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TRACK PREMIERE: London based singer-songwriter FERGUS shares new single ‘More Than I Deserve’

November 18, 2021 0

London based singer-songwriter FERGUS releases his new single ‘More Than I Deserve’ on November 19th. Released via Goldun Egg Records and co-produced by FERGUS and Jake Gosling. ‘More Than I Deserve’ follows previous singles ‘All...

TRACK PREMIERE: Maddox Jones - Make Me Yours

November 11, 2021 0

Maddox Jones rounds off an impressive 2021 with his third solo single of the year, the mature dance-pop joy of Make Me Yours (rel 12.11.21 via Radikal Records). Make Me Yours is an intimate dance-pop...

TRACK PREMIERE: Rush Midnight - Last Call

November 11, 2021 0

LA duo Rush Midnight are back once again with the new single ‘Last Call’. Having previously picked up acclaim across top music press Pitchfork and The Guardian, Russell Manning and songwriting partner Rico Martinez have...

INTERVIEW with Derry based Indie-pop artist Reevah

November 24, 2021 0

Derry based Indie-pop artist Reevah recently released her brand new EP ‘Begin, Again’ along with single ‘nights' The final instalment to come from the collection of songs that Reevah recorded in The Beekeepers residence in...

INTERVIEW with pop singer-songwriter Hello Lightfoot

November 22, 2021 0

Pop singer-songwriter Hello Lightfoot, aka Jessica Louise Dye, released her solo debut single/music video, "Twenty-Seven," not long ago. As the frontwoman for surf-pop band High Waisted, she's known for not only her vocal talent but...

INTERVIEW: Starsailor frontman JAMES WALSH on the 20th-anniversary of their debut album, Love Is Here

November 17, 2021 0

In episode #58 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Starsailor frontman James Walsh to discuss the 20th-Anniversary of their debut album, Love Is Here, songwriting and the best way to...

INTERVIEW: Talking with Bombardier Jones about 'Great Idea'

November 9, 2021 0

Bombardier Jones recently released the music video, “Great Idea,” a song from his latest album, Dare To Hope. Jones’ sound blends British psychedelia with post-punk and alt-rock elements, resulting in a sound vaguely reminiscent of...

INTERVIEW with Bangor four-piece THE FLORENTINAS

November 8, 2021 0

Bangor four-piece, The Florentinas, recently released their debut single 'Sandcastles'. 'Sandcastles' was recorded by Rocky O'Reilly at Start Together Studios, Belfast. Aaron Kavanagh sat down with the band to learn how the band started, their...

INTERVIEW: David Gedge on The Wedding Present’s new project - '24 Songs'

November 5, 2021 0

In episode #57 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Wedding Present's David Gedge. David discusses the new project from The Wedding Present. A new 7" single every month throughout...

LIVE REVIEW: Fatboy Slim at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

November 25, 2021 0

‘’We’ve come a long, long way together’’ is the name of the Fatboy Slim tour that kicked off on November 4th. Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) is one of the most successful English DJ’s and...

IN FOCUS// The Charlatans at The Limelight, Belfast 22 Nov 2022

November 23, 2021 0

The Charlatans kick-started their delayed 30th-anniversary tour at Belfast's legendary Limelight venue with support from Aoife Nessa Frances. Frontman Tim Burgess had the 'always up for it' Belfast crowd in the palm of his hand...

LIVE REVIEW: Seth Lakeman at Union Chapel, London

November 18, 2021 0

In 2005 Seth Lakeman was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for his sophomore LP Kitty Jay. The following year, Freedom Fields was released, outselling its predecessor. 2021 marks 15 years since Freedom Fields' release,...

VIDEO PREMIERE: Disco Dicks - Undercover Lover

November 25, 2021 0

Meet analogue dance-duo Disco Dicks. Blending danceable ingredients with guitars and funky elements, the musical pair have a knack for creating irresistible cosmic soundscapes. If Daft Punk were to have a love child with Royal...

VIDEO PREMIERE: Toigo – We’ve Got Tonight To Leave Me Broken & Another Shade Of Blue

November 24, 2021 0

Vancouver singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Toigo, aka Zachary Toigo, unveils the double music video, “We’ve Got Tonight To Leave Me Broken” and “Another Shade Of Blue.” Talking about his unique music, Toigo shares, “I view the...

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Veer Union - Monster

November 19, 2021 0

Canadian metal outfit The Veer Union introduces their music video, “Monster,” an industrial-strength cover of the pop song from Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes. Formed in 2004 by frontman Crispin Earl, in 2008, The Veer...

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...

BOOK REVIEW: Billie Holiday: The Graphic Novel: Women in Jazz By Ebony Gilbert and David Calcano

August 2, 2021 0

In a creative foreword, Keith Knight shows a teacher educating her pupils about Billie Holiday and how her life is an opportunity to value “the contributions of blacks, Jews, women….” Her biggest hit, “Strange Fruit,...

BOOK REVIEW: Love Me Please: The Story of Janis Joplin By Nicolas Finet, Christopher and Degreff

July 14, 2021 0

Affectionately known as Pearl, this outsider who was bullied and abused for being different was able to rise above the cultural barriers of her hometown and period she lived in to become an international star...