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        • Incubus
          Gigs

          INCUBUS announce UK summer headline shows

          March 21, 2023

          Following a major sold-out UK tour last year, iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus have announced a return to the UK with two headline summer shows at London’s Eventim Apollo on Friday 23rd June […]

          The Japanese House
          News

          THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with new single ‘BOYHOOD’

          March 21, 2023

          The Japanese House returns with new single ‘BOYHOOD’, out now via Dirty Hit and debuted as BBC Radio 1’s ‘Hottest Record’. The Japanese House is the acclaimed project of Amber Bain, who has released music […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
          Gigs

          OCEAN COLOUR SCENE announce headline show at Belfast’s Telegraph Building on 7th December 2023

          March 21, 2023

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced details of their upcoming UK & Irish December tour, which includes a show in Belfast’s Telegraph Building on 7th December 2023. Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          All Time Low - Tell Me I'm Alive
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: All Time Low – Tell Me I’m Alive

          March 20, 2023

          The ninth album from the pop-punk legends sees the band reach for mainstream stardom. All Time Low formed twenty years ago this year. In that time they have ridden the pop-punk wave seeing it become […]

          Manchester Orchestra - The Valley Of Vision
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Manchester Orchestra – The Valley Of Vision

          March 20, 2023

          The best artists evolve. Those with longevity learn to lean into other genres, other styles, and other emotions. On The Valley Of Vision, we have Manchester Orchestra as you’ve never heard them before and yet […]

        • 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

          LIVE REVIEW: F*cked Up at Lafayette, London Credit: Dani Bolton/Lafayette
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: F*cked Up at Lafayette, London

          March 20, 2023

          If someone was to bring up in conversation “Who was that band that fought the law…?” Most people would think of either The Clash or Sonny Curtis and his band The Crickets. Canadian hardcore band […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Stiff Little Fingers  – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne © Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Stiff Little Fingers  – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

          March 18, 2023

          You know you are in for an interesting evening when the last song playing before the band’s intro music kicks in is ‘You’re the One That I Want’ by Hylda Baker & Arthur Mullard. This […]

        • 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// Ville Valo at The Garage, Glasgow, Scotland
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ville Valo at The Garage, Glasgow, Scotland

          March 15, 2023

          Ville Valo is one of the most well-known Finnish musicians, who gained most of his success as a frontman and songwriter of the band named HIM that disbanded in 2017. In 2023, Ville released his […]

          IN FOCUS// Killing Joke at London’s Royal Albert Hall
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Killing Joke at London’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 13, 2023

          Killing Joke headlined a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023. Founder members Jaz Coleman, Youth, Geordie Walker, and Paul Ferguson performed the entirety of their first self-titled debut album ‘Killing […]

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        • Incubus
          Gigs

          INCUBUS announce UK summer headline shows

          March 21, 2023

          Following a major sold-out UK tour last year, iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus have announced a return to the UK with two headline summer shows at London’s Eventim Apollo on Friday 23rd June […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
          Gigs

          OCEAN COLOUR SCENE announce headline show at Belfast’s Telegraph Building on 7th December 2023

          March 21, 2023

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced details of their upcoming UK & Irish December tour, which includes a show in Belfast’s Telegraph Building on 7th December 2023. Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent […]

          Ben Howard
          Gigs

          BEN HOWARD Announces Huge UK, Irish + European Tour – His First European Run In Five Years

          March 20, 2023

          Ben Howard is pleased to announce a huge 26-date live run of the UK, Ireland and Europe for this year. The tour kicks off at La Riviera in Madrid on the 18th of May and […]

  • Interviews
        • 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 […]

          Coach Party
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Coach Party talk ahead of their headline show at Voodoo, Belfast

          February 20, 2023

          Isle of Wight rising stars Coach Party have spent the past year honing their explosive live show, playing over 120 shows in total. Particular live highlights included the 100k capacity Stade de France supporting Indochine, […]

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        • 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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INTERVIEW: Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell on his series of EPs & second solo album, Flicker

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #110 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell who has released a series of EPs featuring remixes, acoustic versions and covers of songs that […]

UK indie rock act HURRICANE #1 sign to Golden Robot Records
New Music

UK indie rock act HURRICANE #1 sign to Golden Robot Records

February 23, 2021 XS Noize

Golden Robot Records announce the worldwide signing of renowned UK indie-rock Act HURRICANE #1. With 2 top 20 albums and 7 top 40 the UK and worldwide hits singles under their belt, over 1 million […]

ANDY BELL shares video for ‘I Was Alone’ - Watch Now
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ANDY BELL shares video for ‘I Was Alone’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Andy Bell has shared a video for ‘I Was Alone’, a brand new song taken from the RIDE singer/guitarist’s debut solo album The View From Halfway Down.  Andy describes it as “a Spacemen 3-influenced song […]

Track of the Day: ALEX LOWE - 'Coal Trains'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: ALEX LOWE – ‘Coal Trains’

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

No one can say the past few years for Alex Lowe have been easy. After battling cancer, front man Alex Lowe has emerged triumphant and resurrected his old band Hurricane #1 with a new killer […]

Hurricane #1 New Album 'Melodic Rainbows' Gets Early Japanese Release
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Hurricane #1 New Album ‘Melodic Rainbows’ Gets Early Japanese Release

October 4, 2016 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 have confirmed that a special edition of their latest album ‘Melodic Rainbows’ with the bonus track ‘It Feels So Right’ will be released on the 12th October in Japan to all outlets including Tower Records and […]

Hurricane #1 unveil video for new single 'I Wanna Kill you' - Watch
The Listening Post

Hurricane #1 Unveil Latest Track From Forthcoming album ‘Melodic Rainbows’ – Listen

June 29, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been less than a year since Alex Lowe reformed Hurricane #1 and released their critically acclaimed album Find What You Love and Let It Kill You. They have finished recording the follow up album […]

Hurricane #1 Front-man Alex Lowe receives death threat over single artwork 2
Podcast

XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #2 – Hurricane #1 front-man Alex Lowe discusses new album – Listen/Download

June 16, 2016 XS Noize

XS Noize Editor-in-Chief, Mark Millar talks to staff writer and photographer Tom Day about how unsigned bands/artists can feature on our ‘XS Noize Unsigned Showcase’. After battling cancer, Hurricane #1 front man Alex Lowe has […]

The XS Noize Podcast set to launch soon 2
XS Noize Podcast

The XS Noize Podcast set to launch soon

June 9, 2016 XS Noize

You probably already know that for almost 2 years, Xsnoize.com has been providing music news, features and reviews to millions of visitors worldwide. Expanding from music reviews and news to include columns from the likes […]

Hurricane #1 unveil video for new single 'I Wanna Kill you' - Watch
News

Hurricane #1 unveil video for new single ‘I Wanna Kill you’ – Watch

June 4, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been less than a year since Alex Lowe reformed Hurricane #1 and released their critically acclaimed album Find What You Love and Let It Kill You. Alex Lowe and the boys don’t waste any […]

Hurricane #1 Front-man Alex Lowe receives death threat over single artwork 2
News

Hurricane #1 Front-man Alex Lowe receives death threat over single artwork

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 Front-man Alex Lowe received a death threat today on the eve of the release of their new single ‘I Wanna Kill You’. The band have had to rush forward new artwork to be […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'I WANNA KILL YOU' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 – ‘I WANNA KILL YOU’ – Listen

April 4, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been less than a year since Alex Lowe reformed Hurricane #1 and released their critically acclaimed album Find What You Love and Let It Kill You. Alex Lowe and the boys don’t waste any time. […]

EXCLUSIVE first listen of 'I WANNA KILL YOU' by HURRICANE #1 2
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EXCLUSIVE first listen of ‘I WANNA KILL YOU’ by HURRICANE #1

March 31, 2016 XS Noize

We are excited to announce that on Monday April 4th we will EXCLUSIVELY stream ‘I Wanna Kill You’ the brand new track from Hurricane #1 and first from their forthcoming album ‘MELODIC RAINBOWS’, produced and […]

EXCLUSIVE - TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'Think Of The Sunshine' - Listen
News

HURRICANE #1 working with producer DANNY SABER on new album ‘MELODIC RAINBOWS’

March 9, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been less than a year since Alex Lowe reformed Hurricane #1 and released their critically acclaimed album “Find What You Love And Let It Kill You” after a long battle with cancer. Well it seems […]

ALBUM REVIEW: HURRICANE #1 - Find Out What You Love and Let it Kill You
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: HURRICANE #1 – Find Out What You Love and Let it Kill You

December 16, 2015 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their […]

EXCLUSIVE - TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'Think Of The Sunshine' - Listen
New Music

HURRICANE #1 – Preview tracks from forthcoming album ‘Find What You Love And Let It Kill You’ – listen

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their self-titled album […]

EXCLUSIVE - TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'Think Of The Sunshine' - Listen
Track Of The Day

EXCLUSIVE – TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 – ‘Think Of The Sunshine’ – Listen

August 20, 2015 Marty Clarke

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their self-titled album […]

GIGANTIC INDIE ALL DAYER: Live review and photos 6
Live Reviews

GIGANTIC INDIE ALL DAYER: Live review and photos

May 27, 2015 holly mason

Manchester’s Gigantic Indie All Dayer brought generations of Indie music to the stage in a day of musical mayhem, combined with a real ale and cider festival in the afternoon with a sizeable range of […]

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