Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. If you’re looking for an easy ride, you won’t get it […]

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees Depeche Mode announced today at a special event in Berlin that they will be releasing a new album and embarking on a world tour in […]

In episode #104 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Big Pink’s Robbie Furze to talk about their long-awaited third studio album, ‘The Love That’s Ours’ – their first studio album […]

On November 11th 2022, Kula Shaker are to release their first one-off exclusive single since 1997’s ‘Hush’. The band have recorded a brand new version of John Lennon’s protest song ‘Gimme Some Truth’ and the […]

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees Depeche Mode announced today at a special event in Berlin that they will be releasing a new album and embarking on a world tour in […]

London-based, New York City-rooted band Pretty Sick releases their debut album Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile via Dirty Hit. Coupled with the album’s release are the visuals for the track “Self Fulfilling Prophecy”, directed […]

Happy Mondays, Black Grape and all-around Madchester legend Shaun Ryder is set to play a special intimate show – his first in 11 years – at Manchester’s Factory 251 on October 7th. He will be […]

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott have announced a series of Irish tour dates to take place in February 2023 – including The Millennium Forum Derry and The SSE Arena, Belfast. Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott’s […]

Australian metalcore giants Parkway Drive brought their massive show to Nottingham on the 2nd of October. The concert started with American deathcore viral sensation Lorna Shore taking the stage, and what a great way to […]

Today, Live Nation and Penguin Random House announced a 14-city book tour in support of SURRENDER: 40 Songs, One Story, the forthcoming memoir by Bono—artist, activist and U2 lead singer – which will be released […]

The year is 2005. Phones still have rudimentary cameras, and social media, as it is today, is still in an inchoate state. No one filmed on their phones or updated their status during gigs. There […]

Acclaimed singer/songwriter DERMOT KENNEDY has announced a headline concert at Dublin’s Marlay Park on Friday, 23rd June 2023. A dynamic and powerful live performer, DERMOT KENNEDY has become one of the biggest and fastest-selling live […]

The Iconic Belfast Venue, Mandela Hall, is pleased to announce its official launch concert featuring Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan on October 27th 2022. The concert will see the revamped venue return with live music […]

Danish rock ‘n’ roll rebels Volbeat announce a 32-date European leg of the diverse Servant Of The Road World Tour, which will see them sharing the spotlight with special guests Skindred and openers Napalm Death […]

Following the release of her critically acclaimed album ‘Ocean to Ocean’ at the end of last year and a sell-out World Tour throughout 2022, celebrated singer-songwriter Tori Amos returns to the UK for six additional […]

Today, Neil Young with Crazy Horse announce the November 18th release date for their illuminating new album ‘World Record’, which was recorded at Shangri-La in Malibu and produced by Rick Rubin and Neil Young. The […]

Two of the most exciting bands, Arch Enemy and Behemoth, visited Manchester on the last day of September as a part of their “European Siege Tour 2022”. Both bands released new albums this year, and […]

‘Emily’ is the 2nd single from US-based singer-songwriter Eric Sleeper. Eric Sleeper is from New York and has been writing songs since the age of 14. Eric writes music with grit, lyricism and heart, with […]