IN FOCUS
IN FOCUS// A Photographic Review of 2019
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, […]
GARY LIGHTBODY
IN FOCUS
IN FOCUS// Snow Patrol – Reworked Tour @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Snow Patrol was one of the first artists that I experienced in the first stages of my musical journey and tonight they took not only me but the entire Waterfront Hall on a journey both […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Patrol – Reworked
To celebrate their 25th Anniversary, Snow Patrol have reworked tracks from their back catalogue and added three new ones to show us their hits spanning the decades in a new style. Twenty-five years into a […]
Featured Interview
INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol’s Jonny Quinn – “There was a real fear amongst us that the band might be over.”
It’s going to be a busy end to 2019 for Snow Patrol. The band play Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 26th November and Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 28th and 29th November and other UK dates on […]
Gigs
SNOW PATROL to be honoured with ‘Legend Award’ in Belfast on November 7th
Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced Snow Patrol as recipients of the 2019 Oh Yeah Legend award. In recognition of the band’s extraordinary achievements over the last 25 years, the presentation will be made at […]
Gigs
Today SNOW PATROL release Reworked EP1 – Listen Now
Today, Snow Patrol released the first of 2 Reworked EPs, including a stunning new version of Crack The Shutters available to hear below. The band announced on their social media channels last month they have […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody on Ward Park 3 – “We wanted to complete the hat trick.”
Over the last 25 years, Snow Patrol have released 7 albums and racked up an impressive number of critical and commercial accolades, including 13 million global album sales, 1 billion global track streams, 5 UK […]
Live Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Bournemouth International Centre
Snow Patrol came to Bournemouth on a winter Sunday night as part of the second leg of their Wildness European tour. The International Centre was packed out early to see support from Roe a talented […]
New music
THE STREET LIGHTS COLLECTIVE ft Gary Lightbody + Bono release charity single for the homeless – Watch Video
A host of Ireland’s musicians have joined forces as ‘Street Lights’ to create a single and album to generate funds for the most vulnerable, our homeless. Peter McVerry Trust, Simon Community Ireland and Focus Ireland […]
News
The Wood Burning Savages, ROE and Kitt Philippa triumph at the Northern Ireland Music Awards 2018
There were stunning performances with equally impressive visuals and lights from six of the nominees, including a jaw-dropping set from Hannah Peel with the 1st Old Boys Brass band, and a blistering set from The […]
News
GARY LIGHTBODY receives ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award Tonight
Gary Lightbody received the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award in Belfast this evening. Gary Lightbody, the singer, songwriter, musician and Snow Patrol front-man, was presented with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award at the NI Music […]
Gigs
Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody to receive ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award in Belfast on November 15th
Gary Lightbody to receive ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award in Belfast on November 15th. Gary Lightbody, the singer, songwriter, musician and Snow Patrol front-man, will be presented with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award at the NI Music Prize in the Ulster […]
Gigs
ATLANTIC SESSIONS Timetable of Events Released – November 15- 18th 2018
From 15 – 18 November, over 110 musicians will descend on Portstewart and Portrush in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Atlantic Sessions. Over 40 music trail gigs are free of charge. Tickets for headline events […]
Features
INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol’s Nathan Connolly on new album Wildness + possible return to Ward Park, Bangor
On May 25th, Snow Patrol will return with Wildness, which finds the band searching for clarity, connection, and meaning while staying true to the melodic songwriting prowess that brought them to prominence. Wildness taps into […]
Gigs
SNOW PATROLS GARY LIGHTBODY to play Solo Acoustic show in December: at Belfast’s Waterfront
Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody has been busy touring the West Coast of America with a run of intimate solo shows. He is now returning home to the Belfast Waterfront for a solo acoustic performance on […]
