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        • Foy Vance
          Gigs

          FOY VANCE & THE ULSTER ORCHESTRA celebrate ‘Joy of Nothing’ with 2 nights at Waterfront Hall, Belfast

          March 20, 2023

          Following his sold-out SSE Arena show in 2022, singer-songwriter Foy Vance has announced two very special shows at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on August 24th & 25th with the Ulster Orchestra to celebrate the tenth […]

          Chrissie Hynde
          Gigs

          PRETENDERS announce headline show at Limelight 1 on 23rd May 2023

          March 20, 2023

          English-American rock band Pretenders are back with details of a brand new UK and Irish tour this May which includes a show at Limelight 1 on 23rd May 2023. In February 2023, Chrissie Hynde embarked […]

          Norah Jones
          Gigs

          NORAH JONES announces Waterfront, Belfast show on 13th November

          March 20, 2023

          Norah Jones returns to European concert stages this year for her first tour dates on the continent since 2018. In addition to her already announced summer tour which will bring the 9-time GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          All Time Low - Tell Me I'm Alive
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: All Time Low – Tell Me I’m Alive

          March 20, 2023

          The ninth album from the pop-punk legends sees the band reach for mainstream stardom. All Time Low formed twenty years ago this year. In that time they have ridden the pop-punk wave seeing it become […]

          Manchester Orchestra - The Valley Of Vision
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Manchester Orchestra – The Valley Of Vision

          March 20, 2023

          The best artists evolve. Those with longevity learn to lean into other genres, other styles, and other emotions. On The Valley Of Vision, we have Manchester Orchestra as you’ve never heard them before and yet […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Stiff Little Fingers  – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne © Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Stiff Little Fingers  – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

          March 18, 2023

          You know you are in for an interesting evening when the last song playing before the band’s intro music kicks in is ‘You’re the One That I Want’ by Hylda Baker & Arthur Mullard. This […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Killing Joke at London’s Royal Albert Hall
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Killing Joke at London’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 13, 2023

          Killing Joke headlined a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023. Founder members Jaz Coleman, Youth, Geordie Walker, and Paul Ferguson performed the entirety of their first self-titled debut album ‘Killing […]

  • Gigs
        • Foy Vance
          Gigs

          FOY VANCE & THE ULSTER ORCHESTRA celebrate ‘Joy of Nothing’ with 2 nights at Waterfront Hall, Belfast

          March 20, 2023

          Following his sold-out SSE Arena show in 2022, singer-songwriter Foy Vance has announced two very special shows at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on August 24th & 25th with the Ulster Orchestra to celebrate the tenth […]

          Chrissie Hynde
          Gigs

          PRETENDERS announce headline show at Limelight 1 on 23rd May 2023

          March 20, 2023

          English-American rock band Pretenders are back with details of a brand new UK and Irish tour this May which includes a show at Limelight 1 on 23rd May 2023. In February 2023, Chrissie Hynde embarked […]

          Norah Jones
          Gigs

          NORAH JONES announces Waterfront, Belfast show on 13th November

          March 20, 2023

          Norah Jones returns to European concert stages this year for her first tour dates on the continent since 2018. In addition to her already announced summer tour which will bring the 9-time GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, […]

  • Interviews
        • 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 […]

          Coach Party
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Coach Party talk ahead of their headline show at Voodoo, Belfast

          February 20, 2023

          Isle of Wight rising stars Coach Party have spent the past year honing their explosive live show, playing over 120 shows in total. Particular live highlights included the 100k capacity Stade de France supporting Indochine, […]

  • Podcast
        • 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 […]

          Nik Kershaw
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Nik Kershaw on his upcoming ‘No Glitz, Just Hitz!’ UK tour

          March 2, 2023

          In episode #120 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Nik Kershaw to talk about his upcoming ‘No Glitz, Just Hitz’ UK tour.  The No Glitz, Just Hitz tour will see Nik […]

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IN FOCUS// Ville Valo at The Garage, Glasgow, Scotland
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Ville Valo at The Garage, Glasgow, Scotland

March 15, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

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 […]

Everything But The Girl
News

EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL share new single ‘Run A Red Light’ from new album ‘Fuse’ – Out 21 April

March 15, 2023 XS Noize

Everything But The Girl have today revealed their brand-new single “Run A Red Light” and its accompanying video, directed by Charlie Di Placido (Kojey Radical, Jungle) who made the band’s recent “Nothing Left To Lose” […]

Bringing Songs You Love to Life on the Saxophone
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Bringing Songs You Love to Life on the Saxophone

March 15, 2023 XS Noize

While every instrument brings its own unique sound to the table, the saxophone is a very special horn. Its timbre is often likened to that of a human voice. The instrument is often featured as […]

Blacklite District
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TRACK PREMIERE: Blacklite District gets personal & powerful with ‘The Struggle XL’

March 15, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

The success of certain songs all but calls for them to be reworked and re-released so that a whole new audience of music fans can discover their brilliance. One such song that’s having this treatment […]

Eirewave
News

Pop / Rock station EIREWAVE launches new digital campaign

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

Eirewave, the pop rock radio station exclusively playing music from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, has launched a new digital campaign. The aim of the campaign is to engage its audience and attract new listeners […]

Temples
News

TEMPLES share shimmering new single ‘Afterlife’

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

Temples have shared their shimmering new single, “Afterlife,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. An elegant collision of soulful grooves, futuristic synth, and spellbinding guitar tones produced by labelmate Sean Ono Lennon and […]

Far From Saints
Gigs

FAR FROM SAINTS announce new warm up show at London Oslo on Saturday 25th March

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

Far From Saints – Kelly Jones of Stereophonics, with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker from The Wind and The Wave have today announced the details of a new warm-up show at London Oslo on Saturday […]

Lana Del Rey
News

LANA DEL REY releases her new single ‘The Grants’

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

Today Lana Del Rey releases her new single, ‘The Grants’, the third single taken from her upcoming ninth studio album, Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. The track is out now […]

Country to Country
Gigs

The C2C festival comes to The SSE Arena, Belfast from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March 2024

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

After another hugely successful festival this year with headliners; Thomas Rhett, Lady A and Zac Brown Band, C2C is delighted to announce that it will return in March 2024 with early bird tickets available on […]

IN FOCUS// Killing Joke at London’s Royal Albert Hall
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Killing Joke at London’s Royal Albert Hall

March 13, 2023 Denise Esposito

Killing Joke headlined a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023. Founder members Jaz Coleman, Youth, Geordie Walker, and Paul Ferguson performed the entirety of their first self-titled debut album ‘Killing […]

Interpol
Gigs

INTERPOL announce their return to the UK this year with five headline shows

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

Interpol have announced their return to the UK this year with five headline dates in Brighton, Leeds, Edinburgh, Bristol and Liverpool across May, June and July. The band will be joined by special guests Water […]

Jake Isaac
News

JAKE ISAAC announces new album ‘For When It Hurts’ & shares new single feat: Jack Savoretti

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

Previously praised by leading talents such as Sir Elton John and Sting, Jake Isaac’s recent tracks ‘Start Again’ and ‘Still Have You’ have seen the South Londoner take his soulful expression and sumptuous songcraft to […]

The 1975
News

The 1975 release their new single ‘Oh Caroline’

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

The 1975 today announce new single ‘Oh Caroline’, taken from their critically acclaimed No. 1 album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. The band delivered a stunning performance of ‘Oh Caroline’ on NBC’s Saturday Night […]

Terry Hall
Gigs

A NIGHT FOR TERRY HALL announced at the Limelight 1 in memory of The Specials’ lead singer Terry Hall

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

A very special night has been announced at the Limelight 1 in memory of musical pioneer, The Specials’ lead singer Terry Hall who passed away following a brief illness in December. The celebration falls on […]

Lemonade Shoelace
Gigs

LEMONADE SHOELACE announces Voodoo, Belfast show on Saturday 20th May

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

Lemonade Shoelace aims to load up the senses with colour, rich melodies and textures of sound that embrace the last 50 years of popular music. The tracks are written, recorded and produced entirely in a […]

U2 - Songs of Surrender
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: U2 – Songs of Surrender

March 11, 2023 Lori Gava

U2 has a long storied history of releasing interesting live recordings and album compilations between their official studio releases. Their latest compilation Songs of Surrender is released on March 17th following up their 2017 album […]

IST IST
Gigs

IST IST release ‘Nothing More Nothing Less’ from new album ‘Protagonists’ & Launch Community Studios

March 10, 2023 XS Noize

With their upcoming third album fast approaching, IST IST  unveil the latest track to be cut from the record: “Nothing More Nothing Less”. Chiming with the overarching concept of ‘Protagonists’ (out 31 March, via Kind […]

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

KILLING JOKE announce brand new single ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’ to celebrate sold-out Royal Albert Hall show

March 10, 2023 XS Noize

Killing Joke announce the release of a brand new single, ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’, via Spinefarm, to celebrate their sold-out headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 12th. The epic ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’ has […]

John Fogerty
News

JOHN FOGERTY brings ‘The Bad Moon Rising Celebration Tour’ to 3Arena, Dublin on 23 May

March 10, 2023 XS Noize

John Fogerty will perform his iconic songs from Creedence Clearwater Revival and more on The Bad Moon Rising Celebration Tour at 3Arena Dublin on 23 May. John Fogerty is a true American treasure. As the […]

Hard Cold Fire
News

THERAPY? announce their colossal new studio album ‘Hard Cold Fire’ – Hear new single ‘Joy’

March 10, 2023 XS Noize

Northern Irish rock outfit, THERAPY? announce their colossal new studio album ‘Hard Cold Fire’, a spiralling, hypnotic melange of grunge-rock and towering melody that sees the trio steadfast and reinvigorated. ‘Hard Cold Fire’ is set […]

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