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        • The Amazons
          News

          The Amazons Announce 2026 ‘Epilogue’ Tour With Belfast Limelight Show

          May 15, 2026

          The Amazons are on the move. New single ‘Blood on the Bone’ is out now, and the Reading rock five-piece have announced a UK headline tour this September – with a new lineup which redefines […]

          Stella Lefty
          News

          Stella Lefty Releases New EP ‘Is This Heaven?’ Featuring Vincent Mason Collaboration “Something To Lose”

          May 15, 2026

          Continuing a monumental run, singer-songwriter Stella Lefty releases her new EP ‘Is This Heaven?’ featuring focus track “Something to Lose” with Vincent Mason, as well as singles “I Know I Know” and “Boston.”  ‘Is This […]

          The Strokes
          News

          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 […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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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ALBUM REVIEW: The Gaslight Anthem - History Books
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Gaslight Anthem – History Books

October 23, 2023 Jesse Yarbrough

I’ve been waiting for this record for years in the interest of full disclosure. The Gaslight Anthem has been in constant rotation on my playlists and devices since my early to mid-twenties. When they announced […]

Shed Seven
News

SHED SEVEN share new single ‘Starlings’ from upcoming album ‘A Matter of Time’

October 23, 2023 XS Noize

Fresh from the weekend’s triumphant sold-out London show at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shed Seven today release ‘Starlings’ as the latest single to preview the January 5th release of their new album ‘A Matter […]

LIVE REVIEW: Hard-Fi at the Troxy, London Credit: Denise Esposito
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Hard-Fi at the Troxy, London

October 22, 2023 Michael Barron

In 2022, following an eight-year live hiatus, Hard-Fi advised that they would play a handful of dates, including a gig at the Kentish Town Forum in London. Whether it was the length of time since […]

Donovan Woods
News

DONOVAN WOODS returns with new single ‘I’m Around’

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

Fresh off supporting The Gaslight Anthem throughout middle America, Donovan Woods today releases his first single of 2023, “I’m Around.” Woods’ deep curiosity about the human condition is why we so clearly hear our own […]

Depeche Mode
News

DEPECHE MODE announces the launch of the ‘Memento Mori’ White Label Remix Series

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

Depeche Mode unveils new dimensions of “My Favourite Stranger” with today’s digital release of five new remixes of the track hailed by Allmusic for its “pulsing menace” that “builds to discomfiting yet alluring levels of […]

Shambolics
News

SHAMBOLICS release new single ‘Attention’ ft Kyle Falconer

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

Scotland’s next-wave indie-rock stars Shambolics held nothing back when announcing the February 16th release date of their debut album ‘Dreams, Schemes & Young Teams’. Its lead single ‘Never Be Mine’ became an instant streaming hit […]

Blink 182 – One More Time
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Blink 182 – One More Time

October 20, 2023 Niall Donnelly

What’s the year again? Paramore seems bigger than ever. Weezer, Avril Lavigne, Fall Out Boy and Green Day are selling out stadiums worldwide. Pop punks favourite trio are back together, releasing One More Time – […]

Miles Kane
Gigs

MILES KANE announces headline gig in The Limelight, Belfast, on May 7th 2024

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

Following on from an outstanding performance in a sold-out SSE Arena as the Arctic Monkeys’ special guest, Miles Kane has just announced his headline gig in The Limelight, Belfast, on May 07th 2024. Hailing from […]

Van Morrison
News

VAN MORRISON releases new single ‘Lucille’ featuring special guest TAJ MAHAL

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

After previewing the November 3rd release of his 45th studio album ‘Accentuate The Positive’ with the singles ‘Shakin’ All Over’ and ‘Problems’, Van Morrison now provides another taste of the record with his take on […]

Easter
Exclusive!

TRACK PREMIERE: Easter – Fresh Hell

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

Easter’s new single “Fresh Hell” unfurls out of the speakers like a timelapse triffid riddled with guitar earworm. Within seconds, our feet and ankles are entwined in sonic tentacles as frontman Tom snags us with […]

Princess Goes
News

PRINCESS GOES announce US Tour in support of new album ‘Come Of Age’

October 19, 2023 XS Noize

Earlier this fall, Princess Goes — the buzzy band 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 […]

Goo Goo Dolls – Live at The Academy 1995
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls – Live at The Academy 1995

October 19, 2023 Chris Mullan

To appreciate the Goo Goo Dolls, one must have an appreciation for dichotomy. Signed to Metal Blade Records in 1985, the trio from Buffalo, New York, started life as a fast and loose punk rock […]

u2
Gigs

U2 announce 2024 dates for ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’ in Las Vegas

October 19, 2023 XS Noize

Following the record-setting, unprecedented launch of U2’s globally-acclaimed ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere,’ Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation today announced that an additional 11 dates have been added for January and February 2024. […]

Rival Sons - Lightbringer
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Rival Sons – Lightbringer

October 19, 2023 Sam Williams

In June this year, Rival Sons released their first album in over four years with Darkfighter, the first of a two-part split double album. Darkfighter was evidence of a worked-on and polished signature Rival Sons […]

Skinny Lister – Shanty Punk
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Skinny Lister – Shanty Punk

October 18, 2023 Randall Radic

Folk-punk outfit Skinny Lister releases their sixth album, Shanty Punk, reflecting the band’s journey to their present circumstances. Frontman Dan Hepinstall explains, “‘Shanty Punk’ is our concept album – and the concept is Skinny Lister. It’s […]

Roachford
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Andrew Roachford gets ready for a Soul Christmas

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #151 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets British singer, songwriter and musician Andrew Roachford. Andrew will be touring the UK in December, titled A Soul Christmas Evening with Roachford, including a […]

Vince Clarke
News

VINCE CLARKE shares ‘White Rabbit’ – the latest track to be released from his forthcoming debut solo album ‘Songs of Silence’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

VINCE CLARKE has shared ‘White Rabbit’, the latest track to be released from his forthcoming debut solo album, Songs of Silence, a 10-track lyric-less album of uncategorisable ambient beauty. In addition, Vince Clarke’s debut solo performance […]

PETER GABRIEL
News

PETER GABRIEL announces details for his much-anticipated new studio album ‘i/o’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

At the end of a year in which PETER GABRIEL has released a new song on the occasion of every full moon, as well as performed live to rapturous audiences throughout the UK, Europe and […]

Bananarama
News

BANANARAMA announce the release of ‘Glorious – The Ultimate Collection’ & share new track ‘Feel the Love’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

Bananarama celebrates over 40 years at the top with the release of ‘Glorious – The Ultimate Collection’ on March 8th, 2024. They launch the album alongside the euphoric new track ‘Feel the Love’, which continues […]

IDLES
News

IDLES announce new album TANGK & share video for first single ‘Dancer’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

Bristol UK’s IDLES have announced today their forthcoming fifth album, ‘TANGK’. The 11-track followup to their Grammy-nominated ‘CRAWLER’, ‘TANGK’ was co-produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), the band’s Mark Bowen and Kenny Beats […]

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