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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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Today, dream rock four-piece junodream announce a brand new tour for February 2024 in support of their upcoming debut album Pools Of Colour, out on [...]
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LIVE REVIEW: Public Image Ltd at Kentish Town Forum
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
WILD YOUTH announce Voodoo, Belfast show in December
After months of touring across Europe to sold-out crowds plus Huge Eurovision performances, one of Ireland’s biggest bands, Wild Youth, have announced a headline Belfast show in December. As known for their enigmatic stage presence […]
Irish Indie newcomer JACK DEVLIN releases new single ‘Dialogue’
Irish Indie newcomer Jack Devlin lands with new single ‘Dialogue’ released on 22nd September 2023, the follow-up to his 2022 release ‘Lies’. ‘Dialogue’ was written with Harry from Hudson Taylor; it’s a three-minute powerhouse with […]
OASIS release brand-new lyric video for ‘Acquiesce’ as part of the 25th anniversary of ‘The Masterplan’
Big Brother Recordings Ltd announced the release of limited-edition collector’s formats to celebrate the silver anniversary of Oasis’ iconic album ‘The Masterplan’. 25 years since the original release, November 3rd will see new formats made […]
STARSAILOR announce ‘Silence Is Easy’ 20th Anniversary Edition
Starsailor’s second album, Silence Is Easy, was originally released in September 2003 after the whirlwind success of their debut album, Love Is Here, a mere two years earlier. As Walsh explains, “…they say you have […]
TREVOR HORN announces ‘ECHOES – ANCIENT & MODERN’ ft Iggy Pop, Marc Almond, Tori Amos, Lady Blackbird, Rick Astley & more
Echoes – Ancient & Modern features Super Producer Trevor Horn working with some of his favourite singers to create new versions of songs he loves. The album features 11 iconic hits from 1982 to 2012 […]
TAKE THAT announce massive 2024 live tour & unleash their brand-new single ‘Windows’
One of the UK’s most successful bands, Take That, have today announced their return with a huge stadium and arena live tour for 2024 alongside news of their ninth studio album, This Life, set for […]