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        • Northern Ireland Event Summit
          News

          Belfast Hosts Inaugural Northern Ireland Events Summit Bringing Together Industry Leaders

          March 12, 2026

          Professionals from across Northern Ireland’s events, hospitality and tourism sectors gathered at the W5 Lecture Theatre yesterday in Belfast for the inaugural Northern Ireland Event Summit, presented by Eventsec alongside industry partners Belsonic, Aiken Promotions, […]

          Violet Grohl announces debut album 'Be Sweet To Me' and shares new song “595”
          News

          Violet Grohl announces debut album ‘Be Sweet To Me’ and shares new song “595”

          March 12, 2026

          Violet Grohl announces her debut album, Be Sweet To Me, set for global release on May 29th via Auroura Records / Republic Records. Following the 2025 release of “THUM” and “Applefish,” today Violet also unleashes a new album track “595,” […]

          The Pogues Return To The Road With 2026 Winter Tour Across UK, Ireland And Europe
          News

          The Pogues Return To The Road With 2026 Winter Tour Across UK, Ireland And Europe

          March 11, 2026

          Following the success of the anniversary tours of the UK and North America, The Pogues are going back on the road this coming winter with dates across Germany, The Netherlands as well as the UK […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr

          March 11, 2026

          After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records.  Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

          March 6, 2026

          The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]

        • 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: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          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 […]

  • 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
        • 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. […]

          Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
          Podcast

          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274

          March 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

          The Dream Machine
          Podcast

          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

          March 4, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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Month: June 2023

The View
News

THE VIEW share new video for ‘Woman Of The Year’

June 30, 2023 XS Noize

The View’s resurgence ahead of the August 18th release of their long-awaited new album ‘Exorcism of Youth’ gathers momentum as they today share their new single ‘Woman of the Year’. The band’s recent releases, ‘Feels […]

The 3 Clubmen
News

XTC’s ANDY PARTRIDGE, STU ROWE and JEN OLIVE release debut ‘The 3 Clubmen’ EP & animated ‘Aviatrix‘ video

June 30, 2023 XS Noize

The 3 Clubmen – a new project made up of XTC’s Andy Partridge, Jen Olive and Stu Rowe – present their eponymous debut EP, along with a clever, vivid video for their debut single ‘Aviatrix’ […]

Neil Young
News

NEIL YOUNG to release the legendary long-lost ‘Chrome Dreams’ album on August 11th

June 30, 2023 XS Noize

‘Chrome Dreams’, one of Neil Young’s most individual and powerful albums, was scheduled to be released in 1977, but as is often the case with Young, things change. And then change again. What starts as […]

MRCH
News

Alternative duo MRCH share the video for new single ‘Stars Align’

June 30, 2023 XS Noize

After playing shows with the likes of CHVRCHES and Foster The People, Phoenix alternative duo MRCH today get a new era underway as they share the new single ‘Stars Align’. The track previews their upcoming […]

Scouting For Girls
News

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS share new single ‘The Missing Part’

June 30, 2023 XS Noize

The news that Scouting For Girls will release ‘The Place We Used To Meet’, their first all-new album in more than four years, received a welcome rush of attention from fans. Sparking a buzz across […]

blur
News

BLUR release new track: “St. Charles Square” ahead of Wembley Stadium shows next week

June 29, 2023 XS Noize

With just over a week to go until blur take the stage for two unmissable shows at Wembley Stadium, the band today dropped ‘St. Charles Square’, the latest track to be released from their highly-anticipated […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release new track ‘Ocean’s Apart’ feat. Cillian Murphy

June 29, 2023 XS Noize

Freedom reigns in the world of The Coral after almost 30 years as a band, adding concepts and collaborators to faintly-pencilled wish lists, and now another layer of intrigue embedded into upcoming album, Sea Of […]

Grian Chatten
News

GRIAN CHATTEN shares new single, ‘All Of The People’ from his debut solo album Chaos For The Fly

June 29, 2023 XS Noize

Grian Chatten shares new single, ‘All Of The People’, the final track to be lifted from his debut solo album Chaos For The Fly, ahead of its release on 30th June. Written by the Fontaines […]

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.          […]

The Pigeon Detectives
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Matt Bowman from The Pigeon Detectives on their long-awaited new album ‘TV Show’

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #136 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Matt Bowman from The Pigeon Detectives to discuss their long-awaited new album ‘TV Show.’ Produced by the renowned Rich Turvey (Blossoms, The Coral, Oscar […]

R.E.M.
News

R.E.M. partners with FX’s ‘The Bear’ to release music video for ‘Strange Currencies (Remix)’

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

Alt-rock pioneers R.E.M. and the team behind FX’s critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series The Bear have partnered to release a full-length music video for “Strange Currencies (Remix).” R.E.M.’s music is featured prominently throughout Season 2 […]

Grian Chatten - Chaos For The Fly
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Grian Chatten – Chaos For The Fly

June 28, 2023 Alex Hoggard

In the last four years since their debut album Dogrel, Fontaines D.C. have enormously impacted the post-punk scene. Their debut received a Mercury Prize nomination, then a year later, A Hero’s Death earned a Grammy […]

James Blake
News

JAMES BLAKE releases ‘Big Hammer’ & announces new album ‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’ & Headline Tour

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

Gearing up for another pivotal creative chapter, Mercury Music Prize and GRAMMY® Award-winning UK singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer James Blake has released “Big Hammer” with an accompanying music video directed by Oscar Hudson (Radiohead, […]

the baseball project
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Baseball Project – Grand Salami Time

June 28, 2023 Iam Burn

“Hey, batter, batter, batter, batter, batter! Swing, batter!”. Those of a certain age will know this line from John Hughes’ 1986 classic movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’. For many in the UK, that is about […]

Sundara Karma
News

SUNDARA KARMA return with the brand new single ‘Friends of Mine’

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

Sundara Karma have today made their highly anticipated return with the brand new single ‘Friends of Mine.’ Revisiting their euphoric indie roots whilst simultaneously ushering in a new era for the four-piece, ‘Friends of Mine’ is […]

Sandra's Wedding
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sandra’s Wedding – French Girls

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

The Hopeful Boy Replacement Service is the latest album from Yorkshire band Sandra’s Wedding. Formed in the triangle of sweet nothing between Goole, Castleford and Selby, Sandra’s Wedding has been busily curated a unique yet […]

The Pigeon Detectives
News

THE PIGEON DETECTIVES release the video for latest single ‘Summer Girl’

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

With their long-awaited new album ‘TV Show’ set to drop on July 7th through Dance To The Radio, their first in six years, The Pigeon Detectives have now delivered the official video for their recent […]

Liam Gallagher
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER plays intimate London show at KOKO on August 9th

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

Even by Liam Gallagher’s heady standards, the scenes that he inspired when he played to 170,000 fans over two nights at Knebworth Park were biblical, and the unforgettable event will be documented in his upcoming […]

Queen Extravaganza
Gigs

Queen Extravaganza returns to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast in March 2024

June 27, 2023 XS Noize

Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen Tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, returns to Belfast in 2024, following a triumphant 2023 tour and sell-out shows across the globe. The band, who have been […]

Jamie Webster
News

JAMIE WEBSTER is back with new single ‘Voice Of The Voiceless’

June 27, 2023 XS Noize

Creating a lane of his own where authenticity and ambition collide with an unstoppable sense of community, the observational and aspirational singer-songwriter Jamie Webster releases his first new music of the year ahead of playing […]

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