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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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COIN
Gigs

COIN to play headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 1st September

August 10, 2023 XS Noize

Though formed in Nashville, COIN has carved out a space in the field of bright, synth-spiked indie pop more often associated with LA & NYC. Started while students at Belmont University, COIN is comprised of […]

King Kong Company
Gigs

Waterford electronic dance band KING KONG COMPANY announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

August 8, 2023 XS Noize

Following the release of their brand new single ‘The Machine’, Waterford electronic dance band King Kong Company have announced details of their headline Belfast show on Friday 3rd November 2023. With a string of Festival […]

The Darkness
Features

Darkness on the Edge of Town – The trajectory of a touring band. From clubs to capacity

August 7, 2023 Chris Mullan

It’s February 2006—Aerosmith’s Love in an Elevator blasts from Belfast’s Odyssey Arena speakers. For three rock and roll-obsessed fourteen-year-olds, the evening could already be considered a success. But the main event is still to come. […]

Silent Running
Gigs

SILENT RUNNING release video for new single ‘Walking Wounded’ ahead of Limelight, Belfast gig

February 3, 2023 XS Noize

Belfast band Silent Running will play the Limelight, Belfast on Friday, March 3rd; but this isn’t the first time the band has played the venue. Lead singer Peter Gamble explained: “We’ve actually played the Limelight […]

The Boo Radleys
Gigs

THE BOO RADLEYS launch new single ‘Seeker’ from new album ‘Eight’ + ‘Giant Steps’ reissue & tour

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

The Boo Radleys have announced details of a brand-new studio album, as well as the 30th Anniversary reissue of their lauded, landmark 1993 album, Giant Steps. Given encouragement by the tremendous reception of last year’s […]

The Teskey Brothers
Gigs

Australia’s THE TESKEY BROTHERS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on March 31, 2023

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Australia’s The Teskey Brothers announce they will finally make their way back to Europe and UK in 2023 for their first headline tour anywhere in the world in over three years. It will be a […]

Silent Running
Gigs

SILENT RUNNING announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on March 3rd, 2023

September 30, 2022 XS Noize

Silent Running, who recently released the critically acclaimed album ‘Follow the Light’, have announced a gig at Belfast’s premier music venue ‘The Limelight’ on March 3rd, 2023. The Northern Irish band are marking their 40th […]

The Dead Daisies
Gigs

THE DEAD DAISIES announce headline shows at The Limelight, Belfast & The Academy, Dublin this December

September 21, 2022 XS Noize

The Dead Daisies are heading to the UK in December ’22 on their Winter Tour, taking in England, Scotland and Ireland! Accompanied by revered UK legends FM and the Graham Bonnet Band, strap yourself in […]

Black Star Riders
Gigs

BLACK STAR RIDERS announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Saturday, February 11th 2023

September 6, 2022 XS Noize

Masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Saturday, February 11th 2023. Black Star Riders have recently announced that their New Album, […]

IN FOCUS// Steve Vai @ The Limelight, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Steve Vai @ The Limelight, Belfast

June 13, 2022 Clair McAllister

Virtuoso guitarist, composer and producer, Steve Vai played a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Saturday 11th June 2022 as part of the Inviolate World Tour.  Vai was joined by his long-tenured ensemble members […]

IN FOCUS// Public Image Ltd @ The Limelight, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Public Image Ltd @ The Limelight, Belfast

June 11, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time, The mighty Public Image Ltd played Limelight Belfast on Friday 10th June 2022 – their first-ever show in Belfast. An icon, […]

INTERVIEW: Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience talk ahead of the band’s show at The Limelight, Belfast 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience talk ahead of the band’s show at The Limelight, Belfast

May 5, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

Graham Carey, the drummer for the Pink Floyd tribute band Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience, spoke with XS Noize ahead of the band’s show at The Limelight in Belfast this Saturday. When did Breathe […]

IN FOCUS// ALABAMA 3 @ The Limelight, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// ALABAMA 3 @ The Limelight, Belfast

March 28, 2022 Bernie McAllister

South London’s beloved roots-futurists Alabama 3 played a fantastic show at Belfast’s Limelight on Saturday 26th March on their  ‘STEP 13: THE DIVINE INTERVENTION TOUR’. Bernie Mc Allister was there to take these fantastic shots. […]

INGRID ANDRESS announces headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Wednesday 19th January 2022
Gigs

INGRID ANDRESS announces headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Wednesday 19th January 2022

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

One of the most exciting artists in country music, multi-GRAMMY nominated, Ingrid Andress, is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Wednesday 19th January 2022 as part of her ‘The Feeling […]

COLIN GEDDIS announces 'Live at the Limelight' - Sunday 20th June 2021
Gigs

COLIN GEDDIS announces ‘Live at the Limelight’ – Sunday 20th June 2021

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Colin Geddis makes his post lockdown return to stand-up at The limelight Belfast for an evening of stand-up comedy, new material, special guests and a lot of General Banter. In the last ten years, Colin […]

THE CHARLATANS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on the 22nd of November 2021 1
Gigs

THE CHARLATANS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on the 22nd of November 2021

April 27, 2021 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS are proud to announce their (Covid) delayed 30th Anniversary Tour and that they will release a special album box set on limited edition blue vinyl on Then Recordings through Republic Of Music on […]

DJANGO DJANGO announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 9th October
Gigs

DJANGO DJANGO announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 9th October

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

As things are starting to open up and with a definite sense of hope in the air, we’re delighted to announce that Django Django, who broke onto the scene in 2012 with their hit single […]

RYAN MCMULLAN presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020
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RYAN MCMULLAN presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020

September 8, 2020 XS Noize

Ryan McMullan presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020. The evening will begin with a live set from Ryan, followed by a podcast and performance from a mystery guest, […]

INTERVIEW: RICKY WARWICK on new BLACK STAR RIDERS album - "We wanted to shake things up a bit" 4
Interviews

INTERVIEW: RICKY WARWICK on new BLACK STAR RIDERS album – “We wanted to shake things up a bit”

September 30, 2019 XS Noize

Black Star Riders new studio album Another State Of Grace was released on the 6th September 2019. Another State Of Grace sees the band deliver another stunning collection of songs. The band will support the […]

Breathe – The PINK FLOYD Experience return to Belfast in April to present 'Echoes – The Best of Pink Floyd LIVE'
Gigs

Breathe – The PINK FLOYD Experience return to Belfast in April to present ‘Echoes – The Best of Pink Floyd LIVE’

July 5, 2019 XS Noize

Following a run of sold-out tours Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience present “Echoes – The Best of Pink Floyd LIVE”, an explosive 2hr + live music experience showcasing the very best of Pink Floyd. […]

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