Kim Wilde joins Paul Cashmere for her first-ever interview with Noise11 to discuss her acclaimed new album Closer, her upcoming Australian tour and an extraordinary career that continues more than four decades after Kids In America made her an international star.
In this in-depth conversation, Kim reveals why Closer deliberately connects to her 1988 album Close, how her songwriting has evolved over nearly 40 years, and why she still feels inspired to create new music rather than simply revisit the past.
Kim also talks about recording with three generations of the Wilde family, working alongside brother Ricky Wilde and niece Scarlet Wilde, and reflects on the lasting influence of her father, legendary British rock and roll pioneer Marty Wilde.
She explains how advances in music technology have transformed touring, recalls performing with Michael Jackson and David Bowie during the late 1980s and early 1990s, discusses protecting her voice after decades on stage, and reveals why today’s live performances sound closer than ever to the original recordings.
The interview also explores Kim’s love of Depeche Mode, her enduring admiration for the Bee Gees’ songwriting and harmonies, and her collaboration with Midge Ure on Closer. She also shares why she believes she’s singing better today than she did in the early years of her career and why retirement isn’t even on her radar.
Finally, Kim reflects on the excitement of the early 1980s music explosion alongside artists such as Duran Duran, Ultravox and Depeche Mode, and explains why she’s still searching for the perfect three minute pop song.
Kim Wilde 2026 tour details at https://davidroywilliams.com/tours/kimwildecloser/
Interview: Paul Cashmere
Video: Noise11
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