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        • SHAMBOLICS
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          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS announce UK tour this Spring

          January 28, 2023

          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS – have confirmed details of a UK tour for April and May 2023, kicking off in Glasgow. All dates are listed below, with tickets on sale today here. The news follows […]

          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Fucked Up – One Day
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Fucked Up – One Day

          January 28, 2023

          Throughout their three decades of existence, Fucked Up haven’t built up a reputation for doing things on a small scale. From enormous concept albums to twelve-hour performances, it’s obvious they like to take their time. […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • SHAMBOLICS
          Gigs

          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS announce UK tour this Spring

          January 28, 2023

          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS – have confirmed details of a UK tour for April and May 2023, kicking off in Glasgow. All dates are listed below, with tickets on sale today here. The news follows […]

          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 […]

  • 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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SIMPLE MINDS: To release ‘SPARKLE IN THE RAIN’, 5-DISC BOX SET

March 11, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their hugely acclaimed Top 15 album, Big Music, on March 16th, Universal Music Catalogue will release a five-disc box set of Simple Minds’ SPARKLE IN THE RAIN. It will be […]

JOHNNY MARR: To release Depeche Mode classic for Record Store Day - Listen
New Music

JOHNNY MARR: To release Depeche Mode classic for Record Store Day – Listen

March 10, 2015 XS Noize

Johnny Marr is set to mark this year’s Record Store Day with a numbered limited edition 7″ release of his interpretation of Depeche Mode’s 1993 classic “I Feel You”. Johnny played the track live during […]

MUMFORD & SONS  will release their third album, 'Wilder Mind', on the 4th May
New Music

MUMFORD & SONS: Unveil new track ‘ Believe’ – Listen

March 10, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons are pleased to unveil the first single from their forthcoming new album, ‘Wilder Mind’. ‘Believe’ is released on the 27th April, and precedes the band’s third album, released on 4th May through […]

ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL - Filthy Hope
New Music

ORLANDO SEALE & THE SWELL – Share New Video for Filthy Hope – Watch

March 10, 2015 XS Noize

Orlando Seale & the Swell have just shared the video for ‘Filthy Hope’ which is to be released alongside ‘All Of The Dogs’ as a double a-side single on 23rd March. ‘Filthy Hope’ explores the […]

APOSTILLE  Announces new album, Powerless Released 27th April
Gigs

APOSTILLE Announces new album, Powerless Released 27th April

March 10, 2015 XS Noize

Apostille is the solo musical guise of Glaswegian DIY protagonist Michael Kasparis. Initially a creative harbour from his groups Please and The Lowest Form, Apostille has grown into an explosive synth-punk project unafraid of both […]

VINCE CLARKE - Reveals exclusive DJ mix for Festival Mute Mexico - Listen
New Music

VINCE CLARKE – Reveals exclusive DJ mix for Festival Mute Mexico – Listen

March 9, 2015 XS Noize

Listen to a specially created DJ mix from Vince Clarke ahead of Festival Mute Mexico 2015, presented by Punto De Encuentro. The festival, on Saturday 21 March 2015, takes place at Valentín Gómez Farías in […]

THE DIG - Stream new album ' You and I' - Listen
Album Stream

THE DIG – Stream new album ‘ You and I’ – Listen

March 9, 2015 XS Noize

New York City ethereal rock quartet The Dig premiere the surrealist short film for two tracks from their recent You & I album, “Cold Afternoon” and “So Alone” today via global arts & culture site […]

The Waterfall, My Morning Jacket’s First Album in Four Years, Set for 4th May
Gigs

The Waterfall, My Morning Jacket’s First Album in Four Years, Set for 4th May

March 9, 2015 XS Noize

On 4th May, My Morning Jacket are set to return with their seventh full-length album, The Waterfall via ATO Records. Recorded in Stinson Beach CA, The Waterfall is the follow-up to Circuital, which was ranked […]

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New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS latest album is the fastest-selling album of 2015 so far

March 8, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will be celebrating today as his second album ‘Chasing Yesterday’ has shot straight to the top of the UK charts. The album which was released on Monday has sold 89,000 […]

DUKE SPECIAL: Has announced further details about his 4th studio album ‘Look Out Machines!’
New Music

DUKE SPECIAL: Has announced further details about his 4th studio album ‘Look Out Machines!’

March 6, 2015 XS Noize

Duke Special has announced further details about his 4th studio album ‘Look Out Machines!’ will be released April 6th 2015 on Stranger Records. The Ulster born singer songwriter and gramophone impresario, has superbly crafted this […]

ARCA: Releases XEN (????? EDITION) and announces live dates
Gigs

ARCA: Releases XEN (????? EDITION) and announces live dates

March 6, 2015 XS Noize

Today, Arca releases a digital deluxe version of his highly acclaimed debut album. Xen (????? Edition) features music that has never previously been available digitally, including two bonus tracks, ‘????? A’ and ‘????? B’. The […]

I AM KLOOT: To release live album, 'Hold Back The Night' in April
New Music

I AM KLOOT: To release live album, ‘Hold Back The Night’ in April

March 6, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester’s majestic rock trio I Am Kloot are back with a new live album ‘Hold Back The Night’. Made up of material taken from band’s 2013 ‘Let It All In’ tour, this impressive collection captures […]

KEROSCENE  DEBUT DOUBLE AA SINGLE 'COTTON CANDY/STORM O.K.' - listen
Gigs

KEROSCENE: Debut double-A single out this week – Watch new video

March 6, 2015 XS Noize

London based four piece noise rock band Keroscene have released their debut double A-side “Cotton Candy/Storm O.K.” on 2nd March 2015 on Dream Machine Records. Drawing influences from late 1980’s noise rock, no-wave and psychedelic […]

TWO GALLANTS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'INCIDENTAL'
New Music

TWO GALLANTS share the stop-motion video for ‘Incidental’ – Watch

March 6, 2015 XS Noize

Two Gallants share the new video for the track “Incidental” from the band’s fifth studio album We Are Undone, out now on ATO Records. The video was directed by Alexander Safdie and Kangmin Kim. Noisey […]

LANDSHAPES - Announce 'Heyoon', due 4th May
New Music

LANDSHAPES share video for ‘Stay’, taken from new album Heyoon

March 6, 2015 XS Noize

Landshapes have unveiled the striking new video for ‘Stay’, directed by David Graham, which centers around a loose concept of “the cycles and transitions from one state to another”. Watch it below… Lost practices, hidden […]

imaginedragons
Gigs

IMAGINE DRAGONS new single ‘SHOTS’ out 20th April 2015, UK Tour

March 6, 2015 XS Noize

US rockers Imagine Dragons have announced the release of their latest single ‘Shots’, which impacts April 20th on Polydor Records. ‘Shots’ is one of the highlights from the band’s acclaimed new album ‘Smoke & Mirrors’, […]

EZRA FURMAN - unveils new track 'Restless Year' - Listen
Gigs

EZRA FURMAN – unveils new track ‘Restless Year’ – Listen

March 6, 2015 XS Noize

Bella Union are thrilled to announce the signing of Ezra Furman, whose 2013 album Day Of The Dog and riotous live shows with his band The Boyfriends won numerous 5 star reviews. Furman, who The […]

PITY SEX - ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER UK TOUR FOR MAY / DEBUT ALBUM FEAST OF LOVE RELEASED IN THE UK ON APRIL 20TH
Gigs

PITY SEX – ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER UK TOUR FOR MAY / DEBUT ALBUM FEAST OF LOVE RELEASED IN THE UK ON APRIL 20TH

March 5, 2015 XS Noize

Michigan noise-pop quartet Pity Sex today announce their debut dates in the UK, due to take place in May. Beginning with a stint at Brighton’s The Great Escape Festival, the run will see Guildford, London, […]

THE MARKS CARTEL -  Share single 'Curtain Call' - Listen
New Music

THE MARKS CARTEL – Share single ‘Curtain Call’ – Listen

March 5, 2015 XS Noize

Curtain Call is an evolved and raw take on the British rock sound, with dirty, grimy guitars blaring from the speakers, rhythmic, snapping drums and grizzly, emotive vocals. You can hear the band’s influences shining […]

JACK + ELIZA TO RELEASE THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ‘GENTLE WARNINGS’ ON JUNE 9TH - Listen to track
Gigs

JACK + ELIZA TO RELEASE THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ‘GENTLE WARNINGS’ ON JUNE 9TH – Listen to track

March 5, 2015 XS Noize

New York City’s Jack + Eliza will release their debut album, Gentle Warnings on June 9th via Yebo Music. The duo burst onto the scene last year with their critically acclaimed EP No Wonders, receiving […]

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