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TRACK PREMIERE: Steve Cradock - Lapsis Lazuli

May 10, 2022 0

Following the success of his three previous solo albums, ‘The Kundalini Target’ (2009), ‘Peace City West’ (2011) and ‘Travel Wild – Travel Free’ (2013), Steve Cradock reveals a different side to his musical talents with...

PREMIERE: Elise Hayes presents her personal & powerful ‘Human Heart’ EP

May 5, 2022 0

Music and performing have been a staple in the life of Elise Hayes since she was young. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, her journey in the music industry has, in her...

TRACK PREMIERE: MuMu unveils her latest single 'The Bitch In Me'

May 3, 2022 0

MuMu’s music is one with many messages, including those about women’s sexual satisfaction – as heard on “Ladies First”, to the seemingly endless stream of political bullshit we’re all subject to and have to listen...

INTERVIEW: Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a new chapter with 'Dear Scott'

May 14, 2022 0

In episode #86 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with one of the greatest ever British songwriters Michael Head of The Red Elastic Band. Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into...

INTERVIEW: Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, talks about chasing the feeling of being a kid

May 12, 2022 0

Prolific songwriter and producer Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, teams up with Supertaste on “Anyone Else,” his latest creation. Talking about the collaboration, Bakker says, “Supertaste are dope artists and genuinely dope humans, so it’s been...

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INTERVIEW: Elyse Jewel chats 'TBH IDK' & tour plans

May 10, 2022 0

It could be argued that anyone could and can be a songwriter if they wanted or want to be, but it takes a special kind of talent to be a success at it. Elyse Jewel...

INTERVIEW: Crispian Mills from Kula Shaker on new album 'Congregational Church Of Eternal Love and Free Hugs'

May 9, 2022 0

In episode #85 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Kula Shaker's lead singer Crispian Mills. On 10 June 2022, Kula shaker will release their much anticipated new album, 1st Congregational Church...

INTERVIEW: Gary Stringer from Reef on new album Shoot Me Your Ace

May 6, 2022 0

In episode #84 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Gary Stringer, lead singer from Glastonbury rockers Reef. Their new album Shoot Me Your Ace showcases their talents in one of recent...

INTERVIEW: Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience talk ahead of the band’s show at The Limelight, Belfast

May 5, 2022 0

Graham Carey, the drummer for the Pink Floyd tribute band Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience, spoke with XS Noize ahead of the band’s show at The Limelight in Belfast this Saturday. When did Breathe...

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sarah Brown - Walk Over God’s Heaven

May 11, 2022 0

Sarah Brown releases her debut album ‘Sarah Brown Sings Mahalia Jackson’ on 20th May 2022. Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for the new single ‘Walk Over God’s Heaven’. The record...

VIDEO PREMIERE: Daisy Chute - Lion Eyes

May 6, 2022 0

Daisy Chute is an American-Scottish folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and a popular figure on the London live circuit. Daisy's musical roots are born out of her transatlantic heritage, and she writes award-winning intelligent songs...

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sandflower shares her new self-empowerment single 'Quicksand'

May 5, 2022 0

If the past couple of years have taught us anything, life is too short to keep putting up with things – and people – that are no good for us and that we all need...

Whitesnake (+ Europe and Foreigner) @ Utilita Arena Newcastle

IN FOCUS// Whitesnake with Europe and Foreigner @ Utilita Arena Newcastle

May 16, 2022 0

David Coverdale and his legendary band Whitesnake visited Newcastle as a part of their farewell tour. After more than 40 years of a successful music career, Coverdale stated during the gig that "...I was ready...

LIVE REVIEW: Belle and Sebastian @ Rough Trade East, London

May 16, 2022 0

From writing a song about a “Funny Little Frog”, the Glaswegian septet have been known for their entertaining live antics. At the 2015 Bonnaroo Music Festival the band invited actors John Hamm and Zach Galifianakis...

Bonobo - 08.05.22 @ Rock City, Nottingham

IN FOCUS// Bonobo @ Rock City, Nottingham

May 10, 2022 0

Simon Green, aka Bonobo, is a British Grammy-nominated producer, musician and DJ. The style of his work is extremely popular among electronic music fans and has an almost cult-like following. At the beginning of 2022,...

BOOK REVIEW: Leonard Cohen: On A Wire - Philippe Girard

May 3, 2022 0

There are several milestones including being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and winning copious awards (including a BRIT) which define the success of an artist. Leonard Cohen not only achieved these,...

BOOK REVIEW: George Orwell’s 1984 - Adapted by Matyáš Namai

April 7, 2022 0

Whilst it’s been over 70 years since George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair) died, his legacy appears to be eternal. We are barely in the first quarter of 2022, and Orwell has already been referenced copious...

BOOK REVIEW: DJANGO, Hand on Fire - The Great Django Reinhardt by Efa & Rubio

February 6, 2022 0

DJANGO, Hand on Fire, kills two birds with one stone by having a separate mini-biography and a graphic novel. Other comic biographies by nbm have had biographies in between the chapters of the graphic novels,...