Skip to main content
Trending
  • David Gray Announces Summer 2026 UK & Ireland Tour Dates
  • Babyshambles announce their live return, after eleven years, with ten shows this autumn and winter
  • Def Leppard announce Belfast Belsonic show – Friday 26 June 2026
  • Rick Astley Brings ‘The Reflection Tour 2026’ to Dublin & Belfast with Gabrielle
  • LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • David Gray’
          News

          David Gray Announces Summer 2026 UK & Ireland Tour Dates

          September 1, 2025

          Following his headline Legends set at Electric Picnic this weekend, David Gray today announces a brand-new summer run of UK & Ireland dates for June–July 2026 as part of his Past & Present World Tour. The tour has […]

          Babyshambles
          News

          Babyshambles announce their live return, after eleven years, with ten shows this autumn and winter

          September 1, 2025

          After months of speculation, Babyshambles are delighted to announce their live return, after eleven long years, with ten shows this autumn and winter. The tour coincides with the 20th anniversary of Babyshambles’ much-loved, critically lauded […]

          Def Leppard
          News

          Def Leppard announce Belfast Belsonic show – Friday 26 June 2026

          September 1, 2025

          Def Leppard, the UK’s Greatest Arena Rock Band, today announce UK and EU tour dates in June and July 2026. The eleven dates announced today include headlining the iconic The O2 in London and the […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • 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

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

        • 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// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

  • Podcast
        • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • 2017
  • 05
  • Page
  • 3

Month: May 2017

GIRLPOOL Share “POWERPLANT” Video + Announce UK / EU Tour Dates for September
Gigs

GIRLPOOL Share “POWERPLANT” Video + Announce UK / EU Tour Dates for September

May 10, 2017 XS Noize

Girlpool have released a video for “Powerplant,” the title track from the long-awaited follow-up to the band’s critically acclaimed debut album. Video director, Philip Steiger says the “music video is a meta-narrative nightmare exploring the […]

LITTLE MAMMOTHS - The Hardest Working Band in Rock N Roll
Gigs

LITTLE MAMMOTHS – The Hardest Working Band in Rock N Roll

May 10, 2017 XS Noize

Little Mammoths are a London-based Rock’n’Roll Bar Band formed in 2014, that continue charging down the vein of The Hold Steady, Drive-by Truckers and Wilco. Comprised of Matt Owens (ex-Noah & The Whale) and some […]

Track of the Day: MARK FERNYHOUGH - 'Steal My Love'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: MARK FERNYHOUGH – ‘Steal My Love’

May 10, 2017 XS Noize

English born, Berlin based artist Mark Fernyhough most recently seen opening for Suede during two sell out tours announces the release of his single ‘Steal My Love’ – an epic swoon of romance, drama & […]

ALDOUS HARDING adds new London show + releases 'Party' album May 19th
Gigs

ALDOUS HARDING adds new London show + releases ‘Party’ album May 19th

May 9, 2017 XS Noize

Ahead of her forthcoming sold-out London Omeara show in May, Aldous Harding has announced a further headline date, at London’s Islington Assembly Hall on November 20th. Harding’s debut album for 4AD, Party, is released on […]

TORA announce debut album 'Take A Rest', listen to new single 'Another Case'
Features

Australia’s Indie-Dance Band TORA Present their ‘Top 10 of New Aussie Music’

May 9, 2017 XS Noize

Sitting at over 20 million streams, having played the likes of Glastonbury and Falls Festival, an Australian support slot with RUFUS under their belt and a series of forthcoming UK / European shows in October, […]

TORA announce debut album 'Take A Rest', listen to new single 'Another Case'
Gigs

TORA announce debut album ‘Take A Rest’, listen to new single ‘Another Case’

May 9, 2017 XS Noize

Sitting at over 20 million streams, having played the likes of Glastonbury and Falls Festival, an Australian support slot with RUFUS under their belt and a series of forthcoming UK / European shows in October, […]

CLEAN CUT KID Announce Debut Album 'Felt' + UK Headline Tour
Gigs

CLEAN CUT KID Announce Debut Album ‘Felt’ + UK Headline Tour

May 9, 2017 XS Noize

Liverpool’s thrilling fuzz-pop quartet Clean Cut Kid have announced details of their much-anticipated debut album. A string of exhilarating singles have given snapshots of their brilliance and now comes a record to match. ‘Felt’ was […]

THE CHARLATANS - Announce New Album 'Different Days' Featuring Very Special Guests 1
News

THE CHARLATANS – Announce New Album ‘Different Days’ Featuring Very Special Guests

May 9, 2017 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS release their new album on May 26th ’17 through BMG. ‘Different Days’ is the bands’ thirteenth album, was co-produced with Jim Spencer, at the band’s studio in Cheshire and features contributions from an […]

LEA PORCELAIN Announce Debut Album - 'Hymns To The Night' + Unveil Short Film 1
Gigs

Watch: LEA PORCELAIN’S new video “Remember” from their debut ‘Hymns To The Night’

May 9, 2017 XS Noize

Take a ride from Grand Canyon to Death Valley in Lea Porcelain’s video for new single, “Remember”, off the forthcoming full-length debut Hymns To The Night out June 16th. Lea Porcelain detail the video: “This […]

SUPERFOOD share new track 'I Can't See' - Listen
The Listening Post

SUPERFOOD share new track ‘I Can’t See’ – Listen

May 9, 2017 XS Noize

Superfood today share new single ‘I Can’t See’ a dub-smothered, woozy cut from their upcoming second album. Resplendent with broad instrumentation and syrupy guitar work, the track is sundown pop which warps through its three […]

STEVEN WILSON announces major 2018 UK & Irish tour including a date at Belfast’s Mandela Hall
News

STEVEN WILSON announces major 2018 UK & Irish tour including a date at Belfast’s Mandela Hall

May 9, 2017 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has announced details of To The Bone – his expansive, brilliant fifth album – and a major 2018 UK tour including a return to one of the country’s most iconic venues, the Royal […]

TLC confirm new album details + share new track ‘Haters’
News

TLC confirm new album details + share new track ‘Haters’

May 8, 2017 XS Noize

TLC have confirmed details of their much-anticipated, self-titled new album, which will released on June 30th and is available to pre-order now (with instant-grat track ‘Haters’ and new single ‘Way Back’ – featuring Snoop Dogg […]

MARK LANEGAN BAND share Andrew Weatherall remix for "Beehive"
The Listening Post

MARK LANEGAN BAND share Andrew Weatherall remix for “Beehive”

May 8, 2017 XS Noize

Good times for MARK LANEGAN BAND. His tenth album Gargoyle was released to rave, career–best reviews last month and on Friday entered the UK album charts at Number 22. To mark the occasion his label […]

THE KOOKS announce UK arena tour for November
Gigs

THE KOOKS announce UK arena tour for November

May 8, 2017 XS Noize

Today, seminal indie rockers The Kooks announce a UK arena tour for November, including a date at London’s SSE Arena, Wembley. The announcement follows the release of their new single ‘Be Who You Are,’ one […]

Former Stands frontman HOWIE PAYNE unveils new version of ‘Some Weekend Night’ featuring NOEL GALLAGHER 2
News

Former Stands frontman HOWIE PAYNE unveils new version of ‘Some Weekend Night’ featuring NOEL GALLAGHER

May 8, 2017 XS Noize

Howie Payne has premiered The Stands ‘Some Weekend Night (Remix)’ – a track originally from their 2004 debut album ‘All Years Leaving’ – which features lead guitar by Noel Gallagher. “We recorded it at Olympic […]

Review: THE MANIC STREET PREACHERS – Send Away the Tigers 10th anniversary edition
Album Reviews

Review: THE MANIC STREET PREACHERS – Send Away the Tigers 10th anniversary edition

May 8, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Welsh band the Manic Street Preachers are re-issuing their 2007 album Send Away The Tigers as a 10th anniversary album offering 2cd and a DVD bookset. The band stated Send Away The Tigers was a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLONDAGE - “STONED”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLONDAGE – “STONED”

May 8, 2017 Amanda Stock

Danish electronic duo Blondage (comprising of Esben Andersen and Pernille Smith-Sivertsen) have released their new single “Stoned” – a badass love anthem for the summer of 2017. With a production full of attitude and playfulness, […]

THE DEARS announce release date for ‘Times Infinity Volume Two’, listen to track
Gigs

THE DEARS announce release date for ‘Times Infinity Volume Two’, listen to track

May 5, 2017 XS Noize

The Dears have announced the release of their seventh studio album, Times Infinity Volume Two, due July 14, 2017 through Dangerbird Records. The album is the second instalment of a two-album project from the Montréal […]

Album Review: COLIN STETSON – All This I Do For Glory
Album Reviews

Album Review: COLIN STETSON – All This I Do For Glory

May 5, 2017 Fionn Crossan

Avant-garde Saxophonist Colin Stetson returns in 2017 to bring us his first non-collaborative album in nearly four years, since the final installation in his “New History Warfare” album series. Stetson has been busy the past […]

ECHOBELLY have announced the release of their sixth album, their first in 11 years.
News

ECHOBELLY have announced the release of their sixth album, their first in 11 years.

May 5, 2017 XS Noize

Following the release and acclaim of recent single ANARCHY AND ALCHEMY, Echobelly have announced the release of their sixth album, their first in 11 years. Reinvigorated after a long hiatus, Echobelly founders SONYA AURORA MADAN and […]

Posts pagination

« 1 2 3 4 »

LATEST REVIEWS

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
    ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
    August 27, 2025
  • EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
    EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
    August 26, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
    ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
    August 25, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
    ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music
    August 21, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
    ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971
    August 21, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust
    ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust
    August 20, 2025

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2025

Vuelio Top 10 Blog 2025 - XS Noize

Trending

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
    ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
  • ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
    ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971
  • Richard Ashcroft
    Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album
  • IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
    IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square
  • Oasis
    How much could Oasis earn from their 2025 tour? 
  • Coldplay
    6 of Coldplay’s best-selling songs of all time
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
    ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
    ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media