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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
          News

          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
          News

          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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IN FOCUS// The Prodigy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Prodigy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park

July 1, 2023 Bernie McAllister

The Prodigy played an exceptional outdoor performance at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Friday, 30th June 2023. Following the band’s incendiary and emotionally charged sellout tour of the UK last July, their first since Keith Flint […]

IN FOCUS// Florence & the Machine at Belsonic, Ormeau Park © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Florence & the Machine at Belsonic, Ormeau Park

June 29, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Florence & the Machine returned to Belfast to play their largest-ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, on Wednesday, June 28th 2023. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.          […]

SONNY FODERA
Gigs

SONNY FODERA announces headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast this September

June 27, 2023 XS Noize

After selling out the 3Arena in Dublin earlier this year, House music star SONNY FODERA has announced a long-awaited return to Northern Ireland to headline The Telegraph Building this September with special guests to be […]

Joe Cassidy
News

Joe Cassidy Chrysalis Award Launched To Support Emerging NI Artist

June 22, 2023 XS Noize

The NI Music Prize will feature the presentation of a very special award later this year. The Joe Cassidy Chrysalis Award was created in loving memory of an immense talent taken too soon. From Belfast, […]

BELSONIC 2023 © Bernie McAllister
News

BELSONIC is back for its biggest year yet this Saturday at Ormeau Park, Belfast

May 31, 2023 XS Noize

Summertime is here, meaning Belsonic is back with its biggest year yet this Saturday at Ormeau Park, Belfast, with headline act Lionel Richie & special guests, The Human League & Pete Snodden. Bernie McAllister visited […]

Ryan McMullan
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN announces headline show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast in December

May 18, 2023 XS Noize

Following a string of SOLD-OUT Belfast shows, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan announces a headline show at the Ulster Hall on Friday, 15th December 2023. The past two years have seen Ryan play two sold-out […]

Professor Brian Cox
News

Professor Brian Cox announces ‘Horizons A 21st Century Space Odyssey’ Northern Ireland Tour

May 10, 2023 XS Noize

Having set two Guinness World Records with his previous sell-out World Tour, Professor Brian Cox is back in regional theatres to see off the sellout Arena tour HORIZONS. Horizons has taken over 250,000 people across […]

Scratch My Progress EP
News

Belfast music hub OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE releases Scratch My Progress EP

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

Belfast music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre is delighted to announce the release of this year’s showcase EP from its annual talent development programme – Scratch My Progress. The release features brand-new tracks, from […]

Country to Country
Gigs

The C2C festival comes to The SSE Arena, Belfast from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March 2024

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

After another hugely successful festival this year with headliners; Thomas Rhett, Lady A and Zac Brown Band, C2C is delighted to announce that it will return in March 2024 with early bird tickets available on […]

The Florentinas
Gigs

THE FLORENTINAS announce Empire Music Hall show on Friday 5th May

February 28, 2023 XS Noize

One of Ireland’s most exciting bands, The Florentinas are back with their new single ‘Weatherman’ released on February 24th. The Bangor four-piece have had an incredible twelve months, releasing two radio singles, ‘Sandcastles’ and ‘It’s […]

The Florentinas
News

Bangor four-piece THE FLORENTINAS are back with new single ‘Weatherman’

February 24, 2023 XS Noize

One of Ireland’s most exciting bands, The Florentinas are back with their new single ‘Weatherman.’ The Bangor four-piece has had an incredible twelve months, releasing two radio singles, ‘Sandcastles’ and ‘It’s Not In Vain’, and […]

IN FOCUS// Paul Heaton at The SSE Arena, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Paul Heaton at The SSE Arena, Belfast

February 23, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Paul Heaton and his band continued their series of Irish tour dates with an amazing show last night at The SSE Arena, Belfast. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.        […]

Two Door Cinema Club
Gigs

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB return to Belfast with a show at The Telegraph Building on Thursday 13th April

February 1, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Two Door Cinema Club have announced a return to Belfast with a show at The Telegraph Building on Thursday 13th April. Mixing guitar-driven hooks with a dancey, electronic polish, Northern Ireland’s Two Door Cinema […]

TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

January 10, 2023 Marc Leach

What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

Northern Irish comedians attend official launch for the ‘Valentines Day Massacre’ boxing event
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Northern Irish comedians attend official launch for the ‘Valentines Day Massacre’ boxing event

January 6, 2023 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s best comedians were in the Limelight today at the official press conference for the ‘Valentines Day Massacre’ comedians boxing event which will take place at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Feb 11th. Comedians, […]

Local comedians
Gigs

Northern Irish comedians come together for a charity boxing event live at the Ulster Hall, Belfast

January 5, 2023 XS Noize

Local comedians come together for a charity boxing event live at the Ulster Hall, Belfast. You’ve come to see them tell jokes. Now come and see them knock the ballix out of each other. Local […]

IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland

December 30, 2022 Bernie McAllister

L-Plate played a fantastic debut headline show with support from Moonbot & Disorder last night at McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.           […]

IN FOCUS// The Cure at The SSE Arena Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Cure at The SSE Arena, Belfast

December 3, 2022 Bernie McAllister

The Cure made their highly anticipated return to Northern Ireland last night with a fantastic show at The SSE Arena, Belfast, where they performed all their hits and fan favourites, including ‘Pictures Of You, ‘Lovesong’, […]

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

IN FOCUS// Wet Leg at The Limelight, Belfast

November 28, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Rhian Teasdale (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Hester Chambers (backing vocals, lead guitar), aka Wet Leg, played an amazing show last night at Belfast’s iconic Limelight venue. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic […]

The Court House
Gigs

Northern Ireland’s newest live music venue, THE COURT HOUSE, opens its doors in Bangor City

October 18, 2022 XS Noize

Following seven years of fundraising, lobbying, planning and extensive refurbishment, The Court House on Bangor seafront will finally open its doors to the public on Thursday, 20th October. The first performances will be from up-and-coming […]

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