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        • Chance Peña
          News

          Chance Peña Returns With New Single ‘The Voyager’ Ahead of UK & Ireland Tour

          May 8, 2026

          Today, Texas-born singer, songwriter, and producer Chance Peña unveils his new single “The Voyager,” alongside a brand new cinematic visual. “The Voyager” unfolds as a dynamically layered song, beginning in an intimate, stripped-back space before […]

          BSS
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          Broken Social Scene share video for “Only The Good I Keep” from acclaimed new album “Remember The Humans”

          May 8, 2026

          Broken Social Scene return with their acclaimed new album Remember The Humans released today via City Slang in the UK/EU and Arts & Crafts in North America. The LP, their first in nearly a decade, is a return to […]

          Everyone Says Hi
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          Everyone Says Hi return with infectious new single ‘Just Like That’

          May 8, 2026

          After the release of their acclaimed self-titled debut album last year, indie-pop supergroup Everyone Says Hi are back with their first single of the new year, “Just Like That”. The track is taken from their […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi - Fig Tree
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi – Fig Tree

          May 7, 2026

          This is the time of year when music lovers are on the lookout for that perfect summer album — a record to effortlessly soundtrack beach bars, balmy evenings, road trips and sunny strolls. Look no […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters - Your Favourite Toy
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – Your Favorite Toy

          April 30, 2026

          If But Here We Are was the funeral, Your Favorite Toy is the violent, jagged intake of breath that follows – a resurrection that is dangerously alive. On their twelfth studio outing, Dave Grohl and gang […]

        • 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: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

          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 […]

        • 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: 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
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          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
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          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
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          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 […]

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

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Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and host of the XS Noize Podcast, where he interviews top music artists and emerging talent. Known for insightful, in-depth conversations, Mark brings a passionate, fan-first approach to music journalism. Favourite album: Achtung Baby by U2. Follow on X: @mark_xsnoize.
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THE HU 'Black Thunder Tour' announced for Belfast's Ulster Hall on 6th December 2022
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THE HU ‘Black Thunder Tour’ announced for Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 6th December 2022

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed Mongolian rock band The HU announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on 06th December 2022. The band recently released a new single called “This Is Mongol” ahead of their second […]

NEIL YOUNG & PROMISE OF THE REAL release 'Noise & Flowers' live album & concert film on August 5th
New Music

NEIL YOUNG & PROMISE OF THE REAL release ‘Noise & Flowers’ live album & concert film on August 5th

June 27, 2022 XS Noize

Neil Young + Promise Of The Real today announce the August 5th release of a new live album, ‘Noise & Flowers’, that captures the group in all their glory on their 2019 European tour. The […]

VOLBEAT announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 12th December
Gigs

VOLBEAT announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 12th December

June 27, 2022 XS Noize

Danish rock ‘n’ roll rebels Volbeat are eager to announce the 32-date European leg of the diverse Servant Of The Road World Tour, which will see them sharing the spotlight with special guests Skindred and […]

German rave legends SCOOTER bring their GOD SAVE THE RAVE tour to Dublin’s 3Arena
New Music

German rave legends SCOOTER bring their GOD SAVE THE RAVE tour to Dublin’s 3Arena

June 27, 2022 XS Noize

German rave legends SCOOTER bring their GOD SAVE THE RAVE tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 2 December 2022. Tickets from €51.00 including the booking fee go on sale this Friday at 10 am. SCOOTER […]

CAROLESDAUGHTER releases video for new single 'xo I hope you die' - Watch Now
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CAROLESDAUGHTER releases video for new single ‘xo I hope you die’ – Watch Now

June 24, 2022 XS Noize

Opening up a world unlike anything else, gold-certified alternative pop artist carolesdaughter—a.k.a. Thea Taylor—shares her new breakup anthem “xo I hope you die” today via Arista Records. It follows her critically acclaimed debut please put […]

INTERVIEW: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre on new album 'Fire Doesn't Grow On Trees'
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre on new album ‘Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees’

June 24, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #90 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and force of nature – Anton Newcombe, to talk about the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s […]

KIZZ DANIEL shares the video for infectious hit tune ‘BUGA’ featuring Tekno Miles
New Music

KIZZ DANIEL shares the video for infectious hit tune ‘BUGA’ featuring Tekno Miles

June 23, 2022 XS Noize

Kizz Daniel’s spellbinding ‘BUGA’ featuring Tekno Miles has become a global phenomenon. Following a sold-out o2 Brixton Academy in London last month, charismatic, talented and multi-award-winning singer and songwriter Kizz Daniel now unveils the official […]

DROPKICK MURPHYS bring Woody Guthrie’s words to life on new album ‘Machines Kill Fascists’ 1
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DROPKICK MURPHYS bring Woody Guthrie’s words to life on new album ‘Machines Kill Fascists’

June 23, 2022 XS Noize

Dropkick Murphys have announced a new album unlike anything they’ve done to date, bringing Woody Guthrie’s words to life on This Machine Still Kills Fascists, to be released digitally and on CD on September 30 […]

What Is the Best Playlist for Poker Games?
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What Is the Best Playlist for Poker Games?

June 23, 2022 XS Noize

Poker is one of the most popular casino games in the world, with movies, books, songs, and games based on it. Poker is highly unpredictable and incredibly cool, unlike other card games, so it’s a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: British Singer-Songwriter Lissy Taylor shares new single ‘She’s A Stunner’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: British Singer-Songwriter Lissy Taylor shares new single ‘She’s A Stunner’

June 23, 2022 XS Noize

On June 24th, British, singer-songwriter, Lissy Taylor releases her impassioned indie-pop offering ‘She’s A Stunner’, produced by Gareth Nutall (Frank Turner, Lottery Winners, The K’s). The accompanying self-directed music video lands the same day and […]

GORILLAZ share new track 'Cracker Island' (ft. Thundercat) - Listen Now
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GORILLAZ share new track ‘Cracker Island’ (ft. Thundercat) – Listen Now

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

A new dawn is coming. Cracker Island (ft. Thundercat) — an energetic, upbeat firecracker from Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D —is out today, featuring the virtuosic bassist, mercurial talent and twice-Grammy winner Thundercat and with […]

PAOLO NUTINI shares two new tracks ‘Acid Eyes’ and ‘Petrified in Love’
Gigs

PAOLO NUTINI shares two new tracks ‘Acid Eyes’ and ‘Petrified in Love’

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Paolo Nutini builds anticipation towards the release of his new album and fourth studio set ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’out next Friday, July 1st by sharing two new tracks ‘Acid Eyes’ and ‘Petrified in Love’.  […]

SECRET MACHINES announce new double EP & share two new singles
New Music

SECRET MACHINES announce new double EP & share two new singles

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Secret Machines return with the announcement of a new double EP featuring a reissue of their Dreaming of Dreaming EP and an EP of new content entitled Day 21, alongside the release of one […]

WIN: Tickets to see FEEDER at The Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022
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WIN: Tickets to see FEEDER at The Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Britrock veterans Feeder play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday, June 24th 2022. The band recently released their new album ‘Torpedo’ on March 18th. The celebrated, multi-platinum-selling rock band Feeder has […]

TESS PARKS shares new video 'I See Angels' & announces European & UK tour dates
Gigs

TESS PARKS shares new video ‘I See Angels’ & announces European & UK tour dates

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Toronto-born, London-based artist Tess Parks is today releasing a new video for ‘I See Angels’, lifted from her newly-released solo album, ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’, out now on Fuzz Club. Alongside the new […]

KLANGSTOF to release their third studio album ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’ on 16th September
Gigs

KLANGSTOF to release their third studio album ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’ on 16th September

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Klangstof recently returned to attention with the ‘Ocean View’ EP, which was one of two projects they recorded simultaneously in 2021. Its release added to the anticipation for the bigger set that was recorded at […]

THE MARS VOLTA reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with the release of their new single and music video for 'Blacklight Shine' 1
New Music

THE MARS VOLTA reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with the release of their new single and music video for ‘Blacklight Shine’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Breaking more than a decade of omertà, The Mars Volta reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with the release of their new single and music video for “Blacklight Shine”. “Blacklight Shine” pulses with subtle brilliance, Caribbean […]

SILVER OWLS release ‘Sleeping Giant’ from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’
New Music

SILVER OWLS release ‘Sleeping Giant’ from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Silver Owls release the second single from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’, ‘Sleeping Giant’ is a blend of frenzied, melodic, indie rock, and is an anti-war song. Written in response to what is happening […]

KASABIAN take a trip back to Leicester in new video for ‘CHEMICALS'
Gigs

KASABIAN take a trip back to Leicester in new video for ‘CHEMICALS’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Following a euphoric headline slot at Isle Of Wight Festival, Kasabian have dropped the cosmic video for their new single ’CHEMICALS’, the third track from their highly-anticipated new album The Alchemist’s Euphoria, out August 5th […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Segiri shares the official video for her new single 'Silence Speaks'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Segiri shares the official video for her new single ‘Silence Speaks’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Segiri’s previous single ‘Undone’ pushed the rising dance-pop artist to the next level, earning her KISS FM airtime from the influential TCTS alongside extensive radio play in Germany while also racing up the Swiss dance […]

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