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        • Björk
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          Björk announces Cornucopia arena tour

          January 30, 2023

          Björk has announced the Cornucopia arena tour, commencing in Lisbon, Portugal in September of this year. Concepted upon Björk’s last album ‘Utopia’, Cornucopia debuted as a residency show at NYC’s The Shed, receiving stellar reviews, […]

          the smile
          News

          THE SMILE announce new vinyl only EP – ‘Europe: Live Recordings 2022’

          January 30, 2023

          The Smile have today confirmed details of a limited edition, vinyl-only live EP, titled Europe: Live Recordings 2022, out 10th March via XL Recordings. True to its title, the EP is comprised of live recordings […]

          Crooked Colours
          Gigs

          Australian trio CROOKED COLOURS announce headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast on 10th May

          January 30, 2023

          Balance leads to bliss. Extracting harmony from the union of seemingly disparate elements, Crooked Colours exist at an elusive crossroads between delicate acoustic instrumentation, evocative vocals, and dancefloor-ready synth transmissions. The Australian trio—Phil Slabber [vocals, […]

  • 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
        • Björk
          Gigs

          Björk announces Cornucopia arena tour

          January 30, 2023

          Björk has announced the Cornucopia arena tour, commencing in Lisbon, Portugal in September of this year. Concepted upon Björk’s last album ‘Utopia’, Cornucopia debuted as a residency show at NYC’s The Shed, receiving stellar reviews, […]

          the smile
          News

          THE SMILE announce new vinyl only EP – ‘Europe: Live Recordings 2022’

          January 30, 2023

          The Smile have today confirmed details of a limited edition, vinyl-only live EP, titled Europe: Live Recordings 2022, out 10th March via XL Recordings. True to its title, the EP is comprised of live recordings […]

          Crooked Colours
          Gigs

          Australian trio CROOKED COLOURS announce headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast on 10th May

          January 30, 2023

          Balance leads to bliss. Extracting harmony from the union of seemingly disparate elements, Crooked Colours exist at an elusive crossroads between delicate acoustic instrumentation, evocative vocals, and dancefloor-ready synth transmissions. The Australian trio—Phil Slabber [vocals, […]

  • 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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New Music

Ride guitarist and songwriter ANDY BELL announces new compilation album – ‘Strange Loops & Outer Psych’

December 20, 2022 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell releases a new compilation album called Strange Loops & Outer Psych on February 10, 2023. The CD-only release marks the end of the campaign for Andy’s second solo album […]

Andy Bell
New Music

ANDY BELL covers Yoko Ono, The Kinks and more on new EP

November 30, 2022 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell has released Untitled Film Stills, the third and final instalment in his series of three EPs. It is out now on all digital platforms and limited-edition 10” vinyl. Untitled […]

Andy Bell
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell on his series of EPs & second solo album, Flicker

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #110 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell who has released a series of EPs featuring remixes, acoustic versions and covers of songs that […]

Andy Bell
New Music

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell announces EPs of remixes, covers and acoustic versions

October 8, 2022 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell has announced a series of three EPs featuring remixes, acoustic versions and covers of songs that inspired his second solo album, Flicker, which was released on Sonic Cathedral to […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Andy Bell – Flicker
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Andy Bell – Flicker

February 6, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Although for many, it may have felt as though the world has been put on pause over the past couple of years, Ride’s Andy Bell has been a busy man; having made a successful debut […]

Ride guitarist and songwriter ANDY BELL will release his second solo album 'Flicker' on February 11 1
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Ride guitarist and songwriter ANDY BELL will release his second solo album ‘Flicker’ on February 11

January 11, 2022 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell announces he will release his second solo album Flicker on February 11. The single ‘Something Like Love’ has just had its first play courtesy of Lauren Laverne on BBC […]

Ride guitarist/singer ANDY BELL releases new single ‘Skywalker’ - Watch the video by Jean De Oliviera
New Music

Ride guitarist/singer ANDY BELL releases new single ‘Skywalker’ – Watch the video by Jean De Oliviera

February 5, 2021 XS Noize

Ride guitarist/singer Andy Bell’s new single ‘Skywalker’ is out today. It occupies the middle ground between Revolver-era Beatles and Neu! and is one of the highlights of his acclaimed debut solo album, The View From […]

RIDE singer and guitarist ANDY BELL announces new single ‘Cherry Cola’
New Music

RIDE singer and guitarist ANDY BELL announces new single ‘Cherry Cola’

November 18, 2020 XS Noize

RIDE singer and guitarist Andy Bell has announced a second solo single, ‘Cherry Cola’, taken from his debut album The View From Halfway Down which was released last month to great acclaim. Out on November […]

ANDY BELL shares video for ‘I Was Alone’ - Watch Now
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ANDY BELL shares video for ‘I Was Alone’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Andy Bell has shared a video for ‘I Was Alone’, a brand new song taken from the RIDE singer/guitarist’s debut solo album The View From Halfway Down.  Andy describes it as “a Spacemen 3-influenced song […]

ANDY BELL from RIDE to release debut solo album 'The View From Halfway Down' on October 9
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ANDY BELL from RIDE to release debut solo album ‘The View From Halfway Down’ on October 9

August 11, 2020 XS Noize

Andy Bell from Ride announces his debut solo album The View From Halfway Down out on October 9. There will be two limited-edition vinyl variants: blue, which will be available from shops, and a white […]

RIDE's Mark Gardener and 2Square of France's Telepopmusik share 'Chained' single
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RIDE’s Mark Gardener and 2Square of France’s Telepopmusik share ‘Chained’ single

June 23, 2020 XS Noize

Now that shoegaze kingpins Ride are in touring limbo, frontman Mark Gardener has been busy with recording, production, mixing and mastering work at his OX4 Sound Studio. He has also released a new single, called […]

ANDY BELL from Ride remixes new bdrmm single - Listen Now
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ANDY BELL from Ride remixes new bdrmm single – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

bdrmm ’s current single ‘A Reason To Celebrate’ has been remixed by Ride man Andy Bell and the new version is out now on all digital platforms. In his GLOK guise, the guitarist has turned […]

RIDE's Mark Gardener teams with Telepopmusik's 2Square on 'Chained' single
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RIDE’s Mark Gardener teams with Telepopmusik’s 2Square on ‘Chained’ single

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Mark Gardener presents ‘Chained’, a single for which he collaborated with 2Square, a.k.a. Stephan Haeri of France’s Telepopmusik. This song comes from deep space, as Gardener elucidates on a past attempt to face, beat and […]

Join ALAN McGEE Co-founder of Creation Records & who discovered OASIS live in conversation
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Join ALAN McGEE Co-founder of Creation Records & who discovered OASIS live in conversation

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

ALAN McGEE is the outspoken, maverick genius behind the mighty Creation Records and has worked with some of the most significant bands of the last 30 years including Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Humanist - Humanist
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Humanist – Humanist

February 1, 2020 Lee Campbell

‘Humanist’, inspired and created by musician Rob Marshall, brilliantly explores the deep and dark recesses of the human race, supported by an array of ground-breaking artists. As morality, spiralling suicide rates, the fragility of the […]

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See RIDE @ Belfast’s Limelight, 2 on Friday 7th June 2019

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band RIDE plays a headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday 07th June 2019. The bands most recent album release ‘ Weather Diaries’ is the fifth studio album by the English rock […]

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019
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RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band RIDE is pleased to announce a headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday 07th June 2019. The bands most recent album release ‘ Weather Diaries’ is the fifth studio album by […]

THE CURE are coming to Ireland - 40 years of hits and more - Malahide Castle, Saturday 8th June 2019 1
Gigs

The Cure have announced Ride, The Twilight Sad and just mustard to line up for Malahide Castle

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

The Cure has announced Ride, The Twilight Sad and just mustard as special guests for their sold-out show in Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 8 June 2019, subject to licence. The Cure, who return to […]

DESERT SHIPS to release their second album ‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19
New Music

DESERT SHIPS to release their second album ‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19

January 12, 2019 XS Noize

Following critically received debut album ‘Doll Skin Flag’ in 2012, and EP ‘Skyliner’ in 2014, Desert Ships release their second album‘Eastern Flow’ on 01.03.19. Mixed by Mark Gardener (of resurgent shoegaze band Ride) and recorded at Abbey Road Studios by Haydn […]

Album Review: RIDE - 'Weather Diaries'
Album Reviews

Album Review: RIDE – ‘Weather Diaries’

June 20, 2017 Lori Gava

Fans of the influential band Ride are being richly rewarded for their Job like patience. It has been over 20 years since the last installment to the Ride discography. Many fans have despaired over whether […]

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