#191. Kav Sandhu talks Andy Rourke and Blitz Vega debut album "Northern Gentleman"

In Episode #191 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Kav Sandhu from Blitz Vega about their debut album, Northern Gentleman.

Northern Gentleman is the debut album by Blitz Vega, a band that Kav Sandhu and The Smiths' legendary bassist Andy Rourke started in 2016 and officially launched in 2019. Andy Rourke succumbed to pancreatic cancer on May 19, 2023.

Andy's posthumous album, Northern Gentleman, is a bittersweet celebration of the late bassist's impact on the music world and is a testament to his continuing power and impact.

In this interview, Kav Sandhu discusses writing and recording the album with Andy Rourke, upcoming live shows, and more. 

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Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have included Peter Hook, Humanist, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, John Lydon, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Billy Nomates, Midge Ure, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, The Brand New Heavies, Villagers, and many more.