Starsailor, a band born from chance encounters at Wigan College, may not be a quintessential Wigan-based group, but their legacy as a musical institution is undeniable. Celebrating two decades since their debut, the release of […]

BON JOVI, a Grammy Award®-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic acts, continues their 40th-anniversary celebration with the release of “Legendary,” a new single and video out now […]

Sometimes, returning to fundamentals is all it takes to remind you of the beauty at the roots of something great. At the roots of hip-hop—now a global phenomenon that speaks words of hope and compassion […]

Today, Villagers share “You Lucky One”, the second single from the forthcoming sixth album That Golden Time – due May 10th. The exquisite new record unfurls award-winning Dublin singer-songwriter-instrumentalist-dramatist Conor O’Brien’s trademark melodic flair, his […]

Picture this: you’ve just hit a lucky streak on one of your favorite online casino games, and now you’re ready to cash in your winnings. But, instead of a smooth transaction, you decide to look […]

Terri Hooley is about to celebrate his 75th birthday. He’s the record shop champion and the guy who gave critical help to the Undertones, RUDI, the Outcasts, and many others. He’s the subject of Good […]

Belfast music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre, is delighted to announce the release of this year’s showcase EP from its annual talent development programme – Scratch My Progress. The release features brand-new tracks from […]

Comedians charity boxing is back at the iconic Ulster Hall for one night only! Some of the biggest names on the Belfast stand-up scene will be knocking each other’s ballix in for Children’s Cancer Unit. […]

The Black Keys have announced their much-anticipated Irish return with a headline performance at 3Arena, Dublin, on Friday, May 3 2024. Tickets priced from €67.70 go on sale at 10 am this Friday via Ticketmaster.ie. […]

Irish rock duo Dea Matrona today release new single ‘Black Rain’, the second offering from their highly-anticipated debut album ‘For Your Sins’, out on 3rd May.  With its dark and moody demeanour, ‘Black Rain’ opens […]

In Episode #170 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is thrilled to sit down with Guy Garvey, Elbow’s illustrious lead vocalist, for an enlightening conversation about their latest masterpiece, AUDIO VERTIGO. March heralds […]

Knocked Loose, the hardcore punk powerhouse from Oldham County, Kentucky, set the stage ablaze with a sold-out performance at the Project House in Leeds on March 9th. Renowned for their chaotic live shows, the band […]

At the age of 20, St. Lundi left his hometown of Hayling Island, just off England’s south coast, and headed to London to start a career in music. Despite the odds being against him and […]

Over the past year, GRAMMY-nominated Vermont singer and songwriter Noah Kahan has exploded from his New England roots into the global mainstream and has been touted as one of this year’s biggest and best new […]

The phrase “Broken Britain” has worked its way back into the political discourse of Great Britain in recent months. Both left—and right-wing media have started to utilise this phrase and variants of it with greater […]

The community is urged to rally behind Oh Yeah Music Centre in its quest for the Grassroots Venue: Spirit of the Scene award. Casting a vote takes just 30 seconds here; vote.ohyeahbelfast.com Oh Yeah Music […]

Kelly Jones has today released the music video for new single ‘Inevitable Incredible’, the title track of his brand-new studio album released on Stylus Records through Ignition Records Ltd on 3rd May.  Watch the new […]

Today, Two Door Cinema Club shared their brand new single, ‘Happy Customers’. The joyous new track is led with an essence of sunshine nostalgia, which takes a trip back to the band’s early soundscapes. Amongst […]