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        • Florence Welch
          News

          FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Kick off their 2026 UK & EU Tour in Belfast SSE Arena — Friday 6 February 2026

          August 29, 2025

          Today, Florence Welch – also known as Florence + The Machine – announces her UK & EU tour to celebrate the release of her sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, set for release on October 31. […]

          Richard Ashcroft
          News

          Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album

          August 28, 2025

          Richard Ashcroft has spent much of the summer inspiring huge sing-alongs to classics like ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ as a special guest on Oasis’s stadium tour. It inspired Louder’s review to […]

          Humanist
          News

          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

          August 26, 2025

          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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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: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
          Gigs

          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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        • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

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Gena Rose Bruce
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: Gena Rose Bruce on the release of her much anticipated second album – Deep Is The Way

January 24, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Melbourne singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gena Rose Bruce sat down with XS Noize to talk about the release of her much anticipated second album, Deep Is The Way released on Friday 27th January. For anyone unfamiliar with […]

The Boo Radleys
Gigs

THE BOO RADLEYS launch new single ‘Seeker’ from new album ‘Eight’ + ‘Giant Steps’ reissue & tour

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

The Boo Radleys have announced details of a brand-new studio album, as well as the 30th Anniversary reissue of their lauded, landmark 1993 album, Giant Steps. Given encouragement by the tremendous reception of last year’s […]

Steve Mason
Gigs

STEVE MASON shares new track ‘The People Say’ from his forthcoming fifth solo album – Brothers & Sisters

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

Steve Mason has today shared ‘The People Say’, the latest track to be taken from his forthcoming fifth solo album, Brothers & Sisters, which is released on Double Six on Friday 3rd March 2023. The […]

Unloved
New Music

UNLOVED announce details of their new LP ‘Polychrome’ & share first single ‘I did it’

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

Unloved today announce details of their new LP, “Polychrome”, due for release on 24 February via Heavenly Recordings. Today the band share the album’s first single, “I did it”, accompanied by a video directed by […]

Pet Shop Boys
New Music

PET SHOP BOYS announce 2023 edition of their ANNUALLY book & exclusive 4 track EP

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys will publish the 2023 edition of their Annually book on April 14. The 64-page hardback book will include an exclusive CD EP titled “Lost” of four tracks recorded in 2015: The lost […]

Sparks
New Music

SPARKS return to Island Records for release of 26th studio album

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

Most other musicians, when they’ve been working for over half a century, are resting on their laurels, basking in the warm glow of their heritage, accepting the odd Lifetime Achievement Award, playing the odd Greatest […]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Gigs

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard share video for ‘Astroturf’

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are “one of the most talked-about bands in rock” (Wall Street Journal) and for good measure. In 2022 alone, they released six acclaimed albums and a full-length concert film, […]

Van Morrison
New Music

VAN MORRISON releases the new single ‘Worried Man Blues’ from his brand new album ‘Moving On Skiffle’

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

Van Morrison’s life-long love of skiffle music dates back to childhood, first hearing Lead Belly and Jelly Roll Morton in Belfast’s record store Atlantic Records, and then forming his first skiffle band while still in […]

DMA’S
News

DMA’S announce headline show at the Telegraph Building, Belfast on Wednesday 24th May

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

DMA’S share more new music from their highly-anticipated fourth album How Many Dreams?, with the release of new single ‘Fading Like A Picture’ with an accompanying video shot by award-winning filmmakers DIVISON (A$AP ROCKY, Rosalía, […]

Joseph
New Music

Indie pop sister trio JOSEPH announce their fourth studio album – ‘The Sun’

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

Today, indie pop sister trio Joseph announce their fourth studio album The Sun, set for release on April 28 on ATO Records. The Oregon-based band are launching into a new direction with fresh collaborators, self-reliance […]

Brian Jonestown Massacre
Gigs

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE start their 17-date UK tour on Saturday 28th Jan

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, and force of nature – returns with the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s 20th full-length studio album The Future Is Your Past, which will be […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Elsy Wameyo - Nilotic
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Elsy Wameyo – Nilotic

January 23, 2023 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. You may have noticed that Hip Hop turns 50 this year, […]

Bingo
Features 2

Why Bingo is an all-time favourite

January 23, 2023 XS Noize

Whether you’re an avid casino gamer or not, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of Bingo. The game, commonly consisting of 25 squares with five columns and five rows, has been an all-time favourite for centuries. […]

Public Image Ltd
New Music

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD release video for Eurovision Song Contest entry ‘Hawaii’

January 23, 2023 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd. (PiL) have released the lyric video for Hawaii, which was handwritten by John Lydon. The band are confirmed to take part in the competition to represent Ireland at the 67th annual Eurovision […]

Boa Morte
New Music

Cork alt folk band BOA MORTE release video for new single – ‘Hard to Know’

January 23, 2023 XS Noize

Cork alt-folk band Boa Morte make a welcome return with ‘Hard to Know’ the first single to be taken from their forthcoming new album ‘The Total Space’. The Boa Morte fundamentals are all here; close […]

RIOPY
Gigs

RIOPY shares the video for ‘Nocturne’ – the first single from new album THRIVE

January 23, 2023 XS Noize

A new chapter for the pianist-composer and his first album to include strings THRIVE takes inspiration from classical masterworks. Composed over the last two years during a period of uncertainty and fear, RIOPY’s new album, […]

metallica
Gigs

METALLICA reveal new track ‘Screaming Suicide’ – second to be taken from forthcoming album ’72 Seasons’

January 20, 2023 XS Noize

Metallica has unveiled a second glimpse into the intensity and expanse of its forthcoming 12th studio album, 72 Seasons, in the form of “Screaming Suicide.” The newly released album track is now available to stream […]

DAVID KITT
Gigs

DAVID KITT releases new single ‘Wishing Well’ & announces new LP – ‘Idiot Check’

January 20, 2023 XS Noize

Genre-bending Irish musician and producer DAVID KITT has unveiled his new single “Wishing Well” and announced his ninth studio album ‘Idiot Check’, set for release on 31 March 2023 via RE:WARM. A fuzzy, lo-fi cut […]

THE GULPS
New Music

THE GULPS reflect on a different life with new single – ‘Mirror Mirror’

January 20, 2023 XS Noize

Breaking into the new year – THE GULPS – are back with the brand new track “Mirror Mirror” (out 20th January, via Guindilla Records). Dropping like a disintegrating disco ball hanging by its final thread, […]

FAR FROM SAINTS
New Music

Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones records country rock LP with new band FAR FROM SAINTS

January 20, 2023 XS Noize

Kelly Jones of Stereophonics has co-written an album with Austin’s Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker (aka The Wind and The Wave) resulting in the formation of a new band, Far From Saints, evoking a cross-genre […]

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