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        • The Complete Singles
          New Music

          INSPIRAL CARPETS share The Go! Team Remix of ‘This Is How It Feels’

          February 6, 2023

          INSPIRAL CARPETS have shared The Go! Team’s new remix of ‘This Is How It Feels’ ahead of the release of The Complete Singles, an album compiling all of the Manchester band’s 24 singles to date. […]

          The 1975
          Gigs

          THE 1975 announced as ambassadors of Record Store Day UK

          February 6, 2023

          Record Store Day UK is very proud to announce that The 1975 are this year’s official ambassadors. Off the back of their fifth consecutive UK number-one album, a sell-out world tour and three 2023 Brit […]

          Nell Mescal
          Gigs

          NELL MESCAL announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd

          February 6, 2023

          One of Irelands’ most exciting rising talents, Nell Mescal kicks off her year with new single ‘Homesick’, released via LAB Records and by announcing a headline show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          The Waeve
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Waeve – The Waeve

          February 2, 2023

          The Waeve sees Blur‘s Graham Coxon team up with Rose Elinor Dougall, of The Pipettes, to release their debut eponymous collection of ten songs that travel through genres. Elements of jazz, punk and rock combine […]

          Fucked Up – One Day
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Fucked Up – One Day

          January 28, 2023

          Throughout their three decades of existence, Fucked Up haven’t built up a reputation for doing things on a small scale. From enormous concept albums to twelve-hour performances, it’s obvious they like to take their time. […]

        • Book Reviews

          Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Music Is In Everything

          January 16, 2023

          Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley teamed up with Lisa Loeb to release a catchy and infectious song that will get people of all ages to sing along called “Music Is in everything”. This song which […]

          pop rock icons
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

          December 15, 2022

          Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 25 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
          Album Reviews

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          Temples
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Temples at Lafayette, London

          February 7, 2023

          In 2014 the Kettering-based Temples released their self-produced debut LP Sun Structures which entered the top ten UK album chart. Whilst the band has had some impressive accolades including performing on The Tonight Show Starring […]

          Eliza Carthy
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Eliza & Martin Carthy & The Restitution at Barbican Centre, London

          February 6, 2023

          Last year saw Eliza Carthy celebrate her 30th year in the music industry. Before this gig, Eliza took to Twitter to ask fans which songs they would like to see reinterpreted for a new LP. […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// The Subways at Scala, London
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Subways at Scala, London

          February 4, 2023

          The Subways performed at Scala – London on the 2nd of February 2023. The band is currently on tour following the release of their new album ‘Uncertain Joys’. Billy Lunn, Charlotte Cooper and Camille Phillips […]

          TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          January 10, 2023

          What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

  • Gigs
        • The 1975
          Gigs

          THE 1975 announced as ambassadors of Record Store Day UK

          February 6, 2023

          Record Store Day UK is very proud to announce that The 1975 are this year’s official ambassadors. Off the back of their fifth consecutive UK number-one album, a sell-out world tour and three 2023 Brit […]

          Nell Mescal
          Gigs

          NELL MESCAL announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd

          February 6, 2023

          One of Irelands’ most exciting rising talents, Nell Mescal kicks off her year with new single ‘Homesick’, released via LAB Records and by announcing a headline show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd […]

          bdrmm
          Gigs

          BDRMM sign to Rock Action & announce their anticipated second album ‘I Don’t Know’

          February 6, 2023

          Following the release of 2020’s widely-acclaimed debut LP “Bedroom”, and a clutch of hotly-received singles since, today the Hull based shoegaze quartet bdrmm return with the news that they have signed to Mogwai’s Rock Action […]

  • Interviews
        • Gena Rose Bruce
          Featured Interview

          INTERVIEW: Gena Rose Bruce on the release of her much anticipated second album – Deep Is The Way

          January 24, 2023

          Melbourne singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gena Rose Bruce sat down with XS Noize to talk about the release of her much anticipated second album, Deep Is The Way released on Friday 27th January. For anyone unfamiliar with […]

          Kaya Stewart
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Kaya Stewart talks ‘If Things Go South’ – her new short film & plans for 2023

          December 19, 2022

          Kaya Stewart has had a fantastic year. Her new album, If Things Go South, continues to win over fans and critics alike, and her short film of the same name is an award-winner. With 2023 […]

          NOT A TOY
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: NOT A TOY on new music & their highlights of 2022

          December 8, 2022

          Branson Hoog, Benji Spoliansky, Jeremy Marmor and TJ Wessel, AKA NOT A TOY, have had a particularly good year which has seen them release some great songs and delight fans on tour. With the year […]

  • Podcast
        • The Slow Readers Club
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie on new album ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’

          February 3, 2023

          In episode #116 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Slow Readers Club‘s Aaron Starkie to talk about their new record ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’ out on February 24th, 2023. Nothing – […]

          Billy Nomates
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Billy Nomates on her latest album CACTI

          January 25, 2023

          In episode #115 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries AKA Billy Nomates to talk about her latest album CACTI. Recorded at her flat and […]

          Black Star Riders
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders on ‘The Wrong Side of Paradise’

          January 18, 2023

          In episode #114 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ricky Warwick of masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders to talk about their fifth album ‘The Wrong Side of […]

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Album Review: The Wedding Present - Going, Going...
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Wedding Present – Going, Going…

December 23, 2016 Lori Gava

In November respected UK Indie band The Wedding Present released their ninth studio album, “Going, Going”. The release is their first double album and contains a prolific volume of 20 songs. The album tells the […]

Delays frontman Greg Gilbert seeks funds for life-saving cancer treatment
News

Delays frontman Greg Gilbert seeks funds for life-saving cancer treatment

December 23, 2016 XS Noize

Delays’ vocalist Greg Gilbert has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. Below you’ll find a message from his fiancee Stacey, and this is a link to her GoFundMe appeal to fund Greg’s treatment: Greg […]

Video Premiere: Albert Man - Riding Shotgun
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Video Premiere: Albert Man – Riding Shotgun

December 23, 2016 XS Noize

Albert Man first appeared on XS Noize in May this year as one of our unsigned showcases HERE. Aside from his excellent piano driven alt-rock music, we were also impressed by his already extensive CV. […]

Track of the Day: Chick Quest -
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Chick Quest – “Savant Garde”

December 19, 2016 XS Noize

Having previously featured in the XS Noize Showcase Chick Quest have released another belter track ‘Savant Garde’ from the their album ‘Model View Controller’, listen below. Chick Quest In Their Own Words: The initial concept […]

Listen to 'GETAWAY' the brand new single from BLOSSOMS 1
News

Blossoms’ Debut Album is Now The Highest Selling British Debut Record of 2016

December 19, 2016 XS Noize

Released in August this year, Blossoms’ eponymous record is now the highest selling British debut album of the year surpassing both Jack Garratt and Zayn Malik. Available now as a deluxe version with 10 additional […]

#27: XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Singer/Songwriter Willow Robinson
Podcast

#27: XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Singer/Songwriter Willow Robinson

December 18, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #27 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by singer/songwriter Willow Robinson. 22 year old singer/songwriter Willow Robinson was born in Los […]

Kings of Leon reveal video for 'Waste A Moment'
News

Kings Of Leon reveal the new video for ‘Find Me’

December 16, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kings Of Leon has revealed the new video for ‘Find Me’ which is taken from their most recent album. ‘WALLS’. The action-filled visual is a continuation of the album’s first video […]

Holy Holy have unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’ - Watch
New Music

Holy Holy have unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’ – Watch

December 16, 2016 XS Noize

Holy Holy have today unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’, and have recently revealed details of their highly anticipated sophomore LP. The new album, ‘Paint’, is set for release on February 24, 2017. […]

PETER DOHERTY announces NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
Album Reviews

Album Review: Peter Doherty – ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’

December 15, 2016 Clair McAllister

It’s been 7 years since the Shambolic Genius known as Peter Doherty has released a solo record, and almost 2 years since the former heroin dependent Libertines front-man got clean and sober. Yet if Hamburg […]

Passport To Stockholm Announce Stand Up To Cancer Show
Gigs

Passport To Stockholm Announce Stand Up To Cancer Show

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

Passport to Stockholm have announced they are taking part in Stand Up To Cancer, at London’s iconic Union Chapel on February 3rd 2017. They’ll be playing along side Laura Mvula, London Contemporary Voices and The […]

Bill Ryder-Jones + The Lost Brothers Release Leonard Cohen tribute video
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Bill Ryder-Jones + The Lost Brothers Release Leonard Cohen tribute video

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

The Lost Brothers unveil The Bird Dog Tapes, a new series of releases taken from their studio vaults. Volume 1 is a semi-covers album that features Bill Ryder-Jones and The Coral’s Nick Power. The Lost […]

Track of the Day: TEN FÉ -
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: TEN FÉ – “Overflow”

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan, aka Ten Fé, will release their debut album Hit The Light. on February 3, 2017. The 11 track LP from the London-based duo follows the release of their acclaimed singles, […]

UB40 Announce Major UK Tour For 2017
Gigs

UB40 Announce Major UK Tour For 2017

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Birmingham’s world-famous reggae stars UB40 have announced a major eight-date UK tour for December 2017. Featuring UB40’s five founding members Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan, and long-time members Duncan […]

Indie-electro quartet Kid Cupid debut their gutsy new track 'Broken Down'
News

Indie-electro quartet Kid Cupid debut their gutsy new track ‘Broken Down’

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Female fronted electronic pop group Kid Cupid explore internal conflicts with their latest single ‘Broken Down’. The electro act fuses soul, electronic and indie rock to form an infectious style like no other. The quartet […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #23 - illustr8ors
xs unsigned

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #23 – illustr8ors

December 13, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

Track of the Day: Sounds of Sputnik - Light Scheme feat Ummagma
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Sounds of Sputnik – Light Scheme feat Ummagma

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Rooted in a shared love of melodic dream pop and shoegaze with a taste of the 80s-90s, Sounds of Sputnik has teamed up with the German label to bring the bands’ influences – from Lush, […]

Little Barrie reveal the video for current single ‘Love or Love
Gigs

Little Barrie reveal the video for current single ‘Love or Love

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

LITTLE BARRIE return with new single ‘Love Or Love’. Released digitally on 9th December and physically on 7th January, it’s the first single to be taken from their new album ‘Death Express’, which will drop […]

Paul Draper Releases Public Service Broadcasting Remix Of 'FRIENDS MAKE THE WORST ENEMIES’ - Listen
The Listening Post

Paul Draper Releases Public Service Broadcasting Remix Of ‘FRIENDS MAKE THE WORST ENEMIES’ – Listen

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Paul Draper – former frontman of iconic alt-rock band Mansun – has collaborated with Public Service Broadcasting to release a remix of ‘Friends Make the Worst Enemies’, out now via Kscope. Friends Make the Worst […]

Live Review: Walking on Cars – Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth 2
Live Reviews

Live Review: Walking on Cars – Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth

December 12, 2016 Helen Russell

Walking on Cars performed a blazing debut show at Portsmouth’s Pyramids Centre. The band came on to the stage for their final night of their UK tour (minus London) and instantly made an impact to […]

Track of the Day: The Slow Show - ‘Ordinary Lives’
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Slow Show – Dream Darling

December 12, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Manchester’s the Slow Show consists of Rob Goodwin (vocals, guitar), Frederik ‘t Kindt (keyboards), Joel Byrne-McCullough (lead guitar), Chris Hough (drums) and James Longden (bass). They began their incarnation when keyboardist and producer Kindt helped […]

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