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        • Cheryl-Ann
          News

          Irish artist CHERYL-ANN announces new single ‘Little Things You Do’

          August 25, 2023

          Irish singer/songwriter Cheryl-Ann has announced the release of her highly anticipated new single ‘LITTLE THINGS YOU DO’ available on all major streaming platforms today. Cheryl-Ann, a queer female artist with a bubbly, poppy personality on […]

          Princess Goes
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          PRINCESS GOES release video for new single BLUR from new album ‘Come Of Age’

          August 24, 2023

          Princess Goes, the trio led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndi Lauper) and drummer […]

          Paul Brady
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          PAUL BRADY to receive the legend award at this years Northern Ireland Music Prize at the Ulster Hall

          August 24, 2023

          The Oh Yeah Music Centre is thrilled to announce that this year’s Legend Award recipient is Paul Brady. The presentation will be made at the Northern Ireland Music Prize on Wednesday, 15th November, at the Ulster Hall, Belfast. Following the presentation, Paul will […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Ta-ku - Songs To Come Home To
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ta-ku – Songs To Come Home To

          August 25, 2023

          Five years after his last studio album, Ta-ku returns with his latest full-length release, Songs to Come Home To. Anyone paying attention to Australia’s lo-fi hip-hop scene over the last decade will undoubtedly have noticed […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nora Kelly Band – Rodeo Clown
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nora Kelly Band – Rodeo Clown

          August 24, 2023

          The cover photo of Rodeo Clown, the debut long player of Montreal-based country outfit the Nora Kelly Band, alludes in some measure to the theme running through the album. Band leader Nora Kelly explains, “We […]

        • 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

          ABBA Voyage at ABBA Arena, London
          Live Reviews

          REVIEW: ABBA Voyage at ABBA Arena, London

          August 18, 2023

          The last ABBA UK live performance took place on 11th December 1982. The Swedish quartet played ‘Thank You for the Music’ on The Late Breakfast Show hosted by Noel Edmonds almost five years before MTV […]

          Liam Gallagher at Koko, London Photo credit: Zekaria Al-Bostani (@zek.snaps)
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher at Koko, London

          August 10, 2023

          Much media coverage has been about large music venues and outside music events being pivotal to boosting the economy. Thankfully, some small music venues, including the 1,410-capacity Koko, received significant investment too. Following £ 70 […]

        • 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// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London

          August 22, 2023

          Victoria Park is a place of yearly festivities and grand summer concerts. On the 19th of August, one of the most creative and mysterious electronic music producers – Aphex Twin – had a hugely awaited […]

          IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast

          August 21, 2023

          Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2022, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS returned to Custom House Square for another special night in Belfast on Saturday, 19th August 2023, alongside an all-star line-up […]

  • Gigs
        • James Blunt
          Gigs

          JAMES BLUNT announces spring 2024 UK arena tour

          August 23, 2023

          James Blunt makes a most welcome return to the road next year in support of his brilliant new album Who We Used To Be – out October 27th on Atlantic Records. James and his band […]

          Maisie Peters
          Gigs

          MAISIE PETERS announces headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Friday 27 October

          August 22, 2023

          Fresh from her first No. 1 album, ‘The Good Witch’, and an acclaimed debut set on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, Maisie Peters has announced additional ‘Road To Wembley’ and ‘The Good Witch Comes To Europe’ tour […]

          Arctic Monkeys
          Gigs

          ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce World Tour Finale in Dublin & Belfast

          August 22, 2023

          Arctic Monkeys will be returning to Dublin & Belfast in October for a series of arena dates to mark the end of their World Tour. The band are pleased to announce Miles Kane as Special […]

  • Interviews
        • Jessica Lynn
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Jessica Lynn Talks ‘Mixed Signals’ & Her UK Tour

          July 4, 2023

          Like many artists, Jessica Lynn had the brakes put on her career when the Covid pandemic shut the world down. But she didn’t let the uncertainty of what the future might hold stop her from […]

          Aries Marquis
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Aries Marquis talks ‘Motivation’ & future music plans

          June 26, 2023

          With his talent having first been recognised by his father – who heard him singing on a voicemail – Aries Marquis has been performing since 2007, and the music he makes blends an array of […]

          Pamela Laws
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Pamela Laws talks about her new album ‘The Ones I Love’

          June 16, 2023

          New York City-based singer-songwriter Pamela Laws recently released her album, The Ones I Love, a vibrant collection of songs encompassing country, rock, and pop elements. Laws explains, “‘The Ones I Love’ is my fourth studio […]

  • Podcast
        • John Lydon
          Podcast

          Exploring the Sonic Apocalypse: John Lydon Delves into Public Image Limited’s ‘End of World’ Album

          August 17, 2023

          In episode #142 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets John Lydon from Public Image Limited to discuss their new studio album End of World. Public Image Limited returns with End of World – […]

          Kyle Falconer
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The View’s Kyle Falconer on the Exorcism of Youth

          August 10, 2023

          In episode #141 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Kyle Falconer from The View to discuss their long-awaited new album, Exorcism of Youth. The View are back after a five-year hiatus with their […]

          The Baseball Project
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Baseball Project’s Scott McCaughey talks Grand Salami Time!

          August 3, 2023

          In episode #140 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Scott McCaughey from supergroup The Baseball Project to discuss their fourth studio album, Grand Salami Time! The band is made up of Steve Wynn […]

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WIN: Tickets to see OCEAN ALLEY at Vicar Street, Dublin on 18th June 2023

May 18, 2023 XS Noize

Ocean Alley is thrilled to announce their return to the UK and Europe with a huge tour in 2022. They will perform in Dublin’s Vicar St. on 18th June 2023. XS Noize is giving away […]

DEFTONES announce headline Dublin show at 3Arena on 6th June 2021 with special guests GOJIRA 1
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WIN: Tickets to see DEFTONES with special guests GOJIRA at 3Arena, Dublin on 6th June 2021

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award-winning, internationally lauded band Deftones has announced a Dublin show at 3Arena on 6th June 2021 with special guests Gojira and XS Noize has one pair of tickets to give away to a lucky […]

WIN: A copy of MANSUN ‘Closed For Business’ 25th anniversary deluxe box set 2
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WIN: A copy of MANSUN ‘Closed For Business’ 25th anniversary deluxe box set

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

To mark the 25th anniversary of the band, Mansun has announced details of a comprehensive 25 disc deluxe box set which collects together everything they ever recorded. Released on Friday 27th November 2020 on KScope, […]

WIN: A copy of OASIS’ ‘(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?’ limited edition vinyl 6
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WIN: A copy of OASIS’ ‘(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?’ limited edition vinyl

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

On October 2nd, 2020 Big Brother Recordings release limited edition album formats on heavyweight vinyl with remastered audio to mark the 25th anniversary of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?. XS Noize has 2 vinyl copies […]

WIN: A copy of the new THERAPY? album Greatest Hits (2020 Versions) on limited edition Translucent Green 12" vinyl 1
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WIN: A copy of the new THERAPY? album Greatest Hits (2020 Versions) on limited edition Translucent Green 12″ vinyl

March 15, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irish rockers Therapy? celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the band with Greatest Hits (The Abbey Road Session) out now! To coincide with the bands So Much for the 30 Year Plan Tour, the band […]

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 […]

WIN: Tickets to see KAISER CHIEFS at 3ARENA DUBLIN on 23 February 2020 1
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WIN: Tickets to see KAISER CHIEFS at 3ARENA DUBLIN on 23 February 2020

February 2, 2020 XS Noize

Kaiser Chiefs will play a headline 3Arena Dublin show on 23rd of February 2020 with very special guests Razorlight and Somebody’s Child. XS Noize is giving away tickets to the 3Arena show. For a chance […]

WIN: Tickets to see GUNS N’ ROSES live at Marlay Park on Saturday 27th June 2020 1
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WIN: Tickets to see GUNS N’ ROSES live at Marlay Park on Saturday 27th June 2020

December 18, 2019 XS Noize

The band that shook Slane Castle and the world with their historic return in 2017, Guns N’ Roses have announced dates for 2020 – the next step in their phenomenal career. Making stops in Spain, Germany, UK, […]

WIN: Tickets to see OF MONSTERS AND MEN @ the Ulster Hall Belfast Thursday 24th October
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WIN: Tickets to see OF MONSTERS AND MEN @ the Ulster Hall Belfast Thursday 24th October

October 21, 2019 XS Noize

Multiplatinum Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN play the Ulster Hall Belfast on 24th October in support of their new album FEVER DREAM. XS Noize is giving away tickets to the show. For a chance […]

SAARLOOS - Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019
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WIN: Tickets to see SAARLOOS at DUKE OF YORK, Belfast on Thursday 17th October 2019

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos are playing a headline Belfast show at Duke of York on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The critically acclaimed band has already racked up over 4 million plays on Spotify and have performed […]

WIN: Tickets To See BRAND NEW FRIEND at The Limelight 2, Belfast on 21st September
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WIN: Tickets To See BRAND NEW FRIEND at The Limelight 2, Belfast on 21st September

August 9, 2019 XS Noize

Following their performance opening the Main Stage at Snow Patrol’s enormous Ward Park 3 concert, Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend will play The  Limelight 2 in Belfast on 21st September 2019. XS Noize is giving […]

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See RIDE @ Belfast’s Limelight, 2 on Friday 7th June 2019

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band RIDE plays a headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday 07th June 2019. The bands most recent album release ‘ Weather Diaries’ is the fifth studio album by the English rock […]

WIN: Tickets To See BREATHE - THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE @ Belfast's Limelight, Saturday March 9th 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See BREATHE – THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE @ Belfast’s Limelight, Saturday March 9th 2019

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience are playing Belfast’s Limelight, Saturday, March 9th 2019. Breathe formed in 2015 when a group of Irish session musicians came together over a shared love of Pink Floyd and […]

WIN: Tickets To See The 1975 in Belfast + Merchandise 2
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WIN: Tickets To See The 1975 in Belfast + Merchandise

December 17, 2018 XS Noize

THE 1975 WILL TOUR THE UK & IRELAND IN JANUARY 2019 with special guests Pale Waves and No Rome. The tour starts January 9th at Belfast’s SSE Arena and XS Noize are giving away 1 x […]

WIN: Tickets to see Martin Sexton & Guests, Friday 2nd November 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast
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WIN: Tickets to see Martin Sexton & Guests, Friday 2nd November 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 02nd November 2018. In 2018 Martin is touring in support of his ninth studio release Mixtape of […]

WIN: Tickets to see JOHNNY MARR @ Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 1st November 2018
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WIN: Tickets to see JOHNNY MARR @ Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 1st November 2018

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary Smiths guitarist and acclaimed solo artist Johnny Marr has announced details of a major tour in support of his new album ‘Call The Comet’ which will be released on June 15th. Commencing in Nashville […]

WIN: Meet & Greet Tickets for HALESTORM @ The Telegraph Building, Belfast Thurs 20th Sept 2018
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WIN: Meet & Greet Tickets for HALESTORM @ The Telegraph Building, Belfast Thurs 20th Sept 2018

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

US Rock band Halestorm are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 20th September 2018. The bands recent release ‘Reanimate 3.0: The Covers EP’ was released in 2017 and […]

WIN: Tickets to see EUROPE @ ULSTER HALL, Belfast on 11th September
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WIN: Tickets to see EUROPE @ ULSTER HALL, Belfast on 11th September

September 8, 2018 XS Noize

Europe has announced a BELFAST date at the ULSTER HALL on 11th September with Special guests King King as part of their walk the earth world tour. The show will feature songs from the new album […]

IN FOCUS// Paul Draper @ Limelight, Belfast 24/02/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Paul Draper @ Limelight, Belfast 24/02/18

February 27, 2018 Clair McAllister

In January XS Noize launched a competition for a special Meet & Greet with Paul Draper and his band on the ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ tour in Belfast on Saturday 24th Feb. The Lucky winner […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lahayna - 'Lahayna'
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COMPETITION: WIN Strictly Limited Edition Signed LAHAYNA Album Artwork

November 22, 2017 Michael Barron

Lahayna made chart history in 2007 with their infectious anthem, In the City. Despite being unsigned and unconnected, through the band’s hard work and talent, In the City entered the official singles chart at No33. […]

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