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          The Proclaimers Share New Single ‘You May Offend’ From Forthcoming Album

          June 26, 2026

          The Proclaimers have shared “You May Offend,” the title track from their forthcoming new album, out September 11 via Cooking Vinyl. The album is Craig and Charlie Reid’s first since 2022’s Dentures Out and marks […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian Share New Single ‘SUPERPOWERS’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Act III’

          June 26, 2026

          Kasabian have shared their new single “SUPERPOWERS,” the third track to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, Act III, out September 4. The new single follows the announcement of Act III and the […]

          Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari Announce Belfast Show At The Telegraph Building

          June 24, 2026

          Enter Shikari will bring their Lose Your Self Tour to The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The St Albans band will be joined on the night by Girlfriend. Tickets go on sale […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

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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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

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          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 […]

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        • 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 […]

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        • Chimers
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          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 […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
          Podcast

          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
          Podcast

          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
          Podcast

          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

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Jessica Boudreaux – The Faster I Run
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jessica Boudreaux – The Faster I Run

July 18, 2024 Randall Radic

Portland, Oregon-based producer, recording engineer, and songwriter Jessica Boudreaux has released her album, The Faster I Run, a 12-track collection of indie rock. Known as the singer-songwriter and guitarist for the band Summer Cannibals, after the band […]

P!nk
Gigs

Everything you need to know about seeing Pink at Borussia-Park

July 17, 2024 XS Noize

From the MPHArena in Stuttgart to Die Fohlen, Monchengladbach, the flamboyant and energetic pop star, P!nk,  continues her Summer Carnival Tour, in support of her ninth studio album, ‘TRUSTFALL’. The album was released on February […]

Dougie Payne - Travis
Podcast

Dougie Payne of Travis discusses new album ‘L.A. Times’

July 17, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #187 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Dougie Payne from Travis about their new album L.A. Times. Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning songwriting giants Travis return with their […]

Wings Of Desire July 2024 (c) Charlotte Patmore
News

UK dream-pop duo WINGS OF DESIRE release new single ‘Forgive & Forget’

July 17, 2024 XS Noize

Gritty UK dream-pop duo Wings of Desire – AKA James Taylor and Chloe Little – release new single ‘Forgive & Forget’. It’s taken from the previously announced new EP Shut Up & Listen, which is out […]

She Drew The Gun
News

She Drew The Gun shares new single ‘Nothing Lasts’

July 16, 2024 XS Noize

She Drew The Gun has today shared her brand-new single ‘Nothing Lasts’ via Submarine Cat Records. ‘Nothing Lasts’ opens with icy synths and then leads into sparse beats before opening up into a brilliant, emotional […]

THE BEATLES - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band the immersive experience launches at Tate Liverpool with Dolby Atmos 1
Features

9 of the best-selling albums of all time

July 16, 2024 XS Noize

The music industry boasts an array of musical icons whose timeless music has transcended various decades and generations. Their enduring appeal underscores the universal language of music, uniting people across diverse cultures and tastes. Whether […]

Bob Dylan
Gigs

BOB DYLAN announces UK tour including three nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall

July 15, 2024 XS Noize

ITB are honoured to announce the Rough and Rowdy Ways 2024 UK tour by Bob Dylan. The tour is the latest leg of an epic run of shows, which began in December 2021 in Milwaukee […]

RAT BOY
News

RAT BOY announces new album ‘SUBURBIA CALLING’ & share new single ‘BADMAN’

July 15, 2024 XS Noize

RAT BOY have recorded in Los Angeles with Tim Armstrong of Rancid, played festivals as far afield as Japan and China, and toured North America with The Interrupters. Yet, for all those globe-trotting adventures, there’s […]

Gracie Abrams
Gigs

GRACIE ABRAMS announces the upcoming European leg of her headlining tour ‘The Secret of Us Tour’

July 15, 2024 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams announces the upcoming European leg of her headlining tour, The Secret of Us Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 18-date run kicks off February 9 in Madrid and will hit […]

JAMIE WEBSTER
Gigs

JAMIE WEBSTER announces seven new UK & Ireland Tour dates for winter 2024

July 15, 2024 XS Noize

Taking the magic and passion of recent main stage outdoor celebrations of his music, people’s songwriter, Jamie Webster announces a UK & Ireland Winter 2024 Tour, including two, newly announced arena appearances in Hull and […]

Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Deluxe Editions
News

OASIS release previously unheard ‘Up In The Sky (Monnow Valley Version)’

July 15, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Oasis release the first music from the band’s initial Definitely Maybe album recording session at Monnow Valley – unearthed for the first time and newly mixed by Noel Gallagher recently to feature on the […]

Eirewave
News

EIREWAVE Expands Coverage to Newry, Armagh, and Down on DAB+

July 14, 2024 XS Noize

Eirewave, the Northern Ireland pop and rock radio station, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its broadcasting reach with the launch of a new small-scale DAB service across Newry, Armagh, and Down. This significant […]

LIVE REVIEW: Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park, London

July 14, 2024 Michael Barron

This year’s British Summertime series has been an impressive spectacle. Kings of Leon delivered a set filled with their biggest hits, while Robbie Williams, accompanied by special guests like Gaz Coombes and a 44-piece brass […]

Olivia Rodrigo
Features

Olivia Rodrigo: All you need to know, how she got famous, breaking into music, and more

July 13, 2024 XS Noize

Olivia Rodrigo was born on 20 February 2003 to Filipino-American parents Ronald and Sophia Rodrigo. She began her musical career at age 5 by learning how to play the piano. At age 11, Rodrigo started […]

Faithless
News

FAITHLESS announce huge lead single ‘Find A Way’ ft. Suli Breaks and reveal title for forthcoming album ‘Champion Sound’

July 12, 2024 XS Noize

Following their recent sell-out UK/EU tour, and headline performance at Glastonbury, today Faithless unveil the title of their forthcoming eighth studio album – Champion Sound – and release massive lead single, ‘Find A Way’ ft. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Moondusty - Moondusty #1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Moondusty – Moondusty #1

July 12, 2024 XS Noize

Moondusty’ is a new band led by Daniel Orcese, a London-based singer-songwriter blessed with decades-long experience of making magical music. He’s toured with Pete Doherty, made an album with critically acclaimed Jazz pianist Greg Foat, […]

Alison Moyet
News

ALISON MOYET shares new reworked version of ‘So Am I’ from upcoming album ‘Key’

July 12, 2024 XS Noize

Alison Moyet inspired a wave of fan anticipation when she announced the October 4th release date of her upcoming album, Key. The album is a collection of 16 reworked singles, fan favourites, and deep cuts […]

Courteeners
Gigs

COURTEENERS announce UK arena tour for November 2024

July 12, 2024 XS Noize

Following the release of a new single, “Solitude Of The Night Bus”, and news of their forthcoming seventh album, Pink Cactus Café, Courteeners have announced details of an autumn arena tour of the UK. Support […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Travis – L.A. Times
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Travis – L.A. Times

July 11, 2024 Iam Burn

It is 30 years since the current lineup of Travis came together in Glasgow, ready to take on the world and possibly the universe if the opportunity came their way. They have had their ups […]

Sleaford Mods
News

SLEAFORD MODS share two previously unreleased tracks ahead of 10th Anniversary Reissue of ‘Divide and Exit’

July 11, 2024 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods have released two previously unheard tracks, ‘Git Some Balls’ and ‘Air Con’ (a reworking of the track’ Air Conditioning’), ahead of the 10th-anniversary edition of their scene-stimulating, acclaimed album Divide and Exit. ‘Git […]

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