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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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Stella Rose
New Music

STELLA ROSE shares the video for her second single 'Angel'

December 6, 2022 XS Noize

NYC-based singer, poet, and musician Stella Rose returns with her second single, “Angel,” alongside an accompanying music video. As remarked by PAPER contributor Jade Gomez, the track induces “auditory whiplash,” slowing things down and introducing […]

Trivium
Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see American heavy-metal band TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast in January

December 6, 2022 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their 10th studio album, In The Court of The Dragon, American heavy metal band Trivium are returning to Belfast to play at the Ulster Hall in January 2023. XS Noize […]

The Answer
Gigs

Northern Irish rockers THE ANSWER share the video for new single 'Want You To Love Me'

December 6, 2022 XS Noize

Northern Irish rockers The Answer follow their storming comeback show at this year’s Planet Rock Festival with the release a second digital track on January 13th, 2023, titled Want You To Love Me. The new […]

Big Image
Gigs

BIG IMAGE share new single ‘Late Nights’ & announce February 2023 tour dates

December 6, 2022 XS Noize

Big Image combines the reverb-drenched piano of house, the propulsive breakbeats of drum & bass and the bubbling buoyancy of baggy to create a cocktail sound that is entirely theirs. Following the recent release of […]

DEAD LEAF ECHO
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Brooklyn band - DEAD LEAF ECHO - unveil the official video for their new single “Boo”

December 6, 2022 XS Noize

Part-inspired by the seminal Madchester movement of the late 80s and 90s, the track is now accompanied by suitably vintage-styled visuals. Directed by New Visions’ Dylan Brannigan, the “Boo” music video arrives like a lost […]

Paul Heaton
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott – Globe Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees

December 6, 2022 Iam Burn

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott set a price cap of £30 per ticket for their current tour. They wanted to keep prices as low as possible during a cost-of-living crisis in the UK and railing […]

IN FOCUS// The Coronas live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Coronas live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

December 6, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Dublin 3 piece The Coronas returned to the iconic Ulster Hall, Belfast, on December 4th to play an amazing show. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.             […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Hoosiers at Heaven, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Hoosiers at Heaven, London

December 5, 2022 Michael Barron

In 2007 with several high-charting singles and a debut number-one album, it looked like The Hoosiers had found The Trick to Life. Their sophomore effort, The Illusion of Safety, made it into the top ten, […]

Levellers
Gigs

LEVELLERS announce new album 'Together All The Way' - Hear first single ‘Down by the River ‘O’

December 5, 2022 XS Noize

Levellers have announced their brand new acoustic album Together All The Way, the follow-up to their 2018 Top 20 album We The Collective. The album will be available on limited edition Red Vinyl and CD […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Gigs

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS announce 2023 Global Tour

December 5, 2022 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers announced their 2023 Tour in support of their two #1 studio albums that were released in 2022, Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen. Following a […]

KEVIN MCKAY, PUPA NAS T AND DENISE BELFON share a new take on the Soca House classic - 'Work'
New Music

KEVIN MCKAY, PUPA NAS T & DENISE BELFON share a new take on the Soca House classic - 'Work'

December 5, 2022 XS Noize

House icons Masters At Work dropped something special with 2001’s ‘WORK’, an unforgettable mix of boisterous soca rhythms, full-force house energy and a swaggering, sassy topline courtesy of Denise Belfon. Over twenty years later and […]

Status Quo
Gigs

STATUS QUO announce the release of a strictly limited collector’s single of their festive anthem ‘It’s Christmas Time’

December 5, 2022 XS Noize

Status Quo are delighted to announce the release of a Strictly Limited Collector’s Single of their festive anthem ‘It’s Christmas Time’. The song has been freshly remastered this year and will be released on earMUSIC […]

SOFT CELL
Gigs

SOFT CELL plus special guests OMD and HEAVEN 17 announce a live open-air concert at St Anne’s Park on Saturday, 3rd June 2023

December 5, 2022 XS Noize

SOFT CELL will perform a live open-air concert at St Anne’s Park on Saturday, 3rd June 2023, with very special guests ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK and HEAVEN 17, subject to licence. Celebrating the most […]

Danny Saber
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Legendary music producer Danny Saber on working with the biggest names in music

December 4, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #111 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary music producer Danny Saber who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Hutchence, Shaun Ryder, Joe […]

IN FOCUS// The Cure at The SSE Arena Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Cure at The SSE Arena, Belfast

December 3, 2022 Bernie McAllister

The Cure made their highly anticipated return to Northern Ireland last night with a fantastic show at The SSE Arena, Belfast, where they performed all their hits and fan favourites, including ‘Pictures Of You, ‘Lovesong’, […]

We Are Scientists
Gigs

WE ARE SCIENTISTS unveil dazzling indie pop number 'Lucky Just To Be Here'

December 2, 2022 XS Noize

New York indie juggernauts We Are Scientists have teased more new material from their forthcoming record with a dazzling single ‘Lucky Just To Be Here’. Reducing the tempo but ratcheting the intensity, the new track […]

Sweet Megg
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sweet Megg gets festive with her rendition of “Santa Baby”

December 2, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

It’s December, and for many music fans, that means only one thing – it’s now acceptable to play Christmas songs at full blast. One such song many are already cranking up the volume and singing […]

Lizzo
Gigs

Global superstar LIZZO announces headline Belfast show at Ormeau Park on Thursday, 22nd June

December 2, 2022 XS Noize

Global superstar Lizzo has announced a very special outdoor performance for 2023 at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Thursday, 22nd June. A 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and so much more, Lizzo has shifted […]

IST IST
Gigs

IST IST share video for new single "Mary In The Black And White Room"

December 2, 2022 XS Noize

Before we wave adieu to 2022 – IST IST – pause for reflection with the philosophical new single: “Mary In The Black And White Room”. A reminder of their keenly-anticipated third album ‘Protagonists’ (slated for […]

Various - With Love: Volume 1 compiled by Miche
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Various - With Love: Volume 1 compiled by Miche

December 1, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. Compilation albums are becoming more and more collectable nowadays. With vinyl […]

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