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        • Flawes
          New Music

          FLAWES announce new album ‘One Step Back, Two Steps Forward’ – Hear new single ‘Don’t Blame Me’

          January 27, 2023

          Flawes’ modern take on timeless pop put them on the map from the very beginning, resulting in a famous fan in the shape of Billie Eilish, sessions with Finneas, repeated support from Radio 1 and […]

          The Answer
          Gigs

          Irish rock band THE ANSWER share video for new single ‘Livin’ On The Line’

          January 27, 2023

          Coming hot on the heels of their latest digital track, The Answer continues their full-frontal comeback assault with the release of their single Livin’ On The Line, available January 27th 2023. The new single will […]

          The Intersphere
          New Music

          THE INTERSPHERE announce new album ‘Wanderer’ & release new single ‘Bulletproof’

          January 27, 2023

          The Intersphere have announced their brand new album Wanderer, out May 26th and available to pre-order now here. Marking the announcement the German alternative rock band have released the new single ‘Bulletproof’. Inspired by the […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

          Black Star Riders - Wrong Side Of Paradise
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Black Star Riders – Wrong Side Of Paradise

          January 19, 2023

          After a decade of releasing their own music, Black Star Riders have shown themselves to be much more than the spin-off band some feared they would be. Starting life as Scott Gorham’s reincarnation Thin Lizzy, […]

        • 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 Answer
          Gigs

          Irish rock band THE ANSWER share video for new single ‘Livin’ On The Line’

          January 27, 2023

          Coming hot on the heels of their latest digital track, The Answer continues their full-frontal comeback assault with the release of their single Livin’ On The Line, available January 27th 2023. The new single will […]

          Leftfield
          Gigs

          LEFTFIELD add new Belfast date to fast-selling UK tour

          January 27, 2023

          Electronic & dancefloor pioneers Leftfield have today added a new date to their 2023 May/June tour – This Is What We Tour ‘23 – in support of their acclaimed new album ‘This Is What We […]

          Charlotte Sands
          News

          CHARLOTTE SANDS releases her new single ‘Alright’

          January 25, 2023

          Mixing the melodic rush, fiery attitude and relentless energy of pop-punk with the kind of voice and instantly irresistible hooks that powers chart-bound pop stars, Charlotte Sands bridges the space between those two worlds. She’s […]

  • 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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LIVE REVIEW: Built to Spill - Workman’s Club, Dublin
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Built to Spill – Workman’s Club, Dublin

May 1, 2019 Marcus Millar

Along with the likes of Pavement and Modest Mouse; Built to Spill are one of Indie’s most revered bands that never made as big of a mark as they should have. Coming to the Workman’s […]

LIVE REVIEW: IDLES play to an ecstatic crowd in awe at their presence at Belfast Empire
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: IDLES play to an ecstatic crowd in awe at their presence at Belfast Empire

April 3, 2019 Marcus Millar

Hot off the heels of their massively acclaimed sophomore album, Joy As An Act of Resistance, IDLES played to a sold out crowd at The Empire and didn’t disappoint one bit! The band opened with […]

LIVE REVIEW: Yo La Tengo - Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 28/4/18
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Yo La Tengo – Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 28/4/18

May 1, 2018 Marcus Millar

Yo La Tengo brings the sounds of their new album There’s A Riot Goin’ On as well as a slew of their greatest hits to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre and make for the most compelling live […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Guided By Voices - 'Space Gun'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Guided By Voices – ‘Space Gun’

April 25, 2018 Marcus Millar

As some might say, “another day, another Guided By Voices record,” and it’s something I don’t fault them for. Since the early ’80s, Robert Pollard along with a constantly changing line-up has been releasing some […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Frankie Cosmos - 'Vessel'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Frankie Cosmos – ‘Vessel’

April 5, 2018 Marcus Millar

“Vessel” is the new album from established New York Twee outfit Frankie Cosmos and their first on famed Indie label Sub Pop. While “Vessel” might just be the band’s most instrumentally refined album yet, it doesn’t […]

AMERICAN FOOTBALL - Share video for 'Home is Where the Haunt is'
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: American Football – Sept 4th | Dublin, IE @ Button Factory

September 7, 2017 Marcus Millar

Coming right off of their 2014 reunion tour and the release of their eagerly anticipated sophomore record, Midwest Emo legends American Football play their first ever Irish show and they did not disappoint at all. […]

Album Review: Xiu Xiu - Forget
Album Reviews

Album Review: Xiu Xiu – Forget

March 9, 2017 Marcus Millar

Forget is the 13th album from Jamie Stewart’s long running Art / Experimental Rock project, Xiu Xiu, and serves as a glaring reminder to the sounds that made me fall in love with the project […]

Album Review: Owen - The King of Whys
Album Reviews

Album Review: Owen – The King of Whys

August 5, 2016 Marcus Millar

Two years after the heavily acclaimed reunion tour of his original and most popular project, American Football, Mike Kinsella is back with his ninth solo offering under the Owen moniker and it might just be […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WEEZER - WEEZER (The White Album)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WEEZER – WEEZER (The White Album)

April 24, 2016 Marcus Millar

It’s absolutely impossible to talk about Weezer without making mention of the massive impact they had with their first two albums; the first of these two had some of the brightest and catchiest songs of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DIIV - IS THE IS ARE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DIIV – IS THE IS ARE

February 15, 2016 Marcus Millar

Is The Is Are is the highly anticipated and long awaited sophomore album from the New York Jangle Pop pioneers, DIIV. It comes four years after their critically acclaimed debut Oshin, an album that drew […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER - Garden of Delete
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER – Garden of Delete

November 10, 2015 Marcus Millar

Oneohtrix Point Never is one of the many pseudonyms of electronic music producer Daniel Lopatin. Garden of Delete is his 8th full length release under the Oneohtrix Point Never name. Following a series of fantastic […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CAR SEAT HEADREST - TEENS OF STYLE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: CAR SEAT HEADREST – TEENS OF STYLE

November 9, 2015 Marcus Millar

I was introduced to Car Seat Headrest by a friend around this time last year, mainly the Twin Fantasy album; he kept going on about how it was one of the best things he had […]

ALBUM REVIEW: YO LA TENGO – "Stuff Like That There"
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: YO LA TENGO at the National Concert Hall, Dublin

October 22, 2015 Marcus Millar

  Yo La Tengo brought the material from their new covers album, ‘Stuff Like That There,’ to Dublin with great success as well as playing a range of other covers and stripped back versions tracks […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WAVVES - V
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WAVVES – V

October 11, 2015 Marcus Millar

Wavves are a band I have followed since I heard their brilliant third album, King of the Beach, it was released to widespread critical acclaim in 2010. The album was a very fun and summery […]

LIVE REVIEW: SWANS - MANDELA HALL, BELFAST
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: SWANS – MANDELA HALL, BELFAST

June 18, 2015 Marcus Millar

Swans are notorious for being one of the loudest and most brutal live acts ever and while they have greatly differentiated and softened up over the past thirty years, they show absolutely no sign of […]

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