BELFAST TRADFEST announces key headline concerts as part of the 2024 festival programme

BELFAST TRADFEST announces key headline concerts as part of the 2024 festival programme

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Belfast TradFest is yet again bringing the finest traditional music acts to Belfast venues from 21st – 28th July, with a host of key headline acts announced today and a…

THE LOVELY EGGS release new single ‘Nothing/Everything’

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For The Lovely Eggs being in a band is a way of life. It’s about art. It’s about creativity and expression. It’s about following your own path, doing things your…

BAT FOR LASHES shares new single ‘Home’

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London-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist Natasha Khan - aka Bat For Lashes - today shares ‘Home’, a surprise cover of the dance track by American producer and DJ Baauer as…

MADNESS to release enhanced edition of number one album ‘Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est la Vie’

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One of the UK’s most beloved British bands Madness have today announced an expanded version of their first studio UK Official Charts No.1 album. Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est…

Taylor Swift Has Become a Music Franchise – How Can She Get Even Bigger?

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The evolution of Taylor Swift has been incredible. From country music darling to pop powerhouse and now, music industry juggernaut, the 34-year-old is simply unstoppable. She’s so much more than…

DAVID GILMOUR announces new album ‘Luck and Strange’

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David Gilmour today announced his new album ‘Luck and Strange’, to be released on 6th September on Sony Music. The first track from the album, ‘The Piper’s Call’, will be…

Inside the Soundscape: A Conversation with BANNERS on ‘All Back to Mine’

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In Episode #175 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to award-winning Liverpudlian pop singer, and songwriter BANNERS (aka Michael Nelson) about his new album All Back to…

Northern Irish indie-rock innovator David C Clements returns with new single ‘Reckless’

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After originally introducing himself with his spectacular debut album ‘The Longest Day In History’ in 2016, which featured his breakthrough anthem “My Dear Mother”, Northern Irish indie-rock innovator David C…

INTERVIEW: Jon Gutwillig of The Disco Biscuits on new album ‘Revolution In Motion’

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Trance-fusion outfit The Disco Biscuits released their ninth full-length studio album, Revolution In Motion, at the end of March 2024. Released in 4 parts, and produced by Derek VanScoten, aka…

KYGO announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin with special guests SOFI TUCKER & HAYLA

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Today, global superstar, producer, and DJ Kygo announced part one of his 2024 world tour across North America, Europe and the UK. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-date run kicks…

HUMANIST announce new album ‘On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World’

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Following the first single “The Beginning (My God)”, today Humanist announce the release of On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World out 26th July via Bella Union. The…

Irish indie-folk trio KINGFISHR announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

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Limerick-based 3-piece, Kingfishr, have quickly established themselves as one of the rising prospects in Irish music. Part of the newest generation of Irish contemporaries, the band’s grand, atmospheric tone married…

EMBRACE Announce ‘Out Of Nothing’ 20th Anniversary Tour

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EMBRACE celebrate the 20th anniversary of their massive-selling OUT OF NOTHING album with an 11-date UK tour in November, playing their biggest-selling record in full, along with their other greatest…

ALBUM REVIEW: The Zutons – The Big Decider

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It is well documented that Merseyside has produced many great musical artists over the years. From The Beatles to Cast, Echo & The Bunnymen to Ken Dodd, the music scene…

ALBUM REVIEW: Jewelia – Little Wins

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London-based singer-songwriter Jewelia releases her new album, Little Wins, a dozen tracks of alt-pop songs embracing a common theme: self-acceptance. According to Jewlia, “I’m exploring feelings of inadequacy, feeling mediocre…

FONTAINES D.C. announce UK & Ireland tour dates

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After announcing full details of their highly-anticipated fourth album ROMANCE earlier this week, Fontaines D.C. today confirm a new run of UK & Ireland tour dates for Autumn 2024. Kicking…

American comedian THEO VON announces headline show at SSE Arena, Belfast

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THEO VON grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He was a child there and became an adult slowly there. He can be seen and heard weekly…

KINGS OF LEON unveil new single ‘Nothing To Do’ from upcoming album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’

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Today, GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon releases “Nothing To Do,” the latest track from their upcoming 9th full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun, out on…

Can Olly Alexander Win the Eurovision Song Contest for the UK This Year?

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The Eurovision Song Contest is back again this year, with British fans hoping for a long-awaited triumph. Who is the UK’s contestant and what are their chances of winning? https://youtu.be/lLNUj7kvn2w?si=0FL_doV6SbLR0oip…

ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Light Verse

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Indie singer/songwriter Sam Beam better known under his moniker Iron and Wine returns to the music industry after a seven-year hiatus with his new release Light Verse. The album follows…