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        • Lemoncello
          News

          Lemoncello announce self-titled debut album for May 3rd & share new single ‘Old Friend’

          March 18, 2024

          New Claddagh Records signing Lemoncello announced that their eponymous debut album will be released on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. The album announcement comes as Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella share their new single, ‘Old Friend, […]

          The Libertines
          News

          THE LIBERTINES announce 4 extra live shows in November 2024

          March 18, 2024

          The Libertines, who release their eagerly awaited new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on April 5th, are thrilled to see their UK/IRELAND tour sell out within hours—faster than any previous tour in their […]

          The Gaslight Anthem
          News

          THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM announce new EP ‘History Books – Short Stories’

          March 18, 2024

          The Gaslight Anthem has announced HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES, a new EP arriving Friday, March 22, on their own Rich Mahogany Recordings label via Thirty Tigers. HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES collects four exclusive […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Starsailor
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Starsailor – Where the Wild Things Grow

          March 14, 2024

          Starsailor, a band born from chance encounters at Wigan College, may not be a quintessential Wigan-based group, but their legacy as a musical institution is undeniable. Celebrating two decades since their debut, the release of […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Grace Petrie - Build Something Better
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Grace Petrie – Build Something Better

          March 7, 2024

          The phrase “Broken Britain” has worked its way back into the political discourse of Great Britain in recent months. Both left—and right-wing media have started to utilise this phrase and variants of it with greater […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
          Album Reviews

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Grace Petrie at Islington Assembly Hall Credit: Emily Marcovecchio
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Grace Petrie at Islington Assembly Hall

          March 18, 2024

          At the Islington Assembly Hall, the typical struggle of support acts to garner a full audience was refreshingly absent. Just 15 minutes after the doors opened at 7 pm, Grace Petrie took to the stage […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Seth Lakeman at Union Chapel
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Seth Lakeman at Union Chapel

          March 6, 2024

          The burgeoning association of the term “DIY” with artists reflects the escalating challenges posed by soaring costs, reliance on streaming services, and the imperative for continuous touring. Seth Lakeman exemplified a steadfast commitment to this […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

          March 15, 2024

          Electronic new-wave music pioneers OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) graced the stage of Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on March 13th. The venue, filled to the brim with attendees spanning generations, eagerly anticipated the band’s […]

          Knocked loose at Project House, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Knocked Loose at Project House, Leeds

          March 11, 2024

          Knocked Loose, the hardcore punk powerhouse from Oldham County, Kentucky, set the stage ablaze with a sold-out performance at the Project House in Leeds on March 9th. Renowned for their chaotic live shows, the band […]

  • Gigs
        • Shed Seven
          Gigs

          SHED SEVEN announce 30th-anniversary tour

          March 18, 2024

          Following the release of their acclaimed number one album, ‘A Matter of Time’, Shed Seven are thrilled to announce a very special 30th-anniversary tour, spanning 23 dates across 23 cities and towns this November and […]

          Kelly Jones
          News

          Stereophonics frontman KELLY JONES announces intimate UK solo tour for May 2024

          March 15, 2024

          Following the news of his recently announced solo album, Kelly Jones has shared details of a five-city May 2024 UK tour today. The tour will see him perform twelve intimate live shows. The performances will […]

          Terri Hooley
          Gigs

          Terri Hooley & Stuart Bailie: A Live Podcast announced at Limelight Lounge, Belfast

          March 13, 2024

          Terri Hooley is about to celebrate his 75th birthday. He’s the record shop champion and the guy who gave critical help to the Undertones, RUDI, the Outcasts, and many others. He’s the subject of Good […]

  • Interviews
        • INTERVIEW: Lola Kristine Talks About ‘Chapter Three: Into the Woods’
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Lola Kristine Talks About ‘Chapter Three: Into the Woods’

          March 5, 2024

          In January 2024, singer-songwriter Lola Kristine released Chapter Three: Into the Woods, the third segment of her planned five-part project, which will conclude in an album called CHAPTERS. The two tracks in Chapter Three are […]

          OVERWERK
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: OVERWERK Discusses His New EP – ‘MORE’

          February 18, 2024

          Electronic dance music producer, designer, and artist OVERWERK, aka Edmond Huszar, recently released his captivating new EP, MORE. A collection of five polished tracks, each track on MORE is supported by a visually striking, breathtaking […]

          Autumn Kings
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Autumn Kings’ Guitarist Jake Diab talks about the Band’s DIY Ethos

          February 8, 2024

          Detroit-based rock trio Autumn Kings recently released their single/music video, “Sleep When I’m Dead,” an assertion of pure resolve to do whatever it takes to hit the target. “Sleep When I’m Dead” is a rallying […]

  • Podcast
        • Guy Garvey Elbow
          Podcast

          Guy Garvey Unveils Elbow’s High-Flying Harmonies in ‘Audio Vertigo’

          March 13, 2024

          In Episode #170 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is thrilled to sit down with Guy Garvey, Elbow’s illustrious lead vocalist, for an enlightening conversation about their latest masterpiece, AUDIO VERTIGO. March heralds […]

          Dea Matrona
          Podcast

          Striking Chords and Confessions: Dea Matrona Talks ‘For Your Sins’ and the Making of a Rock Revelation

          March 6, 2024

          In Episode #169 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar delves deep into a compelling dialogue with Mollie McGinn and Orlaith Forsythe, the dynamic Irish rock duo behind Dea Matrona. This discussion focuses on […]

          This Rebel
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Phil Etheridge and Jon ‘Simmo’ Simcox from This Rebel

          February 29, 2024

          In a riveting Episode #168 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar engages in a dynamic conversation with Phil Etheridge and Jon ‘Simmo’ Simcox from This Rebel, exploring the depths of their self-titled album […]

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Near to Hear

Northern Ireland in 2016 was a fantastic time for music. The strength of the releases truly showed the Northern Ireland, and Ireland as a whole in fact, was not a place to ignore in the coming year.

Here at XS Noize we wanted to play our part in providing platforms for the music coming out of Ireland in 2017.

That’s why we’ve started “Near To Hear”. A weekly feature devoted to Irish musicians. Over the next year we will cover the finest artists Ireland has to offer, keeping you in the loop with any releases we think are great as well as gigs you can attend.

Psych-grunge Leeds three-piece BROODERS are back with 'Down' - Listen Now
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Psych-grunge Leeds three-piece BROODERS are back with ‘Down’ – Listen Now

July 31, 2019 XS Noize

Psych-grunge Leeds three-piece BROODERS are back with their latest offering. DOWN is dark, twisted and brutal on so many fronts, but ultimately serves as an encouragement to be more open and to speak to those […]

FATHERSON Announce New Album And Share New Single
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FATHERSON Announce New Album And Share New Single

June 22, 2018 XS Noize

Fatherson release new single Making Waves today. The single accompanies news of the band’s third album Sum Of All Your Parts which drops on September 14th. The band have established themselves as a potent live […]

SEAN McGOWAN - Announces 'Son Of The Smith' album + Extensive 2018 Tour Dates
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SEAN McGOWAN – Announces ‘Son Of The Smith’ album + Extensive 2018 Tour Dates

February 15, 2018 XS Noize

Seán McGowan is excited to announce the release of his debut album, Son of the Smith, through Xtra Mile Recordings on 11 May 2018. The first single taken from the album is ‘Off the Rails’, out […]

Near To Hear #3: Life Goals
Near to Hear

Near To Hear #3: Life Goals

February 13, 2017 Fionn Crossan

On this weeks Near To Hear we have a fresh new project already wrapping Belfast round their finger. “Life Goals” is the indie rock side project of three quarters of the local Stalwarts “Gascan Ruckus” […]

Near To Hear #2 // Brash Isaac
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Near To Hear #2 // Brash Isaac

January 30, 2017 Fionn Crossan

“Near To Hear” #2 –  Northern Ireland in 2016 was a fantastic time for music. The strength of the releases truly showed the Northern Ireland, and Ireland as a whole in fact, was not a […]

NEAR TO HEAR // Robocobra Quartet
Near to Hear

NEAR TO HEAR // Robocobra Quartet

January 19, 2017 Fionn Crossan

“Near To Hear” –  Northern Ireland in 2016 was a fantastic time for music. The strength of the releases truly showed Northern Ireland, and Ireland as a whole, in fact, was not a place to […]

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