In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]
2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]
Richard Ashcroft has spent much of the summer inspiring huge sing-alongs to classics like ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ as a special guest on Oasis’s stadium tour. It inspired Louder’s review to […]
After embarking upon the biggest stadium tour of the year as special guest to Oasis, and selling out Manchester’s Co-op Live, Richard Ashcroft today announces additional UK dates due to overwhelming demand. Richard will perform […]
After embarking upon the biggest stadium tour of the year as special guest to Oasis, Richard Ashcroft today announces a huge show at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday 8th November. Tickets go on sale at […]
Today, Richard Ashcroft has announced two shows for October 2024: The Royal Albert Hall, London, on Friday, the 25th, and Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Sunday, the 27th. The show in London will see Richard perform […]
Richard Ashcroft has been added to the line-up for KEW THE MUSIC 2024, headlining the final show of the series taking place on Sunday, 14th July 2024. He joins the previously announced headliners for the […]
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 […]
John Power is set to embark upon a solo UK headline tour next month, which will conclude with a set at the Shiiine On Weekender. The tour will see the solo artist and Cast frontman […]
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’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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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’ […]
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 […]