The XS Noize team review the latest live shows from bands/artists on tour.
James Blunt’s legacy extends far beyond his music, showcasing a remarkable journey marked by extraordinary achievements. From earning his pilot’s license at a mere 16 years old to delving into the complexities of aerospace engineering, […]
Young Fathers, the award-winning Scottish group, delivered a captivating headline performance at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the prestigious Teenage Cancer Trust concert series. The group showcased its evolution from humble beginnings to […]
The 24th year of Teenage Cancer Trust marks a poignant moment as Roger Daltrey, CBE, from The Who, prepares to step down as its curator after 2024. Over its tenure, this vital charity has amassed […]
When an event is advertised featuring “Sonique + Baby D + Rozalla,” it’s natural to expect a joint headliner showcase with equal set slots. However, this wasn’t the case. Instead, it was predominantly Sonique’s show, […]
At the Islington Assembly Hall, the typical struggle of support acts to garner a full audience was refreshingly absent. Just 15 minutes after the doors opened at 7 pm, Grace Petrie took to the stage […]
The burgeoning association of the term “DIY” with artists reflects the escalating challenges posed by soaring costs, reliance on streaming services, and the imperative for continuous touring. Seth Lakeman exemplified a steadfast commitment to this […]
The BRITs Week live event featuring Sleaford Mods marked a remarkable evening at a small grassroots venue with a 2,000 capacity, all supporting War Child—a noble cause aiding children affected by global conflicts. Sleaford Mods […]
Charity gigs can showcase well-established acts in intimate venues, typically too small to meet the fervent demands of fans. XS Noize has chronicled the outstanding live performances emanating from such events. Alongside the musical brilliance, […]
Amid numerous peculiar predictions for 2024, this year also commemorates two decades since the mid-noughties era. Specifically, it marks the twenty-year milestone since the formation of Brighton-based band The Go! Team, and the release of […]
With six LPs under his belt and having proved himself a master of rearrangements, Wolf, aka Patrick Denis Apps, had more than enough material to make his electro-pop folk and Baroque chamber music sound new […]
For too long now, a trend has emerged where people pay no interest to the support act or acts opening the leading performer. Venues are often barely a third packed within the first half an […]
Having performed at Glastonbury and opened for Blur, Georgia Ellery and Taylor Skye, being Guildhall School of Music graduates, were ready to take on the two-night Barbican Centre residency. Jockstrap, nominated for the Mercury Prize, […]
Despite initially splitting up after just five years in 1998, with several extended hiatus’, Black Grape turned 30 this year. While there was no mention of this anniversary, new material debuted from their forthcoming fourth […]
Established artists and their managers over the last five years or so have agonised about how they will introduce new material live and build up enough nerve to avoid playing essential classic tracks. Van Morrison […]
The revered cult status of Bob Mould is, in many respects, an enigma. Mould is best known for his work in Hüsker Dü, which had modest commercial success. His biggest-selling LP, Copper Blue, was with […]
The Brand New Heavies began life in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brothers International and changed their name once they signed their first record contract. When any band is still going strong […]
Hot Mulligan has had a busy, busy year. After completing a European tour, the group kicked off their North American tour on the 8th of November to a sold-out crowd. The entry queue stretched down […]
Since the video “In Hell I’ll Be In Good Company” was released, it has amassed over 380 million views. Whilst it may not be in the “Billion Views Club”, no one can say this isn’t […]
In 2022, following an eight-year live hiatus, Hard-Fi advised that they would play a handful of dates, including a gig at the Kentish Town Forum in London. Whether it was the length of time since […]
In 1991, Polly Jean Harvey formed PJ Harvey as a three-piece with Rob Ellis and Ian Oliver. Based on their first performance at a skittle alley in Charmouth Village Hall in 1991, when they cleared […]