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        • U2
          News

          U2 unveil video for new single ‘Atomic City’

          September 29, 2023

          U2 have recorded a brand new track titled “Atomic City”, which is released today, Friday, 29th September 2023. Produced by Jacknife Lee and Steve Lillywhite, it was recorded at Sound City in LA and comes […]

          Happy Mondays
          Gigs

          HAPPY MONDAYS announce UK tour for 2024 with special guests Inspiral Carpets & Stereo MCs

          September 29, 2023

          Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by […]

          The Darkness
          News

          THE DARKNESS announce feature-length documentary ‘Welcome To The Darkness’

          September 29, 2023

          Lightbulb Film Distribution today has announced that Welcome to The Darkness, a warts and all feature-length documentary about British rockers, The Darkness, is coming to cinemas on November 9th for one night only, plus encores. […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Jorja Smith - Falling or Flying
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jorja Smith – Falling or Flying

          September 28, 2023

          How many people can say by age 21 that they have toured and collaborated with Stormzy and Drake before even releasing their debut LP? With her debut LP Lost & Found taking five years to […]

          Blonde Redhead – Sit Down For Dinner
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Blonde Redhead – Sit Down For Dinner

          September 27, 2023

          Blonde Redhead, made up of Kazu Makino and Italian twin brothers Amedeo and Simone Pace, releases their new album, Sit Down For Dinner, their first studio album in eight years. The album’s title carries a […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London

          September 7, 2023

          Twenty years following the departure of their original organist in 1999, Kula Shaker released their sixth LP, First Congregational Church of Eternal Love and Free Hugs, which can best be described as their most vital […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Strokes at All Points East Festival, Mile End, London
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Strokes at All Points East Festival

          August 29, 2023

          As well as 2023 ending the four-year hiatus since The Strokes headlined All Points East, this festival day saw terrific performances by The Walkmen, Amyl and the Sniffers and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. After taking […]

        • 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// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London

          August 22, 2023

          Victoria Park is a place of yearly festivities and grand summer concerts. On the 19th of August, one of the most creative and mysterious electronic music producers – Aphex Twin – had a hugely awaited […]

          IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast

          August 21, 2023

          Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2022, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS returned to Custom House Square for another special night in Belfast on Saturday, 19th August 2023, alongside an all-star line-up […]

  • Gigs
        • Happy Mondays
          Gigs

          HAPPY MONDAYS announce UK tour for 2024 with special guests Inspiral Carpets & Stereo MCs

          September 29, 2023

          Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by […]

          Far From Saints
          Gigs

          FAR FROM SAINTS announce Dublin and Belfast dates as part of major UK and Ireland tour

          September 28, 2023

          After earning a no. 5 chart position in the UK Official Albums Chart and widespread critical acclaim for their self-titled debut album, Far From Saints today announce that they will play dates at Vicar Street, […]

          The Longest Johns
          Gigs

          THE LONGEST JOHNS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast

          September 27, 2023

          Having met and bonded over sea shanties across a kitchen table in their native Bristol a decade ago, The Longest Johns – Jonathan ‘JD’ Darley, Andy Yates and Robbie Sattin – have sailed the seven […]

  • Interviews
        • Erene Mastrangeli
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Erene Mastrangeli talks latest single ‘Love, Shine’ & her new album

          September 27, 2023

          Regarded as Italy’s answer to Joni Mitchell, Erene Mastrangeli’s music entices flashbacks to the sounds and famed artists of yesteryears, notably the 70s, a decade which heavily influences Erene and the songs she shares with the […]

          Big Gigantic & AHEE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Big Gigantic & AHEE talk about their new single ‘Oh Dang!’

          September 26, 2023

          Electronic dance music duo Big Gigantic, Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken teamed up with bass music producer AHEE to create a funk-filled, drop-heavy banger of a track, “Oh Dang!” After emerging in 2009, Big Gigantic […]

          Everyday Pharaohs
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Glasgow-based trio Everyday Pharaohs discuss infectious new single ‘Skelmo’

          September 19, 2023

          The Glasgow-based Everyday Pharaohs have been making waves in the music scene for some years now, becoming a regular name gracing the city’s venues. After recently releasing the uplifting and highly infectious ‘Skelmo’, I thought […]

  • Podcast
        • Princess Goes
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Princess Goes discuss their evolution in ‘Come of Age’

          September 28, 2023

          In episode #148 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets and speaks to Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen from Princess Goes about their 2nd album Come of Age. Come Of Age […]

          Brand New Friend
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Grandstand Glory: A Candid Conversation with Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend

          September 21, 2023

          In episode #147 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend to discuss their new album, ‘Grandstand.’ No strangers to Ireland’s buzzing live scene, Brand New Friend […]

          Alex Lowe
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Hurricane #1 frontman Alex Lowe on their new album ‘Backstage Waiting to Go On’

          September 20, 2023

          In episode #146 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Alex Lowe from Hurricane #1 to discuss their latest album ‘Backstage Waiting To Go On.’ With 2 top 20 albums and 7 top 40 […]

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Temples - Exotico
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Temples – Exotico

April 13, 2023 Michael Barron

Exotico is different from Temples previous three albums for two reasons; firstly, it is the Kettering band’s debut double album; secondly, it is the first LP that is not self-produced. Exotico was produced by Sean […]

Temples
News

TEMPLES share shimmering new single ‘Afterlife’

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

Temples have shared their shimmering new single, “Afterlife,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. An elegant collision of soulful grooves, futuristic synth, and spellbinding guitar tones produced by labelmate Sean Ono Lennon and […]

Temples
New Music

TEMPLES share new track ‘Cicada’ from forthcoming new album ‘Exotico’

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Temples have today shared a new track, ‘Cicada’, the latest to be taken from their forthcoming fourth album, Exotico. The Sean Ono Lennon-produced album will be released on ATO Records on Friday 14th April 2023. […]

Temples
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Temples at Lafayette, London

February 7, 2023 Michael Barron

In 2014 the Kettering-based Temples released their self-produced debut LP Sun Structures which entered the top ten UK album chart. Whilst the band has had some impressive accolades including performing on The Tonight Show Starring […]

Temples
Gigs

TEMPLES announce details of their new Sean Ono Lennon produced album ‘Exotico’

January 11, 2023 XS Noize

Temples have announced details of their fourth album, Exotico. The Sean Ono Lennon-produced album will be released on ATO Records on Friday 14th April 2023. Having previously worked with Lennon on their 2020 single ‘Paraphernalia’, […]

PEARL JAM announce full line-up for BST Hyde Park shows 1
Gigs

PEARL JAM announce full line-up for BST Hyde Park shows

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

With under one month to go until the start of BST, Pearl Jam are excited to announce even more incredible additions to their biggest London shows at American Express presents BST Hyde Park shows. October […]

TEMPLES share brand new Sean Ono Lennon produced track, ‘Paraphernalia’ - Listen Now
News

TEMPLES share brand new Sean Ono Lennon produced track, ‘Paraphernalia’ – Listen Now

September 2, 2020 XS Noize

Temples, who released their third album Hot Motion on ATO Records to worldwide acclaim in September of last year, have today shared a brand new track, Paraphernalia. Written while the band were in the studio […]

TEMPLES Share New Track "Context"  From New LP Hot Motion - Listen Now
New Music

TEMPLES share video for ‘You’re Either On Something’ – Watch Now

September 24, 2019 XS Noize

Temples have today shared the stunning video for You’re Either On Something, taken from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion – to be released worldwide this week on ATO Records on Friday 27th September 2019. Talking about the video, James Bagshaw of the band […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Temples - Hot Motion
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Temples – Hot Motion

September 24, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Temples return with their third album Hot Motion on ATO Records, their first on this label. First appearing on the music scene back in 2012 with the single ‘Shelter Song’ they have brought their own […]

TEMPLES Share New Track "Context"  From New LP Hot Motion - Listen Now
Gigs

TEMPLES Share New Track “Context” From New LP Hot Motion – Listen Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Temples have today shared Context, one of the stand-out tracks from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion – to be released worldwide on ATO Records on Friday 27th September 2019. Talking about the track, James […]

SERGE PIZZORNO Announces Debut Solo Album, The S.L.P. Is Out 30th August 2
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize August 2019 – Listen Now

September 4, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The August 2019 edition features tracks from: Iggy Pop, Temples, […]

TEMPLES share 'You’re Either On Something', the latest track from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion
Gigs

TEMPLES share ‘You’re Either On Something’, the latest track from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion

August 5, 2019 XS Noize

Temples have today shared You’re Either On Something, the latest track from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion – to be released worldwide on ATO Records on Friday 27th September 2019. Talking about the track, James Bagshaw of the band said: I’m really proud […]

LIAM GALLAGHER Announces 3ARENA, DUBLIN Show, SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER + Shares New Track, The River 1
Playlists

XS Noize June PLAYLIST – Listen Now

July 8, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The June 2019 edition features tracks from Heads Off, JARV […]

TEMPLES Announce New Album 'Hot Motion,' + Share Title Track - Listen Now
Gigs

TEMPLES Announce New Album ‘Hot Motion,’ + Share Title Track – Listen Now

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

Temples have announced details of their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion – to be released worldwide on ATO Records on Friday 27th September 2019. This marks their debut for the esteemed indie label. The band […]

Album Review: Temples – Volcano
News

TEMPLES Announce details of the release of the Toe Rag Session EP.

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

Having released their second album Volcano in March on Heavenly Recordings, Temples mark the end of a hugely successful year with the release of the Toe Rag Session, an EP featuring new recordings of three […]

Album Review: Temples – Volcano
Album Reviews

Album Review: Temples – Volcano

March 7, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Temples were first formed in Kettering, England in 2012 and released their debut album Sun Structures (Heavenly Records) in February 2014 to high praise getting to number seven in the UK and gaining the top […]

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