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        • BRANDY CLARK
          News

          BRANDY CLARK returns with her highly-anticipated new self-titled album—out May 19

          March 27, 2023

          11-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark will return this spring with her highly-anticipated new self-titled album—out May 19 on Warner Records. Produced by 9-time Grammy-winning Brandi Carlile, the album showcases Clark’s versatility with […]

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
          Gigs

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Announce 2023 UK Arena Tour

          March 27, 2023

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today confirm 2023 headline arena dates across the UK, calling at Hull, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, and Glasgow and finishing in Liverpool on 21st December. Tickets will be available for […]

          SKINDRED
          Gigs

          SKINDRED announce Limelight, Belfast show on Friday 17th November

          March 27, 2023

          By the time a band gets 20 years into their career, you probably think you’ve got them pegged, right? You hear the name Skindred and you think of those Newport ragga-punk-metallers that have forged a […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Lankum - False Lankum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Lankum - False Lankum

          March 27, 2023

          Lankum cannot be accused of rapidly spitting out their recorded output. Originally known as Lynched (named after the brothers Ian and Daragh Lynch who formed the band), the band in its current manifestation was formed […]

          Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Memento Mori

          March 24, 2023

          A thing that is overlooked about Depeche Mode is their constant need to keep moving, keep innovating and keep recording new material, something their contemporaries rarely do if they do it at all. Look at […]

        • 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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 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

          Kasabian
          Live Reviews

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

          March 27, 2023

          Underworld opened the first night of the 2023 series of live events in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, the second night of music came from Wet Leg, and on the penultimate night of this wonderful […]

          IN FOCUS// Wet Leg at The Limelight, Belfast
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 27, 2023

          Following the sold-out first night of music by headliners Underworld in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, Wet Leg, with two support bands CMAT and Honeyglaze, graced the Royal Albert Hall with a second night of […]

        • 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

          © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Answer at Limelight 2, Belfast

          March 24, 2023

          Irish rockers The Answer made a spectacular and long-awaited return to Limelight 2, Belfast last night in support of ‘Sundowners’ – their first studio album in almost seven years. Bernie McAllister was there to take […]

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

          March 22, 2023

          After postponements and venue moves, American heavy metal giants Lamb of God finally made it to London and gave a spectacular show. Support came from Sylosis and Kreator – two intense and heavy bands. Lamb […]

  • Gigs
        • Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
          Gigs

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Announce 2023 UK Arena Tour

          March 27, 2023

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today confirm 2023 headline arena dates across the UK, calling at Hull, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, and Glasgow and finishing in Liverpool on 21st December. Tickets will be available for […]

          SKINDRED
          Gigs

          SKINDRED announce Limelight, Belfast show on Friday 17th November

          March 27, 2023

          By the time a band gets 20 years into their career, you probably think you’ve got them pegged, right? You hear the name Skindred and you think of those Newport ragga-punk-metallers that have forged a […]

          The Levellers
          Gigs

          LEVELLERS announce new tour dates for May 2023

          March 27, 2023

          The Levellers have announced additional shows for their ‘Collective’ UK tour, including a rescheduled date for their London headline show at Hackney Empire, which will now take place on May 24th. The band have additional […]

  • Interviews
        • Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk “Attitude”
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk 'Attitude'

          March 22, 2023

          “I think she is a very gifted performer.” While any female artist would love to hear or read, and perhaps has heard or read, such a statement from others over the course of their career, […]

          Thumpasaurus
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single 'Lipstick Makeup'

          March 20, 2023

          Los Angeles-based indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus recently released their latest single/music video, “Lipstick Makeup.” According to Thumpasaurus, “‘Lipstick Makeup’ is about saying f*ck it. I’m letting my freak out tonight and getting real nice with […]

          Billy Lockett
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Billy Lockett talks ‘Abington Grove’, mental health & the future

          February 22, 2023

          10 years ago, Billy Lockett came to huge attention, notably in the UK, when he toured with KT Tunstall. Three EPs, a family tragedy and a long and hard battle with sobriety later, this past […]

  • Podcast
        • The Answer
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Answer's Cormac Neeson on new album 'Sundowners'

          March 21, 2023

          In episode #123 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Cormac Neeson from the Irish rock band The Answer. The Answer makes a spectacular and long-awaited return with Sundowners – their first […]

          Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on new album UK GRIM

          March 17, 2023

          In episode #122 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods to talk about their new album UK GRIM out now on Rough Trade Records. The album is […]

          Tide Lines
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Tide Lines frontman Robert Robertson on new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’

          March 9, 2023

          In episode #121 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Robert Robertson lead singer with Glasgow-based 4-piece, Tide Lines to talk about their new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’ An Ocean […]

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GAZ COOMBES announces UK/EU headline tour dates For 2023

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of his forthcoming solo album ‘Turn The Car Around’, due January 13th 2023, via Hot Fruit Recordings / Virgin Music, Gaz Coombes has announced headline tour dates across the UK and […]

Gaz Coombes
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES announces new album 'Turn The Car Around' - Hear first track ‘Don’t Say It’s Over’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes today announces details of his forthcoming album ‘Turn The Car Around’, released January 13th 2023, on Hot Fruit Recordings / Virgin Music. The announcement is accompanied by the unveiling of a new song, […]

INTERVIEW: Supergrass' Mick Quinn on the deluxe expanded edition of their classic 1999 self titled album
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INTERVIEW: Supergrass' Mick Quinn on the deluxe expanded edition of their classic 1999 self titled album

September 12, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #98 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Supergrass bassist Mick Quinn to talk about the remastered, expanded version of their hugely successful eponymous 1999 third album ‘Supergrass’ often referred […]

Gaz Coombes & Danny Goffey’s The Hotrats Reveal homemade video for new cover of Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’ 1
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Gaz Coombes & Danny Goffey’s The Hotrats Reveal homemade video for new cover of Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’

April 17, 2020 XS Noize

In 2010, one half of Britain’s much-loved pop-rock combo Supergrass, Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey teamed with world-renowned producer Nigel Godrich to bring you The Hotrats. With the original intention of diving into the studio […]

GAZ COOMBES & DANNY GOFFEY cover Kelis' Milkshake for 10th anniversary of THE HOTRATS 1
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GAZ COOMBES & DANNY GOFFEY cover Kelis' Milkshake for 10th anniversary of THE HOTRATS

March 31, 2020 XS Noize

In 2010, one half of Britain’s much-loved pop-rock combo Supergrass, Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey teamed with world-renowned producer Nigel Godrich to bring you The Hotrats.  With the original intention of diving into the studio […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS currently in studio + announce new UK tour dates
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NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS currently in studio + announce new UK tour dates

February 14, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher is recording new material in studios in London and LA, he’s also announcing a short run of all-seated shows in Britain before heading to the Far East on tour in May. Noel Gallagher’s […]

GAZ COOMBES unveils new track "WALK THE WALK" and announces new live shows for May 2018
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES unveils new track "WALK THE WALK" and announces new live shows for May 2018

March 22, 2018 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes has released the second track from his forthcoming album World’s Strongest Man. Built from a twisted bassline, space-aged gospel vocals, swooping strings and lo-oscillating synths Walk the Walk is a sleek, sinewy and […]

GAZ COOMBES Announces brand new album, 'WORLD'S STRONGEST MAN' - listen to first track "DEEP POCKETS"
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES Announces brand new album, 'WORLD'S STRONGEST MAN' - listen to first track "DEEP POCKETS"

January 10, 2018 XS Noize

World’s Strongest Man is the magnificent third solo album by Gaz Coombes. Inspired variously by Grayson Perry’s The Descent of Man, Frank Ocean’s Blonde, Californian weed, British woodlands, unchecked masculinity, Neu! and hip-hop (and a […]

GAZ COOMBES - MATADOR
Gigs

Mercury Prize nominee GAZ COOMBES announces London Roundhouse date & releases "Needle's Eye" track

November 11, 2015 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes finishes his most successful year as a solo artist to date with news of a new release and a couple of very prestigious UK & Irish live shows. Following the Mercury Prize nomination for […]

GAZ COOMBES to release reworked new single "MATADOR (DA CAPO)" on 18th September 2015
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES to release reworked new single "MATADOR (DA CAPO)" on 18th September 2015

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes has announced details of a new single from his hugely acclaimed second solo album. “Matador [Da Capo]” is a completely reworked version of the album’s title track – an extended re-recording that pushes […]

GAZ COOMBES - releases new single 'Detroit' on 6th April - watch video
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES - releases new single 'Detroit' on 6th April - watch video

February 24, 2015 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes follows his recent solo album ‘Matador’ with the release of new single “Detroit” on 6th April 2015. A tale of a late night existential crisis set to glorious widescreen Kraut-heavy power pop, “Detroit” […]

GAZ COOMBES - MATADOR
Album Reviews

GAZ COOMBES - MATADOR

February 2, 2015 Stewart Gibson

Supergrass were one of the leading lights of the 90’s Britpop scene but this second solo effort from Gaz Coombes is as far away from that as can be which is a good thing. The […]

GAZ COOMBES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'MATADOR' AND TOUR DATES
New Music

GAZ COOMBES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'MATADOR' AND TOUR DATES

November 20, 2014 XS Noize

A sense of space permeates every second of Matador’s thirty-nine minutes. From the astral gorgeousness of ‘The Girl Who Fell To Earth’ to the dream-like cadences of ‘Oscillate’, it’s the sound of a songwriter melting […]

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