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Chalk's "united force of sound that seems to only grow in power" brought to Gorilla's stage: gig review.
Belfast, Ireland emerging post punk band, Chalk kicks off their Gorilla, Manchester show on April 24th with support from Irish EDM group Autumns as part of their Crystalpunk EU & UK tour. Experience the concert through the immersive words of Manchester music journalist Poppy Cortese.
The relentless psychedelic battery of Winona Riders
The infamous Buenos Aires psychedelic desert rock band Winona Riders speak with NOIZE about their origin story, working with The Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Anton Newcombe, and more.
Prostitute in Paris: Arab Noise, Satire, and the Making of an Anti‑Hero
Prostitute’s first-ever European tour stop at Le Chinois in Paris turns the Arab American noise-punk band’s villainous stage persona into something strangely hilarious, cathartic, and deeply thoughtful, as they unpack Attempted Martyr, satire, and Dearborn’s growing scene in this in-depth interview.
saladefriday: the collective bringing lebanese music and culture to the paris scene
Saladefriday is the lebanese music collective in Paris opening the floor to musicians looking for an opportunity to play live. Discover more in this article by Adele Monty
Gig Review: Opus Kink play their Huddersfield debut at The Parish
Opus Kink bring their genre-bending jazz-punk to The Parish for the first time after a run of festival appearances and the announcement of their debut album.
A Guide to Free Live Music In London
A list of places to go and see all kinds of live music in london for free or low prices each day of the week compiled by gig veteran Jake Williams.
French Anti-Folk Rising Star Gabriel Kröger’s literary influences, DIY process, and more
French indie anti-folk rock rising artists Gabriel Kröger speaks about the literature that inspires his song writing, his musical influences, and more in the interview by Adele Monty
Angine De Poitrine: A discussion with the infectious Quebec Band
The rising experimental rock band from Quebec Angine de Poitrine speaks with Adele Monty and Gabriel Bennabbou about their use of microtonal scales, stage anonymity, their influences, and more.
Twin Blade: The duo part of the DIY Pop Revolution
French Alt pop electronic duo Twin Blade talk about the evolution of their project, conceptualizing their music, and the current state of pop in this article/interview written and conducted by Bella Berry
fresh band Cactus Polychromes releases their first song
A fresh new alternative rock band on the Parisian scene, Cactus Polychromes talk about releasing their first ever song, Skull, their inspirations (The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys) and more in this interview with French music journalist and media personality Juliette Fanget.
Duckwrth ‘All American Freakshow’ at La Bellevilloise: Concert Review
DUCKWRTH reaches Paris’ La Bellevilloise on his All American Freakshow tour. Discover the ambiance of the concert and the evolution of the alternative music artist in this concert/gig review by Emmaline Jeanson
I Missed (Avalon Bloom): Concert Review
Avalon Bloom perform for the first time after releasing their new single Maya at Pont Ephermere in Paris. Bethsabée Bonici describes the crowd, the sound, and the energy of the show in this concert/gig review
House Arrest: London’s Most Polarizing Band on their internal conflicts and new releases
Members of London post punk band House Arrest Ben Preston, Jasper Eade, and Josh Eastoe talk about the band’s internal problems, their last tour, and their upcoming releases.
An Interview With Blue Bayou Post George Tavern
Blue Bayou, a London Based orchestral funk rock band that makes experimental music, speaks with NOIZE about their music, the direction of their sound, and changes happening within the band.
Lawi Anywar plays at Bristol’s Strange Brew with Support from Foot Foot and Eli Dayo: Gig Review
London gig review: Mayzel, Sacha Gordon and Ella Morgon play at Biddle Bros
Accompany NOIZE writer Jake Williams to an event in collaboration with Sad House Daddy at Biddle Bros in London. With a line-up of Mayzel, Sacha Gordon, and Ella Morgan, the night was filled with acoustic folk from both the Paris and London scene.
The Garden ‘Ugly’ Single Review
California based post-punk duo The Garden, made up of twin brother Wyatt Shears and Fletcher Shears, release a new single entitled Ugly. Music journalist Bella Berry reviews this new single as a life-long The Garden fan.
