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        • U2
          News

          U2 unveil video for new single ‘Atomic City’

          September 29, 2023

          U2 have recorded a brand new track titled “Atomic City”, which is released today, Friday, 29th September 2023. Produced by Jacknife Lee and Steve Lillywhite, it was recorded at Sound City in LA and comes […]

          Happy Mondays
          Gigs

          HAPPY MONDAYS announce UK tour for 2024 with special guests Inspiral Carpets & Stereo MCs

          September 29, 2023

          Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by […]

          The Darkness
          News

          THE DARKNESS announce feature-length documentary ‘Welcome To The Darkness’

          September 29, 2023

          Lightbulb Film Distribution today has announced that Welcome to The Darkness, a warts and all feature-length documentary about British rockers, The Darkness, is coming to cinemas on November 9th for one night only, plus encores. […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Jorja Smith - Falling or Flying
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jorja Smith – Falling or Flying

          September 28, 2023

          How many people can say by age 21 that they have toured and collaborated with Stormzy and Drake before even releasing their debut LP? With her debut LP Lost & Found taking five years to […]

          Blonde Redhead – Sit Down For Dinner
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Blonde Redhead – Sit Down For Dinner

          September 27, 2023

          Blonde Redhead, made up of Kazu Makino and Italian twin brothers Amedeo and Simone Pace, releases their new album, Sit Down For Dinner, their first studio album in eight years. The album’s title carries a […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

          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 […]

        • 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: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London

          September 7, 2023

          Twenty years following the departure of their original organist in 1999, Kula Shaker released their sixth LP, First Congregational Church of Eternal Love and Free Hugs, which can best be described as their most vital […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Strokes at All Points East Festival, Mile End, London
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Strokes at All Points East Festival

          August 29, 2023

          As well as 2023 ending the four-year hiatus since The Strokes headlined All Points East, this festival day saw terrific performances by The Walkmen, Amyl and the Sniffers and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. After taking […]

        • 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// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London

          August 22, 2023

          Victoria Park is a place of yearly festivities and grand summer concerts. On the 19th of August, one of the most creative and mysterious electronic music producers – Aphex Twin – had a hugely awaited […]

          IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast

          August 21, 2023

          Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2022, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS returned to Custom House Square for another special night in Belfast on Saturday, 19th August 2023, alongside an all-star line-up […]

  • Gigs
        • Happy Mondays
          Gigs

          HAPPY MONDAYS announce UK tour for 2024 with special guests Inspiral Carpets & Stereo MCs

          September 29, 2023

          Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by […]

          Far From Saints
          Gigs

          FAR FROM SAINTS announce Dublin and Belfast dates as part of major UK and Ireland tour

          September 28, 2023

          After earning a no. 5 chart position in the UK Official Albums Chart and widespread critical acclaim for their self-titled debut album, Far From Saints today announce that they will play dates at Vicar Street, […]

          The Longest Johns
          Gigs

          THE LONGEST JOHNS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast

          September 27, 2023

          Having met and bonded over sea shanties across a kitchen table in their native Bristol a decade ago, The Longest Johns – Jonathan ‘JD’ Darley, Andy Yates and Robbie Sattin – have sailed the seven […]

  • Interviews
        • Erene Mastrangeli
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Erene Mastrangeli talks latest single ‘Love, Shine’ & her new album

          September 27, 2023

          Regarded as Italy’s answer to Joni Mitchell, Erene Mastrangeli’s music entices flashbacks to the sounds and famed artists of yesteryears, notably the 70s, a decade which heavily influences Erene and the songs she shares with the […]

          Big Gigantic & AHEE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Big Gigantic & AHEE talk about their new single ‘Oh Dang!’

          September 26, 2023

          Electronic dance music duo Big Gigantic, Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken teamed up with bass music producer AHEE to create a funk-filled, drop-heavy banger of a track, “Oh Dang!” After emerging in 2009, Big Gigantic […]

          Everyday Pharaohs
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Glasgow-based trio Everyday Pharaohs discuss infectious new single ‘Skelmo’

          September 19, 2023

          The Glasgow-based Everyday Pharaohs have been making waves in the music scene for some years now, becoming a regular name gracing the city’s venues. After recently releasing the uplifting and highly infectious ‘Skelmo’, I thought […]

  • Podcast
        • Princess Goes
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Princess Goes discuss their evolution in ‘Come of Age’

          September 28, 2023

          In episode #148 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets and speaks to Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen from Princess Goes about their 2nd album Come of Age. Come Of Age […]

          Brand New Friend
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Grandstand Glory: A Candid Conversation with Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend

          September 21, 2023

          In episode #147 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend to discuss their new album, ‘Grandstand.’ No strangers to Ireland’s buzzing live scene, Brand New Friend […]

          Alex Lowe
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Hurricane #1 frontman Alex Lowe on their new album ‘Backstage Waiting to Go On’

          September 20, 2023

          In episode #146 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Alex Lowe from Hurricane #1 to discuss their latest album ‘Backstage Waiting To Go On.’ With 2 top 20 albums and 7 top 40 […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Hozier – Unreal Unearth
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Hozier – Unreal Unearth

August 17, 2023 Niall Donnelly

It’s hard not to be an admirer of Hozier. His songs have an innate ability to penetrate even the most cynical of hearts and strike a chord. Even if you’re not a fan, you’ll recognise […]

hozier
News

HOZIER shares video for ‘De Selby (Part 2)’ starring Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson

August 17, 2023 XS Noize

In anticipation of his third studio album Unreal Unearth out this Friday, Hozier has released the official video for his latest offering, “De Selby (Part 2)”, starring Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter, Star Wars, […]

Hozier
News

HOZIER fulfils overwhelming fan demand for the release of ‘Unknown / Nth’

June 23, 2023 XS Noize

Today, due to overwhelming fan demand since first teasing the song in September of last year, Hozier has shared “Unknown / Nth” from his forthcoming album Unreal Unearth. Featuring dreamy blues guitar thread over a […]

Hozier
Gigs

HOZIER announces details of his Unreal Unearth Tour for December 2023

June 16, 2023 XS Noize

Hozier has today announced the details of his Unreal Unearth Tour for December 2023 which includes huge shows at Liverpool M&S Bank Arena on Sunday 10th December and London Wembley OVO Arena on Friday 15th […]

Hozier
News

Access to exclusive HOZIER Record Store show at Limelight 1, Belfast

May 26, 2023 XS Noize

To gain exclusive access to purchase tickets for HOZIER at Limelight 1 on Wednesday, 26th July 2023, pre-order* your copy of ‘Unreal Unearth’ or any album bundle via the Record Store store by 16:00 BST […]

Hozier
News

HOZIER releases new single ‘Francesca’ taken from forthcoming album ‘Unreal Unearth’

May 19, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Hozier has shared ‘Francesca,’ the latest single from the Irish troubadour’s forthcoming album Unreal Unearth. Touching on the project’s exploration of Dante’s Inferno, “Francesca” reflects on the sin of the second circle of hell: […]

Hozier
News

HOZIER announces forthcoming album ‘Unreal Unearth’

May 17, 2023 XS Noize

Today, award-winning multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Hozier has announced his forthcoming album Unreal Unearth will be released on August 18th via Island Records. Unreal Unearth features previously released tracks ‘Eat Your Young’ and ‘All Things End,’ as […]

Far From Saints
Gigs

FAR FROM SAINTS share the new single ‘Screaming Hallelujah’

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

A new band formed by Kelly Jones of Stereophonics with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker from The Wind and The Wave, Far From Saints, have already made a striking introduction. Their first two releases, ‘Let’s […]

hozier
News

HOZIER releases video for ‘All That Ends’ ahead of sold-out UK summer dates

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

Hozier has shared the official video for “All Things End.” Created in collaboration with director Jared Asher Harris and choreographer Jillian Meyers, the visual offers a surreal view of Hozier on the operating table during […]

Hozier
News

HOZIER releases video for new single ‘Eat Your Young’

April 5, 2023 XS Noize

Following the release of his new EP Eat Your Young last month, Hozier has today released the official video for the EP’s title track. Alongside the video, Hozier has also announced a run of very […]

Hozier
Gigs

HOZIER announces his first Irish live date in four years at Malahide Castle, Dublin on Friday 30th June 2023

February 24, 2023 XS Noize

Hozier has announced his return to the live arena with news of his first Irish live date in four years at Malahide Castle, Dublin on Friday 30th June 2023. Joining Hozier as special guests are […]

MEDUZA enlist global chart topper, Hozier for new single ‘Tell It To My Heart’
New Music

MEDUZA enlist global chart topper, Hozier for new single ‘Tell It To My Heart’

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

Platinum-selling hitmakers Meduza and Hozier have linked up on the new collaborative single ‘Tell It To My Heart’, out 29th October. An emotion-steeped, atmospheric electronic masterpiece, ‘Tell It To My Heart’ pairs the trademark sophisticated […]

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 […]

DAVID KEENAN announces debut album 'A Beginners Guide To Bravery' out Friday 10th January 2020
Gigs

DAVID KEENAN announces debut album ‘A Beginners Guide To Bravery’ out Friday 10th January 2020

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

David Keenan’s first album – “A Beginners Guide To Bravery” – will be released on Rubyworks on Friday 10th January 2020. The first taste of the record comes on Friday 13th September, with the release […]

HOZIER to bring his Wasteland Baby! World Tour home to Dublin’s 3Arena on 10th December 2019 1
Gigs

HOZIER has added a second show at 3Arena due to demand

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

Hozier has added a second show at 3Arena due to demand. Tickets for extra date 11th December are on sale now at Ticketmaster. 10th December is sold out. Following his headline performance last Friday at […]

HOZIER to bring his Wasteland Baby! World Tour home to Dublin’s 3Arena on 10th December 2019 1
Gigs

HOZIER to bring his Wasteland Baby! World Tour home to Dublin’s 3Arena on 10th December 2019

August 31, 2019 XS Noize

Following his headline performance last night at Electric Picnic, Hozier will bring his Wasteland Baby! World Tour home to Dublin’s 3Arena on 10th December 2019. Special guest will be Freya Ridings, who has just released her debut album. Hozier is currently on a sold-out tour […]

HOZIER shares the video for 'Dinner & Diatribes' - Watch Now
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HOZIER shares the video for ‘Dinner & Diatribes’ – Watch Now

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Hozier has today shared the video for Dinner & Diatribes, taken from his new album Wasteland, Baby! The video features actress Anya Taylor -Joy, best known for her roles in the films The Witch, Split and Glass and was directed by Anthony Byrne. […]

HOZIER Announces his new album Wasteland, Baby! set for release on March 1
New Music

HOZIER Announces his new album Wasteland, Baby! set for release on March 1

January 16, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Hozier has today announced his much-anticipated new album Wasteland, Baby! set for release on March 1 on Island Records. The album also follows Hozier’s recent Nina Cried Power EP. The EP, which features multi-Grammy award winning artist […]

HOZIER releases ‘Spotify Singles Session’
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HOZIER releases ‘Spotify Singles Session’

January 10, 2019 XS Noize

Hozier has released a two-track ‘Spotify Singles Session’. The session, recorded in New York and performed by Hozier with his full band, features his recent single ‘Movement’, as well as a cover of Destiny Child’s […]

HOZIER announces DUBLIN, BELFAST & KERRY dates with European tour
Gigs

HOZIER announces DUBLIN, BELFAST & KERRY dates with European tour

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

Having just completed a small run of intimate, sold-out shows last week, Hozier has announced his forthcoming tour of Ireland. 15 December – The Olympia Theatre, Dublin 16 December – The Olympia Theatre, Dublin 17 […]

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