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        • 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
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          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 […]

          Kris James
          News

          Rising star KRIS JAMES shares new single ‘Caught Feelings’

          June 5, 2023

          Kris James is firmly on the rise. Having recently supported Will Young and Anastacia throughout UK and Europe on tour, today the singer-songwriter from Liverpool releases his first new music of 2023 – the soul-stirring […]

  • 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
        • 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 […]

          Royal Blood
          Gigs

          ROYAL BLOOD announce new album ‘Back To The Water Below’ & headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

          May 26, 2023

          Royal Blood today ignite an epic summer ahead as they announce the September 8th release of their fourth album, Back To The Water Below and share its lead single ‘Mountains At Midnight’. The announcement comes […]

  • 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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Randy Radic lives in Northern California where he smokes cigars, keeps snakes as pets, and writes about music and pop culture. Fav artists/bands: SpaceAcre, Buddy Miller, Post Malone, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn, and he’s a sucker for female-fronted dream-pop bands.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Caamp – Lavender Days
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Caamp – Lavender Days

June 24, 2022 Randall Radic

Ohio-based folk-rock outfit Caamp releases their latest album, Lavender Days, whose title was inspired by life’s “small pleasures and forgotten disappointments.” Made up of Evan Westfall, Taylor Meier, Matt Vinson, and Joseph Kavalec, Caamp’s genesis […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sisteria – Hunger
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sisteria – Hunger

June 23, 2022 Randall Radic

Norman, Oklahoma doesn’t customarily come to mind when contemplating psychedelic rock bands until you hear psych-rock outfit Sisteria, who unveils the music video for “Hunger,” a track from their upcoming debut album, Dark Matter, slated […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Petrol Girls – Baby
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ALBUM REVIEW: Petrol Girls – Baby

June 20, 2022 Randall Radic

UK firebrand punk outfit Petrol Girls releases their latest album, Baby, which smoulders with irreverence and continues the band’s reputation for snarling indignation. Vocalist Ren Aldridge explains, “We wanted [this album] to be less epic […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Haley Johnsen – Goner
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Haley Johnsen – Goner

June 15, 2022 Randall Radic

Singer-songwriter Haley Johnsen recently released her new album, Goner, a 12-track collection of songs displaying her unique blend of indie-pop and folk-rock. Haley explains that Goner is about “This constant push and pull between confidence […]

INTERVIEW: Lydia’s Castle frontwoman Tonya LeeAnne on her band’s debut EP 1
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INTERVIEW: Lydia’s Castle frontwoman Tonya LeeAnne on her band’s debut EP

June 7, 2022 Randall Radic

Nashville-based heavy rock outfit Lydia’s Castle releases their self-titled EP on June 3 via CastleBuilt Entertainment. In recent months, the band unveiled music videos for three tracks from the EP, including “Phoenix,” “Falling Into Place,” […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Stefano May – False Horizon
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Stefano May – False Horizon

June 7, 2022 Randall Radic

Piano virtuoso and admired LGBTQ+ singer-songwriter Stefano May unveils his music video, “False Horizon,” a song about finding your inner peace. Stefano explains, “When I came up with the idea to write ‘False Horizon,’ I […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Empty Pockets – Outside Spectrum
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Empty Pockets – Outside Spectrum

June 3, 2022 Randall Radic

Chicago-based indie-rock/blues-rock outfit The Empty Pockets introduces the lead single and title track, “Outside Spectrum,” from their forthcoming album, slated to drop on August 12. The album delivers carefully crafted songs soaked in technicolour tones, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Winn Winn – Pool Day
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Winn Winn – Pool Day

May 26, 2022 Randall Radic

Dance-pop duo Winn Winn introduces their debut single, “Pool Day,” following last year’s cover of “Young Folks.” Made up of Adam Winn, the drummer of the Echo Park-based band SWIMM, and his wife, Syd, Winn […]

INTERVIEW: Greg Hoy Opens Up About Music, Telecasters, & “Jet Black, Get Back”
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Greg Hoy Opens Up About Music, Telecasters, & “Jet Black, Get Back”

May 24, 2022 Randall Radic

Indie-rock outfit Greg Hoy & the Boys recently unveiled the music video for “Jet Black, Get Back,” a track lifted from their latest album, The Special Party. For over two decades, Greg Hoy has dominated […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Biitchseat - Float
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Biitchseat – Float

May 24, 2022 Randall Radic

Cleveland, Ohio-based indie-rock outfit Biitchseat’s new album, Float, reveals the band’s sonic evolution since its first album, To Name All the Bees in the Backyard, which displayed a direct sound. Float expands atmospherically, taking on […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Glassio – See You Shine
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Glassio – See You Shine

May 18, 2022 Randall Radic

Brooklyn, New York-based dream-pop/electro-indie artist Glassio, aka Sam R. Born, releases his new album, See You Shine, which chronicles a young adult’s exodus from a small town into the deserts of Arizona seeking a new […]

INTERVIEW: Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, talks about chasing the feeling of being a kid
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INTERVIEW: Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, talks about chasing the feeling of being a kid

May 12, 2022 Randall Radic

Prolific songwriter and producer Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, teams up with Supertaste on “Anyone Else,” his latest creation. Talking about the collaboration, Bakker says, “Supertaste are dope artists and genuinely dope humans, so it’s been […]

INTERVIEW: Ready Steady Die! Talks about “Kiss It”  
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Ready Steady Die! Talks about “Kiss It”  

May 4, 2022 Randall Radic

British-American electronic duo Ready Steady Die! recently released their music video, “Kiss It,” a track lifted from their latest album, Accidents. Made up of New York-based Morgan Visconti (composer, producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, vocals) and London-based […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Niagara Moon – Good Dreams
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Niagara Moon – Good Dreams

April 29, 2022 Randall Radic

Whimsical folk group Niagara Moon, led by Thomas Erwin, release their brand-new album, Good Dreams, which centres on the theme of mind over matter. Encompassing a dozen tracks, Good Dreams conjures up suggestions of Pet […]

EP REVIEW: Jake Lancer - Take Off!
Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: Jake Lancer – Take Off!

April 26, 2022 Randall Radic

New York-based electronic pop singer-songwriter Jake Lancer releases his debut EP, Take Off!, which explores the defiance of his fears, love, trauma, and joy, using his life’s stories as a canvas to create a compilation […]

INTERVIEW: Shallou Talks about His Remix EP ‘The Long Way Home’
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Shallou Talks about His Remix EP ‘The Long Way Home’

April 14, 2022 Randall Radic

Los Angeles-based producer Shallou recently released the remix package for his EP, The Long Way Home, featuring remixes from a smorgasbord of very gifted artists and is highlighted by Holiday87’s version of “Heartaches.” Shallou explains, […]

INTERVIEW: Talking with SUPER DUPER about the creative process behind 'Here with You'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Talking with SUPER DUPER about the creative process behind ‘Here with You’

March 29, 2022 Randall Radic

Nashville producer Super Duper recently released “Here with You,” his first new music since his 2020 debut album, HALLELUJAH! Talking about the track, Super Duper shares, “The song’s concept is about being content and trying […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Van Chamberlain – In the Sun 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Van Chamberlain – In the Sun

March 29, 2022 Randall Radic

Brooklyn, New York-based indie rock outfit Van Chamberlain releases their new album, In the Sun, via Very Jazzed. Made up of brothers Van and Jacob, who grew up making music together, in 2019, the pair […]

INTERVIEW: MA/SA opens up about 'In My Breath' and his new EP
Interviews

INTERVIEW: MA/SA opens up about ‘In My Breath’ and his new EP

March 25, 2022 Randall Radic

Two-time Grammy-nominated MA/SA Matthew Santos recently unveiled the video for “In My Breath,” a track lifted from his latest EP, MMXXII. A collaboration with gifted songwriter and producer Xela, who has worked with No Rome, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: One Flew West – The Blur
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: One Flew West – The Blur

March 22, 2022 Randall Radic

Colorado-based alt-rock/pop-punk/pop-rock outfit releases their debut album, The Blur, an 11-track collection of contagious songs rife with savours of retro alternative and emo pop-punk. Made up of Linden Jackson (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jonah Bartels (drums, […]

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