Articles by XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment will release Depeche Mode’s Strange/Strange Too (a much sought-after collection of music videos directed and filmed in Super 8 by Anton Corbijn) on Friday, December 8. Strange/Strange Too will be released through […]

Lightbulb Film Distribution are excited to share first look stills and the new trailer for Welcome to The Darkness, a warts and all feature-length documentary about British rockers, The Darkness, coming to cinemas nationwide on […]

With seven Top 10 singles, three Top 10 albums and a rich catalogue of timeless songs, including ‘Walkway’, ‘Alright’, ‘Fine Time’ and ‘Flying’, Cast were one of the big success stories of the Britpop era. […]

Music transcends boundaries as it is a universal language. It possesses an incredible power to alter moods and sway emotions. Whether you are finding serenity in a soulful melody or dancing to an upbeat rhythm, […]

In episode #152 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Liam Croker from electrofunk soul sonic collective Winachi to talk about their long-awaited debut album Sympathy for the Future alongside the album’s producer, the […]

On 8th December, Philip Selway & Elysian Collective will release Live At Evolution Studios via Bella Union. A companion piece of sorts to Strange Dance, the acclaimed solo album which Selway released earlier this year, […]

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has announced his new album ‘Some Things Break’, which will be released Friday, 9th February via Dirty Hit. The album consists of ten brand new tracks, all written and performed by Leftwich […]

Almost two decades in the game and armed with an extensive back-catalogue of stadium belters and record-breaking success, Kaiser Chiefs return with their brand new studio album, the aptly titled Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album, […]

As Kula Shaker’s reunited and re-energised original line-up follow their summer hit ‘WAVES’ with the 2nd single ‘INDIAN RECORD PLAYER’, on 25 October, the band are to share a video for the new single. A […]

POLE – aka innovative German electronic artist Stefan Betke – has teamed up with uncompromising political British duo Sleaford Mods for what sounds – on paper – like an unlikely collaboration. The new reworking to […]

Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – have returned with a fiery call to action on their brand-new single “The American Dream Is Killing Me.” The single […]

Today, less than two months following the final tour date of their As Long As You Are tour, Future Islands announce the details of their new album People Who Aren’t There Anymore, which will be […]

Fresh from supporting Luke Combs at his recent sold-out SSE Arena show, 49 Winchester is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Friday, 31st May 2024. With its latest album, “Fortune […]

The last few weeks have seen electronic innovators Underworld share new music through the release of their hypnotic new single, ‘denver luna’. Arriving in two formats – Underworld first dropped the intimate, choral acapella of […]

DELAIN has started a thrilling new chapter and is ready to storm the globe again. After experiencing a lineup change in 2021, Martijn Westerholt (founder/main songwriter/keys) was rejoined by long-time members Ronald Landa (guitars) and […]

With seven Top 10 singles, three Top 10 albums and a rich catalogue of timeless songs, including ‘Walkway’, ‘Alright’, ‘Fine Time’ and ‘Flying’, Cast were one of the big success stories of the Britpop era. […]

Just in time for Halloween, Duran Duran have released a brand new cover of Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ featuring Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin on guest bass and vocals, with ex-Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor […]

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has just announced a full UK tour in March 2024, which concludes with a show at London’s Electric Ballroom on the 27th. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 27th at […]