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        • Lukas Nelson
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          LUKAS NELSON & POTR return with new album 'Sticks and Stones' on July 14th

          March 22, 2023

          GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson will release his highly anticipated new album, Sticks and Stones, on July 14 via 6ACE Records/Thirty Tigers. Ahead of the release, the official music video for the first single, “More […]

          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 […]

          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories

          March 22, 2023

          Bangor native Stephen Macartney, or as we will learn to know him – King Cedar is set to release his debut album, Everything More & Other Stories. Previously known for his part in the alt-folk […]

          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 […]

        • 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 […]

  • Gigs
        • Lukas Nelson
          Gigs

          LUKAS NELSON & POTR return with new album 'Sticks and Stones' on July 14th

          March 22, 2023

          GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson will release his highly anticipated new album, Sticks and Stones, on July 14 via 6ACE Records/Thirty Tigers. Ahead of the release, the official music video for the first single, “More […]

          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 […]

  • 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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BIG THIEF announce new album 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You' - Out 11th February 2022 1
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BIG THIEF announce new album 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You' - Out 11th February 2022

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Big Thief announces their new album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, out 11th February 2022, and share a new single, ‘Time Escaping’.  Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You is a […]

IST IST release their second album 'The Art Of Lying' on 26th November
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IST IST release their second album 'The Art Of Lying' on 26th November

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

IST IST release their second album The Art Of Lying via Kind Violence Records on 26th November. The Art of Lying is an emotional progression from the indie, physical and vinyl chart success of debut […]

THE ANTLERS surprise release "Losing Light" EP, featuring four reimagined songs from "Green To Gold" 1
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THE ANTLERS surprise release "Losing Light" EP, featuring four reimagined songs from "Green To Gold"

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Earlier this year The Antlers – aka Peter Silberman and Michael Lerner – released their first album in seven years titled Green to Gold, a bucolic record which Pitchfork described as “a post-rock orchestra playing […]

BAT FOR LASHES announces live winter special
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BAT FOR LASHES announces live winter special

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

This Christmastime! Bat For Lashes will be bringing Yule tidings with a sparkling winter special! A live performance film pre-recorded by Natasha and featuring old Hollywood sets, original costumes, special guests and Christmas covers, as well […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS announce new album 'See Through You' - Watch video for first single 'Let’s See Each Other'
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A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS announce new album 'See Through You' - Watch video for first single 'Let’s See Each Other'

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

A Place To Bury Strangers announces the release of their sixth album ‘See Through You’ on 4th February 2022. It’s not just a return to form for the band, but also a return to their […]

Tickets still available for THE NI MUSIC PRIZE 2021 tomorrow night at the Ulster Hall, Belfast 1
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Tickets still available for THE NI MUSIC PRIZE 2021 tomorrow night at the Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

The Prize is an annual recognition of new and outstanding musical talent from Northern Ireland. This year the event returns to the Ulster Hall after a hugely challenging time for music. The evening will mark […]

THE WOMBATS unveil their new single ‘Everything I Love Is Going To Die’
Gigs

THE WOMBATS unveil their new single ‘Everything I Love Is Going To Die’

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Today indie heroes The Wombats unveil their new single ‘Everything I Love Is Going To Die’; an upbeat homage to living to the fullest while we still can. Premiering as BBC Radio 1’s ‘Hottest Record […]

Following massive demand STATUS QUO announce Christmas 2022 run for the ‘Out Out Quoing’ tour
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Following massive demand STATUS QUO announce Christmas 2022 run for the ‘Out Out Quoing’ tour

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Due to huge public demand, Britain’s best-loved rockers STATUS QUO are extending their ‘Out Out Quoing’ UK & Eire Spring Tour in 2022 and will now undertake an additional run of 6 high profile Christmas […]

U2 announce the 30th Anniversary Edition release of their seminal album Achtung Baby 2
New Music

U2 announce the 30th Anniversary Edition release of their seminal album Achtung Baby

November 15, 2021 XS Noize

Island Records, Interscope and UMe today announce the 30th Anniversary Edition release of U2’s seminal album Achtung Baby, which will see a special Standard and Deluxe vinyl release on 19th November, ahead of a 50-track […]

RAG'N'BONE MAN releases his powerful new single 'Fall In Love Again' - Watch the live from London's Jazz Cafe video
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RAG'N'BONE MAN releases his powerful new single 'Fall In Love Again' - Watch the live from London's Jazz Cafe video

November 15, 2021 XS Noize

With his critically-praised and chart-topping second album ‘Life By Misadventure’ still holding as one of the standout records of 2021, Rag’n’Bone Man has now returned to deliver his powerful new single ‘Fall In Love Again’. […]

ENNIO MORRICONE - THE OFFICIAL CONCERT CELEBRATION - 2022 TOUR Announced for 3ARENA, Dublin 1
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ENNIO MORRICONE - THE OFFICIAL CONCERT CELEBRATION - 2022 TOUR Announced for 3ARENA, Dublin

November 15, 2021 XS Noize

ENNIO MORRICONE – THE OFFICIAL CONCERT CELEBRATION, will be a unique, large scale arena production, curated by Ennio Morricone and conducted by his son, Andrea Morricone. The program will include iconic film scenes and never […]

Country music superstar BRAD PAISLEY returns to Dublin for a 3Arena show, July 16th 2022 1
Gigs

Country music superstar BRAD PAISLEY returns to Dublin for a 3Arena show, July 16th 2022

November 15, 2021 XS Noize

Country music superstar and multi-Grammy award winner Brad Paisley returns to Dublin for a 3Arena show, July 16th 2022. Having previously headlined Country 2 Country, Paisley last played 3Arena in October 2019. Tickets priced from […]

Rozalla – A Star Reborn
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Rozalla – A Star Reborn

November 13, 2021 XS Noize

Say the name “Rozalla” to any frequent club dance-floor occupant around the early 1990s and you’ll likely be met with a warm smile and a nostalgic nod to the good times. After having left the […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

November 12, 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. Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago. […]

TAYLOR SWIFT releases Red (Taylor’s Version) a 30 track album of new recordings
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT releases Red (Taylor’s Version) a 30 track album of new recordings

November 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today Taylor Swift released Red (Taylor’s Version). The 30 track album of new recordings features musical collaborations with Phoebe Bridgers, Gary Lightbody, Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton. Red (Taylor’s Version) includes nine never before released […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Courtney Barnett – Things Take Time, Take Time 
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Courtney Barnett – Things Take Time, Take Time 

November 12, 2021 Aaron Kavanagh

Hitting the ground running with her debut album Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit in 2015, Aussie singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett has been a much-loved musician by critics and fans alike for her distinctive, […]

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

ROE feat. Ciaran Lavery release new single 'Too much for anyone'

November 12, 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 […]

TEARS FOR FEARS announce UK tour dates for 2022
Gigs

TEARS FOR FEARS announce UK tour dates for 2022

November 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today, the legendary duo Tears For Fears have announced UK tour dates in support of the forthcoming release of their first new studio album in nearly two decades, THE TIPPING POINT, which is released on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Halina Rice Looks to the future on ‘Sunken Suns’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Halina Rice Looks to the future on ‘Sunken Suns’

November 12, 2021 XS Noize

London based AV artist and musician Halina Rice approaches electronic music like sculpture, her new track ‘Sunken Suns’ is defined by its detailed and intricate textures and is accompanied by an otherworldly animated video by […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Maddox Jones - Make Me Yours
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TRACK PREMIERE: Maddox Jones - Make Me Yours

November 11, 2021 XS Noize

Maddox Jones rounds off an impressive 2021 with his third solo single of the year, the mature dance-pop joy of Make Me Yours (rel 12.11.21 via Radikal Records). Make Me Yours is an intimate dance-pop […]

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