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        • Skinny Lister
          Gigs

          SKINNY LISTER share new single ‘Down On The Barrier’ & announce UK, Ireland & US Tour

          June 5, 2023

          Worshipping at the immortal altar of live music and preaching the good word of punk-rock, “Down On The Barrier” is a feel-good anthem that sees Skinny Lister finding God in our gig venues. “Take me […]

          Brian Eno
          News

          BRIAN ENO announces his first ever solo live concert series

          June 5, 2023

          Brian Eno announces his new live concert performance, ‘Ships’, which will premiere at the 2023 Venice Biennale Musica this coming October. Eno will be performing with Baltic Sea Philharmonic, orchestrated and conducted by Kristjan Järvi. […]

          Cian Ducrot
          News

          Irish singer-songwriter CIAN DUCROT celebrates brotherhood with new single ‘Heaven’

          June 5, 2023

          Fast-rising Irish singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot today shares his new single ‘Heaven’ ahead of the July 21st release of his eagerly anticipated debut album ‘Victory’. He has already landed two UK Top 20 hits with the […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Foo Fighters: But Here We Are
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – But Here We Are

          June 2, 2023

          Following a year of devastating losses and a bittersweet remembrance and self-reflection, Foo Fighters have boldly returned with their eleventh studio album, But Here We Are. A brutally honest and emotionally raw tribute, speaking about […]

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - Council Skies
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Council Skies

          June 1, 2023

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds return for the first time in six years with Council Skies. The long-awaited return sees Noel Gallagher successfully make numerous stylistic changes while contemplating a range of emotions to piece […]

        • 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

          My Morning Jacket
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: My Morning Jacket at Kentish Town Forum, London

          June 1, 2023

          With the global events of 2020, the length of the hiatus since artists last performed in a specific location has soared. However, few artists have had a break of eight years since they last played […]

          The Levellers
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Levellers at Hackney Empire, London

          May 25, 2023

          When the Levellers took their first acoustic album, We The Collective, of reinterpreted old and new songs on tour in 2018, the London leg took them to Camden Roundhouse in North London. Five years later, […]

        • 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// The Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast

          May 24, 2023

          English-American rock band Pretenders played an amazing show last night at Limelight 1, Belfast, as part of their UK and Irish tour. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.          […]

          IN FOCUS// Tom Meighan at Limelight, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Tom Meighan at Limelight, Belfast

          May 15, 2023

          Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan played an amazing show on Saturday night at Limelight, Belfast, supporting his fantastic debut album ‘The Reckoning.’ A born frontman, Tom had the crowd jumping from the first song to […]

  • Gigs
        • Skinny Lister
          Gigs

          SKINNY LISTER share new single ‘Down On The Barrier’ & announce UK, Ireland & US Tour

          June 5, 2023

          Worshipping at the immortal altar of live music and preaching the good word of punk-rock, “Down On The Barrier” is a feel-good anthem that sees Skinny Lister finding God in our gig venues. “Take me […]

          BELSONIC 2023 © Bernie McAllister
          News

          BELSONIC is back for its biggest year yet this Saturday at Ormeau Park, Belfast

          May 31, 2023

          Summertime is here, meaning Belsonic is back with its biggest year yet this Saturday at Ormeau Park, Belfast, with headline act Lionel Richie & special guests, The Human League & Pete Snodden. Bernie McAllister visited […]

          Dea Matrona
          Gigs

          Irish rock duo DEA MATRONA play Mandela Hall, Belfast on Saturday, 3rd June

          May 30, 2023

          Irish rock duo Dea Matrona concludes their first full UK and Ireland headline tour with a hometown show at Mandela in Belfast on Saturday, 3rd June. The band say about the show, “Mandela Hall will […]

  • Interviews
        • Frank Turner
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Frank Turner – “The next album is about being in your forties and not giving a f**k.”

          May 31, 2023

          Frank Turner is one of, if not the hardest-working musicians currently active. He tours endlessly and has released nine studio albums to date. The most recent, FTHC rising to number 1 on the UK charts. […]

          Coline Creuzot
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Coline Creuzot on her latest single ‘Nothing’ & goals for 2023

          April 15, 2023

          There’s no denying Coline Creuzot’s talent. Having fallen in love with the arts at a young age, she’s worked tirelessly in pursuit of achieving her dreams, moving from Texas to LA to focus herself entirely […]

          Daydream Review
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Daydream Review on debut album ‘Leisure’

          April 13, 2023

          Last week Daydream Review – frontman and sole songwriter Elijah Montez – dropped Leisure, the debut album.  The thirteen-track collection not only highlights Elijah’s growth and development as an artist and a person but also […]

  • Podcast
        • Moship
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Colin Angus 1st AI interview about his new band ‘Moship’

          June 1, 2023

          In episode #132 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Colin Angus for his first AI interview about his new band “Moship.” The Shamens originator discusses his new project via AIngus, Moships AI aide. […]

          Dan Croll
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Dan Croll on his fourth studio album ‘Fools’

          May 24, 2023

          In episode #131 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Dan Croll to discuss his latest album, Fools. Returning to his familiar haunt Montrose Recording in Richmond, VA, where he also recorded his 2020 […]

          Jon McClure
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Jon McClure on new Reverend and the Makers album ‘Heatwave In The Cold North’

          May 18, 2023

          In episode #130 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Jon McClure from Reverend and the Makers to discuss his new album ‘Heatwave In The Cold North.’ Never resting on their laurels and constantly […]

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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to release first LIVE album - Live Around The World on October 2nd 1
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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to release first LIVE album – Live Around The World on October 2nd

August 21, 2020 XS Noize

Since their first appearance together in 2009 when Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor appeared as guests on the finale of the eighth season of American Idol on which Adam Lambert was a contestant, […]

QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, the official Queen tribute band returns to Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 1st April 2021 1
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QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, the official Queen tribute band returns to Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 1st April 2021

May 20, 2020 XS Noize

Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, returns to Belfast in 2021 following their sell-out shows across the globe. Queen Extravaganza will be celebrating 50 years of Queen […]

QUEEN'S Iconic Bohemian Rhapsody video reaches 1 billion views on YouTube
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QUEEN’S Iconic Bohemian Rhapsody video reaches 1 billion views on YouTube

July 22, 2019 XS Noize

Queen’s iconic music video for “Bohemian Rhapsody” has now officially passed 1 Billion views on YouTube, making history as the first pre-1990’s video to reach one billion views on the platform. The accompanying video for […]

BRIAN MAY wants to see another concert put on to tackle climate change
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BRIAN MAY wants to see another concert put on to tackle climate change

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

Queen guitarist would like to see musicians coming together to use their platform to raise awareness for climate change again like the 2007 ‘Live Earth’ concert series. The Queen guitar legend, astrophysicist and noted environmentalist […]

BRIAN MAY is to release his first solo single in 20 years - from NASA's Control Centre
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BRIAN MAY is to release his first solo single in 20 years – from NASA’s Control Centre

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

Queen guitarist Brian May is to drop his first solo since in 20 years on New Year’s Day (01.01.19) with a song featuring the late physicist Stephen Hawking. The Queen guitarist is to drop track […]

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