News COLDPLAY announce the release of their highly anticipated tenth album ‘Moon Music’ June 17, 2024Coldplay has announced the release of their highly anticipated tenth album, Moon Music, produced by Max Martin today. The record will be available in stores and on streaming services on October 4, 2024. The album’s […]
Gigs CROWDED HOUSE announce Gravity Stairs UK and Europe tour June 17, 2024Multi-platinum, Iconic rock band Crowded House announces that the Gravity Stairs UK and Europe tour will kick off this October. With stops in Manchester, Glasgow, London, Brighton and Birmingham before continuing across Europe. Tour news […]
Gigs ALISON MOYET announces shows at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre & Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on 16th & 17th February 2025 June 14, 2024How time flies. It’s been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album ‘Alf’ and Top 10 hits ‘Love Resurrection’ and ‘All Cried […]
Album Reviews ALBUM REVIEW: Alec Meza – Ah! Real Lovers! June 7, 2024Alec Meza has delivered an album that captivates and elevates in equal measure. Ah! Real Lovers! is packed with both substance and style and takes you on an intriguing journey full of twists and turns. […]
Album Reviews ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Bibby – Drama King May 30, 2024As a man who once said the best hangover meal was “two dexies and a Bloody Mary”, Peter Bibby has certainly developed a reputation for being a little different. Maybe even a little quirky. He’s […]
Book Reviews BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi October 30, 2023K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]
Book Reviews BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes August 29, 2023How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]
Classic Albums ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography March 3, 2022In 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 […]
Album Reviews CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran June 17, 2021This 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: James & Razorlight at Co-op Live, Manchester June 17, 2024It’s been almost 30 years since I last saw James perform live at Glastonbury in 1994, and that was a show to remember. Even from that long ago, that performance stayed with me. Surprisingly, a […]
Live Reviews LIVE REVIEW: The John Andrews Band at The American Bar, Belfast June 17, 2024The John Andrews Band delivered an unforgettable performance during their first headline show of the year at The American Bar in Belfast’s Sailortown. Hosted by singer/songwriter Acoustic Dan (Daniel Gregory) and Gérard Skelly, their set […]
Round Up XS Noize Best Albums of 2018 December 22, 20182018 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 […]
Round Up The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP October 29, 2018Welcome 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 IN FOCUS// Orbital live at Rock City, Nottingham May 1, 2024After captivating audiences at this year’s Coachella festival, the dynamic duo of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, known as Orbital, delivered an electrifying performance in Nottingham on April 28th. The evening was a journey through […]
IN FOCUS IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at Rock City, Nottingham April 17, 2024Johnny Marr, the iconic guitarist and founding member of The Smiths, graced the stage of Rock City in Nottingham on Sunday, April 14th, captivating audiences as part of his electrifying “The Spirit of Power” tour. […]
Gigs CROWDED HOUSE announce Gravity Stairs UK and Europe tour June 17, 2024Multi-platinum, Iconic rock band Crowded House announces that the Gravity Stairs UK and Europe tour will kick off this October. With stops in Manchester, Glasgow, London, Brighton and Birmingham before continuing across Europe. Tour news […]
Gigs ALISON MOYET announces shows at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre & Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on 16th & 17th February 2025 June 14, 2024How time flies. It’s been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album ‘Alf’ and Top 10 hits ‘Love Resurrection’ and ‘All Cried […]
Gigs KNEECAP announce headline show at SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 21 December 2024 June 14, 2024The debut album ‘FINE ART’ out now on Heavenly Recordings. ‘KNEECAP: A FILM BY RICH PEPPIATT’ released in Irish cinemas on Thursday August 8th. When Mo Chara, Moglaí Bap and DJ Provaí – aka Belfast’s […]
Interviews INTERVIEW: Sydney of Little Treblemakers Talks ‘Guitar Man’ & Future Plans June 10, 2024In recent months, there’s been growing discussion over the importance of music programs, especially for young kids. Little Treblemakers know just how important music and such programs are first-hand – and as a music program […]
Interviews INTERVIEW: Talking with Middle Part About His Latest Album ‘Disruptor’ May 24, 2024Middle Part, the musical project of Andy Selkōw, recently released his album, Disruptor, which blends elements of distorted maximalism with undertones of heartfelt sincerity, i.e., fusing post-grunge and new millennium tones with innovative twists. Selkōw […]
Interviews INTERVIEW: Chill-Fi Artist Carter Fox Discusses “Cosmic Bird Lullaby” May 15, 2024In an enchanting fusion of jazzy melodies, chill lo-fi hip-hop rhythms, and the serene whispers of nature, renowned musician and industry savant Carter Fox recently released his latest single, “Cosmic Bird Lullaby.” This track is […]
Podcast Navigating the Unknown: An Interview with Gareth Dunlop on ‘Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know!’ June 12, 2024In Episode #182 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to renowned Pop Artist Gareth Dunlop about his highly anticipated third album, ‘Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know.’ Welcome To The […]
Podcast Bernard Butler on ‘Good Grief’ and His Long-Awaited Solo Comeback June 5, 2024In Episode #181 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to songwriter and producer Bernard Butler to discuss Good Grief – his first new solo album in 25 years. Between then and now, […]
Podcast Tim Booth of James on new album ‘Yummy’ and his debut novel ‘When I Died for the First Time’ May 30, 2024In Episode #180 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Tim Booth lead singer from JAMES about their latest album YUMMY and writing his debut novel “When I Died for the First […]
MERCHANDISE – ‘LITTLE KILLER’ July 17, 2014 XS Noize New Music, Videos From the album ‘After The End’ out August 25/26 on 4AD and available for pre-order (with instant download of Little Killer): Little Killer
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