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        • Peter Gabriel
          News

          PETER GABRIEL releases ‘Road to Joy’ – the sixth track from his forthcoming album i/o

          June 6, 2023

          On the full moon, Sunday, 4 June, Peter Gabriel released the sixth track from his forthcoming album i/o. This month the song is Road to Joy, and the first version to be heard is the […]

          JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
          Gigs

          JOHN LYDON announces ‘I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right’ spoken word tour for Spring 2024

          June 6, 2023

          Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a 45-date UK tour. The shows in Spring 2024, under the banner ‘I Could Be […]

          The Charlatans
          Gigs

          THE CHARLATANS announce major UK tour for November and December 2023

          June 6, 2023

          One of the UK’s most enduring and best-loved bands, The Charlatans, have today announced a major UK tour for November and December, including dates at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse and London Troxy. For more than […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Weathervanes
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Weathervanes

          June 6, 2023

          Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit release their eighth studio album, Weathervanes, on June 9th. The artwork accompanying the album features a weathervane consisting of a broken knife, a cast iron skillet, and what appears […]

          Foo Fighters: But Here We Are
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – But Here We Are

          June 2, 2023

          Following a year of devastating losses and a bittersweet remembrance and self-reflection, Foo Fighters have boldly returned with their eleventh studio album, But Here We Are. A brutally honest and emotionally raw tribute, speaking about […]

        • 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

          My Morning Jacket
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: My Morning Jacket at Kentish Town Forum, London

          June 1, 2023

          With the global events of 2020, the length of the hiatus since artists last performed in a specific location has soared. However, few artists have had a break of eight years since they last played […]

          The Levellers
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Levellers at Hackney Empire, London

          May 25, 2023

          When the Levellers took their first acoustic album, We The Collective, of reinterpreted old and new songs on tour in 2018, the London leg took them to Camden Roundhouse in North London. Five years later, […]

        • 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 Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast

          May 24, 2023

          English-American rock band Pretenders played an amazing show last night at Limelight 1, Belfast, as part of their UK and Irish tour. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.          […]

          IN FOCUS// Tom Meighan at Limelight, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Tom Meighan at Limelight, Belfast

          May 15, 2023

          Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan played an amazing show on Saturday night at Limelight, Belfast, supporting his fantastic debut album ‘The Reckoning.’ A born frontman, Tom had the crowd jumping from the first song to […]

  • Gigs
        • JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
          Gigs

          JOHN LYDON announces ‘I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right’ spoken word tour for Spring 2024

          June 6, 2023

          Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a 45-date UK tour. The shows in Spring 2024, under the banner ‘I Could Be […]

          The Charlatans
          Gigs

          THE CHARLATANS announce major UK tour for November and December 2023

          June 6, 2023

          One of the UK’s most enduring and best-loved bands, The Charlatans, have today announced a major UK tour for November and December, including dates at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse and London Troxy. For more than […]

          The Answer
          Gigs

          Due to fan demand, THE ANSWER announce the re-release of their epic 2006 track, Keep Believin’

          June 6, 2023

          Due to fan demand, The Answer are thrilled to announce the re-release of their epic 2006 track, Keep Believin’ (2023). The track, which has been the opening number on the band’s highly acclaimed recent Sundowners […]

  • Interviews
        • Frank Turner
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Frank Turner – “The next album is about being in your forties and not giving a f**k.”

          May 31, 2023

          Frank Turner is one of, if not the hardest-working musicians currently active. He tours endlessly and has released nine studio albums to date. The most recent, FTHC rising to number 1 on the UK charts. […]

          Coline Creuzot
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Coline Creuzot on her latest single ‘Nothing’ & goals for 2023

          April 15, 2023

          There’s no denying Coline Creuzot’s talent. Having fallen in love with the arts at a young age, she’s worked tirelessly in pursuit of achieving her dreams, moving from Texas to LA to focus herself entirely […]

          Daydream Review
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Daydream Review on debut album ‘Leisure’

          April 13, 2023

          Last week Daydream Review – frontman and sole songwriter Elijah Montez – dropped Leisure, the debut album.  The thirteen-track collection not only highlights Elijah’s growth and development as an artist and a person but also […]

  • Podcast
        • Moship
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Colin Angus 1st AI interview about his new band ‘Moship’

          June 1, 2023

          In episode #132 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Colin Angus for his first AI interview about his new band “Moship.” The Shamens originator discusses his new project via AIngus, Moships AI aide. […]

          Dan Croll
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Dan Croll on his fourth studio album ‘Fools’

          May 24, 2023

          In episode #131 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Dan Croll to discuss his latest album, Fools. Returning to his familiar haunt Montrose Recording in Richmond, VA, where he also recorded his 2020 […]

          Jon McClure
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          INTERVIEW: Jon McClure on new Reverend and the Makers album ‘Heatwave In The Cold North’

          May 18, 2023

          In episode #130 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Jon McClure from Reverend and the Makers to discuss his new album ‘Heatwave In The Cold North.’ Never resting on their laurels and constantly […]

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THE WHO announce show at the Royal Sandringham Estate Norfolk – with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra on Monday 28th August

March 1, 2023 XS Noize

The Who have announced a historic concert with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, hosted at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The momentous outdoor summer show will be a special finale to their The Who […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases new remix of 'C'mon People' featuring LIAM GALLAGHER 2
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RICHARD ASHCROFT releases new remix of ‘C’mon People’ featuring LIAM GALLAGHER

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft’s ‘Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1’ breathed fresh life into one of British music’s most remarkable songbooks. Greeted by strong critical acclaim, the album debuted at #2 on the Official Albums Chart which is his […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft at London Palladium

October 17, 2021 Michael Barron

Just three days before Richard Ashcroft’s 50th birthday XS Noize announced that he would release a new LP of his acoustic hits. With The Verve’s Urban Hymns just one year away from its 25th anniversary, […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases video for new acoustic version of ‘This Thing Called Life’
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RICHARD ASHCROFT releases video for new acoustic version of ‘This Thing Called Life’

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

There has been a huge public interest in the return of Richard Ashcroft with his upcoming acoustic shows. All three London dates have sold out long in advance, while his arena show in Liverpool will […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT set to release new album ‘Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1’ this October 2
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RICHARD ASHCROFT set to release new album ‘Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1’ this October

September 8, 2021 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft is set to release the new album ‘Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1’ on October 29th via RPA / BMG. The album features twelve newly recorded acoustic versions of classic songs from his back catalogue […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs
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RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Iconic singer-songwriter, and former frontman of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft has announced two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs in Liverpool and London this Autumn. Richard will perform these extra shows at Liverpool […]

KINGS OF LEON reveal brand new video for new single 'Echoing'
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize – March 2021

March 22, 2021 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize Spotify playlist brings together the essential new music of the last month featured on the website. The March 2021 edition features tracks from James, Paul Weller, Richard Ashcroft, Imelda May, Noel […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces London Palladium dates for May 2021
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RICHARD ASHCROFT announces London Palladium dates for May 2021

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft is set to make a long-awaited return to live shows next year. The iconic singer-songwriter and former Verve frontman will play two full-scale shows at the London Palladium on May 21st and 22nd […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT gives statement on The Rolling Stones after winning Ivor Novello Award today
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RICHARD ASHCROFT gives statement on The Rolling Stones after winning Ivor Novello Award today

May 23, 2019 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft gives a statement on Rolling Stones after winning Ivor Novello Award today. Richard Ashcroft received the Ivor Novello Award today for Outstanding Contribution To British Music. “It gives me great pleasure to announce […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT covers Prince's Purple Rain at London concert
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RICHARD ASHCROFT covers Prince’s Purple Rain at London concert

May 6, 2019 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft performed a cover version of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ at his concert at the Olympia in London on Saturday night (04.05.19). The 47-year-old singer/songwriter was playing his own track ‘This Is How It Feels’ […]

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
Round Up

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

December 22, 2018 Ben P Scott

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 […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT admits the Verve's break-up was "heavy"
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RICHARD ASHCROFT admits the Verve’s break-up was “heavy”

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

Former frontman of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft, won’t comment on the bands split is because he won’t be responsible for “messing someone up”. The ‘Drugs Don’t Work’ hitmakers originally broke up in 1999 following the […]

The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
Round Up

The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

October 29, 2018 Ben P Scott

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 […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases a video for the track ‘Born To Be Strangers’, from album ‘Natural Rebel’ - Watch Now
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RICHARD ASHCROFT releases a video for the track ‘Born To Be Strangers’, from album ‘Natural Rebel’ – Watch Now

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft today releases a video for the track ‘Born To Be Strangers’, taken from album ‘Natural Rebel’ out last week and currently #1 in the UK midweek charts. Ashcroft is heading out this week […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft - Natural Rebel
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft – Natural Rebel

October 14, 2018 Ben P Scott

The solo career of Richard Ashcroft can be divided into two halves: The warm, mostly acoustic-flavoured output of the post-Urban Hymns years, and the transitional sounds of the records he has released since The Verve reformed in 2007 and […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces Olympia Theatre show for April 2019 & shares new track 'Hey Columbo' 1
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RICHARD ASHCROFT announces Olympia Theatre show for April 2019 & shares new track ‘Hey Columbo’

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft today announces a UK & Ireland headline tour including a date at The Olympia Theatre on 29th April. Tickets from €54.50 including booking and restoration fees are available on Friday 12th October from 9 am. Richard Ashcroft releases his fifth […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT shares track 'Born To Be Strangers' taken from album 'Natural Rebel'
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT shares track ‘Born To Be Strangers’ taken from album ‘Natural Rebel’

September 26, 2018 XS Noize

Following the great response to latest single ‘Surprised By The Joy’, Richard Ashcroft unveils the second track from album‘Natural Rebel’ titled ‘Born To Be Strangers’. It’s a slick rock n roll record bristling with charisma, featuring authentic guitars and Ashcroft’s vocals […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT unveils video for new single ‘Surprised By The Joy’ - Watch Now
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RICHARD ASHCROFT unveils video for new single ‘Surprised By The Joy’ – Watch Now

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft unveils new single ‘Surprised By The Joy’. It’s an upbeat gem of a track with rich strings, punchy drums, jangling acoustics and featuring melodic riffs & hooks centred around Ashcroft’s legendary signature vocals. The self-directed video for the […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces new album & UK dates 1
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces new album & UK dates

August 15, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft is set to return with the October 19threlease of his fifth solo studio album ‘Natural Rebel’. The album will be released on his own RPA label and will be his first released via […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT & LOUIS BERRY to Join LIAM GALLAGHER @ Belsonic in June
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT & LOUIS BERRY to Join LIAM GALLAGHER @ Belsonic in June

January 26, 2018 XS Noize

One of the UK’s leading songwriters and former frontman of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft has been announced as a Special Guest at Belsonic 2018 alongside Liam Gallagher and Louis Berry at Ormeau Park, Belfast on […]

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