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Podcast
INTERVIEW: Grandstand Glory: A Candid Conversation with Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend
In episode #147 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend to discuss their new album, ‘Grandstand.’ No strangers to Ireland’s buzzing live scene, Brand New Friend [...] -
Podcast
INTERVIEW: Hurricane #1 frontman Alex Lowe on their new album ‘Backstage Waiting to Go On’
In episode #146 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Alex Lowe from Hurricane #1 to discuss their latest album ‘Backstage Waiting To Go On.’ With 2 top 20 albums and 7 top 40 [...]
Album Reviews
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The sophomore effort from Slow Pulp, Yard, builds on the hugely promising groundwork laid by their fine debut effort Moveys, which was released in 2020. Yard continues the themes of introspective reflection, only this time [...]
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Music News
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Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated hit songwriter, artist, and performer, country artist Eric Paslay delivers a powerful punch. He’s celebrated five No.1 hits, with four of those ranked [...]
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LIVE REVIEW: PJ Harvey at Camden Roundhouse
by Michael Barron in Live Reviews
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Erene Mastrangeli talks latest single ‘Love, Shine’ & her new album
Regarded as Italy’s answer to Joni Mitchell, Erene Mastrangeli’s music entices flashbacks to the sounds and famed artists of yesteryears, notably the 70s, a decade which heavily influences Erene and the songs she shares with the […]
INTERVIEW: Big Gigantic & AHEE talk about their new single ‘Oh Dang!’
Electronic dance music duo Big Gigantic, Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken teamed up with bass music producer AHEE to create a funk-filled, drop-heavy banger of a track, “Oh Dang!” After emerging in 2009, Big Gigantic […]
INTERVIEW: Glasgow-based trio Everyday Pharaohs discuss infectious new single ‘Skelmo’
The Glasgow-based Everyday Pharaohs have been making waves in the music scene for some years now, becoming a regular name gracing the city’s venues. After recently releasing the uplifting and highly infectious ‘Skelmo’, I thought […]
Track Premieres
TRACK PREMIERE: Canadian producer-singer-songwriter rsun unveils new single ‘EZ’
2nd single ‘EZ’ from Canadian producer-singer-songwriter rsun’s forthcoming album ‘QUEEN OF SWORDS’ is a beautifully chilled slice of electronica mixed with silky, heartfelt vocals EZ is about those blessed moments when love feels easy, as […]
TRACK PREMIERE: British rock duo MASK share their cover version of ‘Days’ by The Kinks
British rock duo MASK are truly rolling as anticipation builds for their third studio album, ’Zenith’ (due for release on Friday, 4th August). Headed up by ‘H’ Humphrey (Belfast) and Craig Coppock (Liverpool), their last […]
TRACK PREMIERE: Caicos – A Spade A Spade
Already established as the frontman of NYC indie-rock band Gospels, Alex Frenkel has unveiled the latest single from his solo project Caicos titled “A Spade A Spade”, taken from his ‘Ascension Intention’ LP, which will […]
Video Premieres
VIDEO PREMIERE: Alexander O’Neal – Love Finds a Way
Alexander O’Neal doesn’t need any introduction other than ‘Soul Legend’, and we are proud to premiere the video for his stunning new single ‘Love Finds A Way’. Written along with long-time collaborators Alexander and JV […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: NYC-based singer-songwriter and producer – ADE shares cinematic final track ‘One Of Us’
NYC-based singer-songwriter and producer – ADE – has shared “One Of Us”, his final track under his current moniker. Unravelling like a faded velvet curtain lowered at the end of a high-brow theatre performance or […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: LZ7 Tell A Personal Story With the Video For Latest Single ‘Plan B’
Since they came together, LZ7 have found themselves able to connect on a personal, at times almost intimate, level with their growing fanbase because of how relatable their music is. Many of their songs are […]
From Last Month
THE MURDER CAPITAL share brand new track ‘Heart In The Hole’
The Murder Capital returns with a brand new single, the magisterial ‘Heart In A Hole’. ‘Heart In The Hole’ is another hypnotic honing of their sound, slowly crackling into life around looped vocals and angular, […]
THE LONGEST JOHNS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast
Having met and bonded over sea shanties across a kitchen table in their native Bristol a decade ago, The Longest Johns – Jonathan ‘JD’ Darley, Andy Yates and Robbie Sattin – have sailed the seven […]
PET SHOP BOYS announce special 30th anniversary release of their album ‘Relentless’
Pet Shop Boys announce the upcoming release of ‘Relentless’ – a special limited edition issued to celebrate the 30th anniversary of an album which occupies a legendary status in their catalogue. Pet Shop Boys’ fifth […]
INTERVIEW: Erene Mastrangeli talks latest single ‘Love, Shine’ & her new album
Regarded as Italy’s answer to Joni Mitchell, Erene Mastrangeli’s music entices flashbacks to the sounds and famed artists of yesteryears, notably the 70s, a decade which heavily influences Erene and the songs she shares with the […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Blonde Redhead – Sit Down For Dinner
Blonde Redhead, made up of Kazu Makino and Italian twin brothers Amedeo and Simone Pace, releases their new album, Sit Down For Dinner, their first studio album in eight years. The album’s title carries a […]
FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES announce new album ‘Dark Rainbow’
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have announced their new album, Dark Rainbow, for release on 26th January 2024. The band are also sharing the album’s lead single ‘Man of the Hour’, which was given its […]