Think back to two decades ago. The bingo marketing back then was geared towards senior citizens. Back then, the game was touted to develop cognitive skills and encourage socialization among older adults who often suffered […]
Billy Nomates, the project of the Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries, announces the release of her much anticipated second studio album, CACTI, on 13 January 2023 via Invada Records. Recorded at her flat […]
Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. ‘And the award for Best Sunday listening Album of the Year […]
The legendary former Mama Boy’s member, Pat McManus, opened the night. Performing tracks of his own and classic Mama’s Boys tracks. After numerous rescheduled, prog icons Magnum made their return to Belfast. Performing such classics […]
Somebody’s Child otherwise known as Cian Godfrey, launched with a slew of great indie-pop singles in 2018-2019, and released his 20-Something EP during the 2020 lockdown that included hit singles ‘Hold Me Like You Wanna’ […]
The Foo Birds are Kate Lister (vocals), Joe Shaw (drums, percussion), Charlie Nash (bass), Alex Hill (keys) and Dan Abrahams (guitar). They have been writing, touring and eating together for over a decade. Originally brought […]
One of the key concepts behind Parkway Drive’s latest offering, Darker Still, is a Tom Waits quote that emblazons frontman Winston McCall’s refrigerator in his Byron Bay home; “I want beautiful melodies telling me terrible […]
Following the enormous response for their recently shared releases ‘No Angels’, ‘Love Spins On Its Axis’, and ‘Rage’, which have seen media support from The Times, NME, Rolling Stone UK & US, XS Noize, Consequence […]
With potent and palpable intensity, the momentum continues for Omens, arguably Lamb Of God’s most aggressive and ambitious work to date… and today, the Grammy-nominated goliath unleashes the third single “Grayscale” from the forthcoming Omens […]
The world’s most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli has announced a return to The SSE Arena, Belfast Joining him on stage at the SSE Arena will be the Belfast choir, Cappella Caeciliana. Matthew Quinn, Musical Director, […]
Ellis Ludwig-Leone and Allen Tate – AKA San Fermin – have, in recent months, earned themselves considerable attention and coverage in the lead-up to the release of their new EP ‘Your Ghost’, which drops tomorrow, […]
In episode #97 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz ahead of their show at 3Arena, Dublin, on October 18 2022. Counting Crows have enchanted listeners […]
The new single from Lauren Minear titled “Fools In Love” is a track that will no doubt resonate with many. Taken from her new album ‘Invisible Woman’, set for release on October 15th, the track […]
The Cult have shared a new song today with the release of ‘A Cut Inside’, off their forthcoming new album Under The Midnight Sun. An album highlight, ‘A Cut Inside’ rides guitarist Billy Duffy’s lithe […]
Depeche Mode’s 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Playing The Angel | The 12″ Singles on 11 November 2022. Playing The Angel | The 12″ Singles, a collector’s edition deluxe box set, […]
Brian Eno will release his latest studio album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE on October 14 on vinyl, CD and digital formats. The record was made at his studios in West London and Norfolk. A song-based album, Brian’s vocals […]
Revolver: The Beatles’ 1966 album that changed everything. Spinning popular music off its axis and ushering in a vibrant new era of experimental, avant-garde sonic psychedelia, Revolver brought about a cultural sea change and marked […]
JAXN has been busy bringing the ‘90s vibe to the 21st century, winning plaudits from Clash, The Line of Best Fit, Lyrical Lemonade and Office for songs which evoke the sounds of Britpop as well […]
After hinting at this chapter, iconic GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock band BUSH return with their long-awaited ninth full-length album, The Art of Survival, scheduled for release on October 7, 2022, via BMG. The Art of Survival […]
Today, Mogwai announce a run of UK tour dates taking place throughout Scotland in December 2022 and England & Wales in February 2023. Tickets are available via pre-sale at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 7th September. […]