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        • SHAMBOLICS
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          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS announce UK tour this Spring

          January 28, 2023

          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS – have confirmed details of a UK tour for April and May 2023, kicking off in Glasgow. All dates are listed below, with tickets on sale today here. The news follows […]

          Flawes
          New Music

          FLAWES announce new album ‘One Step Back, Two Steps Forward’ – Hear new single ‘Don’t Blame Me’

          January 27, 2023

          Flawes’ modern take on timeless pop put them on the map from the very beginning, resulting in a famous fan in the shape of Billie Eilish, sessions with Finneas, repeated support from Radio 1 and […]

          The Answer
          Gigs

          Irish rock band THE ANSWER share video for new single ‘Livin’ On The Line’

          January 27, 2023

          Coming hot on the heels of their latest digital track, The Answer continues their full-frontal comeback assault with the release of their single Livin’ On The Line, available January 27th 2023. The new single will […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Fucked Up – One Day
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Fucked Up – One Day

          January 28, 2023

          Throughout their three decades of existence, Fucked Up haven’t built up a reputation for doing things on a small scale. From enormous concept albums to twelve-hour performances, it’s obvious they like to take their time. […]

          Bob Dylan
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Dylan – Fragments – Time Out Of Mind Sessions (1996 – 1997) The Bootleg Series Vol. 17

          January 25, 2023

          Time Out of Mind upon its release in 1997 was the first album of original songs since the poorly received Under the Red Sky seven years earlier. Time Out of Mind, received impressive reviews and […]

        • Book Reviews

          Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Music Is In Everything

          January 16, 2023

          Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley teamed up with Lisa Loeb to release a catchy and infectious song that will get people of all ages to sing along called “Music Is in everything”. This song which […]

          pop rock icons
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

          December 15, 2022

          Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

        • Classic Albums

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

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 25 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: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne © Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

          January 17, 2023

          As I wandered towards the O2 City Hall, feeling the cold, January air around my face, I recalled that today was also known as Blue Monday. This is not a celebration of a classic New […]

          TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          January 10, 2023

          What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

        • 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

          TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          January 10, 2023

          What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

          IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland

          December 30, 2022

          L-Plate played a fantastic debut headline show with support from Moonbot & Disorder last night at McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.           […]

  • Gigs
        • SHAMBOLICS
          Gigs

          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS announce UK tour this Spring

          January 28, 2023

          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS – have confirmed details of a UK tour for April and May 2023, kicking off in Glasgow. All dates are listed below, with tickets on sale today here. The news follows […]

          The Answer
          Gigs

          Irish rock band THE ANSWER share video for new single ‘Livin’ On The Line’

          January 27, 2023

          Coming hot on the heels of their latest digital track, The Answer continues their full-frontal comeback assault with the release of their single Livin’ On The Line, available January 27th 2023. The new single will […]

          Leftfield
          Gigs

          LEFTFIELD add new Belfast date to fast-selling UK tour

          January 27, 2023

          Electronic & dancefloor pioneers Leftfield have today added a new date to their 2023 May/June tour – This Is What We Tour ‘23 – in support of their acclaimed new album ‘This Is What We […]

  • Interviews
        • Gena Rose Bruce
          Featured Interview

          INTERVIEW: Gena Rose Bruce on the release of her much anticipated second album – Deep Is The Way

          January 24, 2023

          Melbourne singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gena Rose Bruce sat down with XS Noize to talk about the release of her much anticipated second album, Deep Is The Way released on Friday 27th January. For anyone unfamiliar with […]

          Kaya Stewart
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Kaya Stewart talks ‘If Things Go South’ – her new short film & plans for 2023

          December 19, 2022

          Kaya Stewart has had a fantastic year. Her new album, If Things Go South, continues to win over fans and critics alike, and her short film of the same name is an award-winner. With 2023 […]

          NOT A TOY
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: NOT A TOY on new music & their highlights of 2022

          December 8, 2022

          Branson Hoog, Benji Spoliansky, Jeremy Marmor and TJ Wessel, AKA NOT A TOY, have had a particularly good year which has seen them release some great songs and delight fans on tour. With the year […]

  • Podcast
        • Billy Nomates
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Billy Nomates on her latest album CACTI

          January 25, 2023

          In episode #115 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries AKA Billy Nomates to talk about her latest album CACTI. Recorded at her flat and […]

          Black Star Riders
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders on ‘The Wrong Side of Paradise’

          January 18, 2023

          In episode #114 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ricky Warwick of masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders to talk about their fifth album ‘The Wrong Side of […]

          Thom Southern
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Thom Southern on his debut solo album PLAZA

          December 21, 2022

          In episode #113 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with alternative Indie artist from Northern Ireland, Thom Southern, about his brilliant debut album PLAZA, which was released at the beginning of 2022.  […]

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Month: August 2016

Empire Of The Sun Announce third studio album. Listen to track
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Empire Of The Sun Announce third studio album. Listen to track

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

Alt-electro pioneers Empire Of The Sun welcome you into their garden of unearthly bliss as they return with their third studio album ‘Two Vines’, set for release on October 28. Through a waterfall of dreams, […]

PAUL McCARTNEY TO HEADLINE FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL  JUNE 18-21 AT THE WOODLANDS, DOVER DE
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Sir Paul McCartney recalls early days of songwriting in new #GetBack film clip

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

The greatest myth in pop music history is that in Liverpool everything began and ended with the Beatles. It didn’t. Get Back documents the real story of Liverpool’s music outpourings, from post war years to […]

Track of the Day: L. - Our Time
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: L. – Our Time

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

Unshakeably British, L. is singer songwriter Ellie Thompson whose music combines a heady mix of self-confidence and endearing vulnerability that few artists can effectively convey. Having grown up on the Isle of Wight with a […]

Track of the Day: Ilana J - Made 4 U
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Ilana J – Made 4 U

August 23, 2016 XS Noize

Originally from the UK, up and coming singer-songwriter Ilana J is taking the music scene by storm with her relentless passion for songwriting and a natural musical talent to match. An accomplished pianist and guitarist, […]

Track of the Day: Holy Holy - 'Darwinism' - Listen
News

Holy Holy Reveal Video for New Single DARWINISM and EUROPEAN dates

August 23, 2016 XS Noize

HOLY HOLY are coming to Europe to celebrate the release of their brand new single Darwinism, the first single lifted from their highly anticipated sophomore record, set for release in 2017. Darwinism is an evocative […]

YOU ME AT SIX play Belfast Limelight 9th October
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YOU ME AT SIX play Belfast Limelight 9th October

August 23, 2016 XS Noize

YOU ME AT SIX are set to release a new studio album that will confirm their status as one of the most important rock bands to emerge from the UK. Night People will be released […]

Belfast duo New Portals release 'Cage' video - Watch
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Belfast duo New Portals release ‘Cage’ video – Watch

August 23, 2016 XS Noize

New Portals have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Cage’. It follows previous singles ‘Stay Here Tonight’, which received support from Radio 1’s Phil Taggart and Huw Stephens, and the highly acclaimed ‘Groove Boy’ […]

Track of the Day: IndifferentMonKeY - I Can See You (on Facebook)
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: IndifferentMonKeY – I Can See You (on Facebook)

August 22, 2016 XS Noize

IndifferentMonKeY is a band driven, and sometimes, crashed by Joseph Lowe. Using original nineties loops created with his long term friend/collaborator Mark Lingard, Joseph has written and produced music with a new fresh sound that […]

Jagwar Ma reveal album details, stream new track 'Give Me A Reason' - Listen
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Jagwar Ma reveal album details, stream new track ‘Give Me A Reason’ – Listen

August 19, 2016 XS Noize

Jagwar Ma have announced details of their second album Every Now & Then, which will be released October 14th via Marathon Artists. Following first single ‘O B 1’, the band have also revealed a second […]

Track of the Day: Skinny Lister - 'Wanted'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Skinny Lister – ‘Wanted’

August 19, 2016 XS Noize

The unstoppable, wide-eyed, rump-shaking force of Skinny Lister continues apace with the announcement of their third studio album ‘The Devil, The Heart & The Fight’ to be released on 30th September 2016 through Xtra Mile […]

Die Antwoord Share New Track 'Bum Bum' From New album 'Suck On This' Mixtape - Listen
The Listening Post

Die Antwoord have just launched a new track from their forthcoming record, album opener “We Have Candy”- Listen

August 19, 2016 XS Noize

Die Antwoord have just launched a new track from their forthcoming record, album opener “We Have Candy”. Of the album, in their own words: “When Ninji, ¥o-landi and God hooked up with The Black Goat […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #17: Lions of Dissent
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #17: Lions of Dissent

August 18, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

CAT’S EYES - Announce UK tour this Autumn
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CAT’S EYES – Announce UK tour this Autumn

August 18, 2016 XS Noize

Cat’s Eyes will go on a tour of the UK this autumn with a headline show at London’s King’s Place on October 31st. Following the recent release of the acclaimed new album ‘Treasure House’’, Cat’s […]

Track of the Day: A Shoreline Dream - Whirlwind
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: A Shoreline Dream – Whirlwind

August 18, 2016 XS Noize

‘Whirlwind’ is the third single from the ever-evolving new record by A Shoreline Dream, which is being released song by song before its completion. This new track dives into the harsh reality of the constant […]

Check out 'New Horizons' the brand new track from The Missendens
The Listening Post

Check out ‘New Horizons’ the brand new track from The Missendens

August 18, 2016 XS Noize

The Missendens are a rare breed: a band of likeminded individuals who have all earned their stripes the hard way, treading the boards at countless gigs for countless bands before coming together to create songs […]

OASIS - 'BE HERE NOW' (CHASING THE SUN EDITION) deluxe set to be released 7th October 2016
News

OASIS unveil new version of classic 1997 ‘D’You Know What I Mean?’ video today – reworked by original directors Dom & Nic

August 18, 2016 XS Noize

Big Brother Recordings have today unveiled a brand new version of Oasis’ classic 1997 video for their No.1 single ‘D’You Know What I Mean?’ Directors Dom & Nic and members of the original production team […]

Michael Forsyth & The Amber Haze - Escape the World - Listen
Podcast

XS Noize Podcast: #12: Scottish Singer-Songwriter Michael Forsyth + Empathy Test

August 18, 2016 XS Noize

A little while ago, not many people outside of a small Scottish town had heard of singer songwriter Michael Forsyth. That changed when his second album ‘Stop For the World’ reached number one in the […]

Track Of The Day: Glass Animals - "Life Itself"
Album Reviews

Album Review: Glass Animals – How to Be a Human Being

August 17, 2016 Lori Gava

In numerous ways there is a lot riding on Glass Animals’ sophomore release How to Be a Human Being. As always there is the spectre of the sophomore jinx that attaches like a monkey on […]

Listen to 'Talent' the new track from Pixies
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Listen to ‘Talent’ the new track from Pixies

August 17, 2016 XS Noize

A brand-new track from the Pixies’ upcoming album Head Carrier (September 30 Pixiesmusic/Play It Again Sam/[PIAS]) has just been released. “Talent,” a raucous song that features a cameo appearance by legendary actor Jack Palance, can […]

Listen to ‘Living Right’ Lo-fi Dreampop from Belfast's Beauty Sleep
The Listening Post

Listen to ‘Living Right’ Lo-fi Dreampop from Belfast’s Beauty Sleep

August 17, 2016 XS Noize

Like the changing of the days in Belfast, Beauty Sleep’s new single is very much in a different season to the bands debut back in winter, suitably named ‘The Dark’. As the days are significantly […]

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