There are fewer modern-day solo artists more fascinating than John Grant. From his early days in The Czars to the melodic masterpiece that was his debut solo release, Queen Of Denmark, to the marvellous Creep […]
Wherever AHI goes, people fall under his spell – an essential trait for an artist who has travelled everywhere from the creative hotspots of Nashville, Toronto and London to the desolation of the Ethiopian highlands. […]
Andrew Cushin possesses a nuanced, multifaceted talent for songwriting. The words that he conjures are both immensely personal and reflective of modern social issues, but those serious themes are delivered through songs with huge, pints-in-the-air […]
London-based newcomer Freddie Long has quickly built a grassroots following, amassing a million streams each for his first two EPs ‘These Darker Days’ and ‘Blessed Or Cursed’ and then another million alone for his most […]
Alternative punk rock band Voodoo Bloo recently released their second UK single, ‘MMA’ The single is the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut ‘Her Name Was Human’ released in February. Today XS Noize is […]
Following on from last year’s critically acclaimed self-titled debut album and their much-lauded single ‘Get it Right’ from earlier this year, One Morning In August return with their brilliant new single ‘Lovers By Surprise’. The […]
The long-awaited British summer finally arrives accompanied with a kick-ass new track from Sami Nathan. After competing on Sir Tom Jones’ team on The Voice UK 2021, Sami presents her latest empowering single ‘Weekend’. Mastered […]
Everything Everything have today digitally released their new track ‘Mercury & Me’ and its accompanying video. The track is part of on an exclusive 10” vinyl release for Record Store Day, alongside previous single ‘Supernormal’, […]
Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Debut album from the multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist Californian, […]
Deaf Radio is a modern rock band formed in Athens, Greece, in 2015. Their debut album, “Alarm”, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim, as was their sophomore album, “Modern Panic” (15 Nov 2019). Having […]
Yorkshire new post-punk band The Lounge Society are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHugh’s Bar on Thursday 18th November 2021. While some bands make music that pats you on the back, The […]
Waiting For The Band is the third track to be taken from INSOLO the second solo album by Spandau Ballet songwriter and Saucerful Of Secrets guitarist and co-lead vocalist, Gary Kemp. The song was partly […]
New single ‘Goodbye’ is a song that perfectly captures the struggle to express the true weight of a permanent goodbye between two cherished people – what our heart is longing to say, but our words […]
Gathering of Strangers release the acoustic version of their new single ‘Antidote’ on June 18th through new student-led singles label, Inter Music. Following on from the launch of the powerful ‘Antidote’ single earlier this year, […]
There is always a reason to celebrate when Neil Finn puts out new musical fare in whatever iteration he decides. This time he is releasing new material with Crowded House, the band that has always […]
The making of To Carry A Whale was literally a journey in itself being recorded in Tottenham, Southend (in Sam Duckworth’s (Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly) studio) and Niagara. More poignantly, To Carry A Whale […]
In episode #44 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Lee Campbell catches up with LoneLady to talk about her third album, Former Things. Former Things was written, performed and recorded entirely by LoneLady. Whereas previous […]
Today, the incomparable and iconic voice of Diana Ross sings “Thank You” to the world, with the release of the title track from her forthcoming new studio album. “This collection of songs is my gift […]
Northern Irish artist Conchúr White has released his stunning new EP ‘Dreamers’ There’s a dream-like surrealism in White’s musical storytelling which he delivers with an understated theatrical manner – with lyrical influences including the likes […]
Inhaler have announced they will play a run of intimate record store shows in UK & Ireland in August and September. The tour begins on 15th August at Kingston PRYZM and takes in seven cities, […]