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          The Strokes Return with New Single ‘Falling Out of Love’ from Upcoming Album ‘Reality Awaits’

          May 13, 2026

          The Strokes unveil the new single “Falling out of Love” from their upcoming album Reality Awaits today.  The band will premiere the song tomorrow night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, one of the […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona share new single ‘My Own Party’ from upcoming album ‘Hate That I Care’

          May 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with new song “My Own Party”, the third release from their upcoming second album ‘Hate That I Care’, out 5th June 2026, along with a colourful music video. Recorded, written and produced […]

          Billy Corgan
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          Billy Corgan Announces European Tour for ‘A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness’

          May 11, 2026

          Following a critically acclaimed seven date run last year at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, today Billy Corgan, the frontman of the two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, announces a European tour […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi - Fig Tree
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi – Fig Tree

          May 7, 2026

          This is the time of year when music lovers are on the lookout for that perfect summer album — a record to effortlessly soundtrack beach bars, balmy evenings, road trips and sunny strolls. Look no […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters - Your Favourite Toy
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – Your Favorite Toy

          April 30, 2026

          If But Here We Are was the funeral, Your Favorite Toy is the violent, jagged intake of breath that follows – a resurrection that is dangerously alive. On their twelfth studio outing, Dave Grohl and gang […]

        • 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: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

        • 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: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

  • Gigs
        • December 10
          Gigs

          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

          April 2, 2026

          Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 today announce December 10: The Next Step– kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday 10 July and wrapping in Dublin on Tuesday 21 July. “We loved our Introducing! run of shows […]

          White Denim
          Gigs

          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Formed in 2006, for approaching 20 years White Denim has been celebrated for their fearless blend of garage rock, soul, jazz fusion, psychedelia, and experimental improvisation. Based for much of that time in Austin, though […]

          Tom Jones
          Gigs

          Tom Jones to Play Dublin & Belfast Headline Shows This August 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Legendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones has announced a return to Ireland with a headline show within the idyllic grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre on Sunday 09th […]

  • Interviews
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          Ganser
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design

          April 12, 2026

          Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]

          Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

  • Podcast
        • Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

          da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

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MELANIE C releases brand new single, 'Who I Am' - Watch Video
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MELANIE C releases brand new single, ‘Who I Am’ – Watch Video

March 19, 2020 XS Noize

Melanie C has today released her anthemic new single, ‘Who I Am’. Having presented Billie Eilish with her BRIT Award and appeared as a castaway on a recent episode of Desert Island Discs, you can […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES release new single 'Is Everybody Going Crazy?'
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES release new single ‘Is Everybody Going Crazy?’

March 19, 2020 XS Noize

Southend five-piece Nothing But Thieves have announced their bold brand new single Is Everybody Going Crazy? which is out now on RCA Records/Sony. Is Everybody Going Crazy? is the band’s first new music since their […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Aware - Overgrown
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TRACK PREMIERE: Aware – Overgrown

March 19, 2020 XS Noize

‘Overgrown’ is the new single by cosmic chill-out duo Aware, out 20th March via Beat Filter/Integrity, as they prepare to celebrate the release of the 20th Anniversary Remastered Edition of their much-bootlegged debut album ‘Catch […]

BUSH Announce new album, ‘The Kingdom’, due for release May 2020
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BUSH reveal new music video ‘Flowers On A Grave’ from new album ‘The Kingdom’ due May 2020

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

Iconic multi-platinum rock band BUSH unveil the video for their hard-charging lead track “Flowers On A Grave” today. The single will be featured on BUSH’s anticipated new album ‘The Kingdom’, due for release Summer 2020. […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS postpone UK live shows
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS postpone UK live shows

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following the Teenage Cancer Trust’s announcement of the postponement of the band’s show at the Royal Albert Hall, and the cancellation of Glastonbury 2020, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are also announcing the postponement of […]

FRANCIS ROSSI Announces New Spring 2021 dates for all postponed 'I Talk Too Much' Spoken Word shows 1
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FRANCIS ROSSI Announces New Spring 2021 dates for all postponed ‘I Talk Too Much’ Spoken Word shows

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

We’re pleased to announce that every postponed date from Francis Rossi’s ‘I Talk Too Much Tour’ has now been rescheduled. And all of your tickets for the 2020 shows remain valid for the 2021 shows. […]

THE WHO announce they will play one of their smallest live shows in over 40 years
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THE WHO announce rescheduled UK Tour dates

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

THE WHO are very happy to announce that they have rescheduled their U.K. tour for March 2021, the band wish to thank the fans for their patience and support. Singer Roger Daltrey assured fans last […]

ROGER O’DONNELL (of The Cure) releases new single 'The Haunt'
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ROGER O’DONNELL (of The Cure) releases new single ‘The Haunt’

March 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Roger O’Donnell (keyboard player of The Cure) releases the second track from his up and coming project ‘2 Ravens.’ ‘2 Ravens’ will be released in full on the 24th April on 99X10 Records/Caroline International. […]

THE PRETENDERS announce their brand-new album 'Hate For Sale' out on 1st May
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THE PRETENDERS announce their brand-new album ‘Hate For Sale’ out on 1st May

March 17, 2020 XS Noize

The Pretenders are delighted to announce their brand-new album Hate For Sale, set for release on 1st May via BMG. The album is the first to be recorded with the now long-standing touring line-up of […]

LARKIN POE announce new album 'Self Made Man' out 1st May 1
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LARKIN POE announce new album ‘Self Made Man’ out 1st May

March 16, 2020 XS Noize

GRAMMY® Award-nominated sister duo Larkin Poe have released the new single ‘She’s A Self Made Man’, which is the first track from their eagerly awaited new album, SELF MADE MAN, due out Friday, May 1st […]

MYSTERY JETS release new video for latest single 'A Billion Heartbeats'
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MYSTERY JETS release new video for latest single ‘A Billion Heartbeats’

March 16, 2020 XS Noize

Today brings the release of the video to accompany ‘A Billion Heartbeats’, the most recent single added to the well-equipped belt of Mystery Jets. Watch below. The single had its first play as Annie Mac’s […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Slow Readers Club - The Joy Of The Return
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Slow Readers Club – The Joy Of The Return

March 16, 2020 Sandra Blemster

Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club are back with a fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out on March 20th via Modern Sky UK. It’s recorded at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool and produced by […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Dunts Live at SWG3, Glasgow
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Dunts Live at SWG3, Glasgow

March 16, 2020 Fionn Crossan

Despite not being very familiar with the Dunts music before the evening of their headline show at SWG3 in Glasgow, it was clear the room was filling with young teenagers ready to sing back every […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Phono Pony - Back To School Special
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Phono Pony – Back To School Special

March 16, 2020 XS Noize

Phono Pony is a glam-garage project from Canada. This multi-instrumentalist duo creates huge sounds with guitar, drums, vocals, synth and theremin. Their grit-polished sonics, style and conviction as songwriters have landed them gigs alongside Sublime […]

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 […]

BOOK REVIEW: The Golden Sheep (part three) By Kaori Ozaki
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: The Golden Sheep (part three) By Kaori Ozaki

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron

After three months the wait to find out what happened to Tsugu, Sora, Yuushin and Sally (Asari) is now finally over. Music lovers were hooked line and sinker from the opening scene in part one […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Morrissey - I Am Not A Dog On A Chain
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Morrissey – I Am Not A Dog On A Chain

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron

When Morrissey released his last album, California Son, there was much hype around this release. The hype did not centre on the collaborators who joined Morrissey on this cover album such as Billie Joe Armstrong (Green […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Hunter Complex – Dead Calm and Zero Degrees
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Hunter Complex – Dead Calm and Zero Degrees

March 15, 2020 David Ham

Hunter Complex is the Dutch musician and composer, Lars Meijer. He’s well-known in the Netherlands underground electronica scene. He has been composing electronic, synth-based music for other 30 years. In the late 80’s he began […]

LIVE REVIEW: Morrissey Live at Wembley Arena
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Morrissey Live at Wembley Arena

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron

Amidst the packed Wembley arena, it is hard to believe that we living in a coronavirus pandemic or that the ongoing boycotts against Morrissey were taking place. There was no support act, instead, fans watched […]

THE JOHN ANDREWS BAND - Release cinematic first single, 'OMG' - Listen Now
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THE JOHN ANDREWS BAND – Release cinematic video for first single, ‘OMG’ – Watch Now

March 13, 2020 XS Noize

John Andrews has been plying his trade as a singer-songwriter for 3 years and is now firmly established as one of the finest talents on the Belfast scene. He has combined the harmonic complexity of […]

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