Ben P Scott

ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash

ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash

It's hard to believe that it's been quarter of a century since Northern Irish indie pop-punk trio Ash burst onto…

4 years ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – Why Me? Why Not

We all know the story so far. Well, you should do, unless you've been living under a rock since the…

5 years ago

PLAYLIST: XS Noize August 2019 – Listen Now

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has…

5 years ago

XS Noize July 2019 PLAYLIST – Listen Now

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has…

5 years ago

TRACK OF THE DAY: Astrid – ‘Danger Signals’ – Listen Now

After becoming one of Scotland's best-loved indie groups during the 90s and early 2000s, the highly melodic Astrid are back…

5 years ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Radio Europa – ‘Community Is Revolution’

Originally formed around Tangled Parrot Records in Carmarthen, the Welsh collective Radio Europa are back with a new album 'Community…

5 years ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Gomez – Liquid Skin (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

Adding a dose of rootsy American influences to memorable British pop melodies, the genre-blending Gomez seemed determined to provide the…

5 years ago

XS Noize June PLAYLIST – Listen Now

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has…

5 years ago

REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Black Star Dancing EP

Resurgent former Oasis chief Noel Gallagher surprised quite a few listeners and critics with his excellent 2017 album 'Who Built…

5 years ago

TRACK OF THE DAY: JARV IS – Must I Evolve?

This sprawling, driving experimental pop opus marks the return of legendary Pulp frontman and Sheffield poet Jarvis Cocker. His new…

5 years ago

PLAYLIST: XS Noize May 2019

The new monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that…

5 years ago

ALBUM REVIEW: The Divine Comedy – Office Politics

Although much of their post 90's output has met with critical acclaim, this particular writer hasn't warmed to any of…

5 years ago

TRACK OF THE DAY: Heads Off – Hologram

With a sound powered by filthy bass, raucous hooks, low budget production and a no-bullshit attitude, the Sheffield outfit Heads…

5 years ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Delta Mainline – ‘Bel Avenir’

Those seeking music with layers, depth, atmosphere and melody should seek out Delta Mainline's new record. 'Bel Avenir' is the…

5 years ago

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Idle Silence – Chew It Over

A chugging punk-pop nugget described as "a bit of bubblegum pop about an everyday domestic", 'Chew It Over' is an…

5 years ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Clinic – Wheeltappers and Shunters

It's been seven years since the innovative Liverpool four-piece Clinic last released an LP. After live dates this year confirmed…

5 years ago

PLAYLIST: XS Noize April 2019

The new monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that…

5 years ago

TRACK OF THE DAY: Podge – Yuka – Peno

A bright, colourful offering with a sunny, dreamlike outlook brought to life by the laptop and synthesizer of newcomer Podge.…

5 years ago

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Comet Is Coming – Summon The Fire

The brilliantly inventive combo The Comet Is Coming has released the video for their astonishing single 'Summon The Fire'. The…

5 years ago

ALBUM REVIEW: The Chemical Brothers – No Geography

While many of the great Britpop and alternative bands of the 90s have been pulling off brilliant comebacks recently, the…

5 years ago