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        • Jake Shears
          Gigs

          JAKE SHEARS returns with new single ‘Too Much Music’ from his upcoming album ‘Last Man Dancing’

          February 1, 2023

          Jake Shears is back today with the incredible new single ‘Too Much Music’ – the first taste of his upcoming album Last Man Dancing, which will be released on his new home of Mute on […]

          Orbital
          Gigs

          ORBITAL release new single “Are You Alive?” featuring Penelope Isles

          February 1, 2023

          Orbital have today released “Are You Alive?” Featuring Penelope Isles, the third track to be taken from the seminal electronic music duo’s forthcoming album Optical Delusion, out February 17. The new track follows the BBC6 […]

          Two Door Cinema Club
          Gigs

          TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB return to Belfast with a show at The Telegraph Building on Thursday 13th April

          February 1, 2023

          Today, Two Door Cinema Club have announced a return to Belfast with a show at The Telegraph Building on Thursday 13th April. Mixing guitar-driven hooks with a dancey, electronic polish, Northern Ireland’s Two Door Cinema […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Fucked Up – One Day
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Fucked Up – One Day

          January 28, 2023

          Throughout their three decades of existence, Fucked Up haven’t built up a reputation for doing things on a small scale. From enormous concept albums to twelve-hour performances, it’s obvious they like to take their time. […]

          Bob Dylan
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Dylan – Fragments – Time Out Of Mind Sessions (1996 – 1997) The Bootleg Series Vol. 17

          January 25, 2023

          Time Out of Mind upon its release in 1997 was the first album of original songs since the poorly received Under the Red Sky seven years earlier. Time Out of Mind, received impressive reviews and […]

        • 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 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 25 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: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne © Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

          January 17, 2023

          As I wandered towards the O2 City Hall, feeling the cold, January air around my face, I recalled that today was also known as Blue Monday. This is not a celebration of a classic New […]

          TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          January 10, 2023

          What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

        • 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

          TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          January 10, 2023

          What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

          IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland

          December 30, 2022

          L-Plate played a fantastic debut headline show with support from Moonbot & Disorder last night at McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.           […]

  • Gigs
        • Jake Shears
          Gigs

          JAKE SHEARS returns with new single ‘Too Much Music’ from his upcoming album ‘Last Man Dancing’

          February 1, 2023

          Jake Shears is back today with the incredible new single ‘Too Much Music’ – the first taste of his upcoming album Last Man Dancing, which will be released on his new home of Mute on […]

          Orbital
          Gigs

          ORBITAL release new single “Are You Alive?” featuring Penelope Isles

          February 1, 2023

          Orbital have today released “Are You Alive?” Featuring Penelope Isles, the third track to be taken from the seminal electronic music duo’s forthcoming album Optical Delusion, out February 17. The new track follows the BBC6 […]

          Two Door Cinema Club
          Gigs

          TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB return to Belfast with a show at The Telegraph Building on Thursday 13th April

          February 1, 2023

          Today, Two Door Cinema Club have announced a return to Belfast with a show at The Telegraph Building on Thursday 13th April. Mixing guitar-driven hooks with a dancey, electronic polish, Northern Ireland’s Two Door Cinema […]

  • Interviews
        • Gena Rose Bruce
          Featured Interview

          INTERVIEW: Gena Rose Bruce on the release of her much anticipated second album – Deep Is The Way

          January 24, 2023

          Melbourne singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gena Rose Bruce sat down with XS Noize to talk about the release of her much anticipated second album, Deep Is The Way released on Friday 27th January. For anyone unfamiliar with […]

          Kaya Stewart
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Kaya Stewart talks ‘If Things Go South’ – her new short film & plans for 2023

          December 19, 2022

          Kaya Stewart has had a fantastic year. Her new album, If Things Go South, continues to win over fans and critics alike, and her short film of the same name is an award-winner. With 2023 […]

          NOT A TOY
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: NOT A TOY on new music & their highlights of 2022

          December 8, 2022

          Branson Hoog, Benji Spoliansky, Jeremy Marmor and TJ Wessel, AKA NOT A TOY, have had a particularly good year which has seen them release some great songs and delight fans on tour. With the year […]

  • Podcast
        • Billy Nomates
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Billy Nomates on her latest album CACTI

          January 25, 2023

          In episode #115 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries AKA Billy Nomates to talk about her latest album CACTI. Recorded at her flat and […]

          Black Star Riders
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders on ‘The Wrong Side of Paradise’

          January 18, 2023

          In episode #114 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ricky Warwick of masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders to talk about their fifth album ‘The Wrong Side of […]

          Thom Southern
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Thom Southern on his debut solo album PLAZA

          December 21, 2022

          In episode #113 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with alternative Indie artist from Northern Ireland, Thom Southern, about his brilliant debut album PLAZA, which was released at the beginning of 2022.  […]

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DOVES mark the long-awaited release of their fifth album with the new single: BROKEN EYES
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DOVES leaked an unreleased track… what happened next?

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

Bestowed by the kind words of critics and fans alike for the sonic restlessness shown on the new album, The Universal Want, Doves also showed their innovative side in promoting their work by ‘leaking’ the […]

DOVES mark the long-awaited release of their fifth album with the new single: BROKEN EYES
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DOVES mark the long-awaited release of their fifth album with the new single: BROKEN EYES

September 11, 2020 XS Noize

The past chases Doves into the future with the release of visuals for new single, Broken Eyes, in the week their acclaimed, fifth album, The Universal Want, lands with fans after a wait of eleven […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Doves - The Universal Want
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Doves – The Universal Want

September 6, 2020 Sandra Blemster

Manchester band Doves release their fifth album The Universal Want on 11th September 2020. Made up of Jimi Goodwin (vocals/guitar), Jez Williams, (guitar/vocals) and brother Andy (drums/vocals) plus unofficial tour fourth member Martin Rebelski (multi-instrumentalist […]

INTERVIEW: Andy Williams of DOVES discusses their fifth album, The Universal Want 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Andy Williams of DOVES discusses their fifth album, The Universal Want

September 1, 2020 XS Noize

Mark Millar talks with Andy Williams, Drummer for English, indie-rock band, Doves about their forthcoming, fifth album, The Universal Want, released on EMI on Fri 11th. September 2020. Andy talks about the bands’ eleven-year break, […]

DOVES release 'Cathedrals Of The Mind' from their forthcoming, fifth album, The Universal Want 1
Gigs

DOVES release ‘Cathedrals Of The Mind’ from their forthcoming, fifth album, The Universal Want

August 27, 2020 XS Noize

Calling on higher powers, and receiving gifts in turn, Doves appear to bring heaven to earth with the release of their latest, luminescent track, Cathedrals Of The Mind, lifted from their forthcoming, fifth album, The […]

DOVES new music leaks... but fans must play it themselves 1
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DOVES new music leaks… but fans must play it themselves

August 19, 2020 XS Noize

Just weeks before the release of Doves’ fifth album, The Universal Want, the cherished Manchester-band has shared the album’s closing track, Forest House, but have left it to fans to work out how it sounds […]

DOVES announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Wednesday, April 7th 2021
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DOVES announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Wednesday, April 7th 2021

August 18, 2020 XS Noize

Doves are returning to Ireland for their first headline, indoor live dates since 2009! A night Belfast’s Limelight have been confirmed in the band’s diary for 7th April 2021, with the cherished Manchester three-piece announcing […]

DOVES announce new album 'The Universal Want' - Hear first single 'Prisoners' now! 1
Gigs

DOVES Announce 13 date UK tour in 2021 & share The Comet Is Coming Remix of Carousels

July 27, 2020 XS Noize

Doves are going on tour! An emotional homecoming at Manchester’s O2 Apollo, a return to London’s O2 Academy Brixton and a night at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom feature in the 13-date jaunt, with the band hitting […]

DOVES announce new album 'The Universal Want' - Hear first single 'Prisoners' now! 1
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DOVES announce new album ‘The Universal Want’ – Hear first single ‘Prisoners’ now!

July 9, 2020 XS Noize

Just three weeks after revealing their first new music in eleven years, Doves break their silence on new album rumours by announcing that their fifth long-player, The Universal Want, will be released on Fri 11 September 2020 on Virgin EMI. […]

DOVES are back with new track 'CAROUSELS' - Listen Now
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DOVES are back with new track ‘CAROUSELS’ – Listen Now

June 18, 2020 XS Noize

Doves have emerged from the studio after their eleven-year hold on new music with Carousels, a swirling, percussive groove that emphatically unfurls their flag at the peak of British music once more. Tracing memories of […]

D O V E S - Announce Limited, Coloured Vinyl Reissues of their first three albums 1
Gigs

D O V E S – Announce Limited, Coloured Vinyl Reissues of their first three albums

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

High on the emotional responses to their first gigs for a decade, a re-energised Doves follow their live return by announcing numbered limited edition, two-disc, coloured vinyl packages of their first three albums. Released on […]

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