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        • Jake Shears
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          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 […]

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        • 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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THE ALARM announce extensive 40th Anniversary Tour for spring 2022
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THE ALARM announce extensive 40th Anniversary Tour for spring 2022

May 27, 2021 XS Noize

Following the announcement earlier this month that the band have written and recorded the Wales FA’s official Euro 2020 football anthem ‘The Red Wall Of Cymru’ (out this week), Rhyl rock legends The Alarm are […]

INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm - “I thought, if we're going to do this record, it's got to come out before the  lockdown ends.” 1
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm – “I thought, if we’re going to do this record, it’s got to come out before the lockdown ends.”

March 31, 2021 Lee Campbell

The Alarm’s latest album ‘War’ was written, produced & released in an astounding 50 days, just in time for lead singer Mike Peters’ birthday. Lee Campbell spoke with Mike about this unique LP and some […]

Welsh rock legends THE ALARM to advance release new LP 'WAR' to fans next week - but without the music!
New Music

Welsh rock legends THE ALARM to advance release new LP ‘WAR’ to fans next week – but without the music!

January 26, 2021 XS Noize

The Alarm’s brand-new album ‘War’ has to be completed by February 24th 2021 in order to be serviced around the world at midnight on February 25th/26th via the world’s digital music suppliers. In order to […]

THE ALARM's Mike Peters announces special 'LOVE HOPE STRENGTH BIG NIGHT IN' global online broadcast show for WORLD CANCER DAY 2
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THE ALARM’s Mike Peters announces special ‘LOVE HOPE STRENGTH BIG NIGHT IN’ global online broadcast show for WORLD CANCER DAY

January 14, 2021 XS Noize

As part of a worldwide day of action organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to reduce the global impact of cancer, Mike Peters of legendary Welsh rock band The Alarm’s Love Hope […]

THE ALARM announce their 'CHRISTMAS GATHERING 2020' geo-synchronised online global concert
Gigs

THE ALARM announce their ‘CHRISTMAS GATHERING 2020’ geo-synchronised online global concert

November 30, 2020 XS Noize

On Saturday, December 19th 2020, Mike Peters and The Alarm will host a unique Christmas Gathering concert, beamed live into homes all around the world. Virtual Tickets for The Alarm’s Christmas Gathering allow exclusive access […]

THE ALARM Announce 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to be held at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff on June 5th 2021
New Music

THE ALARM Announce 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to be held at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff on June 5th 2021

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

As a prelude to The Alarm’s Sigma UK tour shows next month in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London, Mike Peters and The Alarm are proud to today announce a unique 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to […]

THE ALARM announce new album 'SIGMA' - out 28 June 2019
Gigs

THE ALARM announce new album ‘SIGMA’ – out 28 June 2019

April 24, 2019 XS Noize

On 28th June 2019, The Alarm will release new album Sigma, exactly one year & one day after the release of its prequel – Equals.  Equals received some of best reviews the band have had in over a decade. […]

The Alarm frontman Mike Peters awarded MBE for services to charity
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The Alarm frontman Mike Peters awarded MBE for services to charity

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Internationally acclaimed musician and healthcare campaigner Mike Peters has been awarded an MBE for services to charity having raised thousands for cancer care projects in the UK and abroad and dedicating his life to giving hope for families affected by […]

THE ALARM announce new single, UK winter 2018 tour + special Cardiff show with Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir
Gigs

THE ALARM announce new single, UK winter 2018 tour + special Cardiff show with Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir

August 21, 2018 XS Noize

The Alarm, who are currently engaged on a marathon 44-date tour of North America, will return to the UK for a winter tour of select city venues, including an opening night at ULU in central […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Alarm - Equals
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Alarm – Equals

June 24, 2018 Sandra Blemster

Since their formation in 1981 in the Welsh town of Rhyl the Alarm has sold six million albums and managed to clock up 17 Top Fifty singles in the UK. The original members of Mike […]

INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm on his 24Hr Transatlantic Tour for Record Store Day 1
Gigs

THE ALARM announce brand new album ‘EQUALS, first in eight years

April 26, 2018 XS Noize

Following band frontman Mike Peters’ major undertaking for last week’s Record Store Day – which saw him perform at record shops in London, New York and Los Angeles in a three-stop transcontinental trip within 24 […]

INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm on his 24Hr Transatlantic Tour for Record Store Day 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Mike Peters of The Alarm on his 24Hr Transatlantic Tour for Record Store Day

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

On April 20th,21st 2018, Mike Peters of The Alarm will be travelling across the globe on a whirlwind 24-hour mission to celebrate the release of the brand new The Alarm – Where The Two Rivers […]

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