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          SWANS announce their sixteenth studio album 'The Beggar' - out on 23 June 2023

          March 22, 2023

          SWANS have announced details of their sixteenth studio album, The Beggar, due for release on Mute / Young God Records (N America) on 23 June 2023. In addition, Swans have announced further dates for a […]

          Scratch My Progress EP
          News

          Belfast music hub OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE releases Scratch My Progress EP

          March 22, 2023

          Belfast music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre is delighted to announce the release of this year’s showcase EP from its annual talent development programme – Scratch My Progress. The release features brand-new tracks, from […]

          Airbourne
          Gigs

          Australian hard rock band AIRBOURNE announce Limelight, Belfast show on 1st August 2023

          March 22, 2023

          Airbourne is an Australian hard rock band formed in Warrnambool in 2003 by brothers Joel O’Keeffe on lead vocals and lead guitar, and Ryan O’Keeffe on drums. The line-up was completed with Justin Street on […]

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          The New Division – Modern Life
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The New Division – Modern Life

          March 22, 2023

          SoCal-based electronic synth-pop artist The New Division, aka John Glenn Kunkel, releases his new album, Modern Life, which probes into the consequences of technology addiction and navigating a relentlessly everchanging world. Kunkel explains, “A lot […]

          Secret Machines
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Secret Machines - The Moth, The Lizard and the Secret Machines

          March 21, 2023

          Long regarded as a ‘lost’ album, the space rock new prog titans finally release a collection of songs that they have had in the musical bank for over a decade. Secret Machines have spent the […]

        • 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

          Underworld
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: F*cked Up at Lafayette, London Credit: Dani Bolton/Lafayette
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: F*cked Up at Lafayette, London

          March 20, 2023

          If someone was to bring up in conversation “Who was that band that fought the law…?” Most people would think of either The Clash or Sonny Curtis and his band The Crickets. Canadian hardcore band […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Ville Valo at The Garage, Glasgow, Scotland
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ville Valo at The Garage, Glasgow, Scotland

          March 15, 2023

          Ville Valo is one of the most well-known Finnish musicians, who gained most of his success as a frontman and songwriter of the band named HIM that disbanded in 2017. In 2023, Ville released his […]

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        • SWANS
          Gigs

          SWANS announce their sixteenth studio album 'The Beggar' - out on 23 June 2023

          March 22, 2023

          SWANS have announced details of their sixteenth studio album, The Beggar, due for release on Mute / Young God Records (N America) on 23 June 2023. In addition, Swans have announced further dates for a […]

          Airbourne
          Gigs

          Australian hard rock band AIRBOURNE announce Limelight, Belfast show on 1st August 2023

          March 22, 2023

          Airbourne is an Australian hard rock band formed in Warrnambool in 2003 by brothers Joel O’Keeffe on lead vocals and lead guitar, and Ryan O’Keeffe on drums. The line-up was completed with Justin Street on […]

          The Darkness
          Gigs

          THE DARKNESS - Announce 20th Anniversary Tour of 'Permission To Land'

          March 22, 2023

          2023 finds Britain’s beloved rock band The Darkness celebrating 20 years since they birthed Permission To Land, the multi-platinum, chart-topping debut album which changed the face of rock music forever. To celebrate the landmark occasion, […]

  • 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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ASH share brand-new single 'Darkest Hour of The Night' - Listen Now
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ASH share brand-new single 'Darkest Hour of The Night' - Listen Now

January 7, 2020 XS Noize

Having announced the career-spanning Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash, released on February 14th Irish trio ASH are pleased to see in 2012 with new track Darkest Hour Of The Night. Penned once again by […]

PACO PEÑA - Headlines The Mac Theatre, Belfast on Friday 10th January 2020
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PACO PEÑA - Headlines The Mac Theatre, Belfast on Friday 10th January 2020

January 7, 2020 XS Noize

The World’s most Celebrated Flamenco Guitarist Paco Pena is pleased to announce a headline Belfast performance at The Mac Theatre on Friday 10th January 2020. Paco Pena embodies both authenticity and innovation in flamenco. As […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Easter - ‘Doubt Rings'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Easter - ‘Doubt Rings'

January 6, 2020 XS Noize

Easter & Bromide release split single ‘Doubt Rings’ / ‘I’ll Never Learn’- out 31 January 2020 on Scratchy Records. Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the track from Easter. One friend.Two bands. And […]

THE ORIELLES - Share new track ‘Space Samba (Disco Volador Theme)
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THE ORIELLES - Share new track ‘Space Samba (Disco Volador Theme)

January 6, 2020 XS Noize

The Orielles have today shared Space Samba (Disco Volador Theme), the latest track to be taken from their stunning second album, Disco Volador which is out on Heavenly Recordings on Friday 28th February 2020. The […]

FIELD MUSIC share new single 'Do You Read Me?' from the forthcoming new album Making A New World 1
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FIELD MUSIC share new single 'Do You Read Me?' from the forthcoming new album Making A New World

January 6, 2020 XS Noize

Field Music share “Do You Read Me?”, the new single taken from the forthcoming new album Making A New World, a 19 track song cycle about the after-effects of the First World War. Released through […]

MARC ALMOND shares brand new single ‘Slow Burn Love’ - Watch Video
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MARC ALMOND shares brand new single ‘Slow Burn Love’ - Watch Video

January 6, 2020 XS Noize

Having previewed his forthcoming album ‘Chaos and a Dancing Star’ with the recent tracks ‘Hollywood Forever’ and ‘Lord of Misrule’, Marc Almond starts 2020 by unveiling its lead single ‘Slow Burn Love’. In an album […]

Irish singer-songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club on Saturday 9th May 2020
Gigs

Irish singer-songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club on Saturday 9th May 2020

January 6, 2020 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter Amy Montgomery is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club on Saturday 9th May 2020. The first thing that grabs your attention about Amy Montgomery (apart from her Bohemian […]

OH WONDER shares their brand new single 'Happy' - Listen Now
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OH WONDER shares their brand new single 'Happy' - Listen Now

January 3, 2020 XS Noize

Oh Wonder welcomes you warmly into 2020 with their brand new single “Happy” out today. The new track arrives just weeks before the band’s fast-approaching third album, No One Else Can Wear Your Crown, is released on February […]

BEN WATT - Releases "Figures In The Landscape" from New Album 'Storm Damage' 1
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BEN WATT - Releases "Figures In The Landscape" from New Album 'Storm Damage'

January 3, 2020 XS Noize

“Figures in the Landscape” is the latest single to be taken from musician-writer-DJ Ben Watt’s upcoming fourth solo LP, Storm Damage, out on January 31, 2020. It follows the recent singles “Balanced on a Wire,” […]

BOOK REVIEW: BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams By Michael Allred, Steve Horton and Laura Allred 1
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BOOK REVIEW: BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams By Michael Allred, Steve Horton and Laura Allred

January 2, 2020 Michael Barron

The legacy of David Bowie’s death has been honoured with countless books, being chosen as the first solo artist to feature on an entire Royal Mail stamp set, having his own Trump card game and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: David Keenan - A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery
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ALBUM REVIEW: David Keenan - A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery

January 2, 2020 Daniel Lynch

It is fitting that among the first lines of the first track on A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery David Keenan references Samuel Beckett. The young man from Dundalk has produced a stunning debut album which […]

Rock legend MEAT LOAF is back in hilarious vegan campaign
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Rock legend MEAT LOAF is back in hilarious vegan campaign

January 2, 2020 XS Noize

MEAT LOAF visits the UK to endorse Frankie & Benny’s new vegan menu – and admits he’d do anything to help save the planet…  MEAT is out, VEG is in this January – just ask […]

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