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Starsailor, a band born from chance encounters at Wigan College, may not be a quintessential Wigan-based group, but their legacy as a musical institution is undeniable. Celebrating two decades since their debut, the release of [...] -
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New Claddagh Records signing Lemoncello announced that their eponymous debut album will be released on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. The album announcement comes as Laura [...]
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Live Review
LIVE REVIEW: Grace Petrie at Islington Assembly Hall
At the Islington Assembly Hall, the typical struggle of support acts to garner a full audience was refreshingly absent. Just 15 minutes after the doors opened at 7 pm, Grace Petrie took to the stage [...]
News
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB return with new single ‘Happy Customers’
Today, Two Door Cinema Club shared their brand new single, ‘Happy Customers’. The joyous new track is led with an essence of sunshine nostalgia, which takes a trip back to the band’s early soundscapes. Amongst […]
News
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce new album ‘Wild God’
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return with a new album, ‘Wild God’. Releasing on August 30th, the first taste of the band’s 18th studio album is the title track ‘Wild God’, out now. “I […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: The Jesus and the Mary Chain – Glasgow Eyes
Veteran Scottish Indie artists Jesus and the Mary Chain mark 40 years in the music business with the release of their eighth album, Glasgow Eyes. The album follows their 2017 release, Damage & Joy, which […]
Live Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Seth Lakeman at Union Chapel
The burgeoning association of the term “DIY” with artists reflects the escalating challenges posed by soaring costs, reliance on streaming services, and the imperative for continuous touring. Seth Lakeman exemplified a steadfast commitment to this […]
News
THE LIBERTINES release new single ‘Oh Shit’ from their eagerly awaited album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’
The Libertines release a fabulous new single (quite possibly the most Libertines single ever!) on Wednesday 6th March. Entitled “Oh Shit”, it is an earworm anthem for these economically challenging times. It is taken from […]
Podcast
Striking Chords and Confessions: Dea Matrona Talks ‘For Your Sins’ and the Making of a Rock Revelation
In Episode #169 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar delves deep into a compelling dialogue with Mollie McGinn and Orlaith Forsythe, the dynamic Irish rock duo behind Dea Matrona. This discussion focuses on […]
