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LIVE REVIEW: Bellowhead at Royal Albert Hall, London

LIVE REVIEW: Bellowhead at Royal Albert Hall, London

In 2010 Bellowhead made history when their third LP, Headonism, became the highest-selling independently released folk album of all time.…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Tim Burgess at Lafayette, Kings Cross, London

From hosting countless listening parties, which brought thousands of people together during a period they were most needed, to being…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: DMA’s at Camden Roundhouse, London

DMA’s efforts following their 2018 LP For Now have seen the band increasingly adopt dance elements and synths alongside their…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Billy Idol at Wembley Arena, London

There is a rock 'n' roll icon everyone must see at least once in their lifetime. Last night we headed…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Godsmack at The Roundhouse, London

American rockers Godsmack finally came to the UK. On the 11th of October, they gave a fantastic adrenaline-filled show at…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Maximo Park at Camden Roundhouse, London

The first thing one notices with the artwork from Maximo Park’s latest LP, Nature Always Wins, is the stunning post-impressionist…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls at Brixton Academy, London

Having won a scholarship to study at Eton College, Frank Turner always had potential. Along with his work ethic, sincerity…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy at Barbican Hall, London

The Divine Comedy's five-night residency at the Barbican was initially billed for October 2020 to celebrate the band's 30th anniversary.…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at All Points East Festival, Mile End, London

All Points East opened with Gorillaz headlining. Eight days in XS Noize caught up with The National, who were joined…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: The National at All Points East Festival, Mile End, London

All Points East only started in 2018, and in less than five years, it has become a ten-day festival catering…

2 years ago

KULA SHAKER announce one-off show at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire

On December 8th 2022, Kula Shaker will play a one-off show at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire. The gig follows a…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Midnight Oil at Camden Roundhouse, London

Midnight Oil go back a long way, with a career spanning just shy of five decades. The Australian rock band…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park, London

Legendary Seattle grunge band Pearl Jam came to London to perform for two nights at BST Hyde Park. On Saturday,…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Alexandra Palace Theatre, London

Following a six year hiatus, Kula Shaker returned this year with their sixth album, 1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Jerry Cantrell at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

Jerry Cantrell is one of the founding members of the legendary grunge band Alice In Chains. On the 7th of…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Skunk Anansie at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London

In 2019 XS Noize was invited to Meltdown, the world's longest-running artist-curated festival. A series of live events, including Nile…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Amyl and the Sniffers at Brixton Academy, London

The four-piece pub rock and punk rock band Amyl and the Sniffers not only came all the way from Melbourne,…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Alt-J at Brixton Academy, London

Changing your name for legal reasons can be a nightmare for bands, but it can lead to brainstorming innovative ideas…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Belle and Sebastian @ Rough Trade East, London

From writing a song about a “Funny Little Frog”, the Glaswegian septet have been known for their entertaining live antics.…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: The Snuts – Live at Brixton Academy, London

It’s seven o’clock in the evening and the doors to the Brixton Academy have just opened and the queues are…

2 years ago