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        • Nathan Connolly
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          Nathan Connolly shares the video for new single ‘Fires’ feat. Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro

          March 30, 2023

          Nathan Connolly has been the guitarist with the acclaimed Northern Irish rock band Snow Patrol since 2002. Since then, they have gone on to sell 17 million albums, achieve five UK platinum albums, an Ivor […]

          Björk
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          Björk releases a new video for her track 'fossora'

          March 30, 2023

          Björk has shared a new video directed by herself, Viðar Logi, M/M (Paris) and FutureDeluxe for her track ‘fossora’. A word created by Björk and named after the feminine version of the Latin word for “digger”, […]

          Brix Smith
          Gigs

          BRIX SMITH announces summer UK headline tour

          March 30, 2023

          On a high after receiving widespread acclaim for her recent debut solo album ‘Valley of the Dolls’, the post-punk icon Brix Smith can now reveal details of her summer touring plans in support of the […]

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        • Album Reviews

          City and Colour - The Love Still Held Me Near
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: City and Colour - The Love Still Held Me Near

          March 30, 2023

          There are a number of rock albums that chronicle the tragic loss of a friend or loved one. Hovering at the top of that list are offerings like Sufjan Steven’s Carrie and Lowell, Arcade Fire’s […]

          Alberta Cross - Sinking Ships
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Alberta Cross - Sinking Ships

          March 30, 2023

          I first stumbled across Alberta Cross when they supported Oasis back in 2008. At the request of Noel Gallagher no less, the band attempted to woo those who were mad-for-it in the crowd. Performing songs […]

        • 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

          Kasabian
          Live Reviews

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

          March 27, 2023

          Underworld opened the first night of the 2023 series of live events in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, the second night of music came from Wet Leg, and on the penultimate night of this wonderful […]

          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 […]

        • 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 WAEVE at Lafayette, London Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The WAEVE at Lafayette, London

          March 29, 2023

          The WAEVE – Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – embarked on a UK tour after the release of their eponymous debut album. The duo performed an intimate sold-out show in London at Lafayette on […]

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          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 […]

  • Gigs
        • Björk
          Gigs

          Björk releases a new video for her track 'fossora'

          March 30, 2023

          Björk has shared a new video directed by herself, Viðar Logi, M/M (Paris) and FutureDeluxe for her track ‘fossora’. A word created by Björk and named after the feminine version of the Latin word for “digger”, […]

          Brix Smith
          Gigs

          BRIX SMITH announces summer UK headline tour

          March 30, 2023

          On a high after receiving widespread acclaim for her recent debut solo album ‘Valley of the Dolls’, the post-punk icon Brix Smith can now reveal details of her summer touring plans in support of the […]

          Will Butler + Sister Squares
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          Will Butler + Sister Squares share new single 'Willows' & announce autumn UK/EU tour dates

          March 29, 2023

          ‘Willows’ is the first new material from Butler since May 2022, and the debut release from Will Butler + Sister Squares. A New York–based band rooted in dance and theatre, Sister Squares is Sara Dobbs, […]

  • 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
        • Graham Lambert - Inspiral Carpets
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Graham Lambert on Inspiral Carpets - The Complete Singles

          March 31, 2023

          In episode #124 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Graham Lambert from Madchester legends Inspiral Carpets. Inspiral Carpets have released The Complete Singles, a brand new album compiling all of the […]

          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 […]

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INTERVIEW: Thom Southern on his debut solo album PLAZA

December 21, 2022 XS Noize

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.  […]

Ocean Alley
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Ocean Alley's Lach Galbraith on Low Altitude Living

December 13, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #112 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Lach Galbraith from Aussie rockers Ocean Alley to talk about their fourth album, Low Altitude Living. The album follows the band’s hugely […]

Danny Saber
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Legendary music producer Danny Saber on working with the biggest names in music

December 4, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #111 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with legendary music producer Danny Saber who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Hutchence, Shaun Ryder, Joe […]

RADIOHEAD announces a new series of archival live shows
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RADIOHEAD announces a new series of archival live shows

April 6, 2021 XS Noize

Radiohead announces a new series of archival live shows to be streamed from the Radiohead Public Library vaults. Each edition will premiere on Radiohead’s YouTube channel Fridays at 8 pm BST for seven weeks beginning […]

Bedroom producer KAKY announces signing to SONY MUSIC by sampling their offices in his latest YouTube episode of KakySound
New Music

Bedroom producer KAKY announces signing to SONY MUSIC by sampling their offices in his latest YouTube episode of KakySound

November 16, 2020 XS Noize

Exciting French DIYer Kaky recently sampled SONY MUSIC’s offices in France for his BTS YouTube series ‘KakySound’. The label were so impressed by his incredible ability to use normal every-day objects to create monster tracks, […]

Don't miss THE NI MUSIC PRIZE live tonight from 8pm
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Don't miss THE NI MUSIC PRIZE live tonight from 8pm

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

The NI Music Prize has confirmed that this year’s awards will go ahead with an online broadcast on November 12th. The event, which will take place at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, will be a […]

HAPPY MONDAYS band members Shaun and Bez launch 'Call The Cops' show on Youtube 2
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HAPPY MONDAYS band members Shaun and Bez launch 'Call The Cops' show on Youtube

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

Sundays will never be the same again – Shaun and Bez have launched their own YouTube channel!!! ‘Shaun & Bez: Call The Cops’ first episode went live on Sunday 25TH October 2020 at 12 midday. […]

TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Heads to YouTube With Unseen Archive Performances
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TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Heads to YouTube With Unseen Archive Performances

October 13, 2020 XS Noize

There is nothing quite like the thrill of live music. Seeing a great band in a packed venue full of adoring fans is just amazing, with the crowd often generating an atmosphere and feel that […]

LED ZEPPELIN to stream 'Celebration Day' exclusively on YouTube this Saturday, May 30th 2
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LED ZEPPELIN to stream 'Celebration Day' exclusively on YouTube this Saturday, May 30th

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Led Zeppelin has partnered with YouTube for an exclusive streaming event of Celebration Day, the concert film chronicling the band’s historic live performance from the 2007 tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder […]

PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION: LIVE - to stream live on Youtube MAY 14-17 & Live album to be released digitally on May 15th 1
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PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION: LIVE - to stream live on Youtube MAY 14-17 & Live album to be released digitally on May 15th

May 12, 2020 XS Noize

The Prince Estate, in partnership with YouTube, will host a three-day streaming event of  PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION: LIVE, a historic concert captured at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY on March 30, 1985. Prince and […]

QUEEN'S Iconic Bohemian Rhapsody video reaches 1 billion views on YouTube
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QUEEN'S Iconic Bohemian Rhapsody video reaches 1 billion views on YouTube

July 22, 2019 XS Noize

Queen’s iconic music video for “Bohemian Rhapsody” has now officially passed 1 Billion views on YouTube, making history as the first pre-1990’s video to reach one billion views on the platform. The accompanying video for […]

Software and Online Opportunities for Boosting Musician’s Recognition and Success
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Software and Online Opportunities for Boosting Musician’s Recognition and Success

March 5, 2019 XS Noize

Making a living of creative work is never an easy task, and this is especially true in the incredibly competitive world of music. There are very few musicians who can quickly profit off their work […]

YouTube star HANNAH TRIGWELL releases new single 'Nobody' - Listen Now!
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YouTube star HANNAH TRIGWELL releases new single 'Nobody' - Listen Now!

October 19, 2017 XS Noize

Hannah Trigwell has released her stunning new single ‘Nobody’, which is taken from her highly anticipated debut album RED, coming early 2018. Hannah explains the meaning behind the track, “Nobody should call themselves a nobody, […]

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YOUTUBE TO BLOCK INDIE LABELs

June 19, 2014 XS Noize

In an increasingly bullish world whee the value of art has been devalued more and more and the internet has become a digital battleground YouTube have threatened to remove music videos by artists such as […]

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