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        • The Wood Burning Savages
          Gigs

          Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show

          March 25, 2023

          The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]

          Pete Townshend
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          PETE TOWNSHEND releases ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’ - his first solo single in 29 years

          March 24, 2023

          Pete Townshend has today released ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’, his first solo single in 29 years. The track was composed and produced by Rachel Fuller under her nom de plume Charlie Pepper, and all proceeds […]

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
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          NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new track ‘Dead To The World’

          March 23, 2023

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today release ‘Dead To The World’, a remarkable new track taken from the eagerly anticipated fourth studio album ‘Council Skies’, due for release on 2nd June 2023 (via Sour Mash […]

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        • Album Reviews

          Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Memento Mori

          March 24, 2023

          A thing that is overlooked about Depeche Mode is their constant need to keep moving, keep innovating and keep recording new material, something their contemporaries rarely do if they do it at all. Look at […]

          King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories

          March 22, 2023

          Bangor native Stephen Macartney, or as we will learn to know him – King Cedar is set to release his debut album, Everything More & Other Stories. Previously known for his part in the alt-folk […]

        • 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: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse Credit: Denise Esposito
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse, London

          March 23, 2023

          It is hard to believe that The Pixies formed almost 40 years ago. Despite releasing four albums and enjoying huge success, it looked as if the band would not last a decade when frontman Black […]

          Underworld
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          LIVE REVIEW: Underworld at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 21, 2023

          The point when normality returned following COVID-19 is debatable but it’s impossible to deny that after an unwanted three-year hiatus, much normality returned when the Teenage Cancer Trust festival was revived in 2022 and saw […]

        • 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

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          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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

          March 22, 2023

          After postponements and venue moves, American heavy metal giants Lamb of God finally made it to London and gave a spectacular show. Support came from Sylosis and Kreator – two intense and heavy bands. Lamb […]

  • Gigs
        • The Wood Burning Savages
          Gigs

          Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show

          March 25, 2023

          The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor
          Gigs

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new track 'Everything is Sweet'

          March 23, 2023

          Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a new track ‘Everything Is Sweet’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd June via Cooking Vinyl. A glorious […]

          James
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          JAMES announce details of their new double album 'Be Opened By The Wonderful'

          March 23, 2023

          JAMES have announced details of their new album in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. BE OPENED BY THE WONDERFUL is a 20-track – 19 vinyl – a double album of some of their most loved […]

  • 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
        • 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 […]

          Tide Lines
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          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 […]

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INTERVIEW: Gena Rose Bruce on the release of her much anticipated second album - Deep Is The Way

January 24, 2023Rebecca Haslam

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 […]

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INTERVIEW: Venus Grrrls discuss ‘Violet State of Mind’

August 8, 2022XS Noize

Leeds’ all-girl rock group, VENUS GRRRLS are back with their riotous new offering, ‘Violet State of Mind’, the band’s first release since their 2021 EP Potions. The song and accompanying music video carry a dark […]

Nerina Pallot
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INTERVIEW: Nerina Pallot on her brilliantly diverse seventh album, 'I Don’t Know What I’m Doing'

July 27, 2022Lee Campbell

Nerina Pallot has recently released her brilliantly diverse seventh album, ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing.’ It pulls from many genres, including soul, jazz, blues and pop. XS Noize chatted with Nerina about her new […]

INTERVIEW: Gary Stringer from Reef on new album Shoot Me Your Ace
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INTERVIEW: Gary Stringer from Reef on new album Shoot Me Your Ace

May 6, 2022XS Noize

In episode #84 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Gary Stringer, lead singer from Glastonbury rockers Reef. Their new album Shoot Me Your Ace showcases their talents in one of recent […]

INTERVIEW: Tom Meighan - "I feel like I’m rising again. I’m back, and I’m ready." 1
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INTERVIEW: Tom Meighan - "I feel like I’m rising again. I’m back, and I’m ready."

May 3, 2022XS Noize

In episode #83 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with former Kasabian vocalist Tom Meighan, one of his generation’s best frontmen. Having come through the other side of a troubled few years […]

INTERVIEW: Neil Hannon on Charmed Life - The Best Of The Divine Comedy, the new Wonka prequel & more 1
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INTERVIEW: Neil Hannon on Charmed Life - The Best Of The Divine Comedy, the new Wonka prequel & more

April 29, 2022XS Noize

In episode #82 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon. Having completed his third decade as a recording artist, The Divine Comedy recently released Charmed Life – […]

John Lydon
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INTERVIEW: John Lydon on his battle against the Sex Pistols biopic, upcoming PIL tour, Jimmy Savile and more

April 25, 2022XS Noize

In episode #81 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Legend and cultural icon John Lydon. An icon, a revolutionary and an immortal, as the frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols, John […]

Belfast singer-songwriter GARETH DUNLOP releases video for new single ‘Look Back Smiling’
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INTERVIEW: Belfast singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop on his new album 'Animal'

April 21, 2022XS Noize

In episode #80 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Belfast born singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Dunlop. Inspired by icons such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Tom Waits, plus […]

INTERVIEW: Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK discusses their third album 'If I Never Know You Like This Again' 1
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INTERVIEW: Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK discusses their third album 'If I Never Know You Like This Again'

April 15, 2022XS Noize

In episode #79 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Derry native Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK, to talk about their third album, If I Never Know You Like This Again. SOAK’s Bridie […]

INTERVIEW: Darius Keeler discusses Archive’s new album ‘Call To Arms & Angels’ 1
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INTERVIEW: Darius Keeler discusses Archive’s new album ‘Call To Arms & Angels’

April 7, 2022XS Noize

In episode #78 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Darius Keeler from the acclaimed South London collective, Archive to talk about their brand new album ‘Call To Arms & Angels’ The […]

INTERVIEW: Paddy Considine on ‘The Death of Gobshite Rambo’- the brand new album from his band Riding The Low 1
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INTERVIEW: Paddy Considine on ‘The Death of Gobshite Rambo’- the brand new album from his band Riding The Low

April 3, 2022XS Noize

In episode #77 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with actor, director and musician Paddy Considine about ‘The Death of Gobshite Rambo’, the brand new album from his band Riding The Low. […]

ANDREW CUSHIN shares video for new single ‘You Don’t Belong’ - Watch Now 2
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INTERVIEW: Andrew Cushin talks about the release of his debut EP, ‘You Don’t Belong’

March 31, 2022XS Noize

In episode #76 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with significant new songwriting talent Andrew Cushin. Two indie songwriting icons have championed Andrew Cushin in the shape of Noel Gallagher and Pete Doherty, […]

INTERVIEW: Wynona Bleach on the "songwriting connection beyond words" that inspired debut album, Moonsoake 1
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INTERVIEW: Jonny Woods and Melyssa Shannon from Wynona Bleach discuss their debut album, Moonsoake

March 23, 2022XS Noize

In episode #75 of the XS Noize Podcast, Daniel Lynch caught up with Jonny Woods and Melyssa Shannon from Wynona Bleach. The band has just released their debut album, Moonsoake, on Fierce Panda Records. The […]

INTERVIEW: Band of Skulls' Russell Marsden discusses new 'Marsden & Richardson' project 1
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INTERVIEW: Band of Skulls' Russell Marsden discusses new 'Marsden & Richardson' project

March 20, 2022XS Noize

In episode #74 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Russell Marsden, one half of Band Of Skulls duo Marsden & Richardson. Russell Marsden and Emma Richardson first started writing songs together […]

INTERVIEW: Donovan Woods talks new EP 'Big Hurt Boy', songwriting and more 1
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INTERVIEW: Donovan Woods talks new EP 'Big Hurt Boy', songwriting and more

March 17, 2022XS Noize

In episode #73 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Donovan Woods. Along with his work as an in-demand songwriter, whose work has been recorded by the likes of […]

INTERVIEW: Grant Nicholas from Feeder talks about their brand-new album Torpedo
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INTERVIEW: Grant Nicholas from Feeder talks about their brand-new album Torpedo

March 14, 2022XS Noize

In episode #72 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Grant Nicholas from Britrock veterans Feeder about their new album Torpedo. Torpedo is the follow-up to 2019’s Tallulah, which peaked at #4 […]

INTERVIEW: Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison of Ocean Colour Scene discuss their Spring acoustic tour 1
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INTERVIEW: Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison of Ocean Colour Scene discuss their Spring acoustic tour

March 11, 2022XS Noize

In episode #71 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ocean Colour Scene singer Simon Fowler and drummer Oscar Harrison about their extensive acoustic tour for Spring 2022. Following Ocean Colour Scene’s […]

INTERVIEW: The Boo Radleys' Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom and Tim Brown on new album 'Keep On With Falling'
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INTERVIEW: The Boo Radleys' Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom and Tim Brown on new album 'Keep On With Falling'

March 7, 2022XS Noize

In episode #70 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom and Tim Brown from The Boo Radleys about ‘Keep On With Falling,’ their first album in almost a quarter […]

INTERVIEW with The Luka State frontman Conrad Ellis about new single 'Oxygen Thief', upcoming shows & more
Interviews

INTERVIEW with The Luka State frontman Conrad Ellis about new single 'Oxygen Thief', upcoming shows & more

March 3, 2022XS Noize

In episode #69 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Luka State frontman Conrad Ellis to talk about their debut album ‘Fall In Fall Out’, new single’ Oxygen Thief’, upcoming shows […]

THE SKINNER BROTHERS announce new album ‘Soul Boy II’ to be released on February 18th 1
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INTERVIEW: The Skinner Brothers' ZAC SKINNER talks about their new album 'Soul Boy II'

February 28, 2022XS Noize

In episode #68 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Skinner Brothers’ Zac Skinner to talk about their new album ‘Soul Boy II’. With swaggering indie anthems such as ‘Iconic’ and […]

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