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Daniel Gootner has always loved music, showcasing that passion in the many projects he’s been a part of over the last twelve years. His latest, indie-pop/rock-sounding and appropriately titled The Dan Gootner Band, with Elie […]

It’s been a long time, been a long time, been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Yes, it has. The lyrics from this Led Zeppelin anthem aptly summarize how so many live music […]

“Streaming is broken for 99% of artists.” So says the striking introduction on the landing page of Minm, a new streaming platform created by two tech graduates based in Dublin and Belfast. Minim’s guiding principle is […]

The use of music apps became even more popular during the days of the Covid-19 pandemic and remote learning as college students have turned to popular music apps. The creative personalities pursued composing music at […]

Contrary to the popular belief, music can be helpful when you study, as long as it is something you have chosen and not the neighbors that are playing something you cannot stand. Seriously, though, the […]

The power of music cannot be underestimated, especially when it is used along with the foreign lyrics that help carry a cultural meaning and establish a special mental bond that helps people to relate. Just […]

If you want to start an argument among rock fans, ask them to name the best debut album of all time. The answers are always going to be subjective, and it could be anything from […]

Students all over the world have many things in common, stress and anxiety are two of them. When not properly handled, stress, as well as anxiety, can negatively affect a student’s performance when studying. In […]

Music can be fun, relaxing, and a great way to socialize, irrespective of your age. Students today might agree with this. But, in fact, as a student, you might be interested to know that there […]

Essay writing can be challenging for some, especially when it comes to music essays, as it is unclear to a lot of students how to go about writing them. However, with the right tips and […]

Today, Jersey-born / Irish singer and songwriter Tadhg Daly releases his new EP ‘Forever Young’. Ahead of the release, Tadhg sat down with XS Noize to share his TOP TEN FAVOURITE SONGS. I’m sure you […]

A moniker like Pixey invokes certain expectations: petite, spirited, mischievous, fond of dancing. Witnessing a performance and chatting with the artist Pixey reveals all of the above, as well as drive, dreams, and a solid […]

Today, the unorthodox and innovative rocker Des Rocs releases his highly anticipated debut album ‘A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place’. Ahead of the release, Des sat down with XS Noize to share […]

In light of Covid, which shut down live music, there has been much discussion about how to bring the live act, venue and gig-goers together without either of them being physically together. Melody VR has […]

Andy Warhol brought us “Pop Art”, the BBC brought us “Top of the Pops”, Kellogg’s introduced us to “Snap, Crackle and Pop” and Simon Fuller brought us erm… “Pop Idol”. Now Funko has done something […]

I’m sure it’s crossed many of our minds: “Do I leave my home town in search of something better?” In this three-part series, I have interviewed three musicians on whether leaving their home to try […]

While it may have been chilly outside with the picturesque Belfast mountains dusted with snow, the MAC was on fire with a wide range of industry professionals alongside aspiring musicians and industry hopefuls looking to […]

Since 1999, the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival has been bringing life to an otherwise tame California desert one pair of weekends at a time – and with great success. But it’s only recently […]