For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s [...]
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LIVE REVIEW
LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due [...]
IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)
IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show
IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland
IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square
News
Mike Scott Takes on “Bullies” in The Waterboys’ New Single ‘Don’t Even Have To Say His Name’
Following the announcement of Atlantic Rain, a three-disc set of previously unheard music from the classic Fisherman’s Blues era, The Waterboys have released new single ‘Don’t Even Have To Say His Name,’ which is out now on Chrysalis Records. Written […]
Live Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena
After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]
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Best Music for Online Casino Sessions: A Beginner’s Guide
How to Select the Right Music for an Evening at an Online Casino: Useful Advice for Novices For many, a game session in the evening is a good time to relax after a hard day, […]
News
ASH Announce 30th Anniversary Edition of Seminal Debut Album 1977 and Extensive World Tour
Originally released in 1996, 1977 is the #1 platinum-selling debut album that launched Ash from teenage upstarts to Britpop-era icons. Three decades on, this 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates the album that defined a generation with its breakneck energy, razor-sharp […]
Podcast
Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283
In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]
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Sonic Collisions: Why 2026 is the Year of the Unexpected Musical Hybrid
If you walked into a record shop five years ago and said the biggest track of 2026 would be a glitchy fusion of 90s RandB and lo-fi trap, most people would have called it a […]
