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        • Nathan Connolly
          News

          Nathan Connolly shares the video for new single ‘Fires’ feat. Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro

          March 30, 2023

          Nathan Connolly has been the guitarist with the acclaimed Northern Irish rock band Snow Patrol since 2002. Since then, they have gone on to sell 17 million albums, achieve five UK platinum albums, an Ivor […]

          Björk
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          Björk releases a new video for her track 'fossora'

          March 30, 2023

          Björk has shared a new video directed by herself, Viðar Logi, M/M (Paris) and FutureDeluxe for her track ‘fossora’. A word created by Björk and named after the feminine version of the Latin word for “digger”, […]

          Brix Smith
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          BRIX SMITH announces summer UK headline tour

          March 30, 2023

          On a high after receiving widespread acclaim for her recent debut solo album ‘Valley of the Dolls’, the post-punk icon Brix Smith can now reveal details of her summer touring plans in support of the […]

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        • Album Reviews

          City and Colour - The Love Still Held Me Near
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: City and Colour - The Love Still Held Me Near

          March 30, 2023

          There are a number of rock albums that chronicle the tragic loss of a friend or loved one. Hovering at the top of that list are offerings like Sufjan Steven’s Carrie and Lowell, Arcade Fire’s […]

          Alberta Cross - Sinking Ships
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Alberta Cross - Sinking Ships

          March 30, 2023

          I first stumbled across Alberta Cross when they supported Oasis back in 2008. At the request of Noel Gallagher no less, the band attempted to woo those who were mad-for-it in the crowd. Performing songs […]

        • 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

          Kasabian
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kasabian at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 27, 2023

          Underworld opened the first night of the 2023 series of live events in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, the second night of music came from Wet Leg, and on the penultimate night of this wonderful […]

          IN FOCUS// Wet Leg at The Limelight, Belfast
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          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 27, 2023

          Following the sold-out first night of music by headliners Underworld in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, Wet Leg, with two support bands CMAT and Honeyglaze, graced the Royal Albert Hall with a second night of […]

        • 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 WAEVE at Lafayette, London Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The WAEVE at Lafayette, London

          March 29, 2023

          The WAEVE – Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – embarked on a UK tour after the release of their eponymous debut album. The duo performed an intimate sold-out show in London at Lafayette on […]

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          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Answer at Limelight 2, Belfast

          March 24, 2023

          Irish rockers The Answer made a spectacular and long-awaited return to Limelight 2, Belfast last night in support of ‘Sundowners’ – their first studio album in almost seven years. Bernie McAllister was there to take […]

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        • Björk
          Gigs

          Björk releases a new video for her track 'fossora'

          March 30, 2023

          Björk has shared a new video directed by herself, Viðar Logi, M/M (Paris) and FutureDeluxe for her track ‘fossora’. A word created by Björk and named after the feminine version of the Latin word for “digger”, […]

          Brix Smith
          Gigs

          BRIX SMITH announces summer UK headline tour

          March 30, 2023

          On a high after receiving widespread acclaim for her recent debut solo album ‘Valley of the Dolls’, the post-punk icon Brix Smith can now reveal details of her summer touring plans in support of the […]

          Will Butler + Sister Squares
          Gigs

          Will Butler + Sister Squares share new single 'Willows' & announce autumn UK/EU tour dates

          March 29, 2023

          ‘Willows’ is the first new material from Butler since May 2022, and the debut release from Will Butler + Sister Squares. A New York–based band rooted in dance and theatre, Sister Squares is Sara Dobbs, […]

  • Interviews
        • Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk “Attitude”
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk 'Attitude'

          March 22, 2023

          “I think she is a very gifted performer.” While any female artist would love to hear or read, and perhaps has heard or read, such a statement from others over the course of their career, […]

          Thumpasaurus
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single 'Lipstick Makeup'

          March 20, 2023

          Los Angeles-based indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus recently released their latest single/music video, “Lipstick Makeup.” According to Thumpasaurus, “‘Lipstick Makeup’ is about saying f*ck it. I’m letting my freak out tonight and getting real nice with […]

          Billy Lockett
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Billy Lockett talks ‘Abington Grove’, mental health & the future

          February 22, 2023

          10 years ago, Billy Lockett came to huge attention, notably in the UK, when he toured with KT Tunstall. Three EPs, a family tragedy and a long and hard battle with sobriety later, this past […]

  • Podcast
        • Graham Lambert - Inspiral Carpets
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Graham Lambert on Inspiral Carpets - The Complete Singles

          March 31, 2023

          In episode #124 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Graham Lambert from Madchester legends Inspiral Carpets. Inspiral Carpets have released The Complete Singles, a brand new album compiling all of the […]

          The Answer
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Answer's Cormac Neeson on new album 'Sundowners'

          March 21, 2023

          In episode #123 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Cormac Neeson from the Irish rock band The Answer. The Answer makes a spectacular and long-awaited return with Sundowners – their first […]

          Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on new album UK GRIM

          March 17, 2023

          In episode #122 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods to talk about their new album UK GRIM out now on Rough Trade Records. The album is […]

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INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on new album UK GRIM

March 17, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #122 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods to talk about their new album UK GRIM out now on Rough Trade Records. The album is […]

Sleaford Mods - UK Grim
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleaford Mods - UK Grim

March 9, 2023 Iam Burn

2023 is still relatively young, yet already it is proving to be a year of challenges. Ongoing war. Crippling inflation. Food bank dependency. Austerity hangover. Unparalleled energy prices. A rigid and unresponsive political class. Enduring […]

Billy Nomates
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Billy Nomates on her latest album CACTI

January 25, 2023 XS Noize

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 […]

Orbital
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ORBITAL release Breakage remix of 'Ringa Ringa' from new album ‘Optical Delusion’

January 18, 2023 XS Noize

Orbital have today released a stunning remix of their current single “Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)” featuring The Mediaeval Baebes by renowned Drum & Bass producer Breakage. The single is the second to […]

Orbital
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ORBITAL announce Optical Delusion UK Tour for March-April 2023

December 12, 2022 XS Noize

Pioneering electronic music duo Orbital have today announced an extensive UK tour to follow the release of their new studio album Optical Delusion, out February 17, 2023, via London Records. Orbital’s Optical Delusion UK Tour […]

Orbital
Gigs

ORBITAL release new single 'Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)' feat. The Mediaeval Babes

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Orbital release their new single ‘Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)’ featuring The Mediaeval Baebes today, December 7, through London Records. The track is the second to be taken from Orbital’s new album Optical […]

orbital
Gigs

ORBITAL join forces with Sleaford Mods on new furious new single 'Dirty Rat'

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Legendary electronic music duo Orbital have collaborated with Sleaford Mods on their fabulous, furious joint single “Dirty Rat”. Orbital & Sleaford Mods’ “Dirty Rat”, premiered last night on BBC Radio 6Music by Steve Lamacq, is […]

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 […]

THE ANCHORESS shares video for new single 'The Art of Losing' 1
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize February 2021 – Listen Now

February 5, 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 February 2021 edition features tracks from The Coral, Hello Cosmos, Teenage Fanclub, King Gizzard and […]

INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods' JASON WILLIAMSON on SPARE RIBS
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INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods' JASON WILLIAMSON on SPARE RIBS

January 12, 2021 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods release their astonishing 6th studio album, entitled ‘Spare Ribs’, on 15th January 2021. Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn recorded the album during the lockdown in three-weeks at JT Soar in July. Mark Millar […]

SLEAFORD MODS Announce New Single, Tour & ‘SMTV’ TV Show
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SLEAFORD MODS Announce New Single, Tour & ‘SMTV’ TV Show

January 11, 2021 XS Noize

Fresh from announcing a 2021 UK tour, Sleaford Mods release new single ‘Nudge It’ (ft Amy Taylor from Amyl and the Sniffers). The single comes ahead of the January 15th release of their highly-anticipated 6th […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleaford Mods - Spare Ribs
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleaford Mods - Spare Ribs

January 10, 2021 Lori Gava

In the environment of Covid, many have despaired about living through a time of pandemic and lockdowns. Amid these surroundings that fearless duo of truth-tellers, Sleaford Mods deliver their latest dispatches from the plebeian streets […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleaford Mods - Eton Alive
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleaford Mods - Eton Alive

February 22, 2019 Lori Gava

On February 22 Sleaford Mods releases their fifth album, “Eton Alive” and once again the daring duo fearlessly call out the ridiculous contradictions of our age. As ever frontman Jason Williamson provides timely commentary on […]

INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson discusses new album ETON ALIVE 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson discusses new album ETON ALIVE

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods are one of the most important, politically charged and thought-provoking duos currently making their mark on the UK music scene and beyond. They are now poised to release their fifth studio album entitled […]

SLEAFORD MODS bring their ETON ALIVE tour to Belfast Limelight, 7th February
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SLEAFORD MODS bring their ETON ALIVE tour to Belfast Limelight, 7th February

December 17, 2018 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods are one of the most important, politically charged and thought-provoking duos currently making their mark on the UK music scene and beyond. They are now poised to release their fifth studio album entitled […]

SLEAFORD MODS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Thursday 7th February 2019
Gigs

SLEAFORD MODS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Thursday 7th February 2019

November 30, 2018 XS Noize

UK electronic punk duo Sleaford Mods are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 07th February 2019. Sleaford Mods are one of the most important, politically charged and thought-provoking […]

Album Review: Sleaford Mods - English Tapas
Album Reviews

Album Review: Sleaford Mods - English Tapas

March 4, 2017 Lori Gava

Sleaford Mods ride again! The neo punk duo has just released their tongue and cheeky titled English Tapas their follow up to the vitriol filled Key Markets. The new release generated a lot of anticipation […]

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XS NOIZE - ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2015

December 28, 2015 XS Noize

Hi, every week I have to coax the XS Noize writers away from listening to the latest Justin Bieber and One Direction albums to listen to some decent stuff to keep the music police away […]

SLEAFORD MODS - release new video for 'Tarantula Deadly Cargo'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SLEAFORD MODS - 'Silly Me' (video)

October 26, 2015 XS Noize

“Silly Me By Sleaford Mods is about the long tunnel, the one that has no light. Another week spent walking up and down the street. The quiet tension of your living room with its shit […]

SLEAFORD MODS - release new video for 'Tarantula Deadly Cargo'
New Music

Watch SLEAFORD MODS - perform on Jools Holland's Later.... video

October 14, 2015 XS Noize

Last night in Maidstone, Nottingham’s Sleaford Mods shared a table with Burt Bacharach and warmed up for Labi Siffre; an unlikely scenario to many but that’s TV for you, anything can happen. Jools Holland’s Later […]

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