#234. Jet’s Cam Muncey: Beyond the Band, Into ’Delusions of Grandeur’

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Cam Muncey — guitarist, co-founder, and key songwriter of Australian rock legends Jet — to discuss his bold and unexpected debut solo album, Cam Muncey & the Delusions of Grandeur.

Recorded in just 30 days with producer Jan Skubiszewski, Jet bassist Mark Wilson, and drummer Peter Marin, Delusions of Grandeur is an expansive, deeply personal record. Moving through dreamy shoegaze, melodic guitar-pop, 80s indie, swaying soul, and atmospheric art-rock, it draws on influences from The Smiths, Talk Talk, Curtis Mayfield, R.E.M., Mazzy Star, The War On Drugs, and Roxy Music.

Guided by Muncey’s warm vocals, the album invites listeners on a rich, genre-spanning journey. Highlights include “Already Gone,” “Don’t Fade On Me,” “No Rock’n’Roll Star,” “I’ve Been Low,” “Breathing Again,” and the breezy pop of “Friendly.”

In this candid conversation, Muncey shares what inspired him to step out on his own, the freedom he found creating without limits, and the lessons learned from touring with icons like Bruce Springsteen.

Tune in to Episode #234 of the XS Noize Podcast for an honest, immersive look into Cam Muncey’s world — a story of risk, reinvention, and musical discovery. 

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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests include legends and trailblazers such as 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.