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        • Skinny Lister
          Gigs

          SKINNY LISTER share new single ‘Down On The Barrier’ & announce UK, Ireland & US Tour

          June 5, 2023

          Worshipping at the immortal altar of live music and preaching the good word of punk-rock, “Down On The Barrier” is a feel-good anthem that sees Skinny Lister finding God in our gig venues. “Take me […]

          Brian Eno
          News

          BRIAN ENO announces his first ever solo live concert series

          June 5, 2023

          Brian Eno announces his new live concert performance, ‘Ships’, which will premiere at the 2023 Venice Biennale Musica this coming October. Eno will be performing with Baltic Sea Philharmonic, orchestrated and conducted by Kristjan Järvi. […]

          Cian Ducrot
          News

          Irish singer-songwriter CIAN DUCROT celebrates brotherhood with new single ‘Heaven’

          June 5, 2023

          Fast-rising Irish singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot today shares his new single ‘Heaven’ ahead of the July 21st release of his eagerly anticipated debut album ‘Victory’. He has already landed two UK Top 20 hits with the […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Foo Fighters: But Here We Are
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – But Here We Are

          June 2, 2023

          Following a year of devastating losses and a bittersweet remembrance and self-reflection, Foo Fighters have boldly returned with their eleventh studio album, But Here We Are. A brutally honest and emotionally raw tribute, speaking about […]

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - Council Skies
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Council Skies

          June 1, 2023

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds return for the first time in six years with Council Skies. The long-awaited return sees Noel Gallagher successfully make numerous stylistic changes while contemplating a range of emotions to piece […]

        • 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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 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

          My Morning Jacket
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: My Morning Jacket at Kentish Town Forum, London

          June 1, 2023

          With the global events of 2020, the length of the hiatus since artists last performed in a specific location has soared. However, few artists have had a break of eight years since they last played […]

          The Levellers
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Levellers at Hackney Empire, London

          May 25, 2023

          When the Levellers took their first acoustic album, We The Collective, of reinterpreted old and new songs on tour in 2018, the London leg took them to Camden Roundhouse in North London. Five years later, […]

        • 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 Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast

          May 24, 2023

          English-American rock band Pretenders played an amazing show last night at Limelight 1, Belfast, as part of their UK and Irish tour. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.          […]

          IN FOCUS// Tom Meighan at Limelight, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Tom Meighan at Limelight, Belfast

          May 15, 2023

          Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan played an amazing show on Saturday night at Limelight, Belfast, supporting his fantastic debut album ‘The Reckoning.’ A born frontman, Tom had the crowd jumping from the first song to […]

  • Gigs
        • Skinny Lister
          Gigs

          SKINNY LISTER share new single ‘Down On The Barrier’ & announce UK, Ireland & US Tour

          June 5, 2023

          Worshipping at the immortal altar of live music and preaching the good word of punk-rock, “Down On The Barrier” is a feel-good anthem that sees Skinny Lister finding God in our gig venues. “Take me […]

          BELSONIC 2023 © Bernie McAllister
          News

          BELSONIC is back for its biggest year yet this Saturday at Ormeau Park, Belfast

          May 31, 2023

          Summertime is here, meaning Belsonic is back with its biggest year yet this Saturday at Ormeau Park, Belfast, with headline act Lionel Richie & special guests, The Human League & Pete Snodden. Bernie McAllister visited […]

          Dea Matrona
          Gigs

          Irish rock duo DEA MATRONA play Mandela Hall, Belfast on Saturday, 3rd June

          May 30, 2023

          Irish rock duo Dea Matrona concludes their first full UK and Ireland headline tour with a hometown show at Mandela in Belfast on Saturday, 3rd June. The band say about the show, “Mandela Hall will […]

  • Interviews
        • Frank Turner
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Frank Turner – “The next album is about being in your forties and not giving a f**k.”

          May 31, 2023

          Frank Turner is one of, if not the hardest-working musicians currently active. He tours endlessly and has released nine studio albums to date. The most recent, FTHC rising to number 1 on the UK charts. […]

          Coline Creuzot
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Coline Creuzot on her latest single ‘Nothing’ & goals for 2023

          April 15, 2023

          There’s no denying Coline Creuzot’s talent. Having fallen in love with the arts at a young age, she’s worked tirelessly in pursuit of achieving her dreams, moving from Texas to LA to focus herself entirely […]

          Daydream Review
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Daydream Review on debut album ‘Leisure’

          April 13, 2023

          Last week Daydream Review – frontman and sole songwriter Elijah Montez – dropped Leisure, the debut album.  The thirteen-track collection not only highlights Elijah’s growth and development as an artist and a person but also […]

  • Podcast
        • Moship
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Colin Angus 1st AI interview about his new band ‘Moship’

          June 1, 2023

          In episode #132 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Colin Angus for his first AI interview about his new band “Moship.” The Shamens originator discusses his new project via AIngus, Moships AI aide. […]

          Dan Croll
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Dan Croll on his fourth studio album ‘Fools’

          May 24, 2023

          In episode #131 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Dan Croll to discuss his latest album, Fools. Returning to his familiar haunt Montrose Recording in Richmond, VA, where he also recorded his 2020 […]

          Jon McClure
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Jon McClure on new Reverend and the Makers album ‘Heatwave In The Cold North’

          May 18, 2023

          In episode #130 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Jon McClure from Reverend and the Makers to discuss his new album ‘Heatwave In The Cold North.’ Never resting on their laurels and constantly […]

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Articles by Iam Burn

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Iam Burn
Iam Burn is a photographer based in the North East of England. Fave bands: R.E.M, The Lovely Eggs, Half Man Half Biscuit, Madness, Inspiral Carpets, Billy Bragg, The Pogues, The Proclaimers, The Ukrainians, They Might Be Giants, The Chats, Matt Berry, Lead Belly, Grace Petrie, The Beautiful South, Carter USM… and many more! Favourite album: Impossible to choose but Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables by Dead Kennedys is pretty awesome. Most embarrassing record still in my collection: Hole in my Shoe by Neil.
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Dropkick Murphys - Okemah Rising
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – Okemah Rising

May 11, 2023 Iam Burn

In 2022, Dropkick Murphys released the album This Machine Still Kills Fascists. The album contained the lyrics of Woody Guthrie, with the band creating original musical scores. It saw a change of direction for Dropkick […]

The Lottery Winners - Anxiety Replacement Therapy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lottery Winners – Anxiety Replacement Therapy

April 25, 2023 Iam Burn

The term’ hard-working band’ is thrown about quite often. It’s become quite the cliché. The Lottery Winners frequently get this label attached to them as they are no strangers to touring and playing live at […]

The Selecter – Human Algebra
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Selecter – Human Algebra

April 15, 2023 Iam Burn

The 2 Tone Ska revival was short and sweet and left a long-lasting mark on the UK music scene, with the issues being tackled sadly being as relevant today as they were in the 1970s/80s. […]

Lankum - False Lankum
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lankum – False Lankum

March 27, 2023 Iam Burn

Lankum cannot be accused of rapidly spitting out their recorded output. Originally known as Lynched (named after the brothers Ian and Daragh Lynch who formed the band), the band in its current manifestation was formed […]

LIVE REVIEW: Stiff Little Fingers  – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne © Iam Burn
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Stiff Little Fingers  – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

March 18, 2023 Iam Burn

You know you are in for an interesting evening when the last song playing before the band’s intro music kicks in is ‘You’re the One That I Want’ by Hylda Baker & Arthur Mullard. This […]

Inspiral Carpets - The Complete Singles
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Inspiral Carpets – The Complete Singles

March 15, 2023 Iam Burn

The 24th of April 1991 will be a day I’ll never forget. It was my first-ever gig. The band? Inspiral Carpets. I was chuffed to little bits that they were playing in my home town. […]

Sleaford Mods - UK Grim
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleaford Mods – UK Grim

March 9, 2023 Iam Burn

2023 is still relatively young, yet already it is proving to be a year of challenges. Ongoing war. Crippling inflation. Food bank dependency. Austerity hangover. Unparalleled energy prices. A rigid and unresponsive political class. Enduring […]

Shonen Knife Our Best Place
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Shonen Knife – Our Best Place

February 9, 2023 Iam Burn

There are not many bands who have a career so prolonged they can release twenty-two studio albums. There are even fewer that have been performing for 42 years. That number shrinks further if you only […]

LIVE REVIEW: Republica  – The Fire Station, Sunderland
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Republica  – The Fire Station, Sunderland

February 4, 2023 Iam Burn

My first act after arriving at The Fire Station was to indulge myself in a spot of reminiscing. Back in the mid-1990s, we were treated to a great collection of female-fronted rock bands: Elastica with […]

LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne © Iam Burn
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

January 17, 2023 Iam Burn

As I wandered towards the O2 City Hall, feeling the cold, January air around my face, I recalled that today was also known as Blue Monday. This is not a celebration of a classic New […]

Billy Nomates
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Billy Nomates – CACTI

January 13, 2023 Iam Burn

In 2020, the eponymously titled Billy Nomates album, the first by Bristol-based songwriter Tor Maries, oozed post-punk minimalism with very healthy slices of anger and confrontation served in a DIY bun. However, if you tried […]

IDLES - Five Years of Brutalism
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: IDLES – Five Years of Brutalism

December 18, 2022 Iam Burn

Joe Talbot, frontman of IDLES, once said of the album Brutalism, “It was a last-ditch attempt for us. We didn’t see it as the first of many albums.” He was feeling confused and felt completely […]

LIVE REVIEW: Skinny Lister at Newcastle University
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Skinny Lister at Newcastle University

December 11, 2022 Iam Burn

The temperature had just dropped to -1° Celcius as I arrived at the venue. A brass monkey wandered across the quad, looking for a welding torch. Hoping to find warmth inside, I found the venue […]

The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Flaming Lips – Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

December 8, 2022 Iam Burn

In 2002, The Flaming Lips released their tenth studio album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. A band that has consistently evolved throughout their career, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots presented a more electronic direction to their […]

Paul Heaton
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott – Globe Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees

December 6, 2022 Iam Burn

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott set a price cap of £30 per ticket for their current tour. They wanted to keep prices as low as possible during a cost-of-living crisis in the UK and railing […]

Lightning Seeds at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne Credit: Iam Burn
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Lightning Seeds at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne

November 13, 2022 Iam Burn

I can’t quite believe that it is 33 years since the Lightning Seeds first single, ‘Pure,’ hit the charts. I remember buying it from the now-defunct Volume Records in Sunderland. And yet here we are […]

LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne

November 7, 2022 Iam Burn

Ferocious Dog hit Newcastle upon Tyne on the eve of Guy Fawkes night on their Never Too Late for Hope tour. The band must have got the memo and arrived duly armed with a vast […]

LIVE REVIEW: Neville Staple Band at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne, 15th October 2022
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Neville Staple Band at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne

October 18, 2022 Iam Burn

I can’t believe it’s been 40 years since “Ghost Town” hit the top of the singles charts. The Specials anthemic track is still relevant today, a song about social issues such as racial tensions and […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers - at O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers – at O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

October 10, 2022 Iam Burn

The Proclaimers kicked off their 35-date UK & Ireland tour at the O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne. It may be 35 years since their first hit single Letter From America, but the Brothers Reid […]

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