A lot has changed since Black Grape released their last LP, Pop Voodoo. Shaun Ryder was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 and lost his brother Paul, and Kermit (Paul Leveridge) lost his father just days […]
Despite initially splitting up after just five years in 1998, with several extended hiatus’, Black Grape turned 30 this year. While there was no mention of this anniversary, new material debuted from their forthcoming fourth […]
Black Grape will release the brand new album Orange Head on DGAFF Recordings on 19th January 2024. Today, they share “Dirt”, which follows previous singles”Milk” and “Pimp Wars.” On “Dirt” which sees the duo time […]
Black Grape returns with the brand new album Orange Head, which will be released on DGAFF Recordings on 3rd November 2023. Today they reveal the first single, “Milk.” Black Grape could only have been made […]
Just when you thought pop music had got a bit too sensible, a bit too clean and tidy, a bit too safe, then maverick spirits collide and create something as devilish and delicious as you […]
WINACHI drop their NEW ‘Heaven In Hell. A (Remix E.P)’ exclusively today via XS Noize, which features x3 FUNKalicious remixes of their current single by legendary producers ‘Brian ‘FAST’ Leiser (Fun Lovin’ Criminals) & Danny […]
In episode #111 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary music producer Danny Saber who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Hutchence, Shaun Ryder, Joe […]
Happy Mondays, Black Grape and all-around Madchester legend Shaun Ryder is set to play a special intimate show – his first in 11 years – at Manchester’s Factory 251 on October 7th. He will be […]
In episode #54 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with music legend Shaun Ryder to talk about his new solo album Visits From Future Technology, Celebrity Gogglebox, Happy Mondays, Black Grape […]
The ongoing longevity enjoyed by Happy Mondays and Black Grape legend Shaun Ryder is proof that his unique talents and maverick charm have woven themselves into the fabric of British culture. In a career of […]
Shaun Ryder releases a new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ on August 20th on his new SWRX Recordings label. The albums second single ‘Pop Star’s Daughters’ is out today. Who would have that in […]
Shaun Ryder has announced a new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ for August 20th release on his new SWRX Recordings label. The albums first single ‘Mumbo Jumbo’ is out today. Who would have that […]
Shaun Ryder has announced a new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ for August 20th release on his new SWRX Recordings label. The Sunny Levine produced record will be preceded by two singles ‘Mumbo Jumbo’ […]
Announcing a brand new festival for 2021…. CREATION DAY. A celebration of the legendary Creation Records label and the legacy of its visionary founder: Alan McGee, Creation Day will bring two days of exceptional live […]
The green and pleasant lands above Manchester spawn a monster, as literary performance punks, CABBAGE descends from the misted Pennines once more to release a wiry tribute to the nerve-jarring electricity of their home city, […]
Manchester legends Black Grape have rescheduled their seven dates. The tour scheduled for October 2020 will now take place in March 2021 with a Newcastle show added to the run. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of […]
SHAUN RYDER is the Mancunian power-house vocalist who for over 30 years has been leading the charge for the legendary Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Mark Millar takes the opportunity to have a chat with […]
An Evening with Shaun Ryder begins on Saturday night at the Sugar Club in Dublin. The evening features an in-depth interview with the man himself, about his years in Happy Mondays & Black Grape, the […]
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a marathon twenty-nine date Greatest Hits Tour for October, November and December 2019 which includes Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of […]
Following the success of their album ‘Pop Voodoo’ (Universal Music) which showcased the band’s first new material in 20 years the band announce a series of shows in the UK. As Irvine Welsh writes in […]