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        • Cian Ducrot
          News

          CIAN DUCROT shares new single ‘Part of Me’

          March 31, 2023

          Everything is falling into place for Cian Ducrot. The Irish singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has seen his previous two singles – ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ and the Gold-certified ‘All For You’ – fly into the Top […]

          Charles Cave
          News

          CHARLES CAVE (White Lies) shares video for new track 'Easy Love'

          March 31, 2023

          Hot off the heels of the most successful year in White Lies’ career which saw the band sell nearly a quarter of a million tickets worldwide, Charles Cave, songwriter and bassist, has taken a natural […]

          The Sherlocks
          News

          THE SHERLOCKS share new single ‘Don’t Let It Out’ from their upcoming album ‘People Like Me & You’

          March 31, 2023

          The Sherlocks’ recent single ‘Sirens’ delivered a big moment for the band, their fierce and uncompromising new sound rewarded with extensive Radio 1 airplay including Jordan & Vick’s Tune of the Week as well as […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          City and Colour - The Love Still Held Me Near
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: City and Colour - The Love Still Held Me Near

          March 30, 2023

          There are a number of rock albums that chronicle the tragic loss of a friend or loved one. Hovering at the top of that list are offerings like Sufjan Steven’s Carrie and Lowell, Arcade Fire’s […]

          Alberta Cross - Sinking Ships
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Alberta Cross - Sinking Ships

          March 30, 2023

          I first stumbled across Alberta Cross when they supported Oasis back in 2008. At the request of Noel Gallagher no less, the band attempted to woo those who were mad-for-it in the crowd. Performing songs […]

        • 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

          Kasabian
          Live Reviews

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

          March 27, 2023

          Underworld opened the first night of the 2023 series of live events in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, the second night of music came from Wet Leg, and on the penultimate night of this wonderful […]

          IN FOCUS// Wet Leg at The Limelight, Belfast
          Live Reviews

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

          March 27, 2023

          Following the sold-out first night of music by headliners Underworld in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, Wet Leg, with two support bands CMAT and Honeyglaze, graced the Royal Albert Hall with a second night of […]

        • 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// The WAEVE at Lafayette, London Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The WAEVE at Lafayette, London

          March 29, 2023

          The WAEVE – Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – embarked on a UK tour after the release of their eponymous debut album. The duo performed an intimate sold-out show in London at Lafayette on […]

          © Bernie McAllister
          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 […]

  • Gigs
        • Björk
          Gigs

          Björk releases a new video for her track 'fossora'

          March 30, 2023

          Björk has shared a new video directed by herself, Viðar Logi, M/M (Paris) and FutureDeluxe for her track ‘fossora’. A word created by Björk and named after the feminine version of the Latin word for “digger”, […]

          Brix Smith
          Gigs

          BRIX SMITH announces summer UK headline tour

          March 30, 2023

          On a high after receiving widespread acclaim for her recent debut solo album ‘Valley of the Dolls’, the post-punk icon Brix Smith can now reveal details of her summer touring plans in support of the […]

          Will Butler + Sister Squares
          Gigs

          Will Butler + Sister Squares share new single 'Willows' & announce autumn UK/EU tour dates

          March 29, 2023

          ‘Willows’ is the first new material from Butler since May 2022, and the debut release from Will Butler + Sister Squares. A New York–based band rooted in dance and theatre, Sister Squares is Sara Dobbs, […]

  • 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
        • Graham Lambert - Inspiral Carpets
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Graham Lambert on Inspiral Carpets - The Complete Singles

          March 31, 2023

          In episode #124 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Graham Lambert from Madchester legends Inspiral Carpets. Inspiral Carpets have released The Complete Singles, a brand new album compiling all of the […]

          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 […]

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Month: October 2021

The King of Belfast - Celebrating the Life of Ronnie Purvis at the American Bar, Belfast, 27th November 1
Gigs

The King of Belfast - Celebrating the Life of Ronnie Purvis at the American Bar, Belfast, 27th November

October 31, 2021 XS Noize

Ronnie Purvis was an inspirer, an encourager and a fierce supporter of unsigned music and musicians. More than all of that, Ronnie was a friend. With his distinctive silver ponytail, he was most animated bouncing […]

BOOK REVIEW: Decades: Joy Division + New Order By John Aizlewood
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Decades: Joy Division + New Order By John Aizlewood

October 31, 2021 Michael Barron

The beginning of Decades: Joy Division + New Order started 45 years ago on 4th June 1976. The venue is the Lesser Free Trade Hall, and the bands playing are the Buzzcocks and the Sex […]

SAMMY PORTER teams up with KAREN HARDING for new single ‘Celebrate’
New Music

SAMMY PORTER teams up with KAREN HARDING for new single ‘Celebrate’

October 31, 2021 XS Noize

A regular #1 artist on Beatport, Sammy Porter’s singles such as ‘Talking Like Friends’ and ‘Let Your Love’ have taken him to over 50 million career streams, 5 million video views and 2500 plays on […]

Scotland-based alt-pop brother duo SAINT PHNX release new single 'Peace' - Listen Now
New Music

Scotland-based alt-pop brother duo SAINT PHNX release new single 'Peace' - Listen Now

October 31, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Glasgow, Scotland-based alt-pop brother duo SAINT PHNX have released their self-written holiday song, “Peace,”. Part of Atlantic Records’ yearly holiday compilation, the track describes finding peace in this crazy world.  The duo’s label-debut single, […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: R.E.M. - New Adventures in Hi-Fi
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: R.E.M. - New Adventures in Hi-Fi

October 30, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Brand new re-release of Georgia’s most famous […]

WESTLIFE Announce ‘THE WILD DREAMS’ TOUR for Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Friday 8th July 2022 1
Gigs

WESTLIFE Announce ‘THE WILD DREAMS’ TOUR for Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Friday 8th July 2022

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

The UK’s & Ireland’s biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife, today announced an extensive 2022 tour as their sensational return to music continues. Tickets for the spectacular The Wild Dreams Tour go on […]

KiD RAiN shares video for new single 'Magic' - Watch Now
New Music

KiD RAiN shares video for new single 'Magic' - Watch Now

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

KiD RAiN is quickly becoming one of the hottest new prospects in UK pop after the breakthrough success of his take on ‘Accidentally In Love’. His teasers for the song generated millions of likes on TikTok, and things continued to explode […]

CODY FROST shares Halloween themed video for new single 'Berlin' - Watch Now
New Music

CODY FROST shares Halloween themed video for new single 'Berlin' - Watch Now

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

Cody Frost’s debut EP ‘IT’S NOT REAL’ put her on the map, her angsty, aggressive dark pop winning tastemaker attention included continuing support from Jack Saunders at Radio 1. Now Cody follows the EP by […]

WIN: Tickets to see Psychedelic soul band BLACK PUMAS at Limelight 1, Belfast on 3rd November
Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see Psychedelic soul band BLACK PUMAS at Limelight 1, Belfast on 3rd November

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

Four-time Grammy-nominated psychedelic soul band based in Austin, Texas, Black Pumas are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 3rd November 2021. XS Noize is giving away tickets for the show […]

REEF release new single 'Shoot Me Your Ace' with death defying video
Gigs

REEF release new single 'Shoot Me Your Ace' with death defying video

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

Following an array of outstanding summer festival appearances Glastonbury, rockers REEF announce the release of their new single ‘Shoot Me Your Ace’, produced by former Duran Duran/ Power Station guitarist Andy Taylor. A joyful blast […]

MEDUZA enlist global chart topper, Hozier for new single ‘Tell It To My Heart’
New Music

MEDUZA enlist global chart topper, Hozier for new single ‘Tell It To My Heart’

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

Platinum-selling hitmakers Meduza and Hozier have linked up on the new collaborative single ‘Tell It To My Heart’, out 29th October. An emotion-steeped, atmospheric electronic masterpiece, ‘Tell It To My Heart’ pairs the trademark sophisticated […]

PALE WAVES announce 2022 UK and Irish headline tour 1
Gigs

PALE WAVES announce 2022 UK and Irish headline tour

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

PALE WAVES embark upon their biggest UK and Irish headline tour early next year, kicking off in Bristol and culminating in a huge hometown show in Manchester. The tour is the band’s first since Covid […]

Jersey born / Irish singer-songwriter TADHG DALY shares his TOP TEN favourite songs
Features

Jersey born / Irish singer-songwriter TADHG DALY shares his TOP TEN favourite songs

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Jersey-born / Irish singer and songwriter Tadhg Daly releases his new EP ‘Forever Young’. Ahead of the release, Tadhg sat down with XS Noize to share his TOP TEN FAVOURITE SONGS. I’m sure you […]

ROE releases new single 'Destroyer' feat. Ciaran Lavery - Listen Now
New Music

ROE releases new single 'Destroyer' feat. Ciaran Lavery - Listen Now

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

After the success of the recent single Cruel which saw her on the BBC Radio 1 playlist as BBC Introducing track of the week, ROE ventures further into her self styled “existential indie” sound through […]

The EAGLES 2022 Tour coming to the UK celebrating 50 years 1
Gigs

The EAGLES 2022 Tour coming to the UK celebrating 50 years

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

The EAGLES – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – return to the U.K. bringing their highly anticipated and critically acclaimed tour to the U.K. in June […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lotic – Water
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lotic – Water

October 29, 2021 Randall Radic

Lotic, aka J’Kerian Morgan, declares her second album, Water, “This is the record I always wanted to write. This feels like my arrival as an artist.” Water, slated to drop October 29 via Houndstooth Records, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: DAVE PEN reveals the video for 'Bound' from his debut solo album ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’ 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: DAVE PEN reveals the video for 'Bound' from his debut solo album ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Bound’ by Dave Pen. ‘Bound’ is the third single to be released from ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’, the debut solo album by Dave […]

METRONOMY announce new album 'Small World' - Watch video for lead single 'It's Good To Be Back' 1
News

METRONOMY announce new album 'Small World' - Watch video for lead single 'It's Good To Be Back'

October 28, 2021 XS Noize

Metronomy today announce details of their seventh studio album Small World, out on 18th February 2022 via Because Music. The Joseph Mount fronted collective also share Small World’s lead single ‘It’s good to be back’, […]

PAUL DRAPER announces new album, 'Cult Leader Tactics' & 21-date UK tour throughout February and March 1
Gigs

PAUL DRAPER announces new album, 'Cult Leader Tactics' & 21-date UK tour throughout February and March

October 28, 2021 XS Noize

On 28th January KScope will release acclaimed songwriter and former Mansun frontman Paul Draper’s Cult Leader Tactics, his first album since 2017’s lauded Spooky Action. Cult Leader Tactics is a satire on the genre of […]

Bangor four-piece, THE FLORENTINAS release their debut single 'Sandcastles' - Listen Now
New Music

Bangor four-piece, THE FLORENTINAS release their debut single 'Sandcastles' - Listen Now

October 28, 2021 XS Noize

Bangor four-piece, The Florentinas have released their debut single ‘Sandcastles’ today. ‘Sandcastles’ was recorded by Rocky O’Reilly at Start Together Studios, Belfast, and captures the indie rock capability of the young four-piece, who cite Two […]

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