FONTAINES D.C. announce UK & Ireland tour dates

FONTAINES D.C. announce UK & Ireland tour dates

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After announcing full details of their highly-anticipated fourth album ROMANCE earlier this week, Fontaines D.C. today confirm a new run of UK & Ireland tour dates for Autumn 2024. Kicking…

American comedian THEO VON announces headline show at SSE Arena, Belfast

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THEO VON grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He was a child there and became an adult slowly there. He can be seen and heard weekly…

KINGS OF LEON unveil new single ‘Nothing To Do’ from upcoming album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’

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Today, GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon releases “Nothing To Do,” the latest track from their upcoming 9th full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun, out on…

Can Olly Alexander Win the Eurovision Song Contest for the UK This Year?

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The Eurovision Song Contest is back again this year, with British fans hoping for a long-awaited triumph. Who is the UK’s contestant and what are their chances of winning? https://youtu.be/lLNUj7kvn2w?si=0FL_doV6SbLR0oip…

ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Light Verse

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Indie singer/songwriter Sam Beam better known under his moniker Iron and Wine returns to the music industry after a seven-year hiatus with his new release Light Verse. The album follows…

ALBUM REVIEW: Pearl Jam – Dark Matter

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When Pearl Jam premiered Dark Matter at an exclusive listening event in January, frontman Eddie Vedder made a big claim – “this is our best work yet”. The remark raised…

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at Rock City, Nottingham

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Johnny Marr, the iconic guitarist and founding member of The Smiths, graced the stage of Rock City in Nottingham on Sunday, April 14th, captivating audiences as part of his electrifying…

Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr wins prestigious radio award for his documentary on Jim Morrison

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Last night at the New York Festivals International Radio Awards in New York City, 'Jim Kerr on Jim Morrison' was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Documentary in the Culture…

LISA MOORISH releases new single ‘The Hunger’- A homage to the cult 80s gothic vampire movie

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Lisa Moorish follows up the success of her ‘Sylvia’ single with ‘The Hunger’, recently premiered by BBC Radio 6’s Chris Hawkins. This is an alternative pop song loosely based on…

Ascending Harmony: Neil Finn and Nick Seymour on new Crowded House album ‘Gravity Stairs’

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In Episode #174 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Neil Finn and Nick Seymour from Crowded House about their eighth studio album 'Gravity Stairs.' Produced by…

Yannis Philippakis teams up with drummer Tony Allen on new project – Yannis & The Yaw

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In one of the most intriguing collaborations of recent times, Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis has teamed up with the late great drummer Tony Allen (best known for his work with…

SPIRITUALIZED announce the reissue of ‘Songs in A&E’ – out 21st June

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Spiritualized and Fat Possum Records today announce the reissue of Songs in A&E out 21st June. The latest instalment of The Spaceman Reissue Program: Curated by J Spaceman, Songs in…

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN release new single ‘What Happened To You, Son?’

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Ahead of the launch of their coast-to-coast North American tour this month, Belle and Sebastian have released a brand new song, ‘What Happened to You, Son?’ Stuart Murdoch says on…

DJ SHADOW announces ‘Action Adventure’ show at The Limelight, Belfast

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For over 30 years, Josh Davis has expressed his passion, taste, and values through the music he creates as DJ Shadow. The name alone evokes a high watermark for instrumental…

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX share new single ‘Dark Vacay’ from upcoming album ‘X’

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Last month, Cigarettes After Sex announced their new LP, titled X's (due 7/12), alongside their upcoming world tour, which features shows at some of the globe's most iconic venues, like…

THE CULT Celebrate their 40th Anniversary with UK and European Tour

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The Cult have announced The 8424 Tour, commemorating 40 years as a band, with shows spanning the UK and Europe. The 40th-anniversary trek sees The Cult perform songs spanning their…

ALBUM REVIEW: Pillow Queens – Name Your Sorrow

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Suppose you talk to any Irish person within a certain age bracket. In that case, there’s a good chance you’ll hear a humble brag about how they saw U2 before…

Belfast’s CHALK to play headline show at The Limelight

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Belfast post-punk/electronic risers Chalk recently shared biting new effort ‘Bliss’, marking the final reveal from their  ‘Conditions II’ EP, out now 1st via Nice Swan Records (Sports Team, Pip Blom,…

ALBUM REVIEW: English Teacher – This Could Be Texas

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English Teacher's debut album, This Could Be Texas, may lack direct references to its titular state, but it offers a rich tapestry of British and local influences, firmly rooted in…

KASABIAN release new single ‘Coming Back To Me Good’

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Following the announcement of their anticipated new album Happenings, Kasabian, have released the third cut from the album in ‘Coming Back To Me Good’. The band will perform the brand…