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        • Paul McCartney Announces New Album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" — Shares New Song “Days We Left Behind”
          News

          Paul McCartney Announces New Album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” — Shares New Song “Days We Left Behind”

          March 26, 2026

          The Boys of Dungeon Lane is not only the first new solo album to be released by Paul McCartney in over five years; it is a collection of rare and revealing glimpses into memories never-before shared along with […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall
          News

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 26, 2026

          Mogwai felt like a natural fit to follow Elbow in launching the 2026 run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall. It also marked a full-circle moment — the Scottish band first […]

          Eagles of Death Metal
          News

          Eagles of Death Metal Announce ‘Death By Sexy’ 20th Anniversary Tour with Belfast Limelight Date

          March 26, 2026

          Classic rock band Eagles of Death Metal will hit the road in support of the 20th anniversary of its seminal album “Death By Sexy,” performing the classic release in full as well its greatest hits […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

          March 24, 2026

          It’s been seven years since The Twilight Sad released It Won’t Be Like This All the Time — a record that cemented their place as one of the most emotionally direct and sonically powerful bands […]

        • 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: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall
          News

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 26, 2026

          Mogwai felt like a natural fit to follow Elbow in launching the 2026 run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall. It also marked a full-circle moment — the Scottish band first […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Elbow Deliver Emotional Triumph at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Elbow Deliver Emotional Triumph at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 24, 2026

          There’s something unique about a Teenage Cancer Trust show at the Royal Albert Hall — a combination of the venue’s grandeur, the passion of the audience, and the commitment of the artists means there’s never […]

        • 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
        • Dexys Midnight Runners
          Gigs

          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

          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 […]

  • 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
        • Scouting For Girls
          Podcast

          Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277

          March 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band’s uplifting new album These […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

          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 […]

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Simple Minds Unveil New Live Version of ‘Once Upon A Time’ from Upcoming Album ‘Live in The City of Diamonds’

April 11, 2025 XS Noize

Today (11 April) BMG release a newly recorded live version of Simple Minds’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ – the title track from the band’s 1985 multi-platinum, seventh studio album – which appears on the forthcoming […]

Imagine Dragons
Features

11 of Imagine Dragons’ biggest selling hits

April 10, 2025 XS Noize

Formed in 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Imagine Dragons is a Grammy-winning alternative rock band led by frontman Dan Reynolds. The group comprises Reynolds on vocals, Wayne Sermon on guitar, Ben McKee on bass, and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: OK Go – And the Adjacent Possible
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: OK Go – And the Adjacent Possible

April 10, 2025 Iam Burn

When OK Go released their last album, Hungry Ghosts, David Cameron was UK Prime Minister, Conchita Wurst won the Eurovision Song Contest for Austria with ‘Rise Like a Phoenix’, and Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow […]

Pulp MORE
News

PULP End 24-Year Hiatus with New Album “More” and Single “Spike Island”

April 10, 2025 XS Noize

Pulp announces their new album, “More,” their first in almost twenty-four years. It will be released via Rough Trade Records on June 6th, 2025. The album was recorded and mixed at Orbb Studio in Walthamstow […]

DOVES
News

Doves reveal the driving atmospherics of ‘Lean Into The Wind’

April 10, 2025 XS Noize

DOVES have opened the secret vault of the studio sessions that bore the fruits of their recent UK Official Album Chart Top 5 album, Constellations For The Lonely, to reveal the driving atmospherics of “Lean […]

Depeche Mode
News

Depeche Mode Introduces ‘Depeche Mode: M’ – A Striking New Cinematic Experience

April 10, 2025 XS Noize

Depeche Mode has announced an expressive and dynamic cinematic film titled Depeche Mode: M, featuring interstitials and archival footage from the band’s Mexico City shows on the 2023-2024 Memento Mori Tour.  The feature-length film, conceptualized and directed by […]

Garbage
News

Garbage Embrace the Bleak with New Single ‘There’s No Future in Optimism’

April 9, 2025 XS Noize

Garbage have today revealed the single There’s No Future In Optimism – accompanied by a gorgeous cinematic video, shot and directed by Benjy Kirkman. This is the first single from the band’s forthcoming new album […]

Cam Muncey
News

Jet guitarist Cam Muncey announces his debut solo album with the release of soulful, piano pop gem ‘Take A Chance’

April 9, 2025 XS Noize

Today Impressed Recordings release the single ‘Take A Chance’, the first track to be taken from Cam Muncey’s forthcoming debut solo album, Delusions of Grandeur. After years serving as an artistic sparring partner in Jet, […]

Van Morrison
News

Van Morrison to Celebrate 80th Birthday with Special Concert at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall

April 9, 2025 XS Noize

Van Morrison has announced that he will perform a celebratory concert in Belfast on the day of his 80th birthday. Morrison’s talented singer-songwriter daughter, Shana, will also perform. This unique, once-in-a-lifetime event will take place […]

The Divine Comedy
News

The Divine Comedy Announce New Album ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ – Out September 19th & Share New Track ‘Achilles’

April 9, 2025 XS Noize

A lot has happened to Neil Hannon since the last The Divine Comedy studio album, the top-five Office Politics, in 2019. Their entire back catalogue was lovingly remastered and rereleased in 2020, while a sensational […]

the farm
News

The Farm return with ‘Moment In Time’ from upcoming album ‘Let The Music (Take Control)’

April 9, 2025 XS Noize

Original DIY success story, indie/dance crossover icons and enduring figures across multiple realms of British popular culture, The Farm return with their first new music of 2025, “Moment In Time.” Instantly recognisable by sound for […]

Peter Doherty
News

Peter Doherty Unveils New Track ‘The Day the Baron Died’ from Upcoming Album ‘Felt Better Alive’

April 9, 2025 XS Noize

On April 9th, Peter Doherty releases new song ‘The Day The Baron Died’ the third song, along with ‘Felt Better Alive’ and ‘Calvados’, to be lifted from Peter’s extraordinary new album, Felt Better Alive, which […]

Saint Leonard
Podcast

Saint Leonard – The Madness, Magic & Music Behind ‘The Golden Hour’ | The XS Noize Podcast #222

April 9, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar chats with Saint Leonard—the visionary artist formerly known as Kieran Leonard—about the extraordinary journey that led to his third and most ambitious album, The Golden […]

Arcade Fire
News

Arcade Fire Return with New Album ‘Pink Elephant’ and First Single ‘Year of the Snake’

April 8, 2025 XS Noize

Pink Elephant is the seventh studio album by Arcade Fire (Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, Jeremy Gara, Tim Kingsbury and Richard Reed Parry) and will be released on 9th May 2025 via Columbia Records. Pink Elephant’s […]

Aslan
News

Irish Rock Legends ASLAN Set to Ignite The Limelight, Belfast on Thursday 18th December 2025

April 8, 2025 XS Noize

After over 40 years together, Aslan suffered the sad loss of their front man, Christy. Joe, Alan and Billy decided to continue their journey to keep their band, songs and music alive. At the end […]

LIVE REVIEW: SYML Delivers a Soul-Stirring Set at Omeara Credit: Denise Esposito
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: SYML Delivers a Soul-Stirring Set at Omeara

April 8, 2025 Michael Barron

There’s a certain electricity that fills a venue when a full band takes the stage, often overshadowing solo support acts who must wrestle with the acoustics of a large room using only a guitar or […]

The Farmer’s Bash
News

Farmer’s Bash Weekender Teams Up with Rural Support as Nominated Charity

April 8, 2025 XS Noize

The Farmer’s Bash is pleased to announce its official charity partner for the 2025 event is Rural Support, the Northern Ireland based charity is crucial in supporting farming families through various challenges by providing high quality programmes […]

LIVE REVIEW: Skunk Anansie – Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Skunk Anansie – Rock City, Nottingham

April 7, 2025 Alina Salihbekova

On April 3rd, one of the UK’s most electrifying and uncompromising bands, Skunk Anansie, delivered a thunderous, high-octane performance at the iconic Rock City in Nottingham. The sold-out crowd packed every inch of the venue, […]

Beoga
News

Beoga to Headline Mandela Hall, Belfast on November 21st, 2025

April 7, 2025 XS Noize

Beoga thrive on approaching Irish traditional music differently, whether that’s on production or by mixing genres. Beoga was formed in County Kerry in 2002 at the All-Ireland Fleadh and the line-up features Damian McKee on […]

Drowning Pool
News

Drowning Pool and Spineshank Set to Rock Limelight Belfast This November

April 7, 2025 XS Noize

Drowning Pool, a name etched in the score of modern rock history, roars back into the spotlight with thunderous energy and uncompromising power. The band’s unmistakable sound, synonymous with raw energy and unapologetic attitude, returns […]

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