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BRANDY CLARK returns with her highly-anticipated new self-titled album—out May 19

March 27, 2023

11-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark will return this spring with her highly-anticipated new self-titled album—out May 19 on Warner Records. Produced by 9-time Grammy-winning Brandi Carlile, the album showcases Clark’s versatility with […]

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Announce 2023 UK Arena Tour

March 27, 2023

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today confirm 2023 headline arena dates across the UK, calling at Hull, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, and Glasgow and finishing in Liverpool on 21st December. Tickets will be available for […]

SKINDRED announce Limelight, Belfast show on Friday 17th November

March 27, 2023

By the time a band gets 20 years into their career, you probably think you’ve got them pegged, right? You hear the name Skindred and you think of those Newport ragga-punk-metallers that have forged a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lankum - False Lankum

March 27, 2023

Lankum cannot be accused of rapidly spitting out their recorded output. Originally known as Lynched (named after the brothers Ian and Daragh Lynch who formed the band), the band in its current manifestation was formed […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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: Kasabian at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

March 27, 2023

Underworld opened the first night of the 2023 series of live events in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, the second night of music came from Wet Leg, and on the penultimate night of this wonderful […]

IN FOCUS// Wet Leg at The Limelight, Belfast

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

March 27, 2023

Following the sold-out first night of music by headliners Underworld in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, Wet Leg, with two support bands CMAT and Honeyglaze, graced the Royal Albert Hall with a second night of […]

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// 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

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 […]

The Levellers have announced additional shows for their ‘Collective’ UK tour, including a rescheduled date for their London headline show at Hackney Empire, which will now take place on May 24th. The band have additional […]

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, […]

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 […]

BRANDY CLARK returns with her highly-anticipated new self-titled album—out May 19

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Announce 2023 UK Arena Tour

SKINDRED announce Limelight, Belfast show on Friday 17th November

Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lankum - False Lankum

ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Memento Mori

Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything

BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

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: Kasabian at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

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

Round Up

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

In Focus

IN FOCUS// The Answer at Limelight 2, Belfast

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

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Announce 2023 UK Arena Tour

SKINDRED announce Limelight, Belfast show on Friday 17th November

LEVELLERS announce new tour dates for May 2023

INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk 'Attitude'

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

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

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

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

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

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