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        • The Complete Singles
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          INSPIRAL CARPETS share The Go! Team Remix of ‘This Is How It Feels’

          February 6, 2023

          INSPIRAL CARPETS have shared The Go! Team’s new remix of ‘This Is How It Feels’ ahead of the release of The Complete Singles, an album compiling all of the Manchester band’s 24 singles to date. […]

          The 1975
          Gigs

          THE 1975 announced as ambassadors of Record Store Day UK

          February 6, 2023

          Record Store Day UK is very proud to announce that The 1975 are this year’s official ambassadors. Off the back of their fifth consecutive UK number-one album, a sell-out world tour and three 2023 Brit […]

          Nell Mescal
          Gigs

          NELL MESCAL announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd

          February 6, 2023

          One of Irelands’ most exciting rising talents, Nell Mescal kicks off her year with new single ‘Homesick’, released via LAB Records and by announcing a headline show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          The Waeve
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Waeve – The Waeve

          February 2, 2023

          The Waeve sees Blur‘s Graham Coxon team up with Rose Elinor Dougall, of The Pipettes, to release their debut eponymous collection of ten songs that travel through genres. Elements of jazz, punk and rock combine […]

          Fucked Up – One Day
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Fucked Up – One Day

          January 28, 2023

          Throughout their three decades of existence, Fucked Up haven’t built up a reputation for doing things on a small scale. From enormous concept albums to twelve-hour performances, it’s obvious they like to take their time. […]

        • Book Reviews

          Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Music Is In Everything

          January 16, 2023

          Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley teamed up with Lisa Loeb to release a catchy and infectious song that will get people of all ages to sing along called “Music Is in everything”. This song which […]

          pop rock icons
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

          December 15, 2022

          Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 25 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
          Album Reviews

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          Eliza Carthy
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Eliza & Martin Carthy & The Restitution at Barbican Centre, London

          February 6, 2023

          Last year saw Eliza Carthy celebrate her 30th year in the music industry. Before this gig, Eliza took to Twitter to ask fans which songs they would like to see reinterpreted for a new LP. […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Republica  – The Fire Station, Sunderland
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Republica  – The Fire Station, Sunderland

          February 4, 2023

          My first act after arriving at The Fire Station was to indulge myself in a spot of reminiscing. Back in the mid-1990s, we were treated to a great collection of female-fronted rock bands: Elastica with […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 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 support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// The Subways at Scala, London
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Subways at Scala, London

          February 4, 2023

          The Subways performed at Scala – London on the 2nd of February 2023. The band is currently on tour following the release of their new album ‘Uncertain Joys’. Billy Lunn, Charlotte Cooper and Camille Phillips […]

          TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          January 10, 2023

          What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

  • Gigs
        • The 1975
          Gigs

          THE 1975 announced as ambassadors of Record Store Day UK

          February 6, 2023

          Record Store Day UK is very proud to announce that The 1975 are this year’s official ambassadors. Off the back of their fifth consecutive UK number-one album, a sell-out world tour and three 2023 Brit […]

          Nell Mescal
          Gigs

          NELL MESCAL announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd

          February 6, 2023

          One of Irelands’ most exciting rising talents, Nell Mescal kicks off her year with new single ‘Homesick’, released via LAB Records and by announcing a headline show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd […]

          bdrmm
          Gigs

          BDRMM sign to Rock Action & announce their anticipated second album ‘I Don’t Know’

          February 6, 2023

          Following the release of 2020’s widely-acclaimed debut LP “Bedroom”, and a clutch of hotly-received singles since, today the Hull based shoegaze quartet bdrmm return with the news that they have signed to Mogwai’s Rock Action […]

  • Interviews
        • Gena Rose Bruce
          Featured Interview

          INTERVIEW: Gena Rose Bruce on the release of her much anticipated second album – Deep Is The Way

          January 24, 2023

          Melbourne singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gena Rose Bruce sat down with XS Noize to talk about the release of her much anticipated second album, Deep Is The Way released on Friday 27th January. For anyone unfamiliar with […]

          Kaya Stewart
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Kaya Stewart talks ‘If Things Go South’ – her new short film & plans for 2023

          December 19, 2022

          Kaya Stewart has had a fantastic year. Her new album, If Things Go South, continues to win over fans and critics alike, and her short film of the same name is an award-winner. With 2023 […]

          NOT A TOY
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: NOT A TOY on new music & their highlights of 2022

          December 8, 2022

          Branson Hoog, Benji Spoliansky, Jeremy Marmor and TJ Wessel, AKA NOT A TOY, have had a particularly good year which has seen them release some great songs and delight fans on tour. With the year […]

  • Podcast
        • The Slow Readers Club
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie on new album ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’

          February 3, 2023

          In episode #116 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Slow Readers Club‘s Aaron Starkie to talk about their new record ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’ out on February 24th, 2023. Nothing – […]

          Billy Nomates
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Billy Nomates on her latest album CACTI

          January 25, 2023

          In episode #115 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries AKA Billy Nomates to talk about her latest album CACTI. Recorded at her flat and […]

          Black Star Riders
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders on ‘The Wrong Side of Paradise’

          January 18, 2023

          In episode #114 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ricky Warwick of masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders to talk about their fifth album ‘The Wrong Side of […]

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THE KOOKS announce a headline summer show at Fairview Park on 28th June 2023

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Following an incendiary three-night sold-out run at 3Olympia Theatre last April, The Kooks have announced a headline summer show at Fairview Park on 28th June 2023, subject to licence. Special guests are Blossoms and The […]

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BLOSSOMS announce extensive UK and Ireland tour for November and December 2022

August 1, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced details of an extensive UK and Ireland tour for November and December 2022. The shows, which include two nights at Manchester’s O2 Apollo and one night at London’s O2 Academy Brixton, […]

BLOSSOMS reveal their brand new single 'The Sulking Poet' - Listen Now
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BLOSSOMS reveal their brand new single ‘The Sulking Poet’ – Listen Now

March 24, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single The Sulking Poet and its accompanying video, directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ Creative Director, who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and AM albums. […]

BLOSSOMS reveal the video for their brand-new single 'Ode To NYC' - Watch Now
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BLOSSOMS reveal the video for their brand-new single ‘Ode To NYC’ – Watch Now

February 25, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single Ode To NYC and its accompanying video, directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ Creative Director, who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and AM albums. […]

BLOSSOMS announce their brand-new, fourth studio album 'Ribbon Around The Bomb' - Out 29th of April
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BLOSSOMS announce their brand-new, fourth studio album ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’ – Out 29th of April

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced their brand-new, fourth studio album Ribbon Around The Bomb, which is set for release on the 29th of April. The band have also shared the title track from the album and […]

BLOSSOMS share video for brand new single 'Care For' - Watch Now 1
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BLOSSOMS share video for brand new single ‘Care For’ – Watch Now

August 17, 2021 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single Care For and its accompanying video. The video is directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ former Creative Director who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino […]

COURTEENERS announce headline show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester - Saturday 25th September 2021
Gigs

COURTEENERS announce headline show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – Saturday 25th September 2021

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced a massive hometown show later in the year. The band will play Emirates Old Trafford (home of Lancashire County Cricket Club), Manchester on 25th September 2021. Special guests on the day are […]

BLOSSOMS announce rescheduled UK tour dates for August and September 2021
Gigs

BLOSSOMS announce rescheduled UK tour dates for August and September 2021

March 4, 2021 XS Noize

Blossoms have today confirmed a series of rescheduled live dates for their upcoming UK tour in August and September 2021. The tour includes three nights at London’s O2 Forum, Kentish Town and culminates in a […]

BLOSSOMS share their brand-new short film 'Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose)' - Watch Now!
New Music

BLOSSOMS share their brand-new short film ‘Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose)’ – Watch Now!

December 11, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new, short film Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose), created by Edwin Burdis (Arctic Monkeys’ Four out of Five) and animated by Astrid Goldsmith of Mock Duck Studios. As well as vocal […]

BLOSSOMS to play live virtual gig LIVE FROM LONDON Broadcast from O2 Academy Brixton   3rd December 2020
Gigs

BLOSSOMS to play live virtual gig LIVE FROM LONDON Broadcast from O2 Academy Brixton 3rd December 2020

December 1, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms are taking over O2 Academy Brixton for an exclusive gig streamed on MelodyVR on Thursday 3rd December at 8.30 pm GMT. The Stockport fivesome, whose hits include ‘Charlemagne’, ‘I Can’t Stand It’ and ‘Your […]

BLOSSOMS announce details of their brand-new, feature-length documentary 'BACK TO STOCKPORT' 1
New Music

BLOSSOMS announce details of their brand-new, feature-length documentary ‘BACK TO STOCKPORT’

November 4, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have announced details of their brand-new, feature-length documentary Back To Stockport, as well as releasing the first trailer from the upcoming film. Directed by a long-term collaborator of the band Charlie Watts, Back To […]

BLOSSOMS announce new album recorded remotely during the lockdown
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BLOSSOMS announce new album recorded remotely during the lockdown

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced their new album, Blossoms In Isolation. The album is made up of cover versions and re-workings of their own songs, recorded by the band at their respective homes during this period […]

BLOSSOMS reveal live version of their latest single 'If You Think This Is Real Life'
News

BLOSSOMS reveal live version of their latest single ‘If You Think This Is Real Life’

April 10, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed a live version of their latest single If You Think This Is Real Life. The track is taken from the band’s 11th February Stockport Plaza show that was also streamed in […]

BLOSSOMS will stream their recent STOCKPORT PLAZA gig at 8pm GMT this Saturday 28th March
News

BLOSSOMS will stream their recent STOCKPORT PLAZA gig at 8pm GMT this Saturday 28th March

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced that they will be streaming their headline show from Stockport Plaza on the 11th Feb this year on YouTube at 8 pm GMT this Saturday, 28th March. The band were set […]

BLOSSOMS announce two new album launch shows in Manchester & Liverpool
Gigs

BLOSSOMS reveal video for their new single ‘If You Think This Is Real Life’ – Watch Now

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their new single If You Think This Is Real Life and its accompanying video. The video was directed by Michael Holyk, who has worked with the likes of Jake Bugg and […]

BLOSSOMS announce two new album launch shows in Manchester & Liverpool
Gigs

BLOSSOMS announce two new album launch shows in Manchester & Liverpool

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced details of two new album launch shows for this February, in support of Foolish Loving Spaces. The band will play Manchester’s O2 Ritz on the 4th February and Liverpool’s O2 Academy on 15th February. […]

BLOSSOMS reveal the acoustic version of their current single 'The Keeper' - Listen Now
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BLOSSOMS reveal the acoustic version of their current single ‘The Keeper’ – Listen Now

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed the acoustic version of their current single The Keeper, out now via Virgin EMI. The original version of the track, released last month has been described as ‘An absolute corker’ by […]

BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 3rd 2020
Gigs

BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 3rd 2020

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

Stockport five-piece, Blossoms are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 03rd 2020. Having last week revealed details of their highly anticipated third album, Foolish Loving Spaces(release date […]

LIAM GALLAGHER Announces 3ARENA, DUBLIN Show, SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER + Shares New Track, The River 1
Playlists

XS Noize June PLAYLIST – Listen Now

July 8, 2019 Ben P Scott

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 June 2019 edition features tracks from Heads Off, JARV […]

BLOSSOMS Reveal their new single 'Your Girlfriend' - Listen Now
Gigs

BLOSSOMS Reveal their new single ‘Your Girlfriend’ – Listen Now

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their new single Your Girlfriend and its accompanying B-side Torn Up. Produced by James Skelly, Rich Turvey and the band at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool, the single comes ahead of the band’s biggest […]

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