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        • The Damned
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          The Damned announce special new covers album “Not Like Everybody Else” in tribute to Brian James

          October 27, 2025

          The Damned announce the release of “Not Like Everybody Else”, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6th […]

          Chet Faker
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          Chet Faker Announces New Album ‘A Love For Strangers’ — Out 13th February 2026

          October 24, 2025

          Today, critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announce of his new album A Love For Strangers, slated for release on February 13th 2026 on […]

          Cast
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          Cast Unveil New Single ‘Calling Out Your Name’ Ahead of Headline Tour

          October 24, 2025

          Cast have enjoyed the summer of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories for the band and fans alike as they won over stadiums in the UK, Ireland and North America as guests to Oasis. That life-affirming […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits

          October 27, 2025

          Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

          October 16, 2025

          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          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 […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

  • Gigs
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          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
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          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          Asha Maclean
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          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

  • Podcast
        • Glen Matlock
          Podcast

          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

          white lies
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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

          The Slow Readers Club
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          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

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The XS Noize Podcast is Ireland’s only independent podcast consistently delivering in-depth, journalist-led interviews with world-class artists. Hosted and produced by Mark Millar from Belfast, the show has released over 230 episodes and regularly charts in the UK and Ireland Top 30 Music Interview Podcasts. Unlike fan-led or review-driven shows, XS Noize focuses on thoughtful, story-driven conversations that reveal the real stories behind the records. This unique approach has attracted guests such as John Lydon, Gary Lightbody, Graham Coxon, Peter Hook, and Matt Berninger, and has generated international headlines in outlets including NME, Ultimate Guitar, The Sun, Yahoo/BANG Showbiz, Far Out and the Belfast Telegraph. Entirely independent and solo-produced, XS Noize achieves results usually associated with team-backed shows — making it a true standout in the Irish and global podcast landscape.

Crowded House
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Ascending Harmony: Neil Finn and Nick Seymour on new Crowded House album ‘Gravity Stairs’

April 17, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #174 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Neil Finn and Nick Seymour from Crowded House about their eighth studio album ‘Gravity Stairs.’ Produced by the band with Steven Schram […]

Virgins
Podcast

Exploring the Ethereal: Michael Smyth from Virgins Unveils Debut Album ‘Nothing Hurt and Everything Was Beautiful’

April 10, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #173 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Michael Smyth, guitarist and founder of Belfast shoegaze band Virgins, about their highly anticipated debut album ‘Nothing Hurt and Everything Was Beautiful’.  […]

Paul Draper
Podcast

Paul Draper on Live Shows Marking the 25th Anniversary of Mansun’s Iconic ‘Six’ Album

March 27, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #172 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to acclaimed songwriter and former Mansun frontman Paul Draper to discuss his upcoming live shows to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the iconic […]

The Farm
Podcast

Reviving the Beat: A Conversation with Peter Hooton and Keith Mullin from The Farm

March 20, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #171 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is delighted to engage in a captivating conversation with Peter Hooton and Keith Mullin from The Farm. After a triumphant series of festival appearances […]

Guy Garvey Elbow
Podcast

Guy Garvey Unveils Elbow’s High-Flying Harmonies in ‘Audio Vertigo’

March 13, 2024 XS Noize

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 […]

Dea Matrona
Podcast

Striking Chords and Confessions: Dea Matrona Talks ‘For Your Sins’ and the Making of a Rock Revelation

March 6, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #169 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar delves deep into a compelling dialogue with Mollie McGinn and Orlaith Forsythe, the dynamic Irish rock duo behind Dea Matrona. This discussion focuses on […]

This Rebel
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Phil Etheridge and Jon ‘Simmo’ Simcox from This Rebel

February 29, 2024 XS Noize

In a riveting Episode #168 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar engages in a dynamic conversation with Phil Etheridge and Jon ‘Simmo’ Simcox from This Rebel, exploring the depths of their self-titled album […]

Starsailor
Podcast

Starsailors’ James Walsh on new album ‘Where The Wild Things Grow’

February 20, 2024 XS Noize

In the captivating Episode #167 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar meets James Walsh from Starsailor to discuss their new album, Where The Wild Things Grow. Starsailor returns with Where The Wild Things […]

RIDE
Podcast

Laurence ‘Loz’ Colbert & Steve Queralt of Ride on new album ‘Interplay’

February 6, 2024 XS Noize

In the captivating Episode #166 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar engages in a profound conversation with Ride’s Laurence ‘Loz’ Colbert and Steve Queralt, delving into the intricacies of their highly anticipated seventh […]

Resonance and Evolution: A Journey with John Power of Cast on 'Love Is The Call'
Podcast

Resonance and Evolution: A Journey with John Power of Cast on ‘Love Is The Call’

January 31, 2024 XS Noize

In episode #165 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar engages in a captivating conversation with John Power, the lead singer of Cast, exploring their latest musical endeavour, Love Is The Call. This marks a […]

EMF
Podcast

INTERVIEW: James Atkin and Ian Dench of EMF Discuss ‘The Beauty and the Chaos’

January 24, 2024 XS Noize

In episode #164 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets James Atkin and Ian Dench from EMF to discuss their new album, ‘The Beauty and The Chaos,’ released on January 26th 2024. The Beauty […]

Kula Shaker
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Crispian Mills on Kula Shaker’s Seventh Studio Album, ‘Natural Magick’

January 17, 2024 XS Noize

In episode #163 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets the visionary mind behind Kula Shaker, the legendary Crispian Mills. We delve into the enchanting realms of their latest musical creation, “NATURAL MAGICK.” As […]

Shed Seven
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Rick Witter on Shed Seven’s Latest Album ‘A Matter of Time’

January 3, 2024 XS Noize

In episode #162 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets the charismatic frontman of Shed Seven, Rick Witter. Shed Seven has been a formidable force in the British alternative rock scene with a career […]

Smoke Fairies
Podcast

Unveiling the Mystique of ‘Carried in Sound’ with Smoke Fairies’ Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies

December 19, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #161 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies from Smoke Fairies to discuss their new album, “Carried In Sound.” Smoke Fairies is a project founded on friendship. […]

Ida Mae
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Harmonizing the Blues: An Intimate Conversation with Chris Turpin of Ida Mae

December 18, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #160 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Chris Turpin, one-half of British indie-blues-rock duo Ida Mae, to talk about their latest LP, “Thunder Above You.” Ida Mae is a husband and […]

Deniece Pearson
Podcast

INTERVIEW: A Festive Chat with Five Star’s Deniece Pearson on Her Enchanting Single ‘Santa Claus is Coming’

December 13, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #159 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets 80s legend Deniece Pearson, lead singer of the iconic pop group Five Star, to discuss her Christmas single ‘Santa Claus is Coming.’ Santa Claus […]

Peter Cunnah
Podcast

INTERVIEW: D:Ream’s Pete Cunnah on new compilation ‘The Best Thing’

December 5, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #158 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Peter Cunnah from D:Ream to discuss the brand new double CD compilation, “D:Ream – The Best Thing.” Peter Cunnah & Al Mackenzie made their […]

Galen and Paul
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Exploring the Creative Fusion of Paul Simonon and Galen Ayers in Galen & Paul

November 29, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #157 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Galen & Paul, a new project from Galen Ayers, the singer-songwriter whose artistic projects include the rightly acclaimed solo album ‘Monument’, and Paul Simonon, […]

Future Islands
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring on new album ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore’

November 22, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #156 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring to discuss their new album, People Who Aren’t There Anymore, released on 26 January 2024. The seventh album […]

Junodream
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Exploring Junodream’s Debut Album ‘Pools of Colour’

November 15, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #155 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Ed Vyvyan and Tom Rea from dream rock four-piece junodream about their debut album, Pools Of Colour. Lined ten tracks deep, the band’s debut […]

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