Articles by XS Noize

Globally renowned Australian rock band Ocean Alley have today announced their fifth studio album, Love Balloon, set for release on September 19 via Community Music. The six piece have also released the record’s infectious title […]

Ed Sheeran stands as one of the most influential and commercially dominant pop acts of the 21st century. Whether through emotionally resonant ballads or global chart-toppers, his songwriting prowess has firmly cemented his legacy in […]

On August 15th, 2025, Bret McKenzie will return with Freak Out City, his forthcoming second solo album worldwide from Sub Pop. In 2022, Bret released Songs Without Jokes, his well-received solo debut for Sub Pop. […]

International award-winning band WINACHI have announced their first Manchester date in three years. The gig, organised with We Are Manchester, takes place at the Deaf Institute Music Hall on the 28th of June. Swaggering northern […]

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody — one of the most emotionally resonant voices in UK music. Gary delves into the making […]

Forget glitzy visuals and million-dollar jackpots. Your online casino thrill trip has a silent saboteur hiding there, a minor matrix flaw that may destroy the illusion faster than a poor beat on the river.  We […]

how r u is the Belfast based slowcore side project of Irish singer-songwriter and producer Thom Southern. Though formally launched in late April 2024, the project has swiftly carved out its own quiet space. Drawing […]

Following his Kip Moore SSE Arena support at the weekend, local artist Gareth is pleased to announce his biggest headline Belfast show to date at the Ulster Hall on 21st December 2025. Born and raised […]

Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam releases “Alchemy,” her highly anticipated new single and first solo release in four years.  A stunning convergence of country, folk, and left-field pop, “Alchemy” showcases Cam’s gift for distilling complex ideas […]

The Gallagher brothers will mark their first performance together since their split in 2009 with a reunion tour. With Gallagher’s chemistry and electrifying sets of Britpop classics, “Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour” will be a spine-tingling […]

Ozzy Osbourne is one of the most legendary and enduring figures in the music industry, and fans are set to get to know even more about him this year. The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne […]

The chart-topping, multiple-Platinum, BRIT Award-winning James Morrison is set to release his sixth album ‘Fight Another Day’ on 3rd October 2025. Launched alongside its title track and new single, ‘Fight Another Day’ represents his first all-new record […]

Ad-Free Station Set to Unite the Emerald Isle with Seamless Digital Sound. Belfast – Eirewave, the ad-free pop-rock radio station loved across Ulster, is preparing to expand its reach with a bold ambition: a seamless […]

May was meant to be a moment of rest for Kate Nash, fresh off a sold-out UK and EU tour (broken foot and all), launching the first-ever fan-led music survey, and relentlessly spotlighting the music […]

Even in their most chilled moments of club-inspired, urban electronic pop, Manchester’s Sea Fever have kept up a dopamine-driven beat of positivity, yet on new single “Able Eyes” they raise the pressure, volume and mood […]

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by British pop icon Chesney Hawkes. Best known for his timeless hit ‘The One and Only’, Chesney talks about the momentum behind […]

A lot has happened to Neil Hannon since the last Divine Comedy studio album, 2019’s ‘Office Politics’. Their entire back catalogue was lovingly remastered and re-released in 2020, while a sensational best of, ‘Charmed Life’, […]

Gorillaz today announced details of four very special one-off limited-capacity live shows taking place at Copper Box Arena, London on 29 August, 30 August, 2 September and 3 September 2025. The shows take place during […]