One of the biggest and most loved British bands, Madness, returns to Ireland to play a summer show at Belsonic, Belfast on Thursday, 19th June 2025. Ocean Colour Scene are very special guests. Madness will […]
Coldplay, led by Chris Martin, has undergone a remarkable evolution, blending rock and pop in a way that has captivated audiences worldwide. From selling just 500 copies of their debut EP, “Safety,” in 1998 to […]
Oasis emerged at a time when British music sought a fresh identity, delivering confidence, memorable anthems, and a working-class essence that resonated with millions. Originating from Manchester’s tough landscape, they not only dominated the 1990s […]
Following their sold-out Telegraph Building show, Limerick-based 3-piece, Kingfishr, announce their largest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square, Belfast on Thursday 7th August 2025. Kingfishr, have quickly established themselves as one of […]
The first quarter of 2025 is set to be a landmark period for The Kooks. With their seventh album, Never/Know, arriving on May 9th and a packed tour schedule spanning 20 Australian dates followed by […]
Everyone Says Hi today releases their self-titled debut album through Chrysalis Records. Everyone Says Hi sees ex-Kaiser Chiefs’ songwriter/drummer and multi-platinum musician Nick Hodgson adopt the lead singer/guitarist/frontman role for his latest project. He’s accompanied […]
The MOBO Award-winning trailblazer Jacob Banks has released his new project ‘Yonder: Book II’, the second instalment in an ambitious three-part anthology series. It features the new focus track ‘Blind’, which has already picked up […]
British indie-rock favourites The Kooks are back with their most accomplished album to date. Never/Know is out on 9th May. Never/Know is a return to the band’s trademark anthemic songwriting and a celebration of their taste […]
David Lewis Gedge and his semi-legendary band celebrate a special anniversary live across Ireland and the United Kingdom this September and October. The Wedding Present was born in Leeds in 1985. Rising from the ashes […]
Simply Red kickstarted their 40th-anniversary celebrations yesterday when Mick Hucknall made a long-awaited guest appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, performing the classic track ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’ with acclaimed […]
Today, the legendary Stereophonics announce details of their thirteenth studio album, ‘Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait’. Due for release on 25th April 2025 via EMI. The announcement comes alongside a new […]
Music has the power to make people feel things, which is why it’s such an important part of video games. Whether it’s a thrilling adventure or a quiet, emotional moment, the right music can make […]
Saint Leonard has released his new single ‘Wit’s End’. Its early, heavy blocks of metallic sound give way to a musical daring and inventive offering that is constantly surprising and fascinating, blending programmed sounds with […]
‘Ecstasy’ is the new gritty pop single from Irish singer/songwriter TAYYLS. The song is far from ‘standard’ pop with its heavy, rhythmic synths and sensual vocals. The song exudes female sexual confidence and empowerment while […]
The criminally underrated and recently reformed 3 Inches of Blood played their first California show at The Fonda Theatre in a decade. For those who fell under the spell of their 2004 album Advance and […]
Garron Noone was named one of Ireland’s “breakthrough stars” for 2023 on TikTok. He rose from having just a few thousand followers in early 2023 while posting music tutorials to over a million in February […]
In Episode #211 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with James and Jack Yates from Pastel to discuss their mesmerising debut album, Souls in Motion. Manchester’s Pastel have built a formidable reputation […]
Acclaimed British band the Levellers have released a live version of ‘England My Home’ recorded on tour with their much-loved acoustic Collective at London’s iconic Hackney Empire in 2023. The song is taken from their […]
SNOW PATROL have today (Jan 29th) released their brand new single ‘But I’ll Keep Trying’ and announced details of a deluxe version of their recent Number One album, The Forest Is The Path. The extended […]
Nine-time Grammy winner Billie Eilish launched her seventh headlining tour, titled “Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour,” in celebration of her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard And Soft,” which debuted on May 17, 2024. […]