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  • News
        • The Corrs
          News

          THE CORRS honour Christine McVie with stunning cover of Fleetwood Mac's 'Songbird'

          November 30, 2023

          The Corrs today release their stunning cover of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Songbird’ – taken from Best Of The Corrs – newly reissued in expanded form for the first time on vinyl – out tomorrow, December 1st, […]

          Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band
          News

          Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band release new single – 'Ciao Ciao Bambino'

          November 30, 2023

          Revered as “Our Greatest Songwriter” by NME and receiving unanimous acclaim for their 2022 album, Dear Scott, Head releases his first new music in 17 months. Bill Ryder-Jones-produced studio sessions produce their first fruits in […]

          Cast
          News

          CAST release new single ‘Love You Like I Do’ & announce album & tour for 2024

          November 30, 2023

          The resurgent Cast will release their brand new album ‘Love Is The Call’ on February 16th, which they preview today by sharing the new single ‘Love You Like I Do’. The band’s frontman, John Power, […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          PETER GABRIEL
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Gabriel – i/o

          November 29, 2023

          The year is 2002. BBC 6 Music takes its first steps into the musical cosmos. In this cosmos, a star ceases to sparkle as we mourn the passing of Joe Strummer. Demonstrating the unpredictable aspects […]

          Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence

          November 17, 2023

          When you review an album, you usually get a bit of spiel from the PR company telling you a bit about the background of the artist and some details about their new release. The second […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • 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: Van Morrison at Shepherds Bush Empire
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Van Morrison at Shepherds Bush Empire

          November 30, 2023

          Established artists and their managers over the last five years or so have agonised about how they will introduce new material live and build up enough nerve to avoid playing essential classic tracks. Van Morrison […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Bob Mould at The Garage, London Credit: Denise Esposito
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Bob Mould at The Garage, London

          November 26, 2023

          The revered cult status of Bob Mould is, in many respects, an enigma. Mould is best known for his work in Hüsker Dü, which had modest commercial success. His biggest-selling LP, Copper Blue, was 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 Sisters of Mercy at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Sisters of Mercy at Rock City, Nottingham

          November 22, 2023

          One of the most mysterious bands from the 80s with a huge underground following, The Sisters of Mercy, visited Nottingham on Sunday, November 19th, as a part of their Autumn 2023 tour. Andrew Eldritch, Ben […]

          Gareth Dunlop at Ulster Hall, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Gareth Dunlop at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          November 15, 2023

          Far From Saints were at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, as part of their extensive UK and Ireland tour with support from Belfast’s synth-pop artist, Gareth Dunlop, who played a fantastic set. Bernie McAllister was there […]

  • Gigs
        • IDLES
          Gigs

          IDLES announce show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 17th November 2024

          November 29, 2023

          Having returned to the live arena with an incendiary, life-affirming celebration of a gig at London’s Village Underground, IDLES today announce that their 2024 world tour is being extended with additional dates spanning North America, […]

          Richard Ashcroft
          Gigs

          RICHARD ASHCROFT announces huge outdoor homecoming at Robin Park, Wigan

          November 28, 2023

          Today, Richard Ashcroft announces his long-awaited homecoming show at Robin Park, Wigan, on Saturday, 20th July. Tickets go on sale Friday 1st December at 9 am from www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. This will be the first […]

          Crowded House
          Gigs

          CROWDED HOUSE announced for Eden Sessions 2024

          November 28, 2023

          Crowded House are the latest legendary act to be announced for next year’s Eden Sessions. The Australasian rock icons will be performing their decades-spanning hits on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Forming in Melbourne, Australia, in […]

  • Interviews
        • Donna Lewis
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Donna Lewis on How A Challenging Period in Her Life Inspired New Album ‘Rooms With A View’

          November 23, 2023

          In 2021, “I Love You, Always, Forever”, the smash hit by Donna Lewis, turned 25. Lewis had BIG plans to mark the occasion, but a breast cancer diagnosis and gruelling treatment and recovery period (not […]

          G Flip
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Australian pop-rocker G Flip on new single 'Good Enough'

          November 13, 2023

          Meet the Australian pop-rocker G Flip, who recently released their new single/music video, “Good Enough,” a track lifted from their latest album, DRUMMER. “Good Enough” is a brilliant example of the heat this nonbinary artist […]

          Mark Hegan
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Mark Hegan discusses his debut EP – 'Human Mind'

          November 6, 2023

          It’s been a busy few years for Bangor native Mark Hegan. Since 2019, he has released no fewer than nine singles and relentlessly performed on every stage he can get his two feet on. Having […]

  • Podcast
        • Galen and Paul
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Exploring the Creative Fusion of Paul Simonon and Galen Ayers in Galen & Paul

          November 29, 2023

          In episode #157 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Galen & Paul, a new project from Galen Ayers, the singer-songwriter whose artistic projects include the rightly acclaimed solo album ‘Monument’, and Paul Simonon, […]

          Future Islands
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring on new album 'People Who Aren't There Anymore'

          November 22, 2023

          In episode #156 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring to discuss their new album, People Who Aren’t There Anymore, released on 26 January 2024. The seventh album […]

          Junodream
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Exploring Junodream's Debut Album 'Pools of Colour'

          November 15, 2023

          In episode #155 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Ed Vyvyan and Tom Rea from dream rock four-piece junodream about their debut album, Pools Of Colour. Lined ten tracks deep, the band’s debut […]

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Album Reviews

REVIEW: Micky Dolenz – Dolenz Sings R.E.M.

November 3, 2023 Iam Burn

Micky Dolenz has been there and done that. From massive success with The Monkees to being a star of stage and screen (actor, writer, director, producer), he has earned his right to a relaxing retirement. […]

The Baseball Project
Podcast

INTERVIEW: The Baseball Project's Scott McCaughey talks Grand Salami Time!

August 3, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #140 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Scott McCaughey from supergroup The Baseball Project to discuss their fourth studio album, Grand Salami Time! The band is made up of Steve Wynn […]

R.E.M.
News

R.E.M. partners with FX’s 'The Bear' to release music video for 'Strange Currencies (Remix)'

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

Alt-rock pioneers R.E.M. and the team behind FX’s critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series The Bear have partnered to release a full-length music video for “Strange Currencies (Remix).” R.E.M.’s music is featured prominently throughout Season 2 […]

the baseball project
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Baseball Project – Grand Salami Time

June 28, 2023 Iam Burn

“Hey, batter, batter, batter, batter, batter! Swing, batter!”. Those of a certain age will know this line from John Hughes’ 1986 classic movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’. For many in the UK, that is about […]

R.E.M.
News

R.E.M.’s out-of-print albums 'Around the Sun' & 'Collapse into Now' return to vinyl

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

Craft Recordings celebrates the enduring legacy of R.E.M. with vinyl reissues for two long out-of-print titles from the second half of the band’s celebrated career: 2004’s Around the Sun and 2011’s Collapse Into Now. The […]

R.E.M. to release debut EP 'Chronic Town' in three different formats celebrating its 40th anniversary this year 1
New Music

R.E.M. to release debut EP 'Chronic Town' in three different formats celebrating its 40th anniversary this year

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, R.E.M.’s debut EP CHRONIC TOWN will be released for the first time ever as a standalone CD with extensive liner notes by the original producer Mitch Easter (Let’s Active). […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: R.E.M. - New Adventures in Hi-Fi
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: R.E.M. - New Adventures in Hi-Fi

October 30, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Brand new re-release of Georgia’s most famous […]

R.E.M. celebrate the 25th anniversary of their tenth studio album 'New Adventures in Hi-Fi' with a special reissue 1
New Music

R.E.M. celebrate the 25th anniversary of their tenth studio album 'New Adventures in Hi-Fi' with a special reissue

August 24, 2021 XS Noize

Craft Recordings proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of R.E.M.’s tenth studio album, New Adventures in Hi-Fi, with a special reissue set for release on October 29. The bonus-filled 2-CD/1-Blu-ray Deluxe Edition offers a trove of […]

R.E.M.’s debut 1981 single 'Radio Free Europe' set for first ever reissue 1
New Music

R.E.M.’s debut 1981 single 'Radio Free Europe' set for first ever reissue

May 18, 2021 XS Noize

For the first time in 40 years, rock icons R.E.M. are reissuing their foundational, debut single “Radio Free Europe,” first released in 1981. While many fans know the 1983 version of the song, which appeared […]

THE DOORS - Released 'Light My Fire' on this day 1967 - Watch
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Music Albums Written in College

April 27, 2021 XS Noize

While many students don’t know what to do with themselves in college, others get the best out of their student life and even start a different career. Student life can be full of fun and […]

DEPARTURE LOUNGE are joined by legendary R.E.M. guitarist PETER BUCK on their new single 'Australia'
New Music

DEPARTURE LOUNGE are joined by legendary R.E.M. guitarist PETER BUCK on their new single 'Australia'

February 5, 2021 XS Noize

From Athens, Georgia to Australia in one bound, the sound of legendary R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck’s twelve strings jangle their inimitable way through the latest single from Departure Lounge, reunited Bella Union-alumni ‘critics choice’ band, […]

R.E.M. to premiere broadcast of legendary Glastonbury performance
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R.E.M. to premiere broadcast of legendary Glastonbury performance

July 30, 2020 XS Noize

Continuing celebrations around the 50th anniversary of Glastonbury Festival this year, R.E.M.’s historic headline set from the Pyramid Stage in 1999 will be released globally next Thursday (August 6). Fans can tune in for the […]

MICHAEL STIPE'S first solo release 'Your Capricious Soul' will be available on streaming platforms on Friday, November 1st
New Music

MICHAEL STIPE'S first solo release 'Your Capricious Soul' will be available on streaming platforms on Friday, November 1st

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Michael Stipe’s first solo release “Your Capricious Soul” will be available on digital streaming platforms on Friday, November 1st, 2019. The song and video were previously released exclusively via Michael Stipe’s website. This was timed to […]

MICHAEL STIPE Releases Solo Debut “Your Capricious Soul” - Watch Video
New Music

MICHAEL STIPE Releases Solo Debut “Your Capricious Soul” - Watch Video

October 7, 2019 XS Noize

This weekend saw the release of Michael Stipe ’s “Your Capricious Soul” , his solo debut, currently available exclusively from MichaelStipe.com. The song, released with just two days advance notice posted on his website, is timed to […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Conor Furlong - 'R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight' - Watch Now 2
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Conor Furlong - 'R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight' - Watch Now

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

“R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight” is the lead single from Conor Furlong’s upcoming album “Rapid Eye Movement”. The single is released today, Monday 16 September, with the album to follow on Friday 20 September.  The […]

R.E.M's Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur release Arthur Buck video for Are You Electrified?
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R.E.M's Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur release Arthur Buck video for Are You Electrified?

May 9, 2018 XS Noize

Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck of R.E.M. fame have released their first video for new single, Are You Electrified?’ taken from their debut album, Arthur Buck, scheduled for release on June 15th via New West […]

R.E.M's Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur announce new album Arthur Buck
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R.E.M's Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur announce new album Arthur Buck

April 11, 2018 XS Noize

Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck, (of R.E.M. fame) will release their debut album, Arthur Buck , on June 15th, 2018 via New West Records. The 11-song set was produced by Joseph Arthur and mixed by […]

New Sky Arts documentary on iconic Hansa Studios: By The Wall 1976-90 airs on 10th January
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New Sky Arts documentary on iconic Hansa Studios: By The Wall 1976-90 airs on 10th January

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

‘Hansa Studios: By the Wall 1976-90’ is a brand new, feature-length film by Mike Christie documenting the historical, cultural and artistic significance of Hansa Studios – an iconic music recording studio complex situated in Berlin. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: R.E.M. - Automatic For The People (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: R.E.M. - Automatic For The People (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

November 19, 2017 Sandra Blemster

This month R.E.M. reissue Automatic for the People, their landmark album to celebrate its 25thAnniversary. The album will be available in a variety of formats, the most extensive of which is the Deluxe Anniversary Edition, […]

R.E.M. are reissuing their landmark album 'Automatic For The People' to commemorate the title’s 25th Anniversary 1
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R.E.M. are reissuing their landmark album 'Automatic For The People' to commemorate the title’s 25th Anniversary

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

R.E.M. are reissuing their landmark album Automatic For The People to commemorate the title’s 25th Anniversary. Due November 10 via Craft Recordings, the remastered album will be available in a variety of formats, the most […]

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