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Podcast
INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on new album UK GRIM
In episode #122 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods to talk about their new album UK GRIM out now on Rough Trade Records. The album is [...] -
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INTERVIEW: Tide Lines frontman Robert Robertson on new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’
In episode #121 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Robert Robertson lead singer with Glasgow-based 4-piece, Tide Lines to talk about their new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’ An Ocean [...]
Album Reviews
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There are a number of rock albums that chronicle the tragic loss of a friend or loved one. Hovering at the top of that list are offerings like Sufjan Steven’s Carrie and Lowell, Arcade Fire’s [...]
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Nathan Connolly has been the guitarist with the acclaimed Northern Irish rock band Snow Patrol since 2002. Since then, they have gone on to sell [...]
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IN FOCUS// The WAEVE at Lafayette, London
by Denise Esposito in IN FOCUS
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk 'Attitude'
“I think she is a very gifted performer.” While any female artist would love to hear or read, and perhaps has heard or read, such a statement from others over the course of their career, […]
INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single 'Lipstick Makeup'
Los Angeles-based indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus recently released their latest single/music video, “Lipstick Makeup.” According to Thumpasaurus, “‘Lipstick Makeup’ is about saying f*ck it. I’m letting my freak out tonight and getting real nice with […]
INTERVIEW: Billy Lockett talks ‘Abington Grove’, mental health & the future
10 years ago, Billy Lockett came to huge attention, notably in the UK, when he toured with KT Tunstall. Three EPs, a family tragedy and a long and hard battle with sobriety later, this past […]
Track Premieres
TRACK PREMIERE: Ivan Moult - Out Of Time
Ivan Moult is set to release his third album, ‘Songs From Severn Grove’, this Spring on the independent Welsh record label, Bubblewrap Collective. His previous albums have received radio support from BBC Radio 6 Music […]
TRACK PREMIERE: Keo - For You
Keo is a 4 piece alt-rock band formed by the Keogh brothers who are originally from Plymouth, Devon. Inspired by the 1990s sounds of Seattle, Keo is pushing the new grunge movement in the UK. […]
TRACK PREMIERE: Astronaut - Forever
Astronaut’s new single ‘Forever’ is soaring Scandinavian Indie-Pop produced by Claudius Mittendorfer (Arctic Monkeys, Temples, Johnny Marr). “We wanted to make a big fast song about when we realize someone or something is not good […]
Video Premieres
VIDEO PREMIERE: Alex McEwan shares new single ‘Hold Your Hands Out To Me’
Alex McEwan is a songwriter of rare and special skills, an Americana-channelling Scotsman with a warm, enriching voice and a deft way with a lyric that cuts straight to the heart. His recent single ‘In […]
THE ALARM release brand new album 'Forwards' on 2 June & announce Acoustic UK Tour
The Alarm’s Mike Peters returns to life after a year dominated by pneumonia and a serious leukaemia relapse, with the release today of the video to ‘Forwards’, the title track from their forthcoming album, out […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Supercaan reveal the video for new single ‘Belligerents'
On Supercaan’s introspective second album, ‘A Tiger Walks the Streets’, the band come face to face with their biggest anxieties for the world. “It’s about the things you look at in society, things that worry […]
From Last Month
ALBUM REVIEW: Lankum - False Lankum
Lankum cannot be accused of rapidly spitting out their recorded output. Originally known as Lynched (named after the brothers Ian and Daragh Lynch who formed the band), the band in its current manifestation was formed […]
THE WAEVE announce digital deluxe edition of their acclaimed self-titled debut album
Transgressive Records today announce the release of a digital deluxe edition of the acclaimed self-titled debut album from The WAEVE, composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, available now. The expanded digital deluxe version […]
PICTURE THIS announce new album + live shows in Belfast, Killarney & Dublin
Picture This announces their long-awaited fourth studio album Parked Car Conversations, to be released on 29th September 2023 (via RCA Records, Germany). This album announcement follows the release of two new singles from the band, […]
JP COOPER announces Limelight, Belfast show on 16th September 2023
British singer-songwriter JP Cooper released his first new album in five years, SHE, via Island Records in February 2022. Speaking more about the album release, JP says: “I can’t believe it’s been four years since […]
Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show
The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]
TRACK PREMIERE: Keo - For You
Keo is a 4 piece alt-rock band formed by the Keogh brothers who are originally from Plymouth, Devon. Inspired by the 1990s sounds of Seattle, Keo is pushing the new grunge movement in the UK. […]