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        • The Proclaimers
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          The Proclaimers announce CHSQ Belfast show for Sunday 16th August 2026

          October 28, 2025

          Scottish music duo The Proclaimers announce a return to Belfast on Sunday, 16th August, to headline Custom House Square. Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 34 years ago with their debut album This […]

          twilight sad
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          The Twilight Sad announce Spring 2026 UK Tour and new single ‘Waiting For The Call’ featuring Robert Smith of The Cure

          October 28, 2025

          Currently readying a long-awaited new album for release next year, The Twilight Sad today share a propulsive new single titled “Waiting For The Phone Call” via Rock Action Records. An impassioned autobiographical epic detailing a phone call […]

          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 […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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
        • Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255
          Podcast

          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

          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 […]

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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.

Billy Nomates
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INTERVIEW: Billy Nomates on her latest album CACTI

January 25, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #115 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries AKA Billy Nomates to talk about her latest album CACTI. Recorded at her flat and […]

Black Star Riders
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders on ‘The Wrong Side of Paradise’

January 18, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #114 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ricky Warwick of masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders to talk about their fifth album ‘The Wrong Side of […]

Thom Southern
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Thom Southern on his debut solo album PLAZA

December 21, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #113 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with alternative Indie artist from Northern Ireland, Thom Southern, about his brilliant debut album PLAZA, which was released at the beginning of 2022.  […]

Ocean Alley
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Ocean Alley’s Lach Galbraith on Low Altitude Living

December 13, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #112 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Lach Galbraith from Aussie rockers Ocean Alley to talk about their fourth album, Low Altitude Living. The album follows the band’s hugely […]

Danny Saber
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Legendary music producer Danny Saber on working with the biggest names in music

December 4, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #111 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary music producer Danny Saber who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Hutchence, Shaun Ryder, Joe […]

Andy Bell
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell on his series of EPs & second solo album, Flicker

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #110 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell who has released a series of EPs featuring remixes, acoustic versions and covers of songs that […]

Foxton and Hastings
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings (From The Jam) on new album ‘The Butterfly Effect’

November 9, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #109 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings, who team up once again to release their third album together ‘The Butterfly Effect.‘ In this interview, […]

Joshua Burnside
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Joshua Burnside on new EP ‘Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887)’

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #108 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with experimental folk songwriter and producer Joshua Burnside to talk about his new EP, Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887). In this interview, […]

Klangstof
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Koen van de Wardt from Klangstof on new album – ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #107 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Koen van de Wardt from Dutch sonic explorers Klangstof to talk about their new album – ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’ Going deeper, […]

Charlie Burchill - Simple Minds
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Charlie Burchill on new Simple Minds album ‘Direction of the Heart’

October 18, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #106 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Simple Minds guitar maestro Charlie Burchill to talk about their 18th studio album –  Direction of the Heart, released on 21 October. […]

ian broudie
Podcast

INTERVIEW: The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie on new album ‘See You In The Stars’

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #105 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie to talk about ‘See You In The Stars’, their first album on the new label BMG – […]

The Big Pink
Podcast

INTERVIEW: The Big Pink’s Robbie Furze on their long-awaited third studio album – ‘The Love That’s Ours’

October 4, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #104 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Big Pink’s Robbie Furze to talk about their long-awaited third studio album, ‘The Love That’s Ours’ – their first studio album […]

ROE
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Derry songwriter ROE on the release of her debut album ’That’s When The Panic Sets In’

September 30, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #103 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with award-winning Derry songwriter and performer ROE to talk about her fantastic debut album ‘That’s When The Panic Sets In’. In this interview, […]

ASH
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Tim Wheeler from ASH on the reissue of their hugely successful third album ‘Free All Angels’

September 26, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #102 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Tim Wheeler from Ash about the reissue of their hugely successful and beloved third album Free All Angels. Free All Angels was […]

Lissie
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Lissie on her new American-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons

September 22, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #101 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with singer-songwriter Lissie to talk about her new American-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons.  Lissie appeared in the TV shows Twin Peaks & […]

Midge Ure
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Midge Ure on the re-release of Ultravox’s album, Rage In Eden

September 19, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #100 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with singer/songwriter Midge Ure to talk about the box set release of Ultravox’s album, Rage In Eden. Midge Ure is a unique artist […]

The Proclaimers
Podcast

INTERVIEW: The Proclaimers on their 12th studio album ‘Dentures Out’

September 15, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #99 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Craig and Charlie Reid of The Proclaimers. Thirty-five years since the release of their landmark debut album, This Is The Story, and 34 […]

INTERVIEW: Supergrass' Mick Quinn on the deluxe expanded edition of their classic 1999 self titled album
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Supergrass’ Mick Quinn on the deluxe expanded edition of their classic 1999 self titled album

September 12, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #98 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Supergrass bassist Mick Quinn to talk about the remastered, expanded version of their hugely successful eponymous 1999 third album ‘Supergrass’ often referred […]

Adam Duritz
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz on The Butter Miracle Tour

September 8, 2022 XS Noize

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 […]

Nina Nesbitt
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Nina Nesbitt talks about her third studio album Älskar

September 1, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #96 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt about her long-awaited and eagerly anticipated third studio album Älskar. Nina Nesbitt is set to take her continuing […]

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