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        • The Complete Singles
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          INSPIRAL CARPETS share The Go! Team Remix of ‘This Is How It Feels’

          February 6, 2023

          INSPIRAL CARPETS have shared The Go! Team’s new remix of ‘This Is How It Feels’ ahead of the release of The Complete Singles, an album compiling all of the Manchester band’s 24 singles to date. […]

          The 1975
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          THE 1975 announced as ambassadors of Record Store Day UK

          February 6, 2023

          Record Store Day UK is very proud to announce that The 1975 are this year’s official ambassadors. Off the back of their fifth consecutive UK number-one album, a sell-out world tour and three 2023 Brit […]

          Nell Mescal
          Gigs

          NELL MESCAL announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd

          February 6, 2023

          One of Irelands’ most exciting rising talents, Nell Mescal kicks off her year with new single ‘Homesick’, released via LAB Records and by announcing a headline show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd […]

  • Reviews
        • 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

          Eliza Carthy
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Eliza & Martin Carthy & The Restitution at Barbican Centre, London

          February 6, 2023

          Last year saw Eliza Carthy celebrate her 30th year in the music industry. Before this gig, Eliza took to Twitter to ask fans which songs they would like to see reinterpreted for a new LP. […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • The 1975
          Gigs

          THE 1975 announced as ambassadors of Record Store Day UK

          February 6, 2023

          Record Store Day UK is very proud to announce that The 1975 are this year’s official ambassadors. Off the back of their fifth consecutive UK number-one album, a sell-out world tour and three 2023 Brit […]

          Nell Mescal
          Gigs

          NELL MESCAL announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd

          February 6, 2023

          One of Irelands’ most exciting rising talents, Nell Mescal kicks off her year with new single ‘Homesick’, released via LAB Records and by announcing a headline show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd […]

          bdrmm
          Gigs

          BDRMM sign to Rock Action & announce their anticipated second album ‘I Don’t Know’

          February 6, 2023

          Following the release of 2020’s widely-acclaimed debut LP “Bedroom”, and a clutch of hotly-received singles since, today the Hull based shoegaze quartet bdrmm return with the news that they have signed to Mogwai’s Rock Action […]

  • 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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The Proclaimers
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INTERVIEW: The Proclaimers on their 12th studio album ‘Dentures Out’

September 15, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #99 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Craig and Charlie Reid of The Proclaimers. Thirty-five years since the release of their landmark debut album, This Is The Story, and 34 […]

Manic Street Preachers & Suede
Gigs

Manic Street Preachers & Suede announce North American co-headline tour

September 13, 2022 XS Noize

Two of the UK’s most enduring and influential bands have announced a joint headline tour of North America for November. Suede (known as ‘The London Suede’ In North America) and Manic Street Preachers both rose […]

Manic Street Preachers - Know Your Enemy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers – Know Your Enemy Reissue

September 13, 2022 Michael Barron

This twenty-first-anniversary edition of Know Your Enemy doesn’t feature the LP in its original track order. Instead, the first set of songs under the title of Door to the River feature, to use laypeople’s terms, […]

Manic Street Preachers
New Music

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share previously unheard song ‘Studies In Paralysis’

August 26, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Manic Street Preachers have made available a brand new track recorded at the time of their sixth studio album, ‘Know Your Enemy’. ‘Studies in Paralysis’ was recorded at Miloco Studios in London but left […]

Manic Street Preachers
New Music

MANIC STREET PREACHERS announce ‘Know Your Enemy’ (Expanded & Remastered) & Share previously unheard single ‘Rosebud’

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers release a radically reimagined version of their 6th album ‘Know Your Enemy’ on 9th September 2022. The new version of the album has been entirely remixed and reconstructed to form two separate […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share 'Sleep Next To Plastic' - A Career Spanning Playlist Featuring New & Lost Recordings
New Music

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share ‘Sleep Next To Plastic’ – A Career Spanning Playlist Featuring New & Lost Recordings

July 5, 2022 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers have posted the second in a series of career-spanning Spotify playlists specially curated by the band. Sleep Next To Plastic focuses on the cover versions Manic Street Preachers have performed over the […]

WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour
Reviews

The 20 Best Albums of 2021

December 21, 2021 XS Noize

There isn’t much to say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said somewhere – it was chaotic, bizarre and unprecedented across all walks of life, and music in all its forms was hit hard.  We […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release video for 'Complicated Illusions' - Watch Now
Gigs

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release video for ‘Complicated Illusions’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

Currently touring around the country, Manic Street Preachers have announced a new visualisation from Kieran Evans to accompany the new single Complicated Illusions available to watch – BELOW. The band have the second half of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers - The Ultra Vivid Lament
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers – The Ultra Vivid Lament

August 29, 2021 Michael Barron

Twenty-nine years ago, the Manic Street Preachers released their debut LP, Generation Terrorists. Now they release their 14th: The Ultra Vivid Lament. What has changed? What is different about this new offering? In discussing this […]

THE ANCHORESS releases ‘Show Your Face (worriedaboutsatan Remix)’
Gigs

THE ANCHORESS releases ‘Show Your Face (worriedaboutsatan Remix)’

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her critically-lauded Top 40 album The Art of Losing, Welsh producer and multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) has shared a remix of the BBC 6 Music playlisted single ‘Show […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new single  ‘The Secret He Had Missed’ feat Sunflower Beans’ JULIA CUMMING
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new single ‘The Secret He Had Missed’ feat Sunflower Beans’ JULIA CUMMING

July 16, 2021 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers release the second track from their forthcoming album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ today (16th July 2021). ‘The Secret He Had Missed’ is three and half minutes of impossible melody, a track that […]

THE ANCHORESS releases ‘Unravel (Cross Bone T Remix)’ & announces more live dates
Gigs

THE ANCHORESS releases ‘Unravel (Cross Bone T Remix)’ & announces more live dates

July 4, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her critically-lauded Top 40 album The Art of Losing, Welsh producer and multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) has shared a remix of recent single ‘Unravel’ by rapper and producer […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new video for 'Orwellian' - Watch Now! 1
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new video for ‘Orwellian’ – Watch Now!

June 10, 2021 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers have released a short film to accompany their recently release single ‘Orwellian’. The track gets a new visual accompaniment from the archive as well as improvised footage, beautifully constructed and directed by […]

THE ANCHORESS announces UK tour with Manic Street Preachers
Gigs

THE ANCHORESS announces UK tour with Manic Street Preachers

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her critically-lauded Top 40 album ‘The Art of Losing’, Welsh producer and multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) has announced new live dates. She will support Manic Street Preachers on […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS announce new album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ - Listen to first single ‘Orwellian’ 1
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS announce new album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ – Listen to first single ‘Orwellian’

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers return with their 14th studio album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ on 3rd September 2021 released on Columbia/Sony and have announced a tour for this autumn. ‘Orwellian’ – the first track to be […]

THE ANCHORESS shares new track 'The Exchange' featuring James Dean Bradfield
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THE ANCHORESS shares new track ‘The Exchange’ featuring James Dean Bradfield

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her new album, The Art of Losing, The Anchoress unleashes a brand new duet with James Dean Bradfield of the Manic Street Preachers. ‘The Exchange’ is the fourth track to […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS change dates of Cardiff shows paying tribute to NHS staff
Gigs

MANIC STREET PREACHERS change dates of Cardiff shows paying tribute to NHS staff

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers have moved their previously announced shows in December at the  to Friday 16th and Saturday 17th July 2021. This is due to the ongoing Covid 19 restrictions for the live music industry. […]

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD shares two new songs 'There'll Come A War' & 'Seeking The Room With The Three Windows' - Listen Now
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JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD shares new video for ‘Recuerda’ – Watch Now

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Today James Dean Bradfield unveils a new video for ‘Recuerda’ from his second solo album Even In Exile directed by longtime Manic Street Preacher’s collaborator Kieran Evans. James Dean Bradfield on new album Even In […]

ALBUM REVIEW: James Dean Bradfield - Even In Exile
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ALBUM REVIEW: James Dean Bradfield – Even In Exile

August 25, 2020 Ben P Scott

The last time Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield released a solo album was in 2006. His band were at a strange and somewhat transitional point in their long career, taking a few years […]

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD announces INSPIRED BY JARA a three-part podcast series
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JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD announces INSPIRED BY JARA a three-part podcast series

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD’s forthcoming album EVEN IN EXILE will be accompanied by a three-part podcast series. INSPIRED BY JARA delves into the world of Chilean musician and activist Victor Jara and his enduring cultural influence […]

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