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Podcast
INTERVIEW: Exploring Junodream's Debut Album 'Pools of Colour'
In episode #155 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Ed Vyvyan and Tom Rea from dream rock four-piece junodream about their debut album, Pools Of Colour. Lined ten tracks deep, the band’s debut [...] -
Podcast
INTERVIEW: Simple Minds bass guitar legend Derek Forbes on 'A Very Simple Mind: On Tour'
In episode #154 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Simple Minds bass guitar legend Derek Forbes to discuss his new autobiography, A Very Simple Mind: On Tour. Derek Forbes is known for those [...]
Album Reviews
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When you review an album, you usually get a bit of spiel from the PR company telling you a bit about the background of the artist and some details about their new release. The second [...]
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Music News
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After sell-out shows at Limelight and the new Mandela Hall, Anna’s Number now takes to the stage at Belfast’s legendary Ulster Hall, setting their sights [...]
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LIVE REVIEW: Bob Mould at The Garage, London
by Michael Barron in Live Reviews
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Donna Lewis on How A Challenging Period in Her Life Inspired New Album ‘Rooms With A View’
In 2021, “I Love You, Always, Forever”, the smash hit by Donna Lewis, turned 25. Lewis had BIG plans to mark the occasion, but a breast cancer diagnosis and gruelling treatment and recovery period (not […]
INTERVIEW: Australian pop-rocker G Flip on new single 'Good Enough'
Meet the Australian pop-rocker G Flip, who recently released their new single/music video, “Good Enough,” a track lifted from their latest album, DRUMMER. “Good Enough” is a brilliant example of the heat this nonbinary artist […]
INTERVIEW: Mark Hegan discusses his debut EP – 'Human Mind'
It’s been a busy few years for Bangor native Mark Hegan. Since 2019, he has released no fewer than nine singles and relentlessly performed on every stage he can get his two feet on. Having […]
Track Premieres
TRACK PREMIERE: RUBY J - Backtrack
Hailing from the mighty Midlands UK, at the age of 18, indie-soul Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist RUBY J fuses multiple genres with her own unique style. In 2020, Paloma Faith said, “Ruby J is that […]
TRACK PREMIERE: Easter - Fresh Hell
Easter’s new single “Fresh Hell” unfurls out of the speakers like a timelapse triffid riddled with guitar earworm. Within seconds, our feet and ankles are entwined in sonic tentacles as frontman Tom snags us with […]
TRACK PREMIERE: RUBY J - Home
Hailing from the mighty Midlands UK, at 18, indie-soul Singer/Songwriter and recording artist RUBY J fuses multiple genres with her unique style. In 2020, Paloma Faith said, “Ruby J is that unique voice”. 2022 saw […]
Video Premieres
VIDEO PREMIERE: Mamma Freedom - Seren
Manchester’s Mamma Freedom released their new single ‘Seren’ on October 27th. The band returns after 2020’s ‘Anthems for an Empire’ with a brand new sound, which sees Alexander Johnston take the lead vocal and the […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Alexander O'Neal - Love Finds a Way
Alexander O’Neal doesn’t need any introduction other than ‘Soul Legend’, and we are proud to premiere the video for his stunning new single ‘Love Finds A Way’. Written along with long-time collaborators Alexander and JV […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: NYC-based singer-songwriter and producer - ADE shares cinematic final track 'One Of Us'
NYC-based singer-songwriter and producer – ADE – has shared “One Of Us”, his final track under his current moniker. Unravelling like a faded velvet curtain lowered at the end of a high-brow theatre performance or […]
From Last Month
ALBUM REVIEW: Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence
When you review an album, you usually get a bit of spiel from the PR company telling you a bit about the background of the artist and some details about their new release. The second […]
LIGHTNING SEEDS announce 35th anniversary greatest hits tour & album
Forget the hurt; it’s been 35 years of pure joy for Lightning Seeds, one of the country’s best-loved bands. And to celebrate, they have announced a massive 17-date UK tour and a lovingly put-together 20-track […]
TRACK PREMIERE: RUBY J - Backtrack
Hailing from the mighty Midlands UK, at the age of 18, indie-soul Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist RUBY J fuses multiple genres with her own unique style. In 2020, Paloma Faith said, “Ruby J is that […]
GOSSIP return with new album 'Real Power' - their first new music in 11 years
Beloved pop/indie-rock trio Gossip returns with Real Power, their first album in 11 years, set for release on March 22, 2024, via Sony Music Entertainment. The album marks a reunion with acclaimed producer Rick Rubin, […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Madness – Theatre of the Absurd presents C’est La Vie
I recall watching an interview with Madness frontman Suggs in 2009 as he discussed their 9th studio album (10th if you count The Madness), The Liberty of Norton Folgate. He remarked how if you had […]
Winners announced for The NI Music Prize 2023
Excitement, surprises, great talent and a full house at the Ulster Hall. The NI Music Prize roared out live from the Ulster Hall last night with a showcase and celebration of some of Northern Ireland’s […]