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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 […]

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          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
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          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 […]

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          Fucked Up – One Day
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          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. […]

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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 […]

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          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
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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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.           […]

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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 […]

          The Answer
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • Gena Rose Bruce
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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • 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
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          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
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          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: April 2017

THE CHARLATANS Release New Single "Plastic Machinery" Off Forthcoming Album - Listen
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THE CHARLATANS Release New Single “Plastic Machinery” Off Forthcoming Album – Listen

April 6, 2017 XS Noize

The Charlatans have released their new single “Plastic Machinery,” available now for download and streaming. The song is from the band’s thirteenth album entitled Different Days, due out May 26, 2017 via BMG. Co-produced by […]

THE BEATLES Celebrate ‘SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND’ with Special Anniversary Edition Releases
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THE BEATLES Celebrate ‘SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND’ with Special Anniversary Edition Releases

April 5, 2017 XS Noize

It was 50 years ago this June 1st when The Beatles’ John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr astonished and delighted the world, ushering in the Summer of Love with Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely […]

Fleet Foxes Announce New Album 'Crack-Up'
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FLEET FOXES Announce World Tour and Release Album Trailer

April 4, 2017 XS Noize

Fleet Foxes have announced an extensive international tour for 2017, including newly added US dates throughout the Southwest, Southern California, and the Midwest as well as a fall stretch across Europe. These dates are in […]

ANILORE return with the Lull EP
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ANILORE return with the Lull EP

April 4, 2017 XS Noize

Hailing from New York, Andy Cheng, Andrew Malenda and Michael Worsa met in the 90’s and formed Anilore. In 2006, the band released a remastered version of Still Awake, drawing on their influences from post punk […]

BETH DITTO shares new track 'Fire' with debut solo album details - Listen 1
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BETH DITTO shares new track ‘Fire’ with debut solo album details – Listen

April 4, 2017 XS Noize

After 17 years of kicking out increasingly dancy garage-punk with the Gossip, Beth Ditto will make her solo debut with Fake Sugar, set for release on June 16 via Virgin Records. “Fire,” the album’s leadoff […]

Album Review: WIRE – SILVER/LEAD
Album Reviews

Album Review: WIRE – SILVER/LEAD

April 4, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Wire, (formed in London in October 1976) are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year and celebrate with the release of their new album Silver/Lead which has just been released on the band’s Pinkflag label. The […]

GUNS N' ROSES Confirm Full Line Up for SLANE CASTLE
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GUNS N’ ROSES Confirm Full Line Up for SLANE CASTLE

April 4, 2017 XS Noize

Guns N’ Roses return to Slane Castle on Saturday 27th May for their sold-out concert with their Not In This Lifetime Tour, 25 years since they last played the legendary venue. Royal Blood, Mark Lanegan […]

#31. XS Noize Music Podcast: NATALIA YANCHAK of THE DEARS on Times Infinity Volume One + Two
Podcast

#31. XS Noize Music Podcast: NATALIA YANCHAK of THE DEARS on Times Infinity Volume One + Two

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #31 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This week’s show Mark Millar is joined by Natalia Yanchak Of The Dears.  The Dears released their sixth studio album, Times Infinity Volume One, on February […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED will release their highly anticipated debut single ‘Damned for Eternity’ on 12th May
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BRIX & THE EXTRICATED will release their highly anticipated debut single ‘Damned for Eternity’ on 12th May

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

Hurtling into 2017, Brix & The Extricated will release their highly anticipated debut single and fierce statement of intent ‘Damned for Eternity’ on 12th May on Blang Records. Formed by the visionary Brix Smith Start […]

Track of the Day: ALEX LOWE - 'Coal Trains'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: ALEX LOWE – ‘Coal Trains’

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

No one can say the past few years for Alex Lowe have been easy. After battling cancer, front man Alex Lowe has emerged triumphant and resurrected his old band Hurricane #1 with a new killer […]

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THE MANICS to release new book, ‘You Love Us: Manic Street Preachers In Photographs 1991-2001’

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers are the latest artist’s legendary music photographer Tom Sheehan has chosen for his new series of books. Released 30th June 2017 through Flood Gallery Publishing, the book will feature a foreword by […]

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes now announce a brand spanking new run of dates in December – their biggest and most exciting to date 2
Gigs

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes now announce a brand spanking new run of dates in December – their biggest and most exciting to date

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of a sold out headline tour of the UK, their third sold out UK tour in a row, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes now announce a brand spanking new run of […]

Jamiroquai Announce First Headline Festival Dates In Six Years
Album Reviews

Album Review: JAMIROQUAI – ‘Automaton’

April 3, 2017 Chris Snoddon

It has been seven long years since the pretty mediocre ‘Rock Dust Light Star’ was showcased by London based Jamiroquai but 31st March 2017 sees Jay Kay and his band of Acid Jazz Funksters return […]

Album Review: THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN - 'Damage and Joy'
Album Reviews

Album Review: THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN – ‘Damage and Joy’

April 3, 2017 Lori Gava

It is all too often a cringe worthy experience when a beloved band seminal in one’s developing musical tastes, comes back out of the cold to release a new studio album after 19 years. I […]

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