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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

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SNOW PATROL and OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL announce Ward Park FREE 1
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SNOW PATROL and OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL announce Ward Park FREE

May 15, 2019 XS Noize

Open House Festival has joined forces with Snow Patrol to curate a line-up of exciting bands, musicians and electronic DJs to play in eight Bangor pubs on Friday 24th May – the night before the […]

THE TWANG - Unveil video for comeback track 'Everytime' - Watch Now
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THE TWANG – Unveil video for comeback track ‘Everytime’ – Watch Now

May 15, 2019 XS Noize

‘Everytime’ is the brilliant first single from THE TWANG’S long-awaited forthcoming album. The single, taken from the band’s upcoming fifth album is a reminiscent throwback to time’s gone by and youthful love in the 1990s. […]

WHITE LIES - Announce unmissable one-off warm up show at Frome’s legendary Cheese & Grain this Summer 2
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WHITE LIES – Announce unmissable one-off warm up show at Frome’s legendary Cheese & Grain this Summer

May 15, 2019 XS Noize

WHITE LIES will perform an unmissable one-off warm-up show at Frome’s legendary Cheese & Grain this Summer (11.07.2019). Following in the footsteps of megastars the likes of Foo Fighters and Robert Plant who have similarly […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Waterboys - Where the Action Is
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Waterboys – Where the Action Is

May 15, 2019 Lori Gava

Mike Scott’s inspired creation of the legendary band The Waterboys has produced a storied discography that defies genre labels. The band has wholeheartedly participated in the Big Music movement, redefined themselves as raggle-taggle folkies and […]

Irish electro-folk duo SAINT SISTER announce headline Belfast show at The Empire Music Hall, Thursday 19th September 2019
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Irish electro-folk duo SAINT SISTER announce headline Belfast show at The Empire Music Hall, Thursday 19th September 2019

May 15, 2019 XS Noize

Irish electro-folk duo Saint Sister is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Empire Music Hall on Thursday 19th September 2019. Their debut album ‘Shape of Silence’ was released last October to rave […]

FEEDER release new single 'Youth' from new album 'Tallulah' - Watch Now
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FEEDER release new single ‘Youth’ from new album ‘Tallulah’ – Watch Now

May 15, 2019 XS Noize

Feeder has today released a new video for track ‘Youth’. The new single from this quintessential rock band packs a hefty punch. ‘Youth’ bursts with energy, boasting powerful guitars that drive the track, dynamic drums […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Peach Fuzz - 'The Outside Looking In' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Peach Fuzz – ‘The Outside Looking In’ – Watch Now

May 14, 2019 XS Noize

The Outside Looking In’ provides a first real insight into the shimmering pop penchants of The Peach Fuzz. Hidden Away under the tutelage of The Coral’s James Skelly, The Peach Fuzz unveiled their debut single […]

NEW MODEL ARMY - Announce new album 'From Here'
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NEW MODEL ARMY – Announce new album ‘From Here’

May 14, 2019 XS Noize

In October 1980 three musicians took to the stage in their hometown of Bradford to play a gig under the name New Model Army. Led by frontman and songwriter Justin Sullivan, this was the start […]

RICHARD HAWLEY Announces his eighth studio album, 'Further' - Listen to track
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RICHARD HAWLEY – Announces Dublin Show at The Olympia Theatre on 30th September 2019

May 14, 2019 XS Noize

Richard Hawley has announced a date at The Olympia Theatre on 30th September 2019. 2019 is set to be a landmark year for songwriter Richard Hawley.  Not only is he due to release his ninth studio album, Further on 31st May, but he […]

Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno has teased the first single from his new solo project The S.L.P. 2
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Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno has teased the first single from his new solo project The S.L.P.

May 14, 2019 XS Noize

Kasabian rocker Serge Pizzorno has announced his new solo project The S.L.P. and teased his first single ‘Favourites’ featuring rapper Little Simz. The ‘You’re In Love With a Psycho’ guitarist – whose full name is […]

Number 1 Artist STORMZY Announces Belsonic Support for 20th June 2019 1
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Number 1 Artist STORMZY Announces Belsonic Support for 20th June 2019

May 14, 2019 XS Noize

Ivor Novello winning, Glastonbury headliner and current number 1 charting artist with his single, ‘Vossi Bop’ Stormzy will play his largest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic on Thursday 20th June 2019. Eighteen months […]

REVIEW: Permafrost - 'Permafrost EP'
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REVIEW: Permafrost – ‘Permafrost EP’

May 14, 2019 Amanda Stock

If you are a fan of the sinister menace of Interpol, the jagged guitar lines of Gang Of Four or the grandiose gloom of The Cure, here is a band which is a mix of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: We Are Strangers (Josh Kramon) Shares "Thirty Days" as heard on CW's iZombie
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: We Are Strangers (Josh Kramon) Shares “Thirty Days” as heard on CW’s iZombie

May 14, 2019 XS Noize

We are Strangers is the brainchild of T.V and Film composer, Josh Kramon. He’s best known for his weekly instrumental music for such acclaimed shows as “Veronica Mars”, “iZombie,” “Party Down” and “Lethal Weapon.” In […]

THE NATIONAL - Unveil 'I Am Easy To Find' Directed By Mike Mills and Starring Alicia Vikander - Watch Now
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THE NATIONAL – Unveil ‘I Am Easy To Find’ Directed By Mike Mills and Starring Alicia Vikander – Watch Now

May 13, 2019 XS Noize

The 24-minute film directed by Academy Award-nominated Mike Mills ( 20th Century Women, Beginners ) and starring Academy Award Winner Alicia Vikander ( The Danish Girl, Ex-Machina) featuring new music by The National is now […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS' biggest hit 'Angels' is about him communicating with spirits as a child
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ROBBIE WILLIAMS’ biggest hit ‘Angels’ is about him communicating with spirits as a child

May 13, 2019 XS Noize

Robbie Williams has revealed that his hit song ‘Angels’ was actually about his encounters with ghosts as a kid, which “freaked” his father out. The 45-year-old pop star has previously opened up about his own […]

THE FAIM - Announce Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE, Wednesday August 28th 2019
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THE FAIM – Announce Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE, Wednesday August 28th 2019

May 13, 2019 XS Noize

Australian pop-rock quartet The Faim are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show on Wednesday, August 28th 2019 at the Oh Yeah Music Centre. THE FAIM came into existence as naturally as their music. The […]

Rodrigo y Gabriela Announce Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 21st September 2019
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Rodrigo y Gabriela Announce Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 21st September 2019

May 13, 2019 XS Noize

Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday 21st September 2019. Five years since their last album, they are ready to […]

LIVE REVIEW: Better Oblivion Community Center - Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Better Oblivion Community Center – Shepherds Bush Empire, London

May 13, 2019 Michael Barron

You know a singer/songwriter has achieved “cult” status when every side project they do despite seldom publicity receives mass interest and each live show they do sells out. The singer/songwriter in question is Conor Oberst […]

Legendary Liverpool band THE ZUTONS join OPEN HOUSE BANGOR line-up
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Legendary Liverpool band THE ZUTONS join OPEN HOUSE BANGOR line-up

May 13, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary Liverpool band The Zutons will play an outdoor concert at Bangor seafront on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August, as part of this year’s Open House Festival Bangor. The show will celebrate the 15th anniversary […]

What do GUNS N’ ROSES have planned for 2019?
Features

What do GUNS N’ ROSES have planned for 2019?

May 10, 2019 XS Noize

Guns N’ Roses are back, and the long-awaited reunion tour featuring three of the band’s founding members was a resounding success. The Not In This Lifetime tour, which began in April 2016, lasted over two […]

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