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        • SKINDRED
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          SKINDRED announce Limelight, Belfast show on Friday 17th November

          March 27, 2023

          By the time a band gets 20 years into their career, you probably think you’ve got them pegged, right? You hear the name Skindred and you think of those Newport ragga-punk-metallers that have forged a […]

          The Levellers
          Gigs

          LEVELLERS announce new tour dates for May 2023

          March 27, 2023

          The Levellers have announced additional shows for their ‘Collective’ UK tour, including a rescheduled date for their London headline show at Hackney Empire, which will now take place on May 24th. The band have additional […]

          The WAEVE
          News

          THE WAEVE announce digital deluxe edition of their acclaimed self-titled debut album

          March 27, 2023

          Transgressive Records today announce the release of a digital deluxe edition of the acclaimed self-titled debut album from The WAEVE, composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, available now. The expanded digital deluxe version […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Lankum - False Lankum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Lankum - False Lankum

          March 27, 2023

          Lankum cannot be accused of rapidly spitting out their recorded output. Originally known as Lynched (named after the brothers Ian and Daragh Lynch who formed the band), the band in its current manifestation was formed […]

          Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Memento Mori

          March 24, 2023

          A thing that is overlooked about Depeche Mode is their constant need to keep moving, keep innovating and keep recording new material, something their contemporaries rarely do if they do it at all. Look at […]

        • 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 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

          IN FOCUS// Wet Leg at The Limelight, Belfast
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 27, 2023

          Following the sold-out first night of music by headliners Underworld in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, Wet Leg, with two support bands CMAT and Honeyglaze, graced the Royal Albert Hall with a second night of […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse Credit: Denise Esposito
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse, London

          March 23, 2023

          It is hard to believe that The Pixies formed almost 40 years ago. Despite releasing four albums and enjoying huge success, it looked as if the band would not last a decade when frontman Black […]

        • 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

          © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Answer at Limelight 2, Belfast

          March 24, 2023

          Irish rockers The Answer made a spectacular and long-awaited return to Limelight 2, Belfast last night in support of ‘Sundowners’ – their first studio album in almost seven years. Bernie McAllister was there to take […]

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

          March 22, 2023

          After postponements and venue moves, American heavy metal giants Lamb of God finally made it to London and gave a spectacular show. Support came from Sylosis and Kreator – two intense and heavy bands. Lamb […]

  • Gigs
        • SKINDRED
          Gigs

          SKINDRED announce Limelight, Belfast show on Friday 17th November

          March 27, 2023

          By the time a band gets 20 years into their career, you probably think you’ve got them pegged, right? You hear the name Skindred and you think of those Newport ragga-punk-metallers that have forged a […]

          The Levellers
          Gigs

          LEVELLERS announce new tour dates for May 2023

          March 27, 2023

          The Levellers have announced additional shows for their ‘Collective’ UK tour, including a rescheduled date for their London headline show at Hackney Empire, which will now take place on May 24th. The band have additional […]

          Picture This
          Gigs

          PICTURE THIS announce new album + live shows in Belfast, Killarney & Dublin

          March 27, 2023

          Picture This announces their long-awaited fourth studio album Parked Car Conversations, to be released on 29th September 2023 (via RCA Records, Germany). This album announcement follows the release of two new singles from the band, […]

  • Interviews
        • Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk “Attitude”
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk 'Attitude'

          March 22, 2023

          “I think she is a very gifted performer.” While any female artist would love to hear or read, and perhaps has heard or read, such a statement from others over the course of their career, […]

          Thumpasaurus
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single 'Lipstick Makeup'

          March 20, 2023

          Los Angeles-based indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus recently released their latest single/music video, “Lipstick Makeup.” According to Thumpasaurus, “‘Lipstick Makeup’ is about saying f*ck it. I’m letting my freak out tonight and getting real nice with […]

          Billy Lockett
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Billy Lockett talks ‘Abington Grove’, mental health & the future

          February 22, 2023

          10 years ago, Billy Lockett came to huge attention, notably in the UK, when he toured with KT Tunstall. Three EPs, a family tragedy and a long and hard battle with sobriety later, this past […]

  • Podcast
        • The Answer
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Answer's Cormac Neeson on new album 'Sundowners'

          March 21, 2023

          In episode #123 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Cormac Neeson from the Irish rock band The Answer. The Answer makes a spectacular and long-awaited return with Sundowners – their first […]

          Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on new album UK GRIM

          March 17, 2023

          In episode #122 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods to talk about their new album UK GRIM out now on Rough Trade Records. The album is […]

          Tide Lines
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Tide Lines frontman Robert Robertson on new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’

          March 9, 2023

          In episode #121 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Robert Robertson lead singer with Glasgow-based 4-piece, Tide Lines to talk about their new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’ An Ocean […]

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VILLAGERS unveil video for new track 'So Simpatico' - Watch Now!
Gigs

Open House Festival announce VILLAGERS headline show at Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Friday 19th August

February 28, 2022 XS Noize

Open House Festival is returning to Bangor Castle Walled Garden this year from 10th – 29th August. The format will be similar to last year with 20 nights of music, comedy, film & spoken word […]

Northern Irish artist Conchúr White announces his first ever headline tour
Gigs

Northern Irish artist Conchúr White announces his first ever headline tour

September 8, 2021 XS Noize

Northern Irish artist Conchúr White announces an extensive touring schedule, including full UK tours with Billie Marten, and Villagers, along with a headline stint in 2022. Hailing from County Armagh in Northern Ireland, Conchúr White […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Villagers - Fever Dreams
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Villagers - Fever Dreams

August 18, 2021 Michael Barron

When Villagers recorded their previous LP The Art of Pretending to Swim, frontman Conor O’Brien reflected on his addiction to constantly checking his mobile phone, extortionate rising house prices and being influenced by Ada Lovelace, […]

VILLAGERS unveil video for new track 'So Simpatico' - Watch Now!
Gigs

VILLAGERS unveil video for new track 'So Simpatico' - Watch Now!

July 1, 2021 XS Noize

As the release of Villagers’ fifth album Fever Dreams edges closer – due August 20th via Domino – Conor O’Brien is delighted to unveil the second song from the upcoming record. The new track, “So […]

Conchúr White releases The 'Dreamers' EP - Listen Now!
Gigs

Conchúr White releases The 'Dreamers' EP - Listen Now!

June 17, 2021 XS Noize

Northern Irish artist Conchúr White has released his stunning new EP ‘Dreamers’ There’s a dream-like surrealism in White’s musical storytelling which he delivers with an understated theatrical manner – with lyrical influences including the likes […]

Northern Irish artist Conchúr White releases video for new single 'Dreamers'
Gigs

Northern Irish artist Conchúr White releases video for new single 'Dreamers'

May 19, 2021 XS Noize

Northern Irish artist Conchúr White today releases the title track from his recently announced ‘Dreamers’ EP, arriving alongside the announcement of a UK + Ireland tour with Villagers. The new single “Dreamers” follows lead single […]

VILLAGERS announce new album 'Fever Dreams' & headline show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast 1
Gigs

VILLAGERS announce new album 'Fever Dreams' & headline show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Conor O’Brien is pleased to announce Villagers’ fifth studio album Fever Dreams which will be released on August 20th via Domino. Escapism is a very necessary pursuit right now, and Fever Dreams follows it […]

VILLAGERS announce The Sunday Walker EP - Listen Now
Gigs

VILLAGERS announce The Sunday Walker EP - Listen Now

November 4, 2019 XS Noize

As autumn draws in, Villagers are pleased to announce The Sunday Walker EP. The four tracks collected are primarily songs recorded around the time of The Art Of Pretending To Swim sessions – Conor O’Brien’s […]

SNOW PATROL: CONFIRM Northern Ireland tour dates
Playlists

XS Noize July 2019 PLAYLIST - Listen Now

August 8, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The July 2019 edition features tracks from: Iggy Pop, The […]

VILLAGERS share brand new single "Summer's Song" - Watch Video
Gigs

VILLAGERS share brand new single "Summer's Song" - Watch Video

July 9, 2019 XS Noize

Villagers share a brand new single, “Summer’s Song”. Featuring a chorus of six flugelhorns, “ Summer’s Song” was written and produced by Conor O’Brien and mixed by the legendary Dave Fridmann (Tame Impala, Flaming Lips, […]

Irish Indie Folk Band VILLAGERS to Play at Bangor's Open House Festival 1
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Irish Indie Folk Band VILLAGERS to Play at Bangor's Open House Festival

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

Irish indie folk band Villagers will play an intimate gig as part of this year’s Open House Festival Bangor. The concert will take place on Friday 23rd August in First Bangor church – a new venue for […]

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
Round Up

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

December 22, 2018 Ben P Scott

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 STREET LIGHTS COLLECTIVE ft Gary Lightbody + Bono release charity single for the homeless - Watch Video
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THE STREET LIGHTS COLLECTIVE ft Gary Lightbody + Bono release charity single for the homeless - Watch Video

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

A host of Ireland’s musicians have joined forces as ‘Street Lights’ to create a single and album to generate funds for the most vulnerable, our homeless. Peter McVerry Trust, Simon Community Ireland and Focus Ireland […]

VILLAGERS Release fourth album 'The Art Of Pretending To Swim' on September 21st
News

VILLAGERS confirm Belfast show @ THE EMPIRE MUSIC HALL: Monday 10th December

August 28, 2018 XS Noize

Villagers confirm a show at Belfast’s famous EMPIRE MUSIC HALL, Monday 10th December. See ticket details below. Following the exquisitely sparse, intimate aura of 2015’s Darling Arithmetic, O’Brien’s new record reconnects with the multi-faceted approach […]

VILLAGERS Release fourth album 'The Art Of Pretending To Swim' on September 21st
News

VILLAGERS Release fourth album 'The Art Of Pretending To Swim' on September 21st

June 12, 2018 XS Noize

Always restless and inventive while always true to the power and glory of songwriting and melody, Conor O’Brien has made another great leap forward with Villagers’ fourth studio album, The Art Of Pretending To Swim, […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: VILLAGERS - WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?

January 14, 2016 Ari Rosenschein

“Farewell to my only friend, you’ve been so good to me,” sings Conor O’Brien. These lyrics open Villagers’ new album, and in the wake of David Bowie’s sudden passing they assume an added poignancy. January […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
New Music

VILLAGERS - Release 'Where Have You Been All My Life?' on 8th January 2016

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Where Have You Been All My Life?, released on 8th January 2016, is a collection of songs that distils five years and three albums of Villagers’ songwriting into one flowing narrative. Recorded in one day […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
Gigs

VILLAGERS - To play: BELFAST, Mandela Hall - TONIGHT

May 25, 2015 XS Noize

Villagers make there way to BELFAST, Mandela Hall – TONIGHT (very ltd tkts available) for what is certain to be a tremendous show. Everything I Am Is Yours will be the next single released from […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: VILLAGERS - Everything I Am Is Yours - watch video / tour dates

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Everything I Am Is Yours will be the next single released from Villagers’ acclaimed new album Darling Arithmetic, with an impact date of 29th June. The accompanying video was directed by Jamie Thraves (Radiohead, Sam […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
Gigs

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Villagers have announced Irish dates in May in support of their new album ‘Darling Arithmetic’. Villagers will play 20 May: DUBLIN, Olympia Theatre, 23 May: CORK, Opera House, 24 May: LIMERICK, Big Top, 25 May: BELFAST, […]

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