ALBUM REVIEW: Nilüfer Yanya – PAINLESS
A few years ago, one could have suspected me of gaining a commission from every Nilüfer Yanya song streamed or ticket sold. My office slack, WhatsApp, even tinder messages were laced with reasons to listen […]
A few years ago, one could have suspected me of gaining a commission from every Nilüfer Yanya song streamed or ticket sold. My office slack, WhatsApp, even tinder messages were laced with reasons to listen […]
INSPIRAL CARPETS have announced details of two new reissues, both available on vinyl for the first time since their initial release. Revenge of the Goldfish and Devil Hopping will be released on Mute / BMG […]
Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2019, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast on Saturday 20th August 2022 alongside an all-star line-up of special […]
After months of teasing and multiple single releases, Papa Roach has officially announced EGO TRIP will be released April 8th, 2022 via New Noize Records in partnership with ADA Worldwide (WMG’s independent label and artist […]
EMF, the band responsible for the chart-topping smash hit “Unbelievable,” are back with their first album of all-new material since 1995. GO GO SAPIENS is the album fans have been patiently waiting for and begins […]
Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Friday 9th September 2022. Janet released her new EP ‘It’s not that deep’ in 2021 as a follow-up to […]
One day in the late summer of 2019 I pulled into the car park of an old mill building in Belfast. As well as several gyms for muscles, an upholstery business and a tyre fitting […]
Having been involved in a serious motorcycling accident in 2020, few could lament Chris Carrabba for being in a reflective mood. The Dashboard Confessional frontman has seen himself become a mainstay of the emo-pop genre, […]
Open House Festival is returning to Bangor Castle Walled Garden this year from 10th – 29th August. The format will be similar to last year with 20 nights of music, comedy, film & spoken word […]
Today, Calvin Harris announces he will be making his long-awaited return to Belfast with a huge headline show at Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Saturday 18th June 2022. After selling out Tennent’s Vital in 2015 […]
With the release of Wet Leg’s self-titled debut album now just over a month away (due April 8th), the Isle of Wight duo (Rhian Teasdale & Hester Chambers) are pleased to unveil their new single, […]
The last three London shows of The Libertines’ latest tour in December 2021 were unfortunately cancelled owing to Carl Barât testing positive for COVID 19. This was upsetting for both the band and fans, as […]
Two-time Grammy Award winners Soul II Soul are a British music collective formed in 1988. Soul II Soul is currently touring with their most successful album, Club Classics Vol. One, which contains their most well-known […]
Busking her way to superstardom, 23-year-old Liv Harland enjoyed a huge and unconventional breakthrough year in 2021. Her busking performances have shown her ability to create emotionally engaging memorable IRL moments with people from all […]
Virtuoso guitarist, composer and producer, Steve Vai is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Saturday 11th June 2022 as part of the Inviolate World Tour. He’ll be on the road […]
Stereophonics today return with a new track ‘Right Place Right Time’ ahead of the release of their new album ‘Oochya!’, out this Friday 4th March via Stylus Records through Ignition Records Ltd. The track’s heart-warming […]
In episode #68 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Skinner Brothers’ Zac Skinner to talk about their new album ‘Soul Boy II’. With swaggering indie anthems such as ‘Iconic’ and […]
The Shires launched their upcoming album ‘10 Year Plan’ in a way that was fitting for their status as the UK’s biggest country music export. Its lead single ‘I See Stars’ was premiered on Zoe […]
With the clock ticking down to the release of their first album in almost a quarter of a century, The Boo Radleys flick to the last page of their new chapter by releasing their long-awaited, […]
Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single Ode To NYC and its accompanying video, directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ Creative Director, who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and AM albums. […]