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  • News
        • EMERGE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024
          Gigs

          EMERGE MUSIC FESTIVAL announces first wave of acts for August Bank Holiday weekend 2024

          November 30, 2023

          Following a huge SOLD-OUT weekend in 2023, EMERGE, Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival, is back in 2024 at Boucher Road Playing Fields, August Bank Holiday weekend. It promises to be the biggest yet, featuring brand […]

          The Corrs
          News

          THE CORRS honour Christine McVie with stunning cover of Fleetwood Mac's 'Songbird'

          November 30, 2023

          The Corrs today release their stunning cover of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Songbird’ – taken from Best Of The Corrs – newly reissued in expanded form for the first time on vinyl – out tomorrow, December 1st, […]

          Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band
          News

          Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band release new single – 'Ciao Ciao Bambino'

          November 30, 2023

          Revered as “Our Greatest Songwriter” by NME and receiving unanimous acclaim for their 2022 album, Dear Scott, Head releases his first new music in 17 months. Bill Ryder-Jones-produced studio sessions produce their first fruits in […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          PETER GABRIEL
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Gabriel – i/o

          November 29, 2023

          The year is 2002. BBC 6 Music takes its first steps into the musical cosmos. In this cosmos, a star ceases to sparkle as we mourn the passing of Joe Strummer. Demonstrating the unpredictable aspects […]

          Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence

          November 17, 2023

          When you review an album, you usually get a bit of spiel from the PR company telling you a bit about the background of the artist and some details about their new release. The second […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          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 […]

        • 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: Van Morrison at Shepherds Bush Empire
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Van Morrison at Shepherds Bush Empire

          November 30, 2023

          Established artists and their managers over the last five years or so have agonised about how they will introduce new material live and build up enough nerve to avoid playing essential classic tracks. Van Morrison […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Bob Mould at The Garage, London Credit: Denise Esposito
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Bob Mould at The Garage, London

          November 26, 2023

          The revered cult status of Bob Mould is, in many respects, an enigma. Mould is best known for his work in Hüsker Dü, which had modest commercial success. His biggest-selling LP, Copper Blue, was with […]

        • 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// The Sisters of Mercy at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Sisters of Mercy at Rock City, Nottingham

          November 22, 2023

          One of the most mysterious bands from the 80s with a huge underground following, The Sisters of Mercy, visited Nottingham on Sunday, November 19th, as a part of their Autumn 2023 tour. Andrew Eldritch, Ben […]

          Gareth Dunlop at Ulster Hall, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Gareth Dunlop at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          November 15, 2023

          Far From Saints were at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, as part of their extensive UK and Ireland tour with support from Belfast’s synth-pop artist, Gareth Dunlop, who played a fantastic set. Bernie McAllister was there […]

  • Gigs
        • EMERGE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024
          Gigs

          EMERGE MUSIC FESTIVAL announces first wave of acts for August Bank Holiday weekend 2024

          November 30, 2023

          Following a huge SOLD-OUT weekend in 2023, EMERGE, Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival, is back in 2024 at Boucher Road Playing Fields, August Bank Holiday weekend. It promises to be the biggest yet, featuring brand […]

          IDLES
          Gigs

          IDLES announce show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 17th November 2024

          November 29, 2023

          Having returned to the live arena with an incendiary, life-affirming celebration of a gig at London’s Village Underground, IDLES today announce that their 2024 world tour is being extended with additional dates spanning North America, […]

          Richard Ashcroft
          Gigs

          RICHARD ASHCROFT announces huge outdoor homecoming at Robin Park, Wigan

          November 28, 2023

          Today, Richard Ashcroft announces his long-awaited homecoming show at Robin Park, Wigan, on Saturday, 20th July. Tickets go on sale Friday 1st December at 9 am from www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. This will be the first […]

  • Interviews
        • Donna Lewis
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Donna Lewis on How A Challenging Period in Her Life Inspired New Album ‘Rooms With A View’

          November 23, 2023

          In 2021, “I Love You, Always, Forever”, the smash hit by Donna Lewis, turned 25. Lewis had BIG plans to mark the occasion, but a breast cancer diagnosis and gruelling treatment and recovery period (not […]

          G Flip
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Australian pop-rocker G Flip on new single 'Good Enough'

          November 13, 2023

          Meet the Australian pop-rocker G Flip, who recently released their new single/music video, “Good Enough,” a track lifted from their latest album, DRUMMER. “Good Enough” is a brilliant example of the heat this nonbinary artist […]

          Mark Hegan
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Mark Hegan discusses his debut EP – 'Human Mind'

          November 6, 2023

          It’s been a busy few years for Bangor native Mark Hegan. Since 2019, he has released no fewer than nine singles and relentlessly performed on every stage he can get his two feet on. Having […]

  • Podcast
        • Galen and Paul
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Exploring the Creative Fusion of Paul Simonon and Galen Ayers in Galen & Paul

          November 29, 2023

          In episode #157 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Galen & Paul, a new project from Galen Ayers, the singer-songwriter whose artistic projects include the rightly acclaimed solo album ‘Monument’, and Paul Simonon, […]

          Future Islands
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring on new album 'People Who Aren't There Anymore'

          November 22, 2023

          In episode #156 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring to discuss their new album, People Who Aren’t There Anymore, released on 26 January 2024. The seventh album […]

          Junodream
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Exploring Junodream's Debut Album 'Pools of Colour'

          November 15, 2023

          In episode #155 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Ed Vyvyan and Tom Rea from dream rock four-piece junodream about their debut album, Pools Of Colour. Lined ten tracks deep, the band’s debut […]

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JOHNNY MARR announces 'Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr' with new single 'Somewhere'

September 20, 2023 XS Noize

Johnny Marr today announces details for Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr. Set for release on 3rd November via BMG, Spirit Power is a major new collection spotlighting the breadth of musicality across the first ten years […]

Frank Turner
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Frank Turner – “The next album is about being in your forties and not giving a f**k.”

May 31, 2023 Jesse Yarbrough

Frank Turner is one of, if not the hardest-working musicians currently active. He tours endlessly and has released nine studio albums to date. The most recent, FTHC rising to number 1 on the UK charts. […]

Morrissey
Gigs

MORRISSEY announces a brand-new UK and Ireland tour

April 3, 2023 XS Noize

British singer-songwriter Morrissey has today announced a brand-new UK and Ireland tour including a major outdoor show at Leeds Millennium Square on Wednesday 12th July. The announcement follows his lauded European tour last month including […]

Morrissey
Gigs

MORRISSEY announces a series of major headline summer shows

March 7, 2023 XS Noize

British singer-songwriter Morrissey has today announced a series of major headline summer shows at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Sunday 9th July and Leeds Millennium Square on Wednesday 12th July. The announcement precedes a highly […]

Morrissey Announces Headline London Show
News

MORRISSEY announces a new London headline show at Eventim Apollo on Sunday 19th March

January 10, 2023 XS Noize

Morrissey has today announced a new London headline show at Eventim Apollo on Sunday 19th March. This show is part of a European tour that includes dates in France and Belgium. Tickets for the shows go […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Sandie Shaw - Hand In Glove
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Sandie Shaw - Hand In Glove

July 5, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. RSD’s release of this lost classic makes a very welcome return. […]

JOHNNY MARR releases two new singles ‘Tenement Time’ and ‘Sensory Street’ from 'Fever Dreams Pt 2' EP
Gigs

JOHNNY MARR releases two new singles ‘Tenement Time’ and ‘Sensory Street’ from 'Fever Dreams Pt 2' EP

November 8, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has released ‘Tenement Time’ and ‘Sensory Street’, two new singles set to feature on the ‘Fever Dreams Pt 2’ EP. Due for release on December 17th, the EP will preview four brand new […]

JOHNNY MARR announces new double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ due February 25th 2022 1
Gigs

JOHNNY MARR announces new double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ due February 25th 2022

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced his upcoming double album release, ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’. Marking his fourth solo full-length record, the 16-track double LP will be released on February 25th 2022 via BMG. ‘Fever Dreams Pts […]

JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021 1
Gigs

JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced UK headline shows for September 2021. The intimate run will see dates including London’s Electric Ballroom, Leeds’ Stylus and Blackburn’s King George’s Hall ahead of a sold-out show alongside The Courteeners […]

INTERVIEW: Stephen Street on working with The Smiths, Blur & Joining Bradford 2
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INTERVIEW: Stephen Street on working with The Smiths, Blur & Joining Bradford

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

Stephen Street is a legendary British music producer best known for his work with The Smiths, The Cranberries and Blur. Stephen also collaborated with Morrissey on his debut album Viva Hate following the split of […]

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE SMITHS
News

THE SMITHS' Drummer Mike Joyce Raffles 'The Queen Is Dead' Platinum Disc In Support Of Back on Track

September 3, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Mike Joyce is parting ways with his one of a kind Platinum Disc for The Smiths’ iconic ‘The Queen is Dead’ album to raise money for Back on Track – a local charity who […]

WIN: Tickets to see MORRISSEY in Leeds & London
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WIN: Tickets to see MORRISSEY in Leeds & London

February 21, 2020 XS Noize

Morrissey’s 13th Solo Album and 2nd studio album for BMG Records, ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’, is set to be released on March 20th, 2020. Now, as part of the next stage […]

‘Electronic’ by ELECTRONIC is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January
News

‘Electronic’ by ELECTRONIC is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

‘Electronic’ by Electronic is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January 2020 available exclusively through Rhino.co.uk as well as on black vinyl through all other retailers. For the first time […]

MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Johnny Marr @ Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London

August 9, 2019 Michael Barron

Following an amazing kick-off to the Meltdown Festival by Nile Rodgers & CHIC, the “Good Times” rolled on with Johnny Marr with support from the Mystery Jets. At a first glance, the choice of Johnny […]

Andy Rourke says the world needs "colourful characters" like his old bandmate Morrissey
News

Andy Rourke says the world needs "colourful characters" like his old bandmate Morrissey

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

Andy Rourke has opened up about his “colourful” former Smiths bandmate Morrissey and his unbreakable bond with guitarist Johnny Marr. The 55-year-old bassist co-founded The Smiths with frontman Morrissey in Manchester in 1982, and he […]

MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre 1
Gigs

JOHNNY MARR Announces North American Spring Tour

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Smiths’ guitar legend Johnny Marr, winner of British GQ ‘s 2018 “Man Of The Year” Lifetime Achievement Award and NME’ s “God-Like Genius” award has announced he is returning to North America in the spring. The extensive coast-to-coast run includes […]

THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT Rockarchive Exhibition now at Manchester Central Library
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THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT Rockarchive Exhibition now at Manchester Central Library

January 3, 2019 Sandra Blemster

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out is a free exhibition running at Manchester Central Library celebrating the famous history of Manchester’s music scene. Curated by photographer Jill Furmanovsky the founder of Rockarchive.com and […]

THE SMYTHS Announce 'THE SMITHS 35' ANNIVERSARY SHOW at THE LIMELIGHT 2 Belfast, Friday May 3rd 2019
Gigs

THE SMYTHS Announce 'THE SMITHS 35' ANNIVERSARY SHOW at THE LIMELIGHT 2 Belfast, Friday May 3rd 2019

December 18, 2018 XS Noize

The Smyths, the world’s finest tribute to the music of The Smiths are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday May 03rd 2019. The Smyths bring their show ‘The Smiths […]

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18

November 4, 2018 Clair McAllister

Johnny Marr played an amazing show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.     […]

INTERVIEW: Johnny Marr – "It always amazes me what you can do with a piece of wood and six bits of wire" 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Johnny Marr – "It always amazes me what you can do with a piece of wood and six bits of wire"

October 23, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary Smiths guitarist and acclaimed solo artist Johnny Marr will play a headline show at the famous Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 1st November 2018. in support of his new album Call The Comet. Recorded with […]

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