In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody — one of the most emotionally resonant voices in UK music. Gary delves into the making […]
There’s nothing quite like a Snow Patrol homecoming gig, and last night at Belfast’s SSE Arena, the band proved exactly why they remain one of Northern Ireland’s most cherished musical exports. With an electric atmosphere […]
SNOW PATROL have today (Jan 29th) released their brand new single ‘But I’ll Keep Trying’ and announced details of a deluxe version of their recent Number One album, The Forest Is The Path. The extended […]
SNOW PATROL today announce outdoor shows for summer 2025 with a date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Saturday, 21 June 2025. Their stunning number one new album ‘The Forest Is The Path’ featuring new […]
Snow Patrol, a band more accustomed to filling 20,000-capacity venues like London’s O2 Arena, treated fans to an intimate performance at the 1,500-capacity Koko—a refurbished gem in Camden, London, that reopened in 2022. The venue’s […]
In 2006, Snow Patrol’s fourth LP, Eyes Open, became the UK’s best-selling album of the year. Their enduring success lies in their ability to evolve from a raw indie sound into a more polished, commercially […]
SNOW PATROL today (Aug 8th) release new single ‘All’ via Polydor Records. It is the third song to be shared from the Northern Irish band’s forthcoming new album The Forest Is The Path, which is […]
SNOW PATROL have announced their eagerly awaited return with a brand new album. Titled ‘The Forest Is The Path’, the album is the Northern Irish band’s first in six years, following 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and is […]
The community is urged to rally behind Oh Yeah Music Centre in its quest for the Grassroots Venue: Spirit of the Scene award. Casting a vote takes just 30 seconds here; vote.ohyeahbelfast.com Oh Yeah Music […]
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody visited his hometown of Bangor today (Thursday, 14 December) to crown The Court House as the 2023 National Lottery Project of the Year. The non-profit music and arts venue on […]
Snow Patrol have announced their only Irish date in 2024 with a stadium show at Thomond Park, Limerick, on Friday 12th July 2024. Over a twenty-nine-year career, Snow Patrol has carved out a unique place […]
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 […]
New data released today demonstrates the economic importance of music to Northern Ireland (NI). Figures published ahead of Wednesday’s Music Cities event, and the NI Music Prize show that, in 2019, the music sector in […]
Gary Lightbody, lead singer of Snow Patrol and the City of Bangor’s most famous son, was awarded the Freedom of the Borough by Ards and North Down Borough Council at a special civic ceremony at […]
Gary Lightbody, lead singer of Snow Patrol and the City of Bangor’s most famous son, will be awarded the Freedom of the Borough by Ards and North Down Borough Council at a special civic ceremony […]
Today Taylor Swift released Red (Taylor’s Version). The 30 track album of new recordings features musical collaborations with Phoebe Bridgers, Gary Lightbody, Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton. Red (Taylor’s Version) includes nine never before released […]
Following the success of his previous singles, Conor Marcus is pleased to announce the release of ‘Xs and Os’ today, the follow up to the hugely successful track, ‘No More Broken Hearts’ which received support […]
The Northern Irish live events industry is calling on the UK Government to support its workers and halt the imminent collapse of the industry. The UK live events industry is world-renowned for its hard-working ethic […]
Snow Patrol have announced details of a brand-new EP. Written and recorded during lockdown, The Fireside Sessions will be released on 21st August and is made up of five songs written with the band’s fans […]
It’s the end of a decade so we here at XS Noize wanted to take a look back at 2019 and what made it special photographically. With work curated carefully from our team of photographers, […]