Live Reviews

IN FOCUS// Godsmack at The Roundhouse, London

IN FOCUS// Godsmack at The Roundhouse, London

American rockers Godsmack finally came to the UK. On the 11th of October, they gave a fantastic adrenaline-filled show at…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers – at O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

The Proclaimers kicked off their 35-date UK & Ireland tour at the O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne. It may…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Maximo Park at Camden Roundhouse, London

The first thing one notices with the artwork from Maximo Park’s latest LP, Nature Always Wins, is the stunning post-impressionist…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// beabadoobee at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Critically acclaimed, award-winning Gen Z icon beabadoobee played a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 5th October as part…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Anthrax & Municipal Waste at Rock City, Nottingham

Thrash metal kings Anthrax are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Forty years of incredible, superfast, legendary metal. On the 4th of…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Parkway Drive, While She Sleeps & Lorna Shore @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

Australian metalcore giants Parkway Drive brought their massive show to Nottingham on the 2nd of October. The concert started with…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Hard-Fi at O2 Kentish Town Forum

The year is 2005. Phones still have rudimentary cameras, and social media, as it is today, is still in an…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Arch Enemy and Behemoth @ O2 Apollo, Manchester

Two of the most exciting bands, Arch Enemy and Behemoth, visited Manchester on the last day of September as a…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Xavier Rudd at Shepherds Bush Empire

One of the things that makes a great artist is their diversity and plethora of ideas. Xavier Rudd, being of…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls at Brixton Academy, London

Having won a scholarship to study at Eton College, Frank Turner always had potential. Along with his work ethic, sincerity…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Suzi Quatro returns to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast

The Queen of rock 'n' roll, Suzi Quatro, made her long-awaited return to the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. The rock…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Magnum at Limelight 1, Belfast

The legendary former Mama Boy's member, Pat McManus, opened the night. Performing tracks of his own and classic Mama’s Boys…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy at Barbican Hall, London

The Divine Comedy's five-night residency at the Barbican was initially billed for October 2020 to celebrate the band's 30th anniversary.…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Snow Patrol Acoustic at McKee Clock Arena, Bangor, Northern Ireland

Gary Lightbody, lead singer of Snow Patrol and the City of Bangor’s most famous son, was awarded the Freedom of…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at All Points East Festival, Mile End, London

All Points East opened with Gorillaz headlining. Eight days in XS Noize caught up with The National, who were joined…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: The National at All Points East Festival, Mile End, London

All Points East only started in 2018, and in less than five years, it has become a ten-day festival catering…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Gaslight Anthem / Chris Farren at Telegraph Building, Belfast

“Chris Farren will perform soon,” read the enormous letters projected on to the side wall of Belfast’s Telegraph Building. Soon…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Stereophonics at Custom House Square, Belfast, Wednesday 24th August 2022

British rock sensations Stereophonics returned to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Wednesday, 24th August 2022.…

2 years ago

IN FOCUS// Stiff Little Fingers at Custom House Square, Belfast

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2019, Legendary NI Punks Stiff Little Fingers returned to Custom House…

2 years ago

LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz at All Points East, Victoria Park, London

Gorillaz is one of the most extraordinary bands of all time. Damon Albarn's songwriting talent and charisma and Jamie Hewlett's…

2 years ago