Long-time fans of Tears for Fears know that the path has never been easy for the duo who comprise the band due to several factors, including the fractious relationship between the two principles. When indications […]

After a long winter, spring is finally coming around the corner. From listening to new music to going on travel adventures, there are plenty of activities to do this spring – make no doubt about […]

In episode #66 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Acid Jazz and Totally Wired Radio supremo Eddie Piller. Following the huge acclaim of last year’s Eddie Piller presents The Mod Revival, […]

Claudillea is consistently inspired by the idea of confronting conventions and pushing her sound in unexpected directions. As shown by her recent singles ‘Don’t You Know?’ and ‘Habanera’, she finds the sweet spot between two […]

From his breakthrough moment ‘Berlin’ to his 2019 studio album ‘Unfurl’, RY X has captivated audiences worldwide with songs that simultaneously simmer with confessional intimacy, hypnotic musical motifs, and a palpable sense of cinematic drama. […]

Following more than a year of speculation, Paul McCartney today announces the GOT BACK Tour, a 13-city return to U.S. stages, kicking off April 28 with Paul’s first-ever show in Spokane WA and running through […]

Music makes everything in life better. From a celebration of exam results to a tough break-up, the right tune on the radio or your playlist can lift your mood at a time when you need […]

After rekindling their collaboration with the bracing beauty of their recent track ‘Interiority’, Fyfe & Iskra Strings today up the ante with the release of their new single  ‘<deletia>’, which features Mysie, winner of the […]

Ghost Bitch, like most suburban-bred “American” girls, has followed the traditional Britney Spears to Rowland S. Howard trajectory. It’s her ability to traverse these seemingly incompatible musical spheres while maintaining a reverence for both that […]

The Coral’s platinum, top-ten-skimming hit, Dreaming Of You, is given new life almost two decades on from its breezy, summer-soundtracking release as the band launch the track’s remastered video and audio. Arguably the band’s career-defining […]

Legendary Hip Hop producer Pete Rock is back with his new single ‘The Xprt’ taken from the upcoming fourth instalment in a series of instrumental EPs, ‘Petestrumentals 4’. A renowned producer lauded for his innovative […]

Live shows are one of the best parts of the job for most musicians, they get to meet fans, share new music and travel with their bandmates. Whether the planned route takes in a few […]

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Today marks two years since we lost […]

Last month, FONTAINES D.C. announced their third album, Skinty Fia – to be released on April 22nd on Partisan Records. The news was soon followed by a performance of first single “Jackie Down The Line” […]

Salvation Jayne wreaks havoc with their debut LP, A Mouthful Of Magnificent Spite, out February 18th 2022. An expression of dark matter exploring narcissism, toxic relationships, and the struggles of mental illness, Salvation Jayne infiltrate […]

London-based indie-rock outfit The Skinner Brothers drop a new album, Soul Boy II, this week. Talking about the album, vocalist/guitarist Zach Skinner says, “We wanted to put all of the music we’ve made over the […]

New Zealand trio Die! Die! Die! are back to their original breakout lineup for the acclaimed forthcoming 7th (!) album, This Is Not An Island Anymore, due out February 18th – Listen to the album […]

Island Records and UMC today announce the 40th-anniversary vinyl release of A Celebration, a limited edition 12” vinyl EP to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday 23rd April 2022. A Celebration is U2’s seventh single […]