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        • The Wood Burning Savages
          Gigs

          Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show

          March 25, 2023

          The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]

          Pete Townshend
          News

          PETE TOWNSHEND releases ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’ - his first solo single in 29 years

          March 24, 2023

          Pete Townshend has today released ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’, his first solo single in 29 years. The track was composed and produced by Rachel Fuller under her nom de plume Charlie Pepper, and all proceeds […]

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
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          NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new track ‘Dead To The World’

          March 23, 2023

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today release ‘Dead To The World’, a remarkable new track taken from the eagerly anticipated fourth studio album ‘Council Skies’, due for release on 2nd June 2023 (via Sour Mash […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Memento Mori

          March 24, 2023

          A thing that is overlooked about Depeche Mode is their constant need to keep moving, keep innovating and keep recording new material, something their contemporaries rarely do if they do it at all. Look at […]

          King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories

          March 22, 2023

          Bangor native Stephen Macartney, or as we will learn to know him – King Cedar is set to release his debut album, Everything More & Other Stories. Previously known for his part in the alt-folk […]

        • Book Reviews

          Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything
          Book Reviews

          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 […]

          pop rock icons
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

          December 15, 2022

          Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

        • 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: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse Credit: Denise Esposito
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse, London

          March 23, 2023

          It is hard to believe that The Pixies formed almost 40 years ago. Despite releasing four albums and enjoying huge success, it looked as if the band would not last a decade when frontman Black […]

          Underworld
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          LIVE REVIEW: Underworld at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 21, 2023

          The point when normality returned following COVID-19 is debatable but it’s impossible to deny that after an unwanted three-year hiatus, much normality returned when the Teenage Cancer Trust festival was revived in 2022 and saw […]

        • 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

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          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Answer at Limelight 2, Belfast

          March 24, 2023

          Irish rockers The Answer made a spectacular and long-awaited return to Limelight 2, Belfast last night in support of ‘Sundowners’ – their first studio album in almost seven years. Bernie McAllister was there to take […]

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

          March 22, 2023

          After postponements and venue moves, American heavy metal giants Lamb of God finally made it to London and gave a spectacular show. Support came from Sylosis and Kreator – two intense and heavy bands. Lamb […]

  • Gigs
        • The Wood Burning Savages
          Gigs

          Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show

          March 25, 2023

          The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor
          Gigs

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new track 'Everything is Sweet'

          March 23, 2023

          Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a new track ‘Everything Is Sweet’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd June via Cooking Vinyl. A glorious […]

          James
          Gigs

          JAMES announce details of their new double album 'Be Opened By The Wonderful'

          March 23, 2023

          JAMES have announced details of their new album in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. BE OPENED BY THE WONDERFUL is a 20-track – 19 vinyl – a double album of some of their most loved […]

  • Interviews
        • Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk “Attitude”
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk 'Attitude'

          March 22, 2023

          “I think she is a very gifted performer.” While any female artist would love to hear or read, and perhaps has heard or read, such a statement from others over the course of their career, […]

          Thumpasaurus
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single 'Lipstick Makeup'

          March 20, 2023

          Los Angeles-based indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus recently released their latest single/music video, “Lipstick Makeup.” According to Thumpasaurus, “‘Lipstick Makeup’ is about saying f*ck it. I’m letting my freak out tonight and getting real nice with […]

          Billy Lockett
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Billy Lockett talks ‘Abington Grove’, mental health & the future

          February 22, 2023

          10 years ago, Billy Lockett came to huge attention, notably in the UK, when he toured with KT Tunstall. Three EPs, a family tragedy and a long and hard battle with sobriety later, this past […]

  • Podcast
        • The Answer
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Answer's Cormac Neeson on new album 'Sundowners'

          March 21, 2023

          In episode #123 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Cormac Neeson from the Irish rock band The Answer. The Answer makes a spectacular and long-awaited return with Sundowners – their first […]

          Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on new album UK GRIM

          March 17, 2023

          In episode #122 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods to talk about their new album UK GRIM out now on Rough Trade Records. The album is […]

          Tide Lines
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Tide Lines frontman Robert Robertson on new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’

          March 9, 2023

          In episode #121 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Robert Robertson lead singer with Glasgow-based 4-piece, Tide Lines to talk about their new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’ An Ocean […]

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BASTILLE announce ‘MTV Unplugged: Bastille’ released exclusively on vinyl for Record Store Day

February 17, 2023 XS Noize

MTV Unplugged: Bastille’ is a special performance available as a live album, exclusively on limited edition vinyl for fans as part of Record Store Day 2023. Recorded in front of an intimate crowd at Porchester […]

INTERVIEW: Alice Merton discusses her brand new album S.I.D.E.S.
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Alice Merton discusses her brand new album S.I.D.E.S.

July 15, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #92 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Alice Merton. With over a billion streams to date and Top 10 chart positions across Europe, Alice Merton has established herself as […]

BASTILLE announce UK arena tour April 2022
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BASTILLE announce UK arena tour April 2022

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

Bastille are pleased to announce the first leg of the, ‘Give Me The Future tour 2022 – a headline tour for April 2022 with a run of shows across major cities including London’s The O2, […]

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BASTILLE announce new album GIVE ME THE FUTURE out 4th February 2022

October 19, 2021 XS Noize

Give Me The Future, Bastille’s wildly ambitious and brilliantly bold new album is set for release on February 4th, 2022. To celebrate the announcement, the band releases their new single “No Bad Days,” accompanied by […]

Watch Bastille perform new track 'Thelma and Louise' in new live set up
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Watch Bastille perform new track 'Thelma and Louise' in new live set up

August 19, 2021 XS Noize

There is nothing more evocative in the movies than the open road. Those convergent lines stretching out before you towards the horizon signifying adventure, opportunity, or a means of escape. Sometimes all you need is […]

BASTILLE drop new song ‘Give Me The Future’
Gigs

BASTILLE drop new song ‘Give Me The Future’

July 15, 2021 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY®-nominated and multi-platinum selling band Bastille unveils their new song, “Give Me The Future,” from their upcoming fourth studio album.The song is featured in the Jeep brand’s new campaign video, “Life Electrified,” out today—watch […]

LIVE REVIEW: Bastille at London Palladium, War Child UK
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bastille at London Palladium, War Child UK

February 23, 2020 Michael Barron

Last year XS Noize had great pleasure in reviewing BRITs Week who together with O2 has brought some of the renowned acts including Ed Sheeran, alt-J and Enter Shikari who blew away the 500 capacity […]

FOALS to headline special show for BRITS WEEK together with O2 for WAR CHILD 2020
Gigs

FOALS to headline special show for BRITS WEEK together with O2 for WAR CHILD 2020

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

FOALS join Bastille, Catfish and The Bottlemen, Bombay Bicycle Club, YUNGBLUD, Sigrid, Tom Walker, Louis Tomlinson, Jack Savoretti, Gang of Youths, Tom Grennan, Nothing But Thieves and Declan McKenna in playing exclusive shows for BRITs […]

Albums of The Year 2019 – XS Noize Top 20
Album Reviews

Albums of The Year 2019 – XS Noize Top 20

December 24, 2019 Conor Kinahan

2019 has been an incredible year for music, with releases from legendary artist’s including The Who, Northern Ireland’s very own Snow Patrol and Liam Gallagher. But it’s not all been about the Legends making a […]

BASTILLE unveil official video for track "Bad Decisions" - Watch Now
Gigs

BASTILLE unveil official video for track "Bad Decisions" - Watch Now

September 25, 2019 XS Noize

Bastille has just unveiled the official video for “Bad Decisions,” a track from the band’s critically acclaimed new album, Doom Days. In the brilliant new video frontman, Dan Smith plays author Dr Dan Bastille, plugging […]

LIAM GALLAGHER Announces 3ARENA, DUBLIN Show, SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER + Shares New Track, The River 1
Playlists

XS Noize June PLAYLIST - Listen Now

July 8, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The June 2019 edition features tracks from Heads Off, JARV […]

PLAYLIST: XS Noize May 2019
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize May 2019

June 6, 2019 Ben P Scott

The new monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The May 2019 edition features tracks from Noel Gallagher’s […]

BASTILLE announce unique fully immersive theatrical experience to launch DOOM DAYS 2
Gigs

BASTILLE announce unique fully immersive theatrical experience to launch DOOM DAYS

May 24, 2019 XS Noize

Bastille’s highly-anticipated third album Doom Days charts the course of a big night out, in search of distraction from the surrounding apocalypse. On release day, the band will invite fans to escape the outside world […]

BASTILLE announce third album 'DOOM DAYS', out 14th June - Listen to new single 'JOY'
Gigs

BASTILLE announce third album 'DOOM DAYS', out 14th June - Listen to new single 'JOY'

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Doom Days, Bastille’s grippingly confident third album, is a record of hope for turbulent times. Made by Dan Smith with bandmates Kyle Simmons, Will Farquarson and Chris ‘Woody’ Wood, and producer Mark Crew, it sees […]

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