XS Noize

Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and looks after the daily running of the website as well as hosting interviews for the weekly XS Noize Podcast. Mark's favourite album is Achtung Baby by U2.
How Online Games are Revolutionizing the Music Industry

How Online Games are Revolutionizing the Music Industry

I don't think the music industry has ever evolved as much as it has had to do in the last…

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The Most Impressive Studio Albums Produced by Steve Albini

Steve Albini is renowned for his prolific career as a music producer, most notably his work with iconic bands like…

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

Belfast TradFest is yet again bringing the finest traditional music acts to Belfast venues from 21st – 28th July, with…

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THE LOVELY EGGS release new single ‘Nothing/Everything’

For The Lovely Eggs being in a band is a way of life. It’s about art. It’s about creativity and…

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BAT FOR LASHES shares new single ‘Home’

London-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist Natasha Khan - aka Bat For Lashes - today shares ‘Home’, a surprise cover of…

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

One of the UK’s most beloved British bands Madness have today announced an expanded version of their first studio UK…

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

The evolution of Taylor Swift has been incredible. From country music darling to pop powerhouse and now, music industry juggernaut,…

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DAVID GILMOUR announces new album ‘Luck and Strange’

David Gilmour today announced his new album ‘Luck and Strange’, to be released on 6th September on Sony Music. The…

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

In Episode #175 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to award-winning Liverpudlian pop singer, and songwriter BANNERS…

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

After originally introducing himself with his spectacular debut album ‘The Longest Day In History’ in 2016, which featured his breakthrough…

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

Today, global superstar, producer, and DJ Kygo announced part one of his 2024 world tour across North America, Europe and…

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

Following the first single “The Beginning (My God)”, today Humanist announce the release of On The Edge Of A Lost…

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

Limerick-based 3-piece, Kingfishr, have quickly established themselves as one of the rising prospects in Irish music. Part of the newest…

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EMBRACE Announce ‘Out Of Nothing’ 20th Anniversary Tour

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

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FONTAINES D.C. announce UK & Ireland tour dates

After announcing full details of their highly-anticipated fourth album ROMANCE earlier this week, Fontaines D.C. today confirm a new run…

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

THEO VON grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He was a child there and became an…

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

Today, GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon releases “Nothing To Do,” the latest track from their upcoming 9th…

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

The Eurovision Song Contest is back again this year, with British fans hoping for a long-awaited triumph. Who is the…

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Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr wins prestigious radio award for his documentary on Jim Morrison

Last night at the New York Festivals International Radio Awards in New York City, 'Jim Kerr on Jim Morrison' was…

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LISA MOORISH releases new single ‘The Hunger’- A homage to the cult 80s gothic vampire movie

Lisa Moorish follows up the success of her ‘Sylvia’ single with ‘The Hunger’, recently premiered by BBC Radio 6’s Chris…

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