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VAN MORRISON releases new single ‘Problems’ from his upcoming album ‘Accentuate The Positive’

September 26, 2023

After previewing the November 3rd release of his 45th studio album ‘Accentuate The Positive’ with the single ‘Shakin’ All Over’, Van Morrison today provides another taste of the record with his take on The Everly […]

SNOW PATROL join lineup for BBC INTRODUCING LIVE IN BELFAST

September 25, 2023

Following the celebrated reissue of their breakthrough record Final Straw, Snow Patrol will make a special guest appearance in Belfast this October as the flagship music discovery event BBC Introducing Live, in association with Belfast […]

JORDAN ADETUNJI unveils the video for his latest single ‘Can’t Lose’

September 25, 2023

Today, genre-fluid Belfast artist Jordan Adetunji has shared the official video for his latest single, ‘Can’t Lose’. Directed by NWSPK Studio, the eye-catching visuals draw on the track’s themes of attachment with expressive dance moves, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Teenage Fanclub – Nothing Lasts Forever

September 20, 2023

For this, Teenage Fanclub’s eleventh LP, the now quintet, returned to Rockfield Studios in the Welsh countryside, where they recorded Howdy! in the late nineties. Whilst the veterans only have one top twenty hit to […]

EP REVIEW: NZCA LINES – Universal Heartbreak

September 18, 2023

On September 22, multi-instrumentalist Michael Lovett, who works under the moniker NZCA Lines, drops his fourth musical outing with the EP Universal Heartbreak. It has been three years since the release of NZCA Line’s critically […]

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 […]

BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Music Is In Everything

January 16, 2023

Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley teamed up with Lisa Loeb to release a catchy and infectious song that will get people of all ages to sing along called “Music Is in everything”. This song which […]

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‘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

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 REVIEW: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London

September 7, 2023

Twenty years following the departure of their original organist in 1999, Kula Shaker released their sixth LP, First Congregational Church of Eternal Love and Free Hugs, which can best be described as their most vital […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Strokes at All Points East Festival

August 29, 2023

As well as 2023 ending the four-year hiatus since The Strokes headlined All Points East, this festival day saw terrific performances by The Walkmen, Amyl and the Sniffers and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. After taking […]

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

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// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London

August 22, 2023

Victoria Park is a place of yearly festivities and grand summer concerts. On the 19th of August, one of the most creative and mysterious electronic music producers – Aphex Twin – had a hugely awaited […]

IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast

August 21, 2023

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2022, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS returned to Custom House Square for another special night in Belfast on Saturday, 19th August 2023, alongside an all-star line-up […]

WILD YOUTH announce Voodoo, Belfast show in December

September 25, 2023

After months of touring across Europe to sold-out crowds plus Huge Eurovision performances, one of Ireland’s biggest bands, Wild Youth, have announced a headline Belfast show in December. As known for their enigmatic stage presence […]

TAKE THAT announce massive 2024 live tour & unleash their brand-new single ‘Windows’

September 22, 2023

One of the UK’s most successful bands, Take That, have today announced their return with a huge stadium and arena live tour for 2024 alongside news of their ninth studio album, This Life, set for […]

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND announces Spring 2024 European/UK headline tour

September 19, 2023

Dave Matthews Band will launch its first tour of Europe and the United Kingdom in five years on April 2 at AFAS Live In Amsterdam. The 19-date headline run will take the band to 14 […]

INTERVIEW: Big Gigantic & AHEE talk about their new single ‘Oh Dang!’

September 26, 2023

Electronic dance music duo Big Gigantic, Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken teamed up with bass music producer AHEE to create a funk-filled, drop-heavy banger of a track, “Oh Dang!” After emerging in 2009, Big Gigantic […]

INTERVIEW: Glasgow-based trio Everyday Pharaohs discuss infectious new single ‘Skelmo’

September 19, 2023

The Glasgow-based Everyday Pharaohs have been making waves in the music scene for some years now, becoming a regular name gracing the city’s venues. After recently releasing the uplifting and highly infectious ‘Skelmo’, I thought […]

INTERVIEW: BoomBox talks new single ‘Buenas Noches’ & upcoming album ‘Dangerous Waters’

September 18, 2023

Heavyweight electronic-dance-rock duo BoomBox recently released their single, “Buenas Noches,” a track lifted from their upcoming album, Dangerous Waters, slated to drop on November 10. Made up of singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux […]

Podcast

INTERVIEW: Grandstand Glory: A Candid Conversation with Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend

September 21, 2023

In episode #146 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend to discuss their new album, ‘Grandstand.’ No strangers to Ireland’s buzzing live scene, Brand New Friend […]

INTERVIEW: Hurricane #1 frontman Alex Lowe on their new album ‘Backstage Waiting to Go On’

September 20, 2023

In episode #146 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Alex Lowe from Hurricane #1 to discuss their latest album ‘Backstage Waiting To Go On.’ With 2 top 20 albums and 7 top 40 […]

INTERVIEW: Unlocking The Harmony Codex: A Conversation with Steven Wilson

September 11, 2023

In episode #145 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Steven Wilson to discuss his seventh album, THE HARMONY CODEX. Steven Wilson is an artist/producer based in North London. His last album, The Future […]

Pioneering music and arts festival AVA announce their full programme

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today, pioneering music and arts festival AVA announce their full programme, including conference additions, festival stages, opening show and afterparty on Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st of June. Heading back to its home of Belfast and celebrating […]

VAN MORRISON releases new single ‘Problems’ from his upcoming album ‘Accentuate The Positive’

SNOW PATROL join lineup for BBC INTRODUCING LIVE IN BELFAST

JORDAN ADETUNJI unveils the video for his latest single ‘Can’t Lose’

Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Teenage Fanclub – Nothing Lasts Forever

EP REVIEW: NZCA LINES – Universal Heartbreak

Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Music Is In Everything

Classic Albums

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

CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London

LIVE REVIEW: The Strokes at All Points East Festival

Round Up

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

In Focus

IN FOCUS// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London

IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast

WILD YOUTH announce Voodoo, Belfast show in December

TAKE THAT announce massive 2024 live tour & unleash their brand-new single ‘Windows’

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND announces Spring 2024 European/UK headline tour

INTERVIEW: Big Gigantic & AHEE talk about their new single ‘Oh Dang!’

INTERVIEW: Glasgow-based trio Everyday Pharaohs discuss infectious new single ‘Skelmo’

INTERVIEW: BoomBox talks new single ‘Buenas Noches’ & upcoming album ‘Dangerous Waters’

INTERVIEW: Grandstand Glory: A Candid Conversation with Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend

INTERVIEW: Hurricane #1 frontman Alex Lowe on their new album ‘Backstage Waiting to Go On’

INTERVIEW: Unlocking The Harmony Codex: A Conversation with Steven Wilson

AVA Festival

Pioneering music and arts festival AVA announce their full programme