week, Jen Olive talks about the genesis of the 3 Clubmen EP as well as wor…