THEO VON grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He was a child there and became an adult slowly there. He can be seen and heard weekly on his widely popular podcasts […]
Today, GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon releases “Nothing To Do,” the latest track from their upcoming 9th full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun, out on May 10. The scorching song […]
The Eurovision Song Contest is back again this year, with British fans hoping for a long-awaited triumph. Who is the UK’s contestant and what are their chances of winning? What Is the British Entry? Dizzy […]
Indie singer/songwriter Sam Beam better known under his moniker Iron and Wine returns to the music industry after a seven-year hiatus with his new release Light Verse. The album follows his 2017 release Beast Epic, […]
When Pearl Jam premiered Dark Matter at an exclusive listening event in January, frontman Eddie Vedder made a big claim – “this is our best work yet”. The remark raised a few eyebrows, particularly as […]
Johnny Marr, the iconic guitarist and founding member of The Smiths, graced the stage of Rock City in Nottingham on Sunday, April 14th, captivating audiences as part of his electrifying “The Spirit of Power” tour. […]
Last night at the New York Festivals International Radio Awards in New York City, ‘Jim Kerr on Jim Morrison’ was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Documentary in the Culture & The Arts category. The […]
Lisa Moorish follows up the success of her ‘Sylvia’ single with ‘The Hunger’, recently premiered by BBC Radio 6’s Chris Hawkins. This is an alternative pop song loosely based on the 1980s gothic vampire romance […]
In Episode #174 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Neil Finn and Nick Seymour from Crowded House about their eighth studio album ‘Gravity Stairs.’ Produced by the band with Steven Schram […]
In one of the most intriguing collaborations of recent times, Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis has teamed up with the late great drummer Tony Allen (best known for his work with Fela Kuti) for the Lagos […]
Spiritualized and Fat Possum Records today announce the reissue of Songs in A&E out 21st June. The latest instalment of The Spaceman Reissue Program: Curated by J Spaceman, Songs in A&E – completed in the […]
Ahead of the launch of their coast-to-coast North American tour this month, Belle and Sebastian have released a brand new song, ‘What Happened to You, Son?’ Stuart Murdoch says on the song: “‘What Happened to […]
For over 30 years, Josh Davis has expressed his passion, taste, and values through the music he creates as DJ Shadow. The name alone evokes a high watermark for instrumental hip-hop and composition. From his […]
Last month, Cigarettes After Sex announced their new LP, titled X’s (due 7/12), alongside their upcoming world tour, which features shows at some of the globe’s most iconic venues, like Madison Square Garden and London’s […]
The Cult have announced The 8424 Tour, commemorating 40 years as a band, with shows spanning the UK and Europe. The 40th-anniversary trek sees The Cult perform songs spanning their 11-album discography. Billy Duffy shares: […]
Suppose you talk to any Irish person within a certain age bracket. In that case, there’s a good chance you’ll hear a humble brag about how they saw U2 before they broke big, which can […]
Belfast post-punk/electronic risers Chalk recently shared biting new effort ‘Bliss’, marking the final reveal from their ‘Conditions II’ EP, out now 1st via Nice Swan Records (Sports Team, Pip Blom, English Teacher). The first collaborative […]
English Teacher’s debut album, This Could Be Texas, may lack direct references to its titular state, but it offers a rich tapestry of British and local influences, firmly rooted in the experiences of its Leeds-based […]
Following the announcement of their anticipated new album Happenings, Kasabian, have released the third cut from the album in ‘Coming Back To Me Good’. The band will perform the brand new single on The Jonathan […]
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic debut single ‘Supersonic’ this week (originally released on 11th April 1994), Oasis have today unveiled an essential early live recording of the song. Limited edition physical single […]