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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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NOEL GALLAGHER unveils new song ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’ - Listen Now!
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NOEL GALLAGHER unveils new song ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’ – Listen Now!

December 31, 2020 XS Noize

Today Noel Gallagher ends 2020 on a high note with new song ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’. Gallagher announced on social media yesterday that he would be sharing the demo which he wrote […]

Kick off 2021 with TOMORROWLAND 31.12.2020 – a magical New Year’s Eve celebration 2
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Kick off 2021 with TOMORROWLAND 31.12.2020 – a magical New Year’s Eve celebration

December 31, 2020 XS Noize

On December 31, Tomorrowland is organising Tomorrowland 31.12.2020 – a magical New Year’s Eve celebration at the end of an exceptional year, counting down to the start of 2021. This unique digital festival on the […]

THE KUNTS aim for Christmas number one with their song 'Boris Johnson is a FU**NG C**T' 1
New Music

THE KUNTS aim for Christmas number one with their song ‘Boris Johnson is a FU**NG C**T’

December 24, 2020 XS Noize

Comedy punk band The Kunts are aiming for Christmas number one with their explicit song ‘Boris Johnson is a FU**NG C**T’. It’s the song THEY don’t want to be Christmas number one but it’s storming […]

Join Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling UNDER A CHRISTMAS SKY on Christmas Eve 2020 at 7pm!
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Join Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling UNDER A CHRISTMAS SKY on Christmas Eve 2020 at 7pm!

December 23, 2020 XS Noize

Under a Christmas Sky features Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, and poetry, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum. From traditional to contemporary everything you will see and hear has one thing in common – […]

From Colne to Stockholm - INTERVIEW with Milltown Brothers' MATT NELSON
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From Colne to Stockholm – INTERVIEW with Milltown Brothers’ MATT NELSON

December 23, 2020 XS Noize

Milltown Brothers released their fantastic new album on Stanley Records on the 6th of November 2020. ‘Stockholm’, recorded recently in their hometown of Colne in Lancashire, is the follow up to 2015’s ‘Long Road’ and will […]

PALE WAVES reveal the video for new single 'She's My Religion' - Watch Now!
New Music

PALE WAVES reveal the video for new single ‘She’s My Religion’ – Watch Now!

December 22, 2020 XS Noize

PALE WAVES frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie stars in the deeply personal video for the band’s new single SHE’S MY RELIGION. Raw and honest, it represents a real relationship between two women. Recklessly in love, it shows […]

New Innovative Ways To Experience The Worlds Of Sports, Music, And Entertainment
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New Innovative Ways To Experience The Worlds Of Sports, Music, And Entertainment

December 22, 2020 XS Noize

Many social events like going to sports, going to concerts, or museum events often bring people together. The live experiences often change lives and also the ability to create a better future from real-time shared […]

XS Noize: ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2020
Album Reviews

XS Noize: ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2020

December 21, 2020 XS Noize

XS Noize: ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2020 – Top 20 There isn’t much to say about 2020 that hasn’t already been said somewhere – it was chaotic, bizarre and unprecedented across all walks of life, […]

RINGO STARR reveals video for new single 'Here’s To The Nights' - Watch Now
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RINGO STARR reveals video for new single ‘Here’s To The Nights’ – Watch Now

December 21, 2020 XS Noize

As this crazy year comes to a close, Ringo is offering a song of peace, love and friendship – “Here’s To The Nights” available now as a single and new video revealed today. Written by […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Caulbearers - Over Comes A Cloud
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Caulbearers – Over Comes A Cloud

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

Caulbearers are a Manchester-based collective of musicians, but with contributors also hailing from around the UK and Europe. Based on the songs of producer and vocalist Damien Mahoney, their sound has been described as “archaic […]

BONNIE TYLER announces the release of her brand-new studio album ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’, out on February 26th, 2021 1
New Music

BONNIE TYLER shares lyric video for new single ‘When The Lights Go Down’

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

Today sees the release of Bonnie Tyler’s new song “When The Lights Go Down” from the forthcoming brand-new studio album “The Best Is Yet To Come”, out on February 26th, 2021 on earMUSIC. The song […]

GORILLAZ announce epic new video ‘THE LOST CHORD ft Leee John’ coming on Christmas Eve 1
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GORILLAZ announce epic new video ‘THE LOST CHORD ft Leee John’ coming on Christmas Eve

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

2020 that’s a wrap… Gorillaz closed out a year that no one will forget with three massive live shows beamed around the world from the basement of Kong Studios. Song Machine Live From Kong saw […]

JAKE BUGG shares Rudimental remix of 'All I Need' - Listen Now!
New Music

JAKE BUGG shares Rudimental remix of ‘All I Need’ – Listen Now!

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of his new single and cinematic short film All I Need, Jake Bugg has shared an alternate version of the track with a remix by Rudimental. All I Need has received acclaim […]

CAMELPHAT unveil the video for their latest anthem ‘Easier’ - Watch Now!
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CAMELPHAT unveil the video for their latest anthem ‘Easier’ – Watch Now!

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated producer duo CamelPhat have unveiled the official video for their latest anthem ‘Easier’.  Directed by Tom Haines, the video portrays a series of dancers performing alone in empty London nightclub FOLD. The visual […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Psyrena - Christmas For One
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TRACK PREMIERE: Psyrena – Christmas For One

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

Alt-pop musician Psyrena (Madeleine Wise) opts for introspective minimalism on ‘Christmas For One’, a seasonal ode to all the craziness emanating around the world at the moment and offers us a glimmer of hope and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grasscut - Return Of The Sun
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grasscut – Return Of The Sun

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

Grasscut, the Brighton-based duo released their first new music in over five years on 11th December 2020. ‘Return Of The Sun’, available digitally via all major outlets, is the lead single from a new album, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul McCartney - McCartney III
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul McCartney – McCartney III

December 17, 2020 Ben P Scott

The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 meant that many of us had to spend a lot of time indoors. Definitely a bummer in most cases, but one of the few silver linings is that musical geniuses […]

The London production of LAZARUS live-stream announced to celebrate David Bowie's birthday & commemorate the 5th anniversary of his death
Gigs

The London production of LAZARUS live-stream announced to celebrate David Bowie’s birthday & commemorate the 5th anniversary of his death

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

To remember David Bowie on his birthday and to mark the fifth anniversary of his untimely death, producers Robert Fox and RZO Entertainment Inc are exclusively releasing the stream of the London production of Lazarus, captured […]

ENTER SHIKARI share their unusual video for ’T.I.N.A’ - Watch Now!
Gigs

ENTER SHIKARI share their unusual video for ’T.I.N.A’ – Watch Now!

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Enter Shikari share their unusual video for ’T.I.N.A’, directed and animated by filmmaker Matthew Taylor. ’T.I.N.A’ is taken from the band’s sixth album, ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’, which was released in April […]

LIFESHARE announce virtual online Christmas music festival this Saturday, December 19th 1
Gigs

LIFESHARE announce virtual online Christmas music festival this Saturday, December 19th

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

The homeless situation in Manchester has been an issue for some time but the pandemic has seen these numbers rise yet again, unfortunately. Lifeshare is a homeless charity based in Manchester and raises awareness for […]

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