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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
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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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        • 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
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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 […]

        • 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
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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
          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.           […]

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        • 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
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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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          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
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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 […]

  • 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
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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: July 2017

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper - "Spooky Action"
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – “Spooky Action”

July 24, 2017 Lori Gava

The return of Mansun frontman Paul Draper has been a long time coming. Rumours of his return to the music scene began a few years after what some would call Mansun’s classic Brit Pop band […]

DHANI HARRISON - Announces debut solo album with first single
New Music

DHANI HARRISON – Announces debut solo album with first single

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy Award winning musician Dhani Harrison’s first solo album ‘IN///PARALLEL’ will be released on October 6 through BMG. Today, he also shares the first single from the album ‘All About Waiting’ Dhani Harrison has been […]

STARSAILOR - Announce Brand New Album 'All This Life', Stream Lead Track  'Listen To Your Heart' Now
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STARSAILOR – ‘All This Life’ title track of new album revealed

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

British quartet STARSAILOR have revealed their brand new single ‘All This Life’, the title track from their upcoming album, which is out September 1st via Cooking Vinyl. Lead singer and guitarist James Walsh explains, “’All […]

PREMIERE: Rusty Ship - "Tip Of My Tongue" - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Rusty Ship – “Tip Of My Tongue” – Listen Now!

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

Nashville grunge-rockers Rusty Shipp release their new single ‘Tip Of My Tongue’ today Friday 21st July via Valinor Records. The roaring grunge-pop track offers up serrated guitars and earworm melodies and is lifted from Mortal […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rachel K Collier - "Rust"
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Rachel K Collier – “Rust”

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

Following up on previous single “Paper Tiger” supported by Huw Stephens, Bethan Elfyn and Adam Walton, Welsh artist and one-woman production machine Rachel K Collier delivers ultramodern metallic electro-pop with new single “Rust”. Now in […]

IN FOCUS// Dropkick Murphys - Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 16/6/17 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Dropkick Murphys – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 16/6/17

July 20, 2017 Clair McAllister

Dropkick Murphys played Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 16/6/17 with support from United Bottles and The Fratellis. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots.

PREMIERE: The Max Tribe "Hello" - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: The Max Tribe “Hello” – Listen Now!

July 20, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively premiere the smoldering new single “Hello,” by  Psych Rock/ Blues band The Max Tribe from forthcoming album Retrofit. The albums release in early August coincides with the start of the band’s U.S. […]

WOLF PARADE Announce first album in seven years Cry Cry Cry, out Oct 6th on Sub Pop
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WOLF PARADE Announce first album in seven years Cry Cry Cry, out Oct 6th on Sub Pop

July 20, 2017 XS Noize

Wolf Parade will release the thunderous Cry Cry Cry, the band’s first new album in seven years (and fourth full-length overall), worldwide from Sub Pop on Friday, October 6th, 2017. The album will be available […]

ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London's Wembley Arena
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ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London’s Wembley Arena

July 20, 2017 XS Noize

Following an acclaimed run of shows across the UK and Europe this summer, Arcade Fire have announced a headline tour for Spring 2018, which will see “one of the most popular and essential bands of […]

ADAM ANT - Announces final 2017 performance
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ADAM ANT – Announces final 2017 performance

July 19, 2017 XS Noize

Due to overwhelming demand, and after playing sold-out shows to over 75,000 fans around the world throughout the UK, North America, Australia and New Zealand, pop icon Adam Ant has saved the best for last […]

The Lemon Twigs announce debut album 'Do Hollywood'
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THE LEMON TWIGS – Announce ‘Brothers of Destruction’ EP; Hear first track ‘Night Song’

July 19, 2017 XS Noize

The Lemon Twigs have announced Brothers of Destruction, a six-track EP of previously unreleased material. Slated for September 22nd, Brothers of Destruction was written and recorded by the D’Addario brothers – Brian (20) and Michael […]

LITTLE DRAGON - Reveal Stunning Video For 'Strobe Light'
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LITTLE DRAGON – Reveal Stunning Video For ‘Strobe Light’

July 19, 2017 XS Noize

Today sees Grammy-nominated Gothenburg natives Little Dragon reveal the stunning video for ‘Strobe Light’. The sun-kissed video, shot in Johannesburg, was masterminded by Kristin-Lee Moolman alongside frequent collaborator and stylist IB Kamara and is made […]

INTERVIEW: Kristin Hersh Talks Dublin, Works In Progress. Says She’s Returning for her “Ireland Fix” 1
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INTERVIEW: Kristin Hersh Talks Dublin, Works In Progress. Says She’s Returning for her “Ireland Fix”

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Kristin Hersh is most recognized as the front person for the influential art-punk band Throwing Muses. She has also found a surprisingly successful career as an author, she has published the critically acclaimed “Paradoxical Undressing” in […]

LONDON GRAMMAR -  Announce New Single 'Non Believer' + October UK Live Dates
Gigs

LONDON GRAMMAR – Announce New Single ‘Non Believer’ + October UK Live Dates

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

London Grammar today release new single ‘Non Believer’, from their number 1 album Truth Is A Beautiful Thing. This, the band’s second album debuted in the top spot on release and has now spent five […]

PREMIERE: San Eco - "Whatever Kind Of Heaven" – Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: San Eco – “Whatever Kind Of Heaven” – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Whatever Kind Of Heaven is a 7 minute prog pop anthem based on a philosophy that heaven or hell is determined by how your memory lives on in the friends and family that survive you, rather […]

PREMIERE: San Eco - "Whatever Kind Of Heaven" – Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: San Eco – “What Kind of Heaven” – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

What Kind of Heaven is a 7 minute prog pop anthem based on a philosophy that heaven or hell is determined by how your memory lives on in the friends and family that survive you, […]

THE KILLERS - unveil the video for their dazzling new single,"The Man" - Watch Now!
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THE KILLERS – Announce a major UK and Ireland tour for November 2017

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

The Killers announce a major UK and Ireland tour for November 2017 – the tour will follow the release of the band’s upcoming fifth album, ‘Wonderful Wonderful’. The Killers recently released the video for their […]

BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE - Release Video For "Vanity Pail Kids"
Gigs

BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE – Release Video For “Vanity Pail Kids”

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Following a wave of praise for the release of Broken Social Scene’s newest album, Hug of Thunder, the band has released the video for the song “Vanity Pail Kids.” Broken Social Scene’s long-awaited return has […]

NICK HEYWARD unveils his first single in eighteen years - Listen Now!
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NICK HEYWARD unveils his first single in eighteen years – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Nick Heyward unveils his first single in eighteen years, the double A-side ‘Mountaintop’ and ‘Baby Blue Sky’, set for release on 30th June via Gladsome Hawk. The single is first offering from his eagerly anticipated […]

COLDPLAY Bring The Head Full of Dreams Tour to Croke Park
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COLDPLAY Celebrate History of American Immigrants in New Video for ‘MIRACLES (SOMEONE SPECIAL)’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

Coldplay have premiered a new lyric video for Miracles (Someone Special), the collaboration with Detroit rapper Big Sean from their new five-track Kaleidoscope EP. The video – which you can watch BELOW – was directed […]

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