It’s been twenty-five years since BABYBIRD unleashed his acclaimed album ‘Ugly Beautiful’. Yet, the poignancy that runs throughout the album remains as modern as ever. Here’s a brief recap: Five Lo-fi albums came out in […]
The name BABYBIRD resulted from a walk with a good friend in the countryside near Sheffield. Stephen Jones was on the dole, producing 400 songs in his bedroom on a four-track recorder. No money, Jones […]
The name BABYBIRD resulted from a walk with a good friend in the countryside near Sheffield. Stephen Jones was on the dole, producing 400 songs in his bedroom on a four-track recorder. No money, Jones […]
The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The July 2019 edition features tracks from: Iggy Pop, The […]
Today (19 July) sees the release of a new album by Babybird. ‘Photosynthesis’ follows on from the recent critically acclaimed compilation ‘Happy Stupid Nothing’, and is available now on a variety of formats. It features […]
For the first time in 21 years, BABYBIRD will be releasing a vinyl LP. ‘Photosynthesis’ is out on 19th July 2019. A UK tour will follow in November, with tickets on sale now. Arriving just […]
The new monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The May 2019 edition features tracks from Noel Gallagher’s […]
The video for the new Babybird single ‘No Cameras’ has just been unveiled, along with details of a long-awaited new vinyl release. For the first time in 21 years, Babybird will be releasing a vinyl […]
Alternative music legend Babybird releases a new album ‘Happy Stupid Nothing’, on March 1 via Psycho Mafia Recordings. Described as “a dazzling collection of songs that will surprise many”, it’s the first Babybird material in […]
Forget about ‘You’re Gorgeous’… Recorded two years after that big hit, this extraordinary, dark, and remarkable album was Babybird’s REAL main event. Released 20 years ago on 24 August 1998, ‘There’s Something Going On’ never became a massive seller […]
Welcome to the July 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to […]
It’s now half a year since Stephen Jones had that stupid irritating heart attack. He’s been to the gym for the first time. Lost a stone and a half. And is now fully hiked up […]