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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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

‘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

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 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

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 […]

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

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// 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 […]

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 […]

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

February 5, 2023

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

February 3, 2023

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

PAUL MCCARTNEY feature documentary ‘Man on the Run’ announced

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

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

Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Waeve – The Waeve

ALBUM REVIEW: Fucked Up – One Day

Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Music Is In Everything

BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

Classic Albums

‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Republica – The Fire Station, Sunderland

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

Round Up

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

In Focus

IN FOCUS// The Subways at Scala, London

IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

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

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

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

INTERVIEW: Gena Rose Bruce on the release of her much anticipated second album – Deep Is The Way

INTERVIEW: Kaya Stewart talks ‘If Things Go South’ – her new short film & plans for 2023

INTERVIEW: NOT A TOY on new music & their highlights of 2022

INTERVIEW: The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie on new album ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’

INTERVIEW: Billy Nomates on her latest album CACTI

INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders on ‘The Wrong Side of Paradise’

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JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD Announces UK/EU tour dates