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        • JAH WOBBLE
          Gigs

          JAH WOBBLE & THE INVADERS OF THE HEART announce UK & Ireland tour

          March 28, 2023

          The legendary and groundbreaking JAH WOBBLE has announced extensive touring plans for this year. The JAH WOBBLE & THE INVADERS OF THE HEART dates revolve around a number of Metal Box Rebuilt In Dub shows […]

          The Smashing Pumpkins
          News

          THE SMASHING PUMPKINS release new single 'Spellbinding' & announce North American tour

          March 28, 2023

          The Smashing Pumpkins have released their brand-new single ‘Spellbinding’ and reveal details of their upcoming tour and the release date for their highly anticipated third and final act of ATUM, which is set for release […]

          THE ALARM
          News

          THE ALARM reaches the summit in new video 'Whatever'

          March 28, 2023

          “Whenever I’ve been in hospital, I have projected my imagination towards recovery and the mountain summit has always been a place I aspire to get to as a sign of recovery,” says Mike Peters, vocalist/guitarist […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Lankum - False Lankum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Lankum - False Lankum

          March 27, 2023

          Lankum cannot be accused of rapidly spitting out their recorded output. Originally known as Lynched (named after the brothers Ian and Daragh Lynch who formed the band), the band in its current manifestation was formed […]

          Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Memento Mori

          March 24, 2023

          A thing that is overlooked about Depeche Mode is their constant need to keep moving, keep innovating and keep recording new material, something their contemporaries rarely do if they do it at all. Look at […]

        • 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

          © 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 […]

          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 […]

  • Gigs
        • JAH WOBBLE
          Gigs

          JAH WOBBLE & THE INVADERS OF THE HEART announce UK & Ireland tour

          March 28, 2023

          The legendary and groundbreaking JAH WOBBLE has announced extensive touring plans for this year. The JAH WOBBLE & THE INVADERS OF THE HEART dates revolve around a number of Metal Box Rebuilt In Dub shows […]

          The Smashing Pumpkins
          News

          THE SMASHING PUMPKINS release new single 'Spellbinding' & announce North American tour

          March 28, 2023

          The Smashing Pumpkins have released their brand-new single ‘Spellbinding’ and reveal details of their upcoming tour and the release date for their highly anticipated third and final act of ATUM, which is set for release […]

          Blackberry Smoke
          News

          BLACKBERRY SMOKE to play a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 29th March

          March 28, 2023

          US Rock band Blackberry Smoke are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 29th March 2023. On their latest album, You Hear Georgia, the follow-up to 2018’s critically acclaimed […]

  • 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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Slot Games
Features 2

Why Have Online Slot Games Become So Popular?

November 30, 2022 XS Noize

The world’s first slot machine, The Liberty Bell, was invented in 1898. Even its inventor couldn’t imagine a world where millions of people would play this from home or work. Technology evolved to bring us […]

Seal - Seal (Deluxe Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Seal - Seal (Deluxe Edition)

November 30, 2022 Stuart Evans

Let me take you back, dear reader, to 1991. Operation Desert Storm arrived in Kuwait; The Soviet Union began to dissolve the USSR; Grunge was about to take over MTV, the enigmatic Freddie Mercury sadly […]

The Cure
Gigs

THE CURE ‘Play Out’ documentary has been upgraded to HD for the first time officially

November 30, 2022 XS Noize

‘Wish’ was The Cure’s 9th studio album, released on 21st April 1992. It became the band’s best-selling album, reaching #1 in the UK and #2 in the US, where it was nominated for a Grammy […]

Skerryvore
Gigs

SKERRYVORE announce new album ‘Tempus’ to be released on 28 April

November 30, 2022 XS Noize

Skerryvore have reinvented and reignited Scottish roots music with a modern alt-pop flavour that has connected with an ever-expanding multicultural global audience. But as the pandemic broke, the octet’s international touring immediately ceased. Yet, from […]

Saxon
Gigs

SAXON bring their 'SEIZE THE DAY WORLD TOUR' to Ulster Hall, Belfast on 4 March 2023

November 30, 2022 XS Noize

Leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal, Saxon, are returning to Belfast and making their Ulster Hall debut on 04 March 2023. Now in their fourth decade of making music, continuing the tradition […]

Andy Bell
New Music

ANDY BELL covers Yoko Ono, The Kinks and more on new EP

November 30, 2022 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell has released Untitled Film Stills, the third and final instalment in his series of three EPs. It is out now on all digital platforms and limited-edition 10” vinyl. Untitled […]

Lady Gaga
Features 2

The Intriguing Story behind Lady Gaga’s ‘Poker Face’ Song

November 29, 2022 XS Noize

It is hard now to remember back to a time before Lady Gaga, the former New York University arts student turned pop star. She has made such a splash in the worlds of music and […]

EMERGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Gigs

Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival 'EMERGE' returns to Boucher Road Playing Fields in August 2023

November 29, 2022 XS Noize

EMERGE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival, is back in 2023 at Boucher Road Playing Fields, August Bank Holiday weekend, following a sell-out inaugural year. It promises to be bigger, better and bolder! 2023 […]

Carl Cox – Electronic Generations
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Carl Cox – Electronic Generations

November 29, 2022 Neal McClelland

The man that’s pretty much done it all in electronic music, from his humble beginnings in disco to being a creator in the foundations of the global rave scene, Carl Cox has been around every […]

The WAEVE
Gigs

THE WAEVE with Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall share video for new track ‘Kill Me Again’

November 29, 2022 XS Noize

‘Kill Me Again’, the new single from The WAEVE, composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, it is the third track to be released from the band’s first studio album and follows ‘Can I […]

The Frames
Gigs

THE FRAMES announce live dates in both Cork and Belfast next June

November 29, 2022 XS Noize

Acknowledged as one of Ireland’s most successful music acts of their generation, The Frames career already spans over three decades. Aiken Promotions today announced that The Frames will play dates in both Cork and Belfast […]

The Weeknd
Gigs

THE WEEKND announces Dublin date at Marlay Park for 'After Hours Til Dawn Tour' on 28th June

November 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Diamond certified and award-winning artist The Weeknd announced 2023 dates for the expansion of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour which include a Dublin date at Marlay Park on 28th June, subject to licence. […]

IN FOCUS// James Bay at Rock City, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// James Bay at Rock City, Nottingham

November 28, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

One of the most successful English singers, songwriters and guitarists, James Bay, played a sold-out show at the Rock City on Sunday, 27th of November. By the time James came on stage, the venue was […]

Metallica
Gigs

METALLICA reveal new single 'Lux Æterna' & announce 12th studio album '72 Seasons' & dates for 'M72' World Tour

November 28, 2022 XS Noize

Metallica has confirmed the title and release date of its forthcoming 12th studio album: 72 Seasons will be available April 14, 2023, via the band’s own Blackened Recordings. Produced by Greg Fidelman with Hetfield & […]

PADDY MCDONNELL - STORIES
News

PADDY MCDONNELL 'Stories' announced for the SSE Arena, Belfast on 12th May 2023

November 28, 2022 XS Noize

Following on from 2 sold-out shows at the Waterfront Hall and a sold-out tour across the UK and Ireland, Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s best storytellers, brings his new show “Stories” to the SSE Arena. […]

Duran Duran
News

DURAN DURAN announce second headline show at London’s The O2 for 2nd May 2023

November 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today Duran Duran have announced a second headline performance at London’s The O2, set to take place on 2nd May 2023, following their opening night at the iconic London venue on 1st May. Closing out […]

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

IN FOCUS// Wet Leg at The Limelight, Belfast

November 28, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Rhian Teasdale (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Hester Chambers (backing vocals, lead guitar), aka Wet Leg, played an amazing show last night at Belfast’s iconic Limelight venue. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic […]

Shane Todd
Gigs

SHANE TODD brings his hugely popular Tea With Me podcast to the SSE Arena, Belfast

November 28, 2022 XS Noize

After selling out the Waterfront Hall last year, Shane Todd is bringing his hugely popular Tea With Me podcast to the SSE Arena. Join Shane and his guests for a night of comedy, stories and […]

Pet Shop Boys
Gigs

PET SHOP BOYS bring their 'Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live' show to 3Arena, Dublin on June 19 2023

November 28, 2022 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have today announced new 2023 UK and European dates, including a show at 3Arena Dublin on June 19 for their critically acclaimed tour, ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’, tickets priced from €82.05, […]

IN FOCUS// Jake Bugg @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Jake Bugg @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

November 27, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Jake Bugg returns to his hometown to celebrate ten years of his award-winning debut album. The show was split into three parts. The first part consisted of Jake playing and singing solo with his guitar […]

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