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        • The Wood Burning Savages
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          Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show

          March 25, 2023

          The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]

          Pete Townshend
          News

          PETE TOWNSHEND releases ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’ - his first solo single in 29 years

          March 24, 2023

          Pete Townshend has today released ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’, his first solo single in 29 years. The track was composed and produced by Rachel Fuller under her nom de plume Charlie Pepper, and all proceeds […]

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
          News

          NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new track ‘Dead To The World’

          March 23, 2023

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today release ‘Dead To The World’, a remarkable new track taken from the eagerly anticipated fourth studio album ‘Council Skies’, due for release on 2nd June 2023 (via Sour Mash […]

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        • Album Reviews

          Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Memento Mori

          March 24, 2023

          A thing that is overlooked about Depeche Mode is their constant need to keep moving, keep innovating and keep recording new material, something their contemporaries rarely do if they do it at all. Look at […]

          King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories

          March 22, 2023

          Bangor native Stephen Macartney, or as we will learn to know him – King Cedar is set to release his debut album, Everything More & Other Stories. Previously known for his part in the alt-folk […]

        • 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 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: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse Credit: Denise Esposito
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse, London

          March 23, 2023

          It is hard to believe that The Pixies formed almost 40 years ago. Despite releasing four albums and enjoying huge success, it looked as if the band would not last a decade when frontman Black […]

          Underworld
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          LIVE REVIEW: Underworld at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 21, 2023

          The point when normality returned following COVID-19 is debatable but it’s impossible to deny that after an unwanted three-year hiatus, much normality returned when the Teenage Cancer Trust festival was revived in 2022 and saw […]

        • 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

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          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Answer at Limelight 2, Belfast

          March 24, 2023

          Irish rockers The Answer made a spectacular and long-awaited return to Limelight 2, Belfast last night in support of ‘Sundowners’ – their first studio album in almost seven years. Bernie McAllister was there to take […]

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

          March 22, 2023

          After postponements and venue moves, American heavy metal giants Lamb of God finally made it to London and gave a spectacular show. Support came from Sylosis and Kreator – two intense and heavy bands. Lamb […]

  • Gigs
        • The Wood Burning Savages
          Gigs

          Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show

          March 25, 2023

          The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor
          Gigs

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new track 'Everything is Sweet'

          March 23, 2023

          Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a new track ‘Everything Is Sweet’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd June via Cooking Vinyl. A glorious […]

          James
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          JAMES announce details of their new double album 'Be Opened By The Wonderful'

          March 23, 2023

          JAMES have announced details of their new album in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. BE OPENED BY THE WONDERFUL is a 20-track – 19 vinyl – a double album of some of their most loved […]

  • Interviews
        • Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk “Attitude”
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk 'Attitude'

          March 22, 2023

          “I think she is a very gifted performer.” While any female artist would love to hear or read, and perhaps has heard or read, such a statement from others over the course of their career, […]

          Thumpasaurus
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single 'Lipstick Makeup'

          March 20, 2023

          Los Angeles-based indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus recently released their latest single/music video, “Lipstick Makeup.” According to Thumpasaurus, “‘Lipstick Makeup’ is about saying f*ck it. I’m letting my freak out tonight and getting real nice with […]

          Billy Lockett
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Billy Lockett talks ‘Abington Grove’, mental health & the future

          February 22, 2023

          10 years ago, Billy Lockett came to huge attention, notably in the UK, when he toured with KT Tunstall. Three EPs, a family tragedy and a long and hard battle with sobriety later, this past […]

  • Podcast
        • The Answer
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Answer's Cormac Neeson on new album 'Sundowners'

          March 21, 2023

          In episode #123 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Cormac Neeson from the Irish rock band The Answer. The Answer makes a spectacular and long-awaited return with Sundowners – their first […]

          Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on new album UK GRIM

          March 17, 2023

          In episode #122 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods to talk about their new album UK GRIM out now on Rough Trade Records. The album is […]

          Tide Lines
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Tide Lines frontman Robert Robertson on new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’

          March 9, 2023

          In episode #121 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Robert Robertson lead singer with Glasgow-based 4-piece, Tide Lines to talk about their new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’ An Ocean […]

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LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher Rocks Belfast's SSE Arena 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher Rocks Belfast's SSE Arena

October 31, 2017XS Noize

The last time Rock icon Liam Gallagher played in Belfast was 2011 with the now-defunct Beady Eye, and a lot has happened since then. After spending a few years in the Rock N Roll wilderness, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alt-pop Songstress EVELINN TROUBLE - ‘Sunset Everytime’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Alt-pop Songstress EVELINN TROUBLE - ‘Sunset Everytime’

October 31, 2017XS Noize

We are very pleased to premiere the video for ‘Sunset Everytime’ by Alt-pop Songstress Evelinn Trouble. Check it out below. How do you perform a concert with an arrow in your head? You break it […]

SECRET SHINE - Return with new album 'There is Only Now'
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SECRET SHINE - Return with new album 'There is Only Now'

October 30, 2017XS Noize

Secret Shine emerged from the late eighties/early nineties Shoegaze scene. Releases on the cult label Sarah Records followed, most notably the single ‘Loveblind’, earning the band an entry into the Indie top 20, and the […]

Listen to Sergio Kun Aguero (Scorin' All Over The World) BY Alias Kid & Friends 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Alias Kid's Sean O'Donnell Writes Charity Football Anthem Dedicated to Sergio Kun Aguero

October 30, 2017XS Noize

Manchester’s Alias Kid certainly don’t do things by halves, they just do what they want! After turning Alan McGee’s head, the man behind Oasis, Primal Scream and The Jesus & Marychain, just to name a […]

MORRISSEY - Announces UK & Ireland Tour
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MORRISSEY - Announces UK & Ireland Tour

October 27, 2017XS Noize

Morrissey has announced his first full UK & Ireland tour since 2015, giving fans the chance to hear tracks from Low in High School. Morrissey will play 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on February 20th. Ticket […]

Philip James Turner & The Crow Mandala release debut album 'Bright Lights' in December
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Philip James Turner & The Crow Mandala release debut album 'Bright Lights' in December

October 27, 2017XS Noize

Philip James Turner & The Crow Mandala are an Americana/Indie UK seven-piece band hailing from the Naples of the North, Morecambe, Lancashire. The Crow Mandala is headed up by Philip James Turner as you might […]

TEARS FOR FEARS Still Rule The World - Their Greatest Hits Album Out November 10th 2
Gigs

TEARS FOR FEARS To Play 8 UK & Ireland Dates With Special Guest ALISON MOYET

October 27, 2017XS Noize

After a triumphant concert on Radio 2 last night and with a sold-out show at The Royal Albert Hall to come this evening, Tears For Fears announce plans for their first UK and Ireland Tour […]

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The Gravity Drive - 'Shooting Star' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The Gravity Drive - 'Shooting Star' - Watch Now!

October 27, 2017Amanda Stock

“Shooting Star” is the new single from Bridport-based harmony driven alternative-pop band The Gravity Drive – led by husband and wife Elijah and Ava Wolf. Fiercely independent and determined to stay true to their own […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Morrissey & Marshall - 'I Need You' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Morrissey & Marshall - 'I Need You' - Watch Now!

October 27, 2017XS Noize

I Need You is the latest single from rock n roll duo, Morrissey & Marshall. Having had an overwhelming reaction to this particular track on Morrissey and Marshall’s latest album, the duo has decided that […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Magic Es - 'How do you sleep?' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Magic Es - 'How do you sleep?' - Listen Now!

October 27, 2017XS Noize

Following radio support with BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and BBC Norfolk, UK rock n’ roll band The Magic Es have released their blistering new single How Do You Sleep on all download/streaming platforms via Oh […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new album opener, "FORT KNOX" - Listen Now!

October 27, 2017XS Noize

From his third album as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, the record’s first sequenced track, “Fort Knox“, is revealed today (listen below). Noel says, “It was the last track finished on the last day in […]

HOWIE PAYNE - Releases New Single ‘Hold Steady The Wire’, - Listen Now!
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Howie Payne talks about his new album 'Mountain'

October 26, 2017XS Noize

Howie’s new record ‘Mountain’ is out now – it’s the follow up to his solo debut ‘Bright Light Ballads’, which was produced by Ethan Johns and hit #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart. With fans […]

LIVE REVIEW: JP Cooper – The Roundhouse London 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: JP Cooper – The Roundhouse London

October 26, 2017Helen Russell

Having seen JP Cooper support The Script on their Freedom Child Tour, I knew I was in for something special last night at Camden Roundhouse in London. With his debut album Raised Under Grey Skies […]

STARSAILOR - Announce digital deluxe edition of their latest album All This Life, and new video
New Music

STARSAILOR - Announce digital deluxe edition of their latest album All This Life, and new video

October 26, 2017XS Noize

Starsailor has announced the release of the digital deluxe edition of their latest album All This Life, which will be available to download/stream here from tomorrow (October 27th) and includes acoustic versions of 4 songs […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: T.E. Yates - 'Fairytale' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: T.E. Yates - 'Fairytale' - Watch Now!

October 26, 2017XS Noize

Today we can exclusively reveal the new video of ‘Fairytale’ by T.E. Yates from his album ‘Silver Coins and White Feathers.’ It’s a really cool animated video that was about 6 months in the making. […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
Gigs

WOLF ALICE to play Belfast's famous ULSTER HALL on 27 November

October 26, 2017XS Noize

Wolf Alice, one of the biggest breakthrough independent bands of recent years, will play a run of shows worldwide, including a UK & European tour for the autumn in support of their brilliant new album […]

PAUL DRAPER comes to Belfast to perform debut solo album & debut Mansun album
Gigs

PAUL DRAPER comes to Belfast to perform debut solo album & debut Mansun album

October 26, 2017XS Noize

Following his recent sold out run of solo dates, Paul Draper has announced additional details about his 2018 UK tour, which see him come to the Belfast Limelight 2 on the 24th February, At each […]

PLACEBO share poignant video for new single "Life's What You Make It" + announce UK tour dates
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Placebo - Brixton Academy, London

October 25, 2017Michael Barron

There has been a lot of international excitement with Placebo’s “A Place for Us to Dream – 20 Years of Placebo” tour. There was dismay when Placebo cancelled and didn’t reschedule the Perth leg of […]

FRANZ FERDINAND - Announce new album + share new track - Listen Now!
Gigs

FRANZ FERDINAND - Announce new album + share new track - Listen Now!

October 25, 2017XS Noize

‘Always Ascending’ the new album from Franz Ferdinand, is being released by Domino on Friday the 9th of February. Nothing short of a rebirth, the album’s 10 songs are a triumphant recasting of the group, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lou Scarrs - 'Measure Up' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lou Scarrs - 'Measure Up' - Listen Now!

October 25, 2017XS Noize

Check out our track premiere ‘Measure Up’ by new Aussie singer Lou Scarrs. Lou Scarrs’schedule for his former musical project looked like a young musician’s dream come true: Glastonbury in the UK, check. SXSW in […]

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