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INTERVIEW: The Anchoress on The Art of Losing

February 22, 2021 Mark Millar 0

‘The Art of Losing’, the second album from Welsh multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies), will be released on March 12th 2021 (via Kscope). Written and produced by Davies, ‘The Art of Losing’ navigates […]

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PLAYLIST: XS Noize February 2021 – Listen Now

February 5, 2021 Ben P Scott 0

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 […]

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THE ANCHORESS shares video for new single ‘The Art of Losing’

January 22, 2021 Mark Millar 0

Ahead of the release of her second album on March 12th, The Anchoress has announced her new single, the title track from ‘The Art of Losing’ out Jan 22nd, following its premiere by Steve Lamacq […]

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THE ANCHORESS shares video for ‘Unravel’ from upcoming album ‘The Art Of Losing’

December 3, 2020 Mark Millar 0

Ahead of the release of her second album, The Anchoress is releasing a track a month and revealing more details of ‘The Art Of Losing’ due for release on 5th March 2021. ‘Unravel’ is the […]

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THE ANCHORESS announces new album ‘The Art of Losing’ – Hear first single ‘Show Your Face’

November 3, 2020 Mark Millar 0

‘The Art of Losing’, the second album from Welsh multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies), will be released on March 5th 2021 (via Kscope). The first single ‘Show Your Face’ is available from today, […]

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CATHERINE ANNE DAVIES & BERNARD BUTLER Announce new album ‘In Memory Of My Feelings’ – Out September 18th

July 22, 2020 Mark Millar 0

Needle Mythology, the label founded by music writer, author and broadcaster Pete Paphides, is proud to announce the very first release of brand new music on the label. Released on September 18th, In ‘Memory Of […]

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LIVE REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers, Manchester Arena, Sat April 28th

April 30, 2018 Sandra Blemster 0

Just before the Manics took to the stage at Manchester’s Arena last Saturday night large neon words were lit up: “The artist must train not only his eye but also his soul” which led to […]

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LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper – 15th September 2017, Gorilla, Manchester

September 17, 2017 Sandra Blemster 0

Ex-lead singer of 90s cult band Mansun, Paul Draper is due on stage. It’s his second gig in fourteen years and the air is charged. Last night it was Leeds, tonight Manchester. The crowd are […]

PAUL DRAPER - Announces solo album Spooky Action, Listen to new track 'Don't Poke The Bear'
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PAUL DRAPER – Announces solo album Spooky Action, Listen to new track ‘Don’t Poke The Bear’

June 8, 2017 Mark Millar 1

Paul Draper releases his long awaited debut solo album, Spooky Action, on Kscope this summer. Paul Draper was the frontman of Mansun – one of the most iconic bands of the late ’90s. Over the […]

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Listen To A Spotify Playlist Of XS NOIZE’S Best Recent Tracks

May 4, 2017 Mark Millar 0

Each week we will be putting together Spotify playlists featuring music from artists and bands that we have been swinging our pants to at XS Noize Towers. Since this is our first playlist we have included […]

XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #5 – Catherine Anne Davies AKA The Anchoress talks about her debut album ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’ – Listen/Download
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THE ANCHORESS (aka Welsh multi-instrumentalist Catherine Anne Davies) premieres a brand new video for ‘What Goes Around’ + announces tour dates

April 28, 2017 Mark Millar 0

The Anchoress will play 15 live dates at some of the UK’s finest concert halls (opening for Simple Minds on their acoustic tour) as well as supporting the Manic Street Preachers at a huge outdoor […]

Paul Draper releases a second four track EP on Kscope
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Former Mansun Frontman PAUL DRAPER Announces FIRST EVER LIVE SHOWS

February 28, 2017 Mark Millar 1

Paul Draper – former frontman of Mansun, one of the ’90s most forward-thinking and iconic rock’n’roll bands – has announced details of his first solo live shows. Paul will tour the UK in September with […]

#28. XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Paul Draper - Behind The Mixing Desk
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#28. XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Paul Draper – Behind The Mixing Desk

January 6, 2017 Mark Millar 1

Welcome to episode #28 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by former Mansun front-man Paul Draper for an in depth chat about his role on the production side, […]

Paul Draper releases a second four track EP on Kscope
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Paul Draper releases a second four track EP on Kscope

November 25, 2016 Mark Millar 0

Following the release of his first new music in twelve years (this summer’s acclaimed EP ONE), Paul Draper releases a second four track EP on Kscope. EP TWO features four new recordings: Friends Make The […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce extensive UK ACOUSTIC TOUR for spring 2017
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SIMPLE MINDS announce extensive UK ACOUSTIC TOUR for spring 2017

November 7, 2016 Mark Millar 0

On 11th November, Simple Minds will release ‘Simple Minds Acoustic’ via Caroline International. To celebrate the album release, Simple Minds will be taking to the road to perform their career spanning collection of songs acoustically […]

XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #5 – Catherine Anne Davies AKA The Anchoress talks about her debut album ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’ – Listen/Download
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XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #5 – Catherine Anne Davies AKA The Anchoress talks about her debut album ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’ – Listen/Download

June 30, 2016 Mark Millar 0

Hailing from Wales Catherine Anne Davies aka The Anchoress is a woman of numerous talents; a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and PhD holder. She lists among her musical credits co-producing with Paul Draper, being a member of […]

XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #4 – Former Mansun Front Man Paul Draper Discusses EP ONE – Listen/Download
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XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #4 – Former Mansun Front Man Paul Draper Discusses EP ONE – Listen/Download

June 24, 2016 Mark Millar 1

Former Mansun front-man Paul Draper recently released his first solo recording ‘EP ONE’ on Friday 10th June on KScope. Paul recently had a chat with XS Noize Editor-in-Chief Mark Millar to talk about the new […]

INTERVIEW: Former MANSUN front-man, PAUL DRAPER talks about his first solo EP 2
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Review: Paul Draper – EP One

June 10, 2016 Thomas S. Day 1

After a 12 year break from releasing his own material, former Mansun frontman Paul Draper’s 4 track EP, EP One is released today. The hiatus hasn’t seen him leave the music scene at all, but […]

INTERVIEW: Former MANSUN front-man, PAUL DRAPER talks about his first solo EP 1
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INTERVIEW: Former MANSUN front-man, PAUL DRAPER talks about his first solo EP

June 6, 2016 Mark Millar 1

Former Mansun front-man Paul Draper returns with his long awaited ‘EP ONE’ Friday 10th June on KScope. XS Noize Editor Mark Millar had a chat with Paul ahead of the release.   Hi Paul how does […]

Track Of The Day: The Anchoress - ‘Doesn’t Kill You’ - Watch video
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Track Of The Day: The Anchoress – ‘Doesn’t Kill You’ – Watch video

June 2, 2016 Mark Millar 1

Doesn’t Kill You will knock you back on your heels, the song is shimmering and enchanting. Davies voice is mesmerizing on this ballad. The song is beautifully conceived, performed and produced. The best words to […]

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