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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
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          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 […]

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        • 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.           […]

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        • 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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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Veer Union - Monster
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Veer Union – Monster

November 19, 2021 Randall Radic

Canadian metal outfit The Veer Union introduces their music video, “Monster,” an industrial-strength cover of the pop song from Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes. Formed in 2004 by frontman Crispin Earl, in 2008, The Veer […]

MARILLION announce new album 'An Hour Before It’s Dark' - Hear first single 'Be Hard On Yourself' 1
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MARILLION announce new album ‘An Hour Before It’s Dark’ – Hear first single ‘Be Hard On Yourself’

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of Marillion’s 20th studio album “An Hour Before It’s Dark” on March 4th, 2022. A first peak into the album is available as of now with the single […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mama Said - Everybody
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mama Said – Everybody

November 19, 2021 Randall Radic

Northern California based rock band Mama Said unveils their new music video, “Everybody.” Guitarist Derek Bromley explains, “‘Everybody’ is a celebration of the human spirit and the strength and support it provides when we are […]

IRON MAIDEN announce full line-up for BELSONIC 2022 1
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IRON MAIDEN announce full line-up for BELSONIC 2022

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

IRON MAIDEN are pleased to announce that special guests, Shinedown plus Airbourne and Tempt will join them when they return to Northern Ireland next year to headline Belfast’s Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Monday, June […]

FICKLE FRIENDS share the video for new single ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’
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FICKLE FRIENDS share the video for new single ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Fickle Friends have consistently continued to fuel expectation for the January 14th release of their second album ‘Are We Gonna Be Alright?’ with a bold and accomplished run of recent tracks. Those songs have already […]

SEEB share the new single ‘Sweet Dreams & Dynamite’ Featuring NINA NESBITT
New Music

SEEB share the new single ‘Sweet Dreams & Dynamite’ Featuring NINA NESBITT

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Having first made a name for themselves with a phenomenal 2 billion streams for their smash hit remix of Mike Posner’s ‘I Took A Pill In Ibiza’, Norwegian duo Seeb’s journey has included huge remixes […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Humphrey - Back To Love (Live in Belfast)
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Humphrey – Back To Love (Live in Belfast)

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Humphrey, best known as the frontman of blues-rock band MASK, has today released a live solo EP entitled Live in Belfast. A stripped-back, intimate collection of songs signalling the artists farewell to his home city.  […]

LIVE REVIEW: Seth Lakeman at Union Chapel, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Seth Lakeman at Union Chapel, London

November 18, 2021 Michael Barron

In 2005 Seth Lakeman was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for his sophomore LP Kitty Jay.  The following year, Freedom Fields was released, outselling its predecessor. 2021 marks 15 years since Freedom Fields’ release, […]

PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM release video for 'Tomorrow's Screams' - Watch Now
Gigs

PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM release video for ‘Tomorrow’s Screams’ – Watch Now

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM (Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen) have released the official video for “Tomorrow’s Screams”. The video arrives ahead of their UK & EIRE Headline Tour that kicks […]

elbow announce 9th studio album 'Flying Dream 1'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Elbow – Flying Dream I

November 18, 2021 Ashley Kreutter

Elbow’s latest release, Flying Dream I, is not a work that disappoints. Bringing the hazy and flowing dream-pop vibes that the Manchester group is known for, the album starts like a free-floating sigh, manifesting the […]

LIVE REVIEW: Soft Cell “Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret” 40th anniversary tour at  Hammersmith Apollo, London 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Soft Cell “Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret” 40th anniversary tour at Hammersmith Apollo, London

November 18, 2021 Marija Buljeta

Soft Cell stopped on their “Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret” 40th Anniversary Tour at Hammersmith Apollo where tickets for the shows were in high demand. Fans knew that they would play their highly acclaimed album, but were […]

SAINT SISTER and DEA MATRONA triumph at this year’s NI Music Prize 1
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SAINT SISTER and DEA MATRONA triumph at this year’s NI Music Prize

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

The NI Music Prize returned to the Ulster Hall last night for a live showcase of some of the best music artists we have to offer. The event, which was organised by the Oh Yeah […]

TRACK PREMIERE: London based singer-songwriter FERGUS shares new single ‘More Than I Deserve’
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TRACK PREMIERE: London based singer-songwriter FERGUS shares new single ‘More Than I Deserve’

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

London based singer-songwriter FERGUS releases his new single ‘More Than I Deserve’ on November 19th. Released via Goldun Egg Records and co-produced by FERGUS and Jake Gosling. ‘More Than I Deserve’ follows previous singles ‘All […]

FATHERSON announce new album 'Normal Fears' - Hear first single 'Normal People' 2
Gigs

FATHERSON announce new album ‘Normal Fears’ – Hear first single ‘Normal People’

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

Fatherson are back, but not as you know them. Today, the Glaswegian three-piece have announced details of “Normal Fears”, their first album in three years. The album is a lush lesson in letting go. Gorgeous, […]

GARTH BROOKS will play Croke Park, Dublin on 9th & 10th September 2022
Gigs

GARTH BROOKS will play Croke Park, Dublin on 9th & 10th September 2022

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

In 2004 when Garth Brooks announced he was stepping away from music to spend more time with his children, he famously told the crowd at his final concert at the Spirt Center in the US […]

External factors that could sway the Roulette wheel in your favour
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External factors that could sway the Roulette wheel in your favour

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

A Roulette wheel is designed to produce completely random results, however looking for biased wheels in casinos, as well as taking into consideration some other external factors, could help you boost your winning chances in […]

TOM MORELLO releases new single “Driving To Texas” featuring Phantogram
New Music

TOM MORELLO announces surprise new album ‘The Atlas Underground Flood’ – Released on December 3rd

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

Following the October release of his critically acclaimed album, The Atlas Underground Fire, rock ‘n’ roll icon and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello surprised fans today with the announcement of his latest project, a sister […]

INTERVIEW: Starsailor frontman JAMES WALSH on the 20th-anniversary of their debut album, Love Is Here 1
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: Starsailor frontman JAMES WALSH on the 20th-anniversary of their debut album, Love Is Here

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #58 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Starsailor frontman James Walsh to discuss the 20th-Anniversary of their debut album, Love Is Here, songwriting and the best way to […]

THE WATERBOYS announce brand new record ‘All Souls Hill’ - Hear first single ‘The Liar’ 2
New Music

THE WATERBOYS announce brand new record ‘All Souls Hill’ – Hear first single ‘The Liar’

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

After blazing a trail with 2020s critically acclaimed Good Luck Seeker, The Waterboys waste no time in delivering again with the announcement of their brand new record All Souls Hill – out April 22nd 2022 […]

BEAR'S DEN return with new single 'All That You Are'
New Music

BEAR’S DEN return with new single ‘All That You Are’

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

After taking a short hiatus throughout most of 2021, Bear’s Den are now back to break their silence as they reemerge with the outstanding offering ‘All That You Are.’ Speaking about the new release, the […]

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