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Introduction: The world of Major League Baseball (MLB) is known for its incredible athletes, iconic stadiums, and thrilling games. However, many MLB players also possess talents and passions beyond the baseball diamond. One such passion […]

Way back in 2003, Apple unleashed a series of TV adverts that completely upended everything we thought we knew about music in ads. Simply featuring silhouettes dancing to the likes of ‘Are You Gonna Be […]

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 […]

In episode #117 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with EMF frontman James Atkin to talk about his 6th solo album ‘Circadian Rhythms.’ James Atkin is responsible for singing one of the […]

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 […]

Today, Moby returns with his semi-annual tradition of releasing a new album of ambient compositions, with Ambient 23, a 16-track exploration of the weightless form that is ambient, weaving improvised drifting sonics out of his […]

There is a connection between submitting to and interviewing for music schools. Every school’s page contains a detailed description of their registration and hearing criteria, so we do not need to repeat that data here. […]

While the comprehensive science test is due soon, you may study every free minute. You crawl into midnight during your nocturnal, moonlit learning marathons, and the hours pass by. What if there were a more […]

L-Plate played a fantastic debut headline show with support from Moonbot & Disorder last night at McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.           […]

In episode #113 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with alternative Indie artist from Northern Ireland, Thom Southern, about his brilliant debut album PLAZA, which was released at the beginning of 2022.  […]

Having an anniversary tour when a band’s significant album reached a poignant milestone is hardly an original concept. Still, with more artists doing these anniversary tours, they can be considered modern and part of the […]

Kaya Stewart has had a fantastic year. Her new album, If Things Go South, continues to win over fans and critics alike, and her short film of the same name is an award-winner. With 2023 […]

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. Classical pianist Masako Ohta and trumpet player Matthias Lindermayr first met […]

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back with live dates in 2023 with the release of his album ‘The Reckoning’, following brilliant live reviews and sold-out Christmas shows. Tom Meighan has sold four million albums. […]

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 […]

Today, electronic and dancefloor pioneers Leftfield announce This Is What We Tour ‘23 in support of their acclaimed new album ‘This Is What We Do’, out now via Virgin Records. Taking place in May & […]

Already known for her towering voice and instantly relatable songs about relationships, Cassa Jackson has truly stepped up a level as 2022 comes to an end. Her previous single ‘Right Girl, Wrong Guy’ took her […]

In October, Hundred Reasons announced that their first album together in 15 years, Glorious Sunset, is due for release on 24th Feb 2023 via SO Recordings. Sharing the lead single and title track ‘Glorious Sunset’, […]