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        • The Luka State
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          THE LUKA STATE share video for ‘Matter of Fact’ from new album ‘More Than This’ – out March 10th

          February 2, 2023

          The Luka State share the music video for their recently-released, high-powered single “Matter of Fact,” taken from their forthcoming album More Than This – out March 10, 2023, via Thirty Tigers. As we’ve heard on […]

          NERIAH
          New Music

          Emerging pop star NERIAH shares melodic breakup anthem ‘FALLING 4 SOMEBODY’

          February 1, 2023

          Emerging pop star NERIAH has released her newest single, the melodic breakup anthem “FALLING 4 SOMEBODY.” Debuting with a New Music Daily cover and Zane Lowe interview on Apple Music One, the track is creating […]

          Columbia Mills
          Gigs

          COLUMBIA MILLS announce Voodoo, Belfast show on Thursday 18th May 2023

          February 1, 2023

          Columbia Mills, the critically acclaimed Irish band, is proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated third album “Heart of a Nation.” This album is now available for purchase and streaming on all major […]

  • 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
        • The Luka State
          Gigs

          THE LUKA STATE share video for ‘Matter of Fact’ from new album ‘More Than This’ – out March 10th

          February 2, 2023

          The Luka State share the music video for their recently-released, high-powered single “Matter of Fact,” taken from their forthcoming album More Than This – out March 10, 2023, via Thirty Tigers. As we’ve heard on […]

          Columbia Mills
          Gigs

          COLUMBIA MILLS announce Voodoo, Belfast show on Thursday 18th May 2023

          February 1, 2023

          Columbia Mills, the critically acclaimed Irish band, is proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated third album “Heart of a Nation.” This album is now available for purchase and streaming on all major […]

          INHALER
          Gigs

          INHALER release new single ‘If You’re Gonna Break My Heart’

          February 1, 2023

          INHALER today share new single ‘If You’re Gonna Break My Heart’ ahead of releasing their eagerly awaited second album ‘Cuts & Bruises’ on February 17th via Polydor Records. ‘If You’re Gonna Break My Heart’ is […]

  • 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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IN FOCUS// Green Day at the Hella Mega Tour, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Green Day at the Hella Mega Tour, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow

June 30, 2022 Clair McAllister

Green Day played a fantastic show at the Hella Mega Tour at Bellahouston Park Glasgow, with Weezer and Fallout Boy. Clair Mc Allister was there to take these amazing shots.           […]

INK TO SPILL get personal & powerful with new single 'Julie Julie'
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INK TO SPILL get personal & powerful with new single ‘Julie Julie’

June 30, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

It could be easily argued that some of the best, most truthful and impactful songs are created because of/are the result of a personal experience. The latest track from Ink To Spill, “Julie Julie”, is […]

KTJ & CARLY remind us all of our strength on new EP ‘Ego Death’
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KTJ & CARLY remind us all of our strength on new EP ‘Ego Death’

June 30, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The past few years have been hard for millions and have seen many worldwide struggle with dark times in their lives thanks to the impact, both personal and professional, of the pandemic. But what that […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Wire – Not About to Die
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Wire – Not About to Die

June 30, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

It’s 1977, and a slew of albums from the first wave of British punk acts are being released. We’re seeing the debuts of the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, The Jam, The Stranglers and […]

THE PROCLAIMERS announce new album 'Dentures Out' - Hear first single ‘The World That Was’ 1
Gigs

THE PROCLAIMERS announce new album ‘Dentures Out’ – Hear first single ‘The World That Was’

June 30, 2022 XS Noize

Today Cooking Vinyl release ‘The World That Was’, the first track from The Proclaimers’ new album Dentures Out. It is brothers Craig and Charlie Reid’s first album since 2018’s hugely acclaimed Angry Cyclist. Thirty-five years […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces his long-awaited second album, ‘SONDER’ - Watch video for new track 'Dreamer'
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces his long-awaited second album, ‘SONDER’ – Watch video for new track ‘Dreamer’

June 29, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Irish superstar DERMOT KENNEDY announces his long-awaited second album, titled ‘SONDER’, out September 23rd via Island Records / Interscope. Alongside the announcement of ‘Sonder’ comes the brand new track and accompanying video for ‘DREAMER’. […]

THE BIG PINK release new single 'Love Spins On Its Axis' & announce a run of intimate live shows this July
Gigs

THE BIG PINK release new single ‘Love Spins On Its Axis’ & announce a run of intimate live shows this July

June 29, 2022 XS Noize

After making their triumphant return in April with the enormous single ‘No Angels’, The Big Pink are back once again to unveil their glorious new effort ‘Love Spins On Its Axis’ featuring British duo Dust […]

Terrorvision frontman TONY WRIGHT unveils 'Buried You Deeper' the first single from his forthcoming solo album, 'The Anti Album’
Gigs

Terrorvision frontman TONY WRIGHT unveils ‘Buried You Deeper’ the first single from his forthcoming solo album, ‘The Anti Album’

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Tony Wright, Terrorvision frontman, proudly releases Buried You Deeper on Graphite Records. Dark, vulnerable and desolate Buried You Deeper, is the first single from his forthcoming solo album, ‘The Anti Album’, out on October 7th. […]

R.E.M. to release debut EP 'Chronic Town' in three different formats celebrating its 40th anniversary this year 1
New Music

R.E.M. to release debut EP ‘Chronic Town’ in three different formats celebrating its 40th anniversary this year

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, R.E.M.’s debut EP CHRONIC TOWN will be released for the first time ever as a standalone CD with extensive liner notes by the original producer Mitch Easter (Let’s Active). […]

KILLING JOKE announce special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023 1
Gigs

KILLING JOKE announce special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Killing Joke announce ‘Killing Joke – Follow The Leaders’, a very special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023. Killing Joke will be performing their first two albums in their entirety; […]

THE HU 'Black Thunder Tour' announced for Belfast's Ulster Hall on 6th December 2022
Gigs

THE HU ‘Black Thunder Tour’ announced for Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 6th December 2022

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed Mongolian rock band The HU announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on 06th December 2022. The band recently released a new single called “This Is Mongol” ahead of their second […]

NEIL YOUNG & PROMISE OF THE REAL release 'Noise & Flowers' live album & concert film on August 5th
New Music

NEIL YOUNG & PROMISE OF THE REAL release ‘Noise & Flowers’ live album & concert film on August 5th

June 27, 2022 XS Noize

Neil Young + Promise Of The Real today announce the August 5th release of a new live album, ‘Noise & Flowers’, that captures the group in all their glory on their 2019 European tour. The […]

IN FOCUS// Kings of Leon at The SSE Arena Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Kings of Leon at The SSE Arena Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 27, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Following the release of their 8th album ‘When You See Yourself’, also their 6th album in a row to debut at Number One in the Irish and UK charts, the Kings of Leon played a […]

VOLBEAT announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 12th December
Gigs

VOLBEAT announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 12th December

June 27, 2022 XS Noize

Danish rock ‘n’ roll rebels Volbeat are eager to announce the 32-date European leg of the diverse Servant Of The Road World Tour, which will see them sharing the spotlight with special guests Skindred and […]

German rave legends SCOOTER bring their GOD SAVE THE RAVE tour to Dublin’s 3Arena
New Music

German rave legends SCOOTER bring their GOD SAVE THE RAVE tour to Dublin’s 3Arena

June 27, 2022 XS Noize

German rave legends SCOOTER bring their GOD SAVE THE RAVE tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 2 December 2022. Tickets from €51.00 including the booking fee go on sale this Friday at 10 am. SCOOTER […]

IN FOCUS// Liam Gallagher at Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Liam Gallagher at Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 25, 2022 Clair McAllister

Liam Gallagher played a fantastic headline show at Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, with support from local boys Ash. The heavens opened when Liam strolled on stage, but that didn’t spoil the always up-for-it Belfast […]

IN FOCUS// Feeder @ Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Feeder @ Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 25, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Britrock veterans Feeder played an amazing headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022 with support from Bangor four-piece The Florentinas. Bernie Mc Allister was there to take these fantastic shots. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Caamp – Lavender Days
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Caamp – Lavender Days

June 24, 2022 Randall Radic

Ohio-based folk-rock outfit Caamp releases their latest album, Lavender Days, whose title was inspired by life’s “small pleasures and forgotten disappointments.” Made up of Evan Westfall, Taylor Meier, Matt Vinson, and Joseph Kavalec, Caamp’s genesis […]

CAROLESDAUGHTER releases video for new single 'xo I hope you die' - Watch Now
Gigs

CAROLESDAUGHTER releases video for new single ‘xo I hope you die’ – Watch Now

June 24, 2022 XS Noize

Opening up a world unlike anything else, gold-certified alternative pop artist carolesdaughter—a.k.a. Thea Taylor—shares her new breakup anthem “xo I hope you die” today via Arista Records. It follows her critically acclaimed debut please put […]

INTERVIEW: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre on new album 'Fire Doesn't Grow On Trees'
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre on new album ‘Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees’

June 24, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #90 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and force of nature – Anton Newcombe, to talk about the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s […]

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