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          Embrace announce new album ‘Avalanche’ and share lead single ‘Road To Nowhere’

          January 28, 2026

          Today, Embrace return with details of their ninth album Avalanche, out 12th June via Cooking Vinyl. For over three decades, the five-piece have been a key part of the British music scene, selling over two million […]

          KillerStar
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          Killerstar kick off 2026 with new single ‘The Afterglow’ featuring David Bowie alumni

          January 26, 2026

          Band founders Rob Fleming and James Sedge started the band to channel their passion for ‘70s art-rock and modern alternative sounds, while fate drew a phenomenal team of stellar David Bowie band members/collaborators into their world. That […]

          The Bluetones
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          The Bluetones mark 30 years of ‘Expecting to Fly’ with 2026 UK tour

          January 26, 2026

          The Bluetones return to mark 30 years of their classic debut album ‘Expecting to Fly’. The band celebrate the album’s success with a tour across the UK in October and November 2026 including dates in Manchester and London. […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning - Secret Love
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning – Secret Love

          January 23, 2026

          With their third studio album, Secret Love, South London’s Dry Cleaning have officially moved beyond the initial hype of the post-punk revival, evolving into a band willing to risk their established formula. Released via 4AD […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kula Shaker - Wormslayer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kula Shaker – Wormslayer

          January 23, 2026

          Kula Shaker have never been a band in a hurry. Their history is dotted with long gaps between albums, sometimes stretching close to a decade. Since 2022’s 1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love And Free […]

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          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: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

        • 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// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

          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 […]

  • 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
        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

  • Podcast
        • Paul Draper
          Podcast

          Paul Draper on Mansun Retold: revisiting old songs with new perspective | XS Noize Podcast #267

          January 27, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Paul Draper to talk about Mansun Retold — a project shaped by distance, perspective, and the strange experience of meeting your younger […]

          Alexander Wolfe
          Podcast

          Alexander Wolfe on ‘Everythinglessness’ and confronting masculinity through music | XS Noize Podcast #266

          January 20, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness. Watch the full video conversation. Written after a period of intense […]

          Callum Beattie
          Podcast

          Callum Beattie on new album INDI and trusting his instinct | XS Noize Podcast #265

          January 14, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Callum Beattie to talk about a pivotal moment in his career and his forthcoming album INDI, released January 23rd. After landing two […]

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Psych-pop artist LEMONADE SHOELACE named winner of - VANS Musicians Wanted competition
New Music

Psych-pop artist LEMONADE SHOELACE named winner of – VANS Musicians Wanted competition

September 27, 2021 XS Noize

Lemonade Shoelace has been selected as the winner of the prestigious VANS Musicians Wanted competition. One of three champions and the representative for Europe, Lemonade was selected out of over 30,000 applicants by a panel […]

TOOL announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Friday, May 6, 2022
Gigs

TOOL announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Friday, May 6, 2022

September 27, 2021 XS Noize

TOOL return to Europe for their first tour of the continent since the 2019 release of Fear Inoculum. The eagerly-awaited trek kicks off on April 23 in Copenhagen. “It is with great pleasure I get […]

US alternative rock band HELMET announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 18th May 2022 1
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US alternative rock band HELMET announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 18th May 2022

September 27, 2021 XS Noize

US alternative rock band Helmet are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show ‘Move On: The Covers and Hits Tour’ at Limelight 2 on 18th May 2022. Helmet is an American alternative rock band from […]

WHITE LIES announce details of new album - 'As I Try Not To Fall Apart' 1
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WHITE LIES announce details of new album – ‘As I Try Not To Fall Apart’

September 27, 2021 XS Noize

White Lies have today announced details of their forthcoming sixth album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart, which is released on [PIAS] on Friday, February 18th 2022. The band have also shared the title […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Band of Skulls' Marsden & Richardson return with video for new single 'Oh Forgiveness'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Band of Skulls’ Marsden & Richardson return with video for new single ‘Oh Forgiveness’

September 27, 2021 XS Noize

Having released their second single, the enchanting ‘Oh Forgiveness’ in recent weeks, Band Of Skulls duo Marsden & Richardson today release the video for their latest offering with XS Noize exclusively! Back in July they […]

INTERVIEW: The Levellers' Mark Chadwick - "This is the worst time I've ever known in my life" 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Mark Chadwick (The Levellers) – Camden Assembly Hall, London

September 26, 2021 Michael Barron

In March, XS Noize’s Lee Campbell caught up with The Levellers frontman to discuss many things, including the success of the Levellers 2020 LP Peace, being requested by Neil Young personally to support him, and […]

BERNARD BUTLER announces 4CD 'People Move On' box set, including a newly re-vocaled version 1
Gigs

BERNARD BUTLER announces 4CD ‘People Move On’ box set, including a newly re-vocaled version

September 25, 2021 XS Noize

On 28th January 2022, Demon Music Group will release a box set of Bernard Butler’s debut solo album, People Move On including a newly re-vocalled 2021 version of the entire album. A number 11 album […]

JULIUS BLACK shares new single 'Do You Still Dream?' - Listen Now
New Music

JULIUS BLACK shares new single ‘Do You Still Dream?’ – Listen Now

September 25, 2021 XS Noize

Julius Black’s debut EP ‘Dopamine’ took the young singer-songwriter from his roots as a bedroom producer in Christchurch, New Zealand, to picking up attention right across the globe. His creative slant on alt-pop engaged the […]

JC STEWART shares video for new single ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’
New Music

JC STEWART shares video for new single ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’

September 25, 2021 XS Noize

Fresh from his nomination at this weekend’s MTV VMAs, JC Stewart now shares his brand new single ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’. It’s the first song to preview his eagerly anticipated second EP, which follows […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Young & Sick - Brother
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Young & Sick – Brother

September 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Musician and visual artist Young & Sick – the project of Dutch artist Nick van Hofwegen, releases his new album, BROTHER, via B3SCI Records. Written and recorded in a cabin in Vermont with Luke Woods, […]

BTS and COLDPLAY release their much-anticipated collaboration - 'My Universe'
New Music

BTS and COLDPLAY release their much-anticipated collaboration – ‘My Universe’

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay have today released their much-anticipated collaboration with BTS. My Universe, which was written by Coldplay and BTS and produced by Max Martin, is available to stream/download worldwide now. The song’s official lyric video – […]

CHAII returns with fresh new single ‘Get It Done’ - Watch Video
New Music

CHAII returns with fresh new single ‘Get It Done’ – Watch Video

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Rising multifaceted artist CHAII has unveiled new single ‘Get It Done’ Produced by Frank Keys, out now. Amidst a sparse, menacing production, ‘Get It Done’ allows CHAII’s unique, and hypnotic flow take centre stage. It follows […]

NINA NESBITT shares video for new single 'Life’s A Bitch' - Watch Now
New Music

NINA NESBITT shares video for new single ‘Life’s A Bitch’ – Watch Now

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Nina Nesbitt’s sun-kissed pop anthem ‘Summer Fling’ saw her international profile continue to explode as it accelerated to#1 on TikTok UK’s Hot 50 while also being added to 40 New Music Friday playlists all over the globe. It showed that her global following […]

Dublin alternative rock outfit KLUBBER LANG share video for new single - 'I Will Not Wait'
New Music

Dublin alternative rock outfit KLUBBER LANG share video for new single – ‘I Will Not Wait’

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Dublin alternative rock outfit ‘Klubber Lang’ returns with their new single ‘I Will Not Wait’ raw and fast-paced with an undeniable groove that works brilliantly with their trademark hard-edged guitar riffs. This combined with McGoldrick’s […]

PREMIERE: Riah - Lick Your Wounds EP
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PREMIERE: Riah – Lick Your Wounds EP

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

There is something inherently soothing about Riah Knight’s expressive vocals; the brand new self-titled EP by the Berlin-based singer together with producer, musician George Fellows from Bristol, captures a timeless essence, the end result is […]

Innovative NYC rocker DES ROCS shares his TOP TEN favourite songs
Features

Innovative NYC rocker DES ROCS shares his TOP TEN favourite songs

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Today, the unorthodox and innovative rocker Des Rocs releases his highly anticipated debut album ‘A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place’. Ahead of the release, Des sat down with XS Noize to share […]

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS announce 2022 global stadium tour
Gigs

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS announce 2022 global stadium tour

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

With guitarist and all-around cosmic musician John Frusciante back in the fold, the boys are firing on all cylinders, their hearts are full and they’re fixing to unleash an infinite river of creativity, and rock […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hasten Mercy – These Things
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hasten Mercy – These Things

September 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Hasten Mercy, the solo project of Michael Baker of neo-new wave outfit Head Fake, unveils the music video, “These Things,” via Global Heist Recordings/Neurodisc Records. Raised in a musical family in Toronto, Michael grew up […]

DURAN DURAN share the fantastic new track ‘Tonight United’ - Listen Now
New Music

DURAN DURAN share the fantastic new track ‘Tonight United’ – Listen Now

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran share the fantastic new track ‘TONIGHT UNITED’, produced by the band alongside the legendary Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, the fourth song to be taken from their fifteenth studio album, ‘FUTURE PAST’, set […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Micky James – Not Okay
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TRACK PREMIERE: Micky James – Not Okay

September 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Glam rocker Micky James introduces his new single, “Not Okay,” a song inspired by two people who formed a close bond after simultaneously experiencing extreme lows. Micky explains, “This song is a declaration never to […]

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