The next single on Jack Said What is a sweet release. Scandalously, the world of dance music is littered with tales of singers—especially black women singers—not greeting their fair dues. Martha Wash, Robin S, Jocelyn […]
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by […]
Black Grape returns with the brand new album Orange Head, which will be released on DGAFF Recordings on 3rd November 2023. Today they reveal the first single, “Milk.” Black Grape could only have been made […]
Just when you thought pop music had got a bit too sensible, a bit too clean and tidy, a bit too safe, then maverick spirits collide and create something as devilish and delicious as you […]
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced an open-air headline show at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on 27th August 2023, subject to licence. Special guests are Primal Scream and Happy Mondays. This Dublin show completes an […]
Happy Mondays, Black Grape and all-around Madchester legend Shaun Ryder is set to play a special intimate show – his first in 11 years – at Manchester’s Factory 251 on October 7th. He will be […]
Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. The sudden and extremely sad passing of Paul Ryder had me […]
What a Christmas party this will be! Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays are coming to Limelight Belfast on Saturday 3rd December 2022. The rave scene pioneers return with the full classic line-up including Shaun Ryder […]
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 23-date tour for October and November 2022. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of frontman Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing and percussion), Rowetta (vocals), Paul Ryder (bass), Mark […]
Ahead of their eagerly anticipated headline arena tour, JAMES have announced a very special intimate warm-up show at WOLVERHAMPTON KK’S STEEL MILL on TUESDAY 23 NOVEMBER. The date will be the band’s first return to […]
JAMES are pleased to announce the release of THE CAMPFIRE EP on 19 November. Filmed and recorded at Broughton Hall in the Yorkshire Dales earlier this year, the EP features uniquely intimate versions of three […]
In episode #54 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with music legend Shaun Ryder to talk about his new solo album Visits From Future Technology, Celebrity Gogglebox, Happy Mondays, Black Grape […]
The ongoing longevity enjoyed by Happy Mondays and Black Grape legend Shaun Ryder is proof that his unique talents and maverick charm have woven themselves into the fabric of British culture. In a career of […]
Shaun Ryder releases a new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ on August 20th on his new SWRX Recordings label. The albums second single ‘Pop Star’s Daughters’ is out today. Who would have that in […]
Shaun Ryder has announced a new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ for August 20th release on his new SWRX Recordings label. The albums first single ‘Mumbo Jumbo’ is out today. Who would have that […]
Shaun Ryder has announced a new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ for August 20th release on his new SWRX Recordings label. The Sunny Levine produced record will be preceded by two singles ‘Mumbo Jumbo’ […]
JAMES are proud to announce the release of their new album ALL THE COLOURS OF YOU. Their sixteenth studio album will be released on 4 June 2021 with the title track now available across all […]
James have announced a huge arena tour for November and December 2021 with very special guests Happy Mondays. The new dates mark 33 years since the two Factory label mates toured together back in 1988 […]
Sundays will never be the same again – Shaun and Bez have launched their own YouTube channel!!! ‘Shaun & Bez: Call The Cops’ first episode went live on Sunday 25TH October 2020 at 12 midday. […]
Announcing a brand new festival for 2021…. CREATION DAY. A celebration of the legendary Creation Records label and the legacy of its visionary founder: Alan McGee, Creation Day will bring two days of exceptional live […]