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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

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          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

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          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
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          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

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          February 21, 2026

          Swedish heavy metal visionaries Avatar transformed Nottingham’s Rock City into a dark theatrical spectacle on February 17th — delivering one of the most visually captivating and musically explosive shows the venue has seen in recent […]

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          October 29, 2018

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          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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

HAPPY MONDAYS to release 'The Early EPs' on October 25th
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HAPPY MONDAYS to release ‘The Early EPs’ on October 25th

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

London Records are to release Happy Mondays ‘The Early EPs’ on October 25, available digitally and as a 4 x 12” coloured vinyl box set. The release brings together the seminal Manchester band’s first four […]

INTERVIEW: Happy Mondays' Bez - “Bees remind me of myself - they have a short attention span, and they are always buzzing!” 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Happy Mondays’ Bez – “Bees remind me of myself – they have a short attention span, and they are always buzzing!”

July 16, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a marathon twenty-nine date Greatest Hits Tour for October, November and December 2019 which includes Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of […]

INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder, "The sex and drugs have gone and now it’s just the rock ‘n’ roll" 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder, “The sex and drugs have gone and now it’s just the rock ‘n’ roll”

June 25, 2019 XS Noize

As Hunter S. Thompson once gloriously wrote, “When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” The Happy Mondays seem to have lived their career by this perfect quote and their current touring machine embraces […]

HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec
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HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a marathon twenty-nine date Greatest Hits Tour for October, November and December 2019 which includes Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of frontman […]

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, 'Salt of The Earth'
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INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, ‘Salt of The Earth’

August 27, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh releases his debut album Salt of The Earth, on October 12. On Salt of the Earth, Shotty Horroh, born Adam Rooney, arrives like the fire-breathing love child of Liam Gallagher, Alex Turner and […]

Happy Mondays announce 'Twenty Four Hour Party People - Greatest Hits Tour'
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Happy Mondays announce ‘Twenty Four Hour Party People – Greatest Hits Tour’

March 13, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s legendary Happy Mondays have announced a twenty-five date tour of the UK and Ireland for November and December 2017. The ‘Twenty Four Hour Party People – Greatest Hits Tour’ announcement comes on the eve […]

Album Review: BLACK GRAPE - ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah’, Deluxe Edition
Album Reviews

Album Review: BLACK GRAPE – ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah’, Deluxe Edition

November 21, 2016 Sandra Blemster

It’s pretty hard to believe it’s been 21 years since Black Grape released their debut album It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah! Formed by Shaun Ryder and Bez on the back of their success in the […]

#16: XS Noize Music Podcast: Shaun Ryder + Danny Saber - It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah, 21 Years on.
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#16: XS Noize Music Podcast: Shaun Ryder + Danny Saber – It’s Great When You’re Straight… Yeah, 21 Years on.

September 18, 2016 XS Noize

On this weeks XS Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar talks to music legend Shaun Ryder and Producer Danny Saber to discuss 21 years of Black Grape’s debut album ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight… Yeah’ and […]

SHAUN RYDER - RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12" - 'CLOSE THE DAM' - Listen
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INTERVIEW: SHAUN RYDER – Talks New Albums, Aliens and Singing In The Rainforest

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

Music legend Shaun William Ryder is back on the road with his post Happy Monday’s band Black Grape. They played a brilliant show in Belfast on Saturday night, I caught up with him earlier in […]

HAPPY MONDAYS – 25th anniversary tour of Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches comes to Belfast
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HAPPY MONDAYS – 25th anniversary tour of Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches comes to Belfast

June 9, 2015 XS Noize

In 1990, Manchester ruled the music world. Central to everything were Happy Mondays. Under the leadership of vocalist Shaun Ryder, Happy Mondays immersed themselves in the club and rave culture, eventually becoming the most recognizable […]

SHAUN RYDER - RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12" - 'CLOSE THE DAM' - Listen
New Music

SHAUN RYDER – RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12″ – ‘CLOSE THE DAM’ – Listen

May 11, 2015 XS Noize

Shaun William Ryder once of Happy Mondays and Black Grape but now also known for UFO Documentaries, “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ and having teeth not quite as white as former bandmate […]

HAPPY MONDAYS  'PILLS 'N' THRILLS  ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL  MANCHESTER ACADEMY - 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW 1
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HAPPY MONDAYS ‘PILLS ‘N’ THRILLS ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL MANCHESTER ACADEMY – 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

A match made in Madchester. As the legendary venue that is the Manchester Academy celebrates 25 years of Rock’n’Roll history and counting this year, so too does an album so revolutionary it would almost instantaneously […]

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