Live Reviews

The XS Noize team review the latest live shows from bands/artists on tour.

LIVE REVIEW: James Blunt at The Royal Albert Hall

LIVE REVIEW: James Blunt at The Royal Albert Hall

James Blunt's legacy extends far beyond his music, showcasing a remarkable journey marked by extraordinary achievements. From earning his pilot's…

2 weeks ago

LIVE REVIEW: Young Fathers at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

Young Fathers, the award-winning Scottish group, delivered a captivating headline performance at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the…

4 weeks ago

LIVE REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at Royal Albert Hall

The 24th year of Teenage Cancer Trust marks a poignant moment as Roger Daltrey, CBE, from The Who, prepares to…

1 month ago

LIVE REVIEW: Sonique + Baby D + Rozalla at Royal Festival Hall, London

When an event is advertised featuring "Sonique + Baby D + Rozalla," it's natural to expect a joint headliner showcase…

1 month ago

LIVE REVIEW: Grace Petrie at Islington Assembly Hall

At the Islington Assembly Hall, the typical struggle of support acts to garner a full audience was refreshingly absent. Just…

1 month ago

LIVE REVIEW: Seth Lakeman at Union Chapel

The burgeoning association of the term "DIY" with artists reflects the escalating challenges posed by soaring costs, reliance on streaming…

2 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: BRITs Week for War Child presents Sleaford Mods at Scala, London

The BRITs Week live event featuring Sleaford Mods marked a remarkable evening at a small grassroots venue with a 2,000…

2 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: BRITs Week for War Child presents Keane

Charity gigs can showcase well-established acts in intimate venues, typically too small to meet the fervent demands of fans. XS…

2 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: The Go! Team at Camden Roundhouse

Amid numerous peculiar predictions for 2024, this year also commemorates two decades since the mid-noughties era. Specifically, it marks the…

2 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: Patrick Wolf at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

With six LPs under his belt and having proved himself a master of rearrangements, Wolf, aka Patrick Denis Apps, had…

4 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: Skinny Lister at Lafayette, London

For too long now, a trend has emerged where people pay no interest to the support act or acts opening…

4 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: Jockstrap at the Barbican Centre

Having performed at Glastonbury and opened for Blur, Georgia Ellery and Taylor Skye, being Guildhall School of Music graduates, were…

4 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: Black Grape at Electric Ballroom, Camden

Despite initially splitting up after just five years in 1998, with several extended hiatus', Black Grape turned 30 this year.…

5 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: Van Morrison at Shepherds Bush Empire

Established artists and their managers over the last five years or so have agonised about how they will introduce new…

5 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: Bob Mould at The Garage, London

The revered cult status of Bob Mould is, in many respects, an enigma. Mould is best known for his work…

5 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: Brand New Heavies at Barbican Centre, London

The Brand New Heavies began life in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brothers International and changed their…

5 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: Hot Mulligan at Bogart’s, Cincinnati, Ohio

Hot Mulligan has had a busy, busy year. After completing a European tour, the group kicked off their North American…

6 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: The Dead South at Camden Roundhouse, London

Since the video "In Hell I'll Be In Good Company" was released, it has amassed over 380 million views. Whilst…

6 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: Hard-Fi at the Troxy, London

In 2022, following an eight-year live hiatus, Hard-Fi advised that they would play a handful of dates, including a gig…

6 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: PJ Harvey at Camden Roundhouse

In 1991, Polly Jean Harvey formed PJ Harvey as a three-piece with Rob Ellis and Ian Oliver. Based on their…

7 months ago