There was a time when backstage meant pizza boxes, Red Bulls, and cigarettes. Now? Cold plunges. Adaptogen tonics. Massage therapists on tour buses. If that shift feels sudden, it’s not your imagination—it’s part of a […]
Whether you’re dodging bullets in a fast-paced FPS or spinning reels in a mystical-themed slot, the atmosphere is everything. And nothing sets that mood quite like music. It’s the invisible thread that weaves together gameplay, […]
In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald to discuss her powerful new album, Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For? With over 12 million records […]
Coming off the back of their sold-out St. Anne’s Park show, Ireland’s favourite musical comedy duo, The 2 Johnnies, are thrilled to announce that they — joined by internet sensation Donkey — will headline the […]
Ticketmaster’s new dynamic pricing system has been criticised by music fans. Last year, people found it incredibly difficult to get tickets to Oasis’ reunion tour, with people calling out the company to try and make […]
The Scottish alternative rock band Idlewild return today with the news of a self-titled album, their first since 2019, to land October 3rd via V2 Records. The band also share a first single from the […]
Best known as an MTV Europe presenter, radio DJ (Cool FM), writer, and music tastemaker, John Kearns has also been making his mark on the art world. Following the success of his stunning art exhibition […]
Hot off the back of a hugely successful summer run of outdoor and stadium gigs that saw Stereophonics play to over 500,000 fans across the UK and Europe, today the legendary Welsh band announce a […]
Sabrina Carpenter’s recent controversies — including the provocative cover art for her upcoming 2025 album Man’s Best Friend — have sparked countless opinion pieces accusing her of being too sexual, attention-seeking, or even superficial. But […]
When Noah Kahan first came to the UK in 2017, he played to just 77 people. Fast forward eight years, and he’s standing in front of 65,000 fans at London’s Hyde Park — a mind-blowing […]
Stray Kids have solidified their place as one of the most dynamic and successful acts in K-pop today, rising to prominence through sheer grit, raw talent, and a refusal to play by the rules. Formed […]
Sananda Maitreya, the multi-million-selling, award-winning musician, announces a 9-date headline tour of the UK this autumn. Following his triumphant performance at Love Supreme Festival in 2024, this will be Sananda’s first UK headline tour in […]
The nu-metal titans, Linkin Park, are taking another shot at global glory with their “From Zero World Tour.” With new voices igniting stadiums, the band has returned to global stages with new sounds and new […]
Today, stutter house pioneer BUNT. enlists renowned British singer-songwriter Tom Odell on their new song of the summer, “Best Day of My Life (BUNT. Version) (featuring Tom Odell), out now via Arista Records. BUNT.’s version […]
John Lydon — still best known to many as Johnny Rotten — brought his fierce energy and no-filter attitude to Nottingham on June 27th with Public Image Ltd. The Rock City crowd was treated to […]
The buzz around rising alt-pop artist EMMMA has led to comparisons with Chappell Roan, Holly Humberstone and Phoebe Bridgers. And with big-hearted hooks, resonant emotions and classic songwriting expressed through an electro-pop filter you can […]
Since WarKings formed in 2018, they have cemented their place within the music industry. They have played at some of the biggest stages in Europe and have exploded in popularity. The band’s members each correspond […]
On June 24th, Deftones took over The Piece Hall in Halifax, turning a rainy summer night into something truly unforgettable. Even before the band stepped on stage, the atmosphere was electric. You could feel the […]
Foo Fighters mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s classic 1995 debut with the opening salvo of its next chapter: ‘Today’s Song,’ the first taste of new Foo Fighters music since 2023’s universally acclaimed But […]
The American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish will conclude the UK leg of her ongoing seventh concert tour, “Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour,” with four shows at Manchester’s Co-op Live, with a series of […]