Album Reviews
If But Here We Are was the funeral, Your Favorite Toy is the violent, jagged intake of breath that follows – a resurrection that is dangerously alive. On their twelfth studio outing, Dave Grohl and gang [...]
Music News
Today, Placebo release the newly reworked version of Lady of the Flowers, the second track to be shared from their forthcoming new album Placebo Re:Created, set for [...]
IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)
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Track Premieres
Pale Blue Eyes Premiere Short Film on the Making of ‘New Place’
Pale Blue Eyes released their third studio album, New Place, on their label, Broadcast Recordings, on March 7th. The album features guest appearances from two musicians who have been part of the Pale Blue Eyes […]
TRACK PREMIERE: Leonie Jakobi shares new single ‘I Deserve To Shine’
Leonie Jakobi is already making an impact after just one independent EP release, with 6 Music, BBC Introducing and Planet Rock airplay as well as at Liverpool’s hallowed Anfield. And some of music’s most influential […]
Electro-noise three-piece YARD are back with their latest single ‘Call’
Electro-noise three-piece YARD are back to shake up the scene with their latest single, ‘Call’, an intense blend of techno beats and electronic rock that’s become their signature. Known for delivering immersive and electrifying sensory […]
Video Premieres
Kind Villain opens up on neurodiversity with ‘I’m A Little Off’ — watch the exclusive video premiere
Kind Villain’s current single ‘I’m A Little Off’ is forging a powerful personal connection with an audience of fans who connect with its first-person reflection of dealing with neurodivergency. Now Kind Villain – a project […]
WATCH: The Grahams Share Video for ‘Georgette’ as Deluxe Edition of ‘The Bridge’ Is Released
The Grahams’ acclaimed album ‘The Bridge’ is the result of the couple – Alyssa and Doug, together since childhood – taking a hyper personal approach to songwriting in which they commit their deepest personal truths […]
PREMIERE: The Sons of Guns share video for new single ‘I Got It Right’
The Sons of Guns’ debut EP ‘You Shine The Sun’ took the euphoria of uplifting ‘70s country-rock and power-pop, and sent it tumbling with a smile into the present day. The campaign around the EP […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next
London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]
INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design
Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]
INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’
Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]
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From Last Month
Massive Attack release first new song in six years, ‘Boots on the Ground’ featuring Tom Waits
Massive Attack and Tom Waits release a new collaboration “Boots on the Ground” on Play It Again Sam, with an exclusive to vinyl B-side provided by Waits – a droll and sardonic spoken word piece […]
Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025 reveals stark reality for Northern Ireland’s grassroots music venues
Northern Ireland has produced Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, The Undertones, Ash, Stiff Little Fingers, Gary Moore, Van Morrison and more from a population roughly the size of Greater Manchester. Every one of them […]
Madonna has announced that her eagerly anticipated new album “Confessions II” will be released on July 3
Madonna announced today her eagerly anticipated new album Confessions ll is set for release on July 3rd via Warner Records. The new album is the continuation of the iconic counterpart Confessions on a Dance Floor. […]
Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]
The Anchoress announces new album “As We Once Were” and shares new single “I Had a Baby Not A Lobotomy”
Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress — the recording name of Catherine Anne Davies — has announced her new album As We Once Were, alongside the release of its first single, “I Had a Baby […]
The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival
New Milk single ‘Loaded Dice’ occupies the same sonic space as the rest of the band’s lauded Borderlands album. It builds from the faint flurries of the intro strings to a rousing and defiant brass […]














