Album Reviews
Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall [...]
Music News
Today Lana Del Rey releases her new single, ‘White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter’. The single is out now via Polydor Records, and the accompanying [...]
LIVE REVIEW: Lambrini Girls Ignite The Garage for War Child at BRITs Week
by Michael Barron in Live Reviews
Track Premieres
Pale Blue Eyes Premiere Short Film on the Making of ‘New Place’
Pale Blue Eyes released their third studio album, New Place, on their label, Broadcast Recordings, on March 7th. The album features guest appearances from two musicians who have been part of the Pale Blue Eyes […]
TRACK PREMIERE: Leonie Jakobi shares new single ‘I Deserve To Shine’
Leonie Jakobi is already making an impact after just one independent EP release, with 6 Music, BBC Introducing and Planet Rock airplay as well as at Liverpool’s hallowed Anfield. And some of music’s most influential […]
Electro-noise three-piece YARD are back with their latest single ‘Call’
Electro-noise three-piece YARD are back to shake up the scene with their latest single, ‘Call’, an intense blend of techno beats and electronic rock that’s become their signature. Known for delivering immersive and electrifying sensory […]
Video Premieres
PREMIERE: The Sons of Guns share video for new single ‘I Got It Right’
The Sons of Guns’ debut EP ‘You Shine The Sun’ took the euphoria of uplifting ‘70s country-rock and power-pop, and sent it tumbling with a smile into the present day. The campaign around the EP […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Matt Benson Shares Stirring New Single “The Way It Should Be”
XS Noize is delighted to exclusively premiere the video for “The Way It Should Be,” the latest single from rising singer-songwriter Matt Benson. Directed by David McEneaney, the track is the third release from Benson’s […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Irish Singer-Songwriter Dubh Lee Unveils New Single “My Poor Boy”
Dubh Lee is an Irish guitarist and singer-songwriter who emerged on the Dublin music scene in 2018 with her lively residency in The International Bar and has since entertained countless audiences across Ireland. With wide-ranging […]
Interviews
Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans
He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]
INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go
Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]
INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound
Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]
From Last Month
ALBUM REVIEW: Consolers – Deep Breaths
Belfast’s Consolers haven’t spent their first year in the spotlight trying to deconstruct the DNA of alternative rock. Since their April 2025 arrival, they’ve been far more interested in the visceral payoff of a massive […]
Kula Shaker expand the world of “Wormslayer” with an epic new short film
Kula Shaker’s Crispian Mills and co-director Laurie Peters blew minds with the band’s game changing, ground-breaking ‘Good Money’ music video last year. So when the duo directed their creative sights at the expansive mantra-metal of […]
Peter Gabriel releases ‘Put the Bucket Down’ the second track from his forthcoming album i/o
Sunday, 1 February, 2026 – the snow full moon heralds the arrival of Put the Bucket Down, the second track from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. Put the Bucket Down was written and produced by […]
STATE OF GRACE: Why Valencia Grace Is an Artist on the Brink
We caught up with Valencia Grace as she prepares for a run of live shows and the next phase of her rapidly growing project. Valencia Grace is a very exciting prospect indeed. The multi-instrumentalist and […]
Wunderhorse announce biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square
British Rock Band Wunderhorse announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Tuesday 25th August alongside very special guests. Wunderhorse have seen their popularity snowball the old-fashioned way; winning fans […]
Embrace announce new album ‘Avalanche’ and share lead single ‘Road To Nowhere’
Today, Embrace return with details of their ninth album Avalanche, out 12th June via Cooking Vinyl. For over three decades, the five-piece have been a key part of the British music scene, selling over two million […]












