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        • Paul McCartne
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          PAUL MCCARTNEY feature documentary ‘Man on the Run’ announced

          February 5, 2023

          MPL and Polygram Entertainment, the film and television division of Universal Music Group, today announced a feature documentary that explores Paul McCartney’s extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and how the love he […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          PETER GABRIEL releases ‘The Court (Dark-Side Mix)’ from his forthcoming album i/o

          February 5, 2023

          Peter Gabriel releases the Dark-Side Mix of The Court, the second song from his forthcoming album i/o. The Sunday release coincides with this month’s full moon. The track is accompanied by a cover image featuring […]

          THE SHERLOCKS
          Gigs

          THE SHERLOCKS announce new album ‘People Like Me & You’ – Hear new single ‘Sirens’

          February 3, 2023

          The Sherlocks enter a newly reinvigorated supersonic stage in their career as they announce the 11th August release of their upcoming fourth album ‘People Like Me & You’. It’s the latest set from the indie/alt-rock […]

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        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne © Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

          January 17, 2023

          As I wandered towards the O2 City Hall, feeling the cold, January air around my face, I recalled that today was also known as Blue Monday. This is not a celebration of a classic New […]

        • 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
        • Peter Gabriel
          Gigs

          PETER GABRIEL releases ‘The Court (Dark-Side Mix)’ from his forthcoming album i/o

          February 5, 2023

          Peter Gabriel releases the Dark-Side Mix of The Court, the second song from his forthcoming album i/o. The Sunday release coincides with this month’s full moon. The track is accompanied by a cover image featuring […]

          THE SHERLOCKS
          Gigs

          THE SHERLOCKS announce new album ‘People Like Me & You’ – Hear new single ‘Sirens’

          February 3, 2023

          The Sherlocks enter a newly reinvigorated supersonic stage in their career as they announce the 11th August release of their upcoming fourth album ‘People Like Me & You’. It’s the latest set from the indie/alt-rock […]

          Silent Running
          Gigs

          SILENT RUNNING release video for new single ‘Walking Wounded’ ahead of Limelight, Belfast gig

          February 3, 2023

          Belfast band Silent Running will play the Limelight, Belfast on Friday, March 3rd; but this isn’t the first time the band has played the venue. Lead singer Peter Gamble explained: “We’ve actually played the Limelight […]

  • 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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SHAUN RYDER releases 'Pop Star's Daughters' from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ - Watch Video!
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SHAUN RYDER plays first solo show in 11 years this Friday at Manchester’s Factory 251

October 4, 2022 XS Noize

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 […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Happy Mondays - Pills ‘N’ Thrills & Bellyaches
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Happy Mondays – Pills ‘N’ Thrills & Bellyaches

July 18, 2022 Sean Crossey

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 […]

HAPPY MONDAYS are coming to Limelight Belfast on Saturday 3rd December 2022
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HAPPY MONDAYS are coming to Limelight Belfast on Saturday 3rd December 2022

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

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 […]

HAPPY MONDAYS Announce UK Tour for 2022 with very special guests CAST 2
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HAPPY MONDAYS Announce UK Tour for 2022 with very special guests CAST

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

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 […]

JAMES announce a very special intimate warm-up show at Wolverhampton KK’S Steel Mill on Tuesday 23rd November 2
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JAMES announce a very special intimate warm-up show at Wolverhampton KK’S Steel Mill on Tuesday 23rd November

November 8, 2021 XS Noize

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 announce they will be releasing THE CAMPFIRE EP on 19 November - Watch the video for 'Miss America'
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JAMES announce they will be releasing THE CAMPFIRE EP on 19 November – Watch the video for ‘Miss America’

November 5, 2021 XS Noize

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 […]

INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder on his new solo album 'Visits From Future Technology'
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder on his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’

October 7, 2021 XS Noize

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 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Shaun Ryder - Visits from Future Technology 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Shaun Ryder – Visits from Future Technology

August 29, 2021 Ben P Scott

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 'Pop Star's Daughters' from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ - Watch Video!
New Music

SHAUN RYDER releases ‘Pop Star’s Daughters’ from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ – Watch Video!

July 23, 2021 XS Noize

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 releases 'Mumbo Jumbo' from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’
New Music

SHAUN RYDER releases ‘Mumbo Jumbo’ from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’

June 25, 2021 XS Noize

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 announces new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ - out August 20th 2
New Music

SHAUN RYDER announces new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ – out August 20th

May 10, 2021 XS Noize

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 announce new album & UK / Ireland Tour - Listen to the title track and first single 'All The Colours Of You' 1
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JAMES announce new album & UK / Ireland Tour – Listen to the title track and first single ‘All The Colours Of You’

March 1, 2021 XS Noize

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 with very special guests HAPPY MONDAYS announce 3Arena, Dublin show on 1st December 2021
Gigs

JAMES with very special guests HAPPY MONDAYS announce 3Arena, Dublin show on 1st December 2021

November 16, 2020 XS Noize

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 […]

HAPPY MONDAYS band members Shaun and Bez launch 'Call The Cops' show on Youtube 2
New Music

HAPPY MONDAYS band members Shaun and Bez launch ‘Call The Cops’ show on Youtube

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

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. […]

Alan McGee's brand new CREATION DAY festival announced for 2021 - Feat: Happy Mondays, Editors, Friendly Fires, Cast and more 1
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Alan McGee’s brand new CREATION DAY festival announced for 2021 – Feat: Happy Mondays, Editors, Friendly Fires, Cast and more

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

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 […]

HAPPY MONDAYS share 'Hallelujah (Ewan Pearson Remixes)' plus new animated video - Watch Now
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HAPPY MONDAYS share ‘Hallelujah (Ewan Pearson Remixes)’ plus new animated video – Watch Now

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

How do you tackle a British classic with a remix that’s already ingrained the culture of the last 30 years? Ewan Pearson new take on Happy Monday’s ‘Hallelujah’ sounds fresh from bringing Kirsty MacColl’s backing […]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder on Lockdown, Happy Mondays, Black Grape & Solo Album
Video Interview

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder on Lockdown, Happy Mondays, Black Grape & Solo Album

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

SHAUN RYDER is the Mancunian power-house vocalist who for over 30 years has been leading the charge for the legendary Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Mark Millar takes the opportunity to have a chat with […]

WIN: copies of HAPPY MONDAYS first four era-defining albums on vinyl
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WIN: copies of HAPPY MONDAYS first four era-defining albums on vinyl

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

On January 31, 2020, London Records released brand new vinyl reissues of the first four era-defining Happy Mondays albums, their first vinyl pressings for many years. The reissues of ‘Squirrel And G-Man Twenty Four Hour […]

INTERVIEW: “UFO’s, Happy Monday’s and Black Grape, An interesting evening with Shaun Ryder” 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW: “UFO’s, Happy Monday’s and Black Grape, An interesting evening with Shaun Ryder”

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

An Evening with Shaun Ryder begins on Saturday night at the Sugar Club in Dublin. The evening features an in-depth interview with the man himself, about his years in Happy Mondays & Black Grape, the […]

HAPPY MONDAYS to reissue first four albums on vinyl on January 31, 2020 1
Gigs

HAPPY MONDAYS to reissue first four albums on vinyl on January 31, 2020

December 4, 2019 XS Noize

On January 31, 2020, London Records will release brand new vinyl reissues of the first four era-defining Happy Mondays albums, their first vinyl pressings for many years. The reissues of ‘Squirrel And G-Man Twenty Four […]

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