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TRACK PREMIERE: Ronan Maclean - Right Here, Right Now

January 20, 2022 0

Australian Electronic-Pop solo artist Ronan Maclean makes his debut with the new single ‘Right Here, Right Now’. At only 16 year old the singer, songwriter and producer demonstrates an impressive understanding of pop music on...

TRACK PREMIERE: Winachi - Characters

January 17, 2022 0

WINACHI release NEW single 'CHARACTERS', the second release through the band's newly launched Bandcamp site. It follows on from acclaimed Dub E.P 'PARASITICAL ELIMINATION' which came out November 2021. 'CHARACTERS' is the first in a...

TRACK PREMIERE: Divided Heaven feat. Guise - Creep

January 4, 2022 0

Jeff Berman has not made it easy on himself. For the past 12 years, the DIVIDED HEAVEN frontman has tried relentlessly to buck the typical singer-songwriter mould with his unique writing style and career path....

VIDEO PREMIERE: STAY GLDN - Dead Ends, Fake Friends

January 21, 2022 0

Tell us about 'Dead Ends, Fake Friends' on catchy pop anthem released 21st January 2022 Bristol-based duo STAY GLDN kick-off 2022 on a high with buoyant new single ‘Dead Ends, Fake Friends’, crafting a narrative...

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ian Prowse - Battle

December 14, 2021 0

Battle is the new single from Ian Prowse. Out now via Kitchen Disco Records, the single received its first national BBC 6 play this week on the Early Breakfast Show. DJ Chris Hawkins described the track...

VIDEO PREMIERE: Will Whisson - When The Love Dies Down

December 14, 2021 0

Following on from the release of his debut album 'Out of The Woods' in 2019 - Will Whisson has been busy writing and recording his much-anticipated sophomore record throughout the pandemic. The new album entitled...

INTERVIEW: Bernard Butler on newly re-vocaled version of his debut solo album 'People Move On'

January 23, 2022 0

In episode #62 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary guitarist, songwriter and award-winning music producer Bernard Butler. On 28th January 2022, Demon Music Group will release a box set of...

INTERVIEW: Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The Professionals

January 19, 2022 0

Recently The Professionals released their newest studio album, "SNAFU," their first since 2017's "What In the World." In this interview for XS Noize, Dan Volohov sits down with Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The...

INTERVIEW: Talking 'Cult Leader Tactics' with Paul Draper

January 12, 2022 0

In episode #61 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with acclaimed songwriter and former Mansun frontman Paul Draper to talk about 'Cult Leader Tactics', his first album since 2017's lauded Spooky Action....

INTERVIEW: Rob Goodwin, frontman of Manchester four-piece The Slow Show

December 13, 2021 0

In episode #60 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Robert Goodwin, frontman of Manchester four-piece The Slow Show to talk about their new album ‘STILL LIFE’. The Slow Show will release...

INTERVIEW: Talking with Finnish Producer/DJ RONY REX about his avant-garde EP, Night Time CV

December 13, 2021 0

Finnish producer Rony Rex recently released his avant-garde EP, Night Time CV, a collection of four tracks ranging from the unflinching “Dead of Night” with Luke Markinson to the melodic “All 4 U,” featuring ZenSoFly....

INTERVIEW: We Are Scientists' Keith Murray & Chris Cain discuss their new album 'Huffy'

December 6, 2021 0

In episode #59 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Keith Murray, and Chris Cain from US Indie band We Are Scientists to discuss their new album Huffy, their UK tour and...

IN FOCUS// The Darkness at Rock City, Nottingham, England

December 15, 2021 0

The Darkness is one of the funniest UK bands. Their gigs are known for being fun, positive and filled with high-class rock'n'roll. This year they released their new album named "Motorheart", filled with rock music...

Dave Gahan and Soulsavers 'Imposter' at O2 Sheperd’s Bush Empire, London

LIVE REVIEW: Dave Gahan and Soulsavers 'Imposter' at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

December 9, 2021 0

After two successful collaborations, Rich Machin's Soulsavers and Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode produced their third album, Imposter. Imposter is a cover album that focuses on the artists and songs that have influenced them both...

IN FOCUS// Enter Shikari at The Engine Shed, Lincoln

December 8, 2021 0

In December 2021, Enter Shikari kicked off their UK tour, which will continue until the end of the month. The band is known for its energetic performances and unique electronic rock music. One of Enter...

BOOK REVIEW: Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo and Juan Cavla

January 11, 2022 0

The year is 1997, the setting is France in the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, and a young lady seeks out an elderly gentleman living in what she describes as a “museum-like mansion”. What does...

BOOK REVIEW: The Beatles - Get Back

December 1, 2021 0

In January 1969, Michael Lindsay-Hogg and his crew filmed The Beatles whilst they recorded in Twickenham Film Studios, Apple Studios on Saville Row in the West End of London and their live performance on top...

BOOK REVIEW: Decades: Joy Division + New Order By John Aizlewood

October 31, 2021 0

The beginning of Decades: Joy Division + New Order started 45 years ago on 4th June 1976. The venue is the Lesser Free Trade Hall, and the bands playing are the Buzzcocks and the Sex...