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        • Super Furry Animals
          News

          Super Furry Animals Unearth Early 1993 Recording ‘Pocket Sam’ Featuring Rhys Ifans

          February 12, 2026

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS have released one of their earliest recordings, revealing the dreamy space-rock of Pocket Sam to fans with acclaimed-actor and original singer, Rhys Ifans on vocals. Captured on tape at Grassroots Studio in Cardiff as the Furries started to form in the […]

          Sananda Maitreya
          News

          Sananda Maitreya Releases Remastered Edition of Neither Fish Nor Flesh as Part of ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’

          February 7, 2026

          Sananda Maitreya releases the newly remastered version of his visionary second album, 1989’s ‘Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction’. It is the latest instalment in ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’, a remastered […]

          Steven Wilson
          News

          Steven Wilson launches Headphone Dust – a home for pristine high-res & immersive audio

          February 6, 2026

          Steven Wilson has announced details of a new online platform that will become the one-stop home for his renowned, Grammy-nominated spatial audio mixes, making “studio-quality immersive sound accessible to everyone”. The platform represents a major shift […]

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        • Album Reviews

          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Helicon x Al Lover – Arise

          February 10, 2026

          Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST - Dagger
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST – Dagger

          February 9, 2026

          Manchester’s post-punk titans IST IST have never been a band to do things by halves. Rising from the city’s underground with a fiercely independent DIY ethic, they’ve spent years carving out a sonic identity as […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms

          February 4, 2026

          British rock band Marmozets delivered an electric, sweat-soaked performance at Rescue Rooms on 26 January, turning the packed venue into a wall of noise and movement. Demand was so intense that security were forced to […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

          :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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
          Podcast

          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

          Dani Larkin
          Podcast

          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

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Bryan Adams
Gigs

BRYAN ADAMS announces Dublin and Belfast dates as part of his 2024 ‘So Happy It Hurts’ tour

October 10, 2023 XS Noize

Bryan Adams has announced Dublin and Belfast dates as part of his 2024 So Happy It Hurts tour at 3Arena, Dublin, on 21 May and The SSE Arena on 22 May. Tickets go on sale […]

Blossoms
News

BLOSSOMS reveal brand new single ‘To Do List (After The Breakup)’ Feat. Findlay

October 9, 2023 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single “To Do List (After The Breakup)” featuring Findlay and produced by long-term producer James Skelly. The single is the first new music from Blossoms since their third Number […]

Unknown Territories
News

Mancunian supergroup UNKNOWN TERRITORIES announce debut single ‘Broken’

October 9, 2023 XS Noize

Unknown Territories is a Mancunian supergroup of sorts; what started out as an idea between Rikki Turner (Paris Angels) and Martin McLaren grew into a project with Seán Crossey, Esther Maylor (Heavy Salad), Tom Hingley […]

Neal Bernard
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Neal Barnard talks CarbonWorks, health & his new book

October 9, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Neal Barnard is a man of many talents and many passions. Impressively, he’s found a way to blend his work, encouraging people to eat and live well with that of his work as an artist […]

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds

October 9, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

One of the biggest post-punk genre legends, New Order, performed at the First Direct Arena in Leeds. The gig was filled with nostalgia, Joy Division and Ian Curtis tributes, and new material. Fun rock band […]

Christy Moore
Gigs

Legendary singer/songwriter CHRISTY MOORE returns to Belfast next year to play Live at Botanic Gardens

October 9, 2023 XS Noize

One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen, Christy has a universal fan base and still continues to entertain, cementing him as an Irish icon. It is his deep urge to […]

Becky Hill
Gigs

BECKY HILL & special guest JAZZY announced for BELSONIC 2024

October 9, 2023 XS Noize

Following a sold-out CHSQ earlier this year, two-time Brit-award-winning singer-songwriter Becky Hill has announced her biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday 15th June 2024 with very special guest […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lauren Lakis – A Fiesta and a Hell
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lauren Lakis – A Fiesta and a Hell

October 6, 2023 Randall Radic

Austin, Texas-based dark rock/shoegaze artist Lauren Lakis releases her new album, A Fiesta and a Hell, via Green Witch Recordings. Recorded in Austin, the album was produced by Carey McGraw, mixed by Elliott Frazier, and […]

The Corrs
News

THE CORRS release cover of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Little Lies’ & announce reissue of ‘Best Of The Corrs’

October 6, 2023 XS Noize

Newly reissued in expanded form, The Corrs announce that Best Of The Corrs will be made available for the first time on vinyl – out December 1st – in a stunning limited edition 2LP gold […]

Manic Street Preachers & Suede
News

Manic Street Preachers & Suede announce UK and Ireland co-headline tour for summer 2024

October 6, 2023 XS Noize

Two of the UK’s most influential and iconic bands, Manic Street Preachers and Suede, have today announced a massive co-headline tour for summer 2024. The dates, starting at Llangollen in Wales on 28th June, take […]

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
News

OMD release video for new single ‘Veruschka’ ahead of forthcoming album ‘Bauhaus Staircase’

October 6, 2023 XS Noize

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) today release their inimitable new single ‘Veruschka’ – the third instalment from their forthcoming new studio album Bauhaus Staircase – out October 27th on 100% Records. A simply beautiful […]

Sufjan Stevens – Javelin
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens – Javelin

October 6, 2023 Niall Donnelly

On what will be his 10th studio album and first since 2020, Sufjan Stevens returns with Javelin. An album marking the departure from recent experimental projects such as ‘Ascension’ and ‘Convocations’, and a return to […]

MODERNLOVE
News

MODERNLOVE. share new single ‘Plans’ ahead of world headline tour

October 5, 2023 XS Noize

Ireland’s future arena stars modernlove. are on a roll, their recent single ‘Shades Of Blue’ taking them back to Radio 1 with support from Sian Eleri as well as earning their first major airplay in […]

Jamie Miller
News

JAMIE MILLER releases ‘The Things I Left Unsaid’ EP

October 5, 2023 XS Noize

Having come from humble beginnings in working-class Wales, the Los Angeles-based artist Jamie Miller has become a breakthrough pop star with widespread international success. After just one EP and a handful of singles, he has […]

Haircut 100
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Nick Heyward from Haircut 100 unveils the stories behind ‘Pelican West’ & teases UK & Ireland tour

October 5, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #149 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Nick Heyward from 80s new wave pop band Haircut 100 to talk about the 40th anniversary of their classic debut album Pelican West & […]

RUBY J
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TRACK PREMIERE: RUBY J – Home

October 5, 2023 XS Noize

Hailing from the mighty Midlands UK, at 18, indie-soul Singer/Songwriter and recording artist RUBY J fuses multiple genres with her unique style. In 2020, Paloma Faith said, “Ruby J is that unique voice”. 2022 saw […]

Cara Dillon
News

CARA DILLON announces new album ‘Coming Home’ & shares video for single ‘Clear the Path’

October 4, 2023 XS Noize

Cara Dillon, one of Ireland’s leading folk singers, has announced her first new album in six years — Coming Home — set for release in early 2024, and has shared the first single, ‘Clear the […]

Spiritualized
News

SPIRITUALIZED announce the reissue of ‘Amazing Grace’

October 4, 2023 XS Noize

Spiritualized and Fat Possum Records today announce the reissue of Amazing Grace on 19th January 2024 as part of the second volume of The Spaceman Reissue Program: Curated by J Spaceman. Remastered for vinyl in […]

James Blunt
News

JAMES BLUNT touches on loss in new single ‘The Girl That Never Was’

October 4, 2023 XS Noize

Hot off the back of a show-stopping performance at ‘Radio 2 In The Park’, James Blunt today releases ‘The Girl That Never Was’, the emotional next instalment of music from his upcoming new album Who […]

Eric Paslay
Gigs

GRAMMY nominated hit songwriter ERIC PASLAY announces Belfast show

October 3, 2023 XS Noize

Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated hit songwriter, artist, and performer, country artist Eric Paslay delivers a powerful punch. He’s celebrated five No.1 hits, with four of those ranked among the “Top 100 Songs of the Decade” by Country […]

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