Album Reviews
After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records. Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features [...]
Music News
GRAMMY award-winning rock duo The Black Keys return with their new song, ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’. The new track serves as the latest preview [...]
LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre
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
Kind Villain opens up on neurodiversity with ‘I’m A Little Off’ — watch the exclusive video premiere
Kind Villain’s current single ‘I’m A Little Off’ is forging a powerful personal connection with an audience of fans who connect with its first-person reflection of dealing with neurodivergency. Now Kind Villain – a project […]
WATCH: The Grahams Share Video for ‘Georgette’ as Deluxe Edition of ‘The Bridge’ Is Released
The Grahams’ acclaimed album ‘The Bridge’ is the result of the couple – Alyssa and Doug, together since childhood – taking a hyper personal approach to songwriting in which they commit their deepest personal truths […]
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 […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’
Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]
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 […]
From Last Month
The Charlatans Release Lyric Video for New Single ‘Appetite’ – Watch Now
The Charlatans today unveil a special lyric video of their latest single ‘Appetite’. The video visually mirrors the emotional trajectory of the song, using a gradual shift in colour and light to reflect the unravelling […]
ALBUM REVIEW: The Enemy – Social Disguises
The long-dormant gears of Coventry’s favourite sons have finally ground back into motion. After the sleek, perhaps overly-polished synth-pop detour of 2015’s It’s Automatic, a record that left the band questioning their relevance and drifting […]
HARD-Fi announce new album ‘Sweating Someone Else’s Fever’ and UK tour dates
Recharged and looking sharply at a world gone sideways, Staines’ finest Hard-Fi make their long-awaited return with brand new studio album Sweating Someone Else’s Fever, their first in 15 years, out on June 19th via V2 Records. Written and recorded […]
“We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]
Second-Screen Culture and What Fans Do While Listening to Music
Music once demanded your full attention. You would put on a record, sit back, and listen from start to finish. Today, listening tends to be only one part of a wider digital routine. This is […]
Imperial Age Confirmed for Bloodstock Open Air
Symphonic metal band Imperial Age has been confirmed for the main stage of Bloodstock Open Air. The band will be taking to the stage in August 2026, showing how fast the band is rising through […]














