The long wait is over for Johnny Marr fans as the legendary musician releases the final segment of his much-anticipated double album, Fever Dreams Pts 1-4. This ambitious project was rolled out with three prerelease […]

In episode #69 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Luka State frontman Conrad Ellis to talk about their debut album ‘Fall In Fall Out’, new single’ Oxygen Thief’, upcoming shows […]

International singing sensation Ryan McMullan joins legendary trad band Beogo at Armagh’s mystical Navan Centre & Fort on Friday 1 April, supported by local star Dani Larkin. They will be taking the stage by storm […]

In 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 […]

Pixies – Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering, and Paz Lenchantin – today announce ‘Human Crime’, a brand new digital-exclusive single and music video – and their first new release since September 2020 – both […]

‘Everything’s Electric’ is proving to be another biblical moment for Liam Gallagher as the May 27th release of his third solo studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ approaches. The track immediately ignited attention upon launch with […]

Belle and Sebastian have announced their 9th album and first studio full-length in 7 years, A Bit Of Previous, released May 6th on Matador. Watch the video for the first single ‘Unnecessary Drama’ below. “The […]

Growing up a mile from the site of legendary music festival Glasgowbury, Kate Nicholson is an artist born and raised in the beating heart of Northern Ireland’s rich musical community. Currently based in the North […]

Gavin James, whose songcraft has been the key to unlocking 1.5 billion streams, 6 million monthly listeners at Spotify, and 32 Platinum and Gold records across the globe, has just announced two Northern Irish shows […]

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 […]