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The Poetic Violence of Nerves
Noise rock band from Ireland, Nerves, describes their emotional and niche rural experiences as well as the inspiration behind their hardcore sound in this interview by NOIZE co-founder and journalist Bella Berry.
YAANG Wants To Dance With You.
YAANG is a band from Manchester combining electronic dance music with classic rock elements. Davey Moore, Oliver Duffy, and Ben White talk to NOIZE journalist Bella Berry about the Manchester music scene, their band’s evolution, their mysterious new releases (Z.F.A.L) and more.
Bratakus: The Scottish Sisters born to be Riot Grrrls
Bratakus sisters Onnagh and Breagha have been making riot grrrl music inspired by their punk upbringing for ten years now. Here’s what they have to say about their newest album Hagridden, growing up, and the punk scene.
The Internet’s Biggest bREAKOUT haRDCORE Band: Die Spitz Interviewed
Austin’s viral hardcore band Die Spitz are taking over the scene. In this interview Ellie Livingston, Ava Schrobilgen, Kate Halter, and Chloe St. Aubin talk about their friendships, their newest album, the future of the band, and more.
ONEFIFTEEN: Joseph Pancucci's new project set to release debut single 'Get It Right'.
Joseph Pancucci, formerly of Fat White Family, is debuting his latest project ONEFIFTEEN and the deeply atmospheric single 'Get It Right' is out 27 May. Now with a focus on more introspective themes, ONEFIFTEEN is a personal and intriguing new sound.
The Moonlandingz and friendz at Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds: A soirée into musical exploration
Semi-fictional project The Moonlandingz were joined by pals Tiss Vampiric, Baby Berserk and Vanity Fairy for a night in musical heaven. Taking place at Leed's own Belgrave Music Hall, each act brought their own little taste of genius and madness that left us all hungry for more.
A NOIZE Guide to Parisian Concert Photographers
NOIZE Director Alessandra Berry walks you through her favorite photographers in the Parisian music scene.
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