Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

The Damned announce the release of “Not Like Everybody Else”, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6th […]

In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

Today, critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announce of his new album A Love For Strangers, slated for release on February 13th 2026 on […]

Cast have enjoyed the summer of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories for the band and fans alike as they won over stadiums in the UK, Ireland and North America as guests to Oasis. That life-affirming […]

Spearheaded by award-winning musicians and filmmakers Ross Cullen and Benedict Goddard, Chalk have seen a meteoric rise throughout 2025 — from a sold-out UK and European headline tour in the spring to acclaimed debut festival […]

Currently playing storming shows to sold-out venues across the land, The Enemy’s resurgence continues to gather traction as they announce that they will release their new album ‘Social Disguises’ on February 20th. It will be […]

BON JOVI, the GRAMMY Award®-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic live acts, announces today a series of global concert dates that will mark the band’s much anticipated […]

As the October 28th opening of the DEPECHE MODE: M limited theatrical engagement approaches, Columbia Records and Sony Music Vision announce two landmark physical releases: The CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray bundles of the feature film DEPECHE MODE: M (package contents […]

Following their sold-out show earlier this year, Stiff Little Fingers are proud to announce the line-up for their eighth annual hometown festival, Putting the Fast in Belfast 8. This year, they’ll be joined on Saturday, […]

Sleaford Mods will release their new album, ‘The Demise Of Planet X’, on 16 January 2026 via Rough Trade Records.  Andrew Fearn and Jason Williamson’s most expansive and ambitious release to date, the album features […]

Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

Alec Meza has just released his stunning new single “Can’t Let You Go.“ The haunting track is a stripped back soul searching piano/vocal piece that is instantly addictive. The song’s sparse but highly effective production […]

Just three years ago, Idlewild celebrated the 20th anniversary of their most successful album, The Remote Part. Hearing that LP performed in full brought a wave of halcyon nostalgia to fans who have followed the […]

Lily Allen announces her fifth studio album ‘West End Girl’, to be released on October 24, via BMG. The record, Lily’s first for seven years, features 14 brand new songs, written and recorded over an […]

In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

If you dream of crafting stories that make people stop scrolling, listen up. Choosing where to study creative writing is one of the biggest decisions for any aspiring author. According to writepaper.com reviews, many students […]