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          MUSE Channel French Disco on New Track ‘Nightshift Superstar’ Ahead of New Album ‘The Wow! Signal’

          June 5, 2026

          GRAMMY® Award-winning rock titans MUSE unveil their new single, “Nightshift Superstar,” and its accompanying music video. The latest glimpse into the world of their forthcoming tenth album, The Wow! Signal (out June 26), arrives as […]

          DMA’S
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          DMA’S Announce Belfast Limelight Show for February 2027

          June 4, 2026

          Following on from the announcement that their self-titled album is set for release later this year, DMA’S have given fans another taste of what’s to come with new single and video ‘Hurracane’. Built on a […]

          AMANDA SHIRES
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          Amanda Shires brings her ‘Streetlights and Stars’ European Tour to The Limelight, Belfast

          June 3, 2026

          Amanda Shires has released nine acclaimed albums since 2005. In 2019, she founded The Highwomen, a groundbreaking Americana supergroup with Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby, created to address gender inequality in country music. […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining

          June 3, 2026

          Death, grief and frazzled nerves conspire on an epic odyssey to the dark side Totnes experimentalists Abrasive Trees have long sailed choppy liminal seas between the living world and whatever lurks beyond it. Their debut […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

        • 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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall

          June 4, 2026

          On May 30th, legendary Scottish musician and songwriter Midge Ure brought a nostalgic, polished and deeply enjoyable show to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall. The all-seated theatre was packed well before Ure and his band arrived […]

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

        • 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 […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          Gigs

          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 […]

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        • 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. […]

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        • The Hoosiers
          Podcast

          The Hoosiers on New Album ‘Compassion,’ Toxicity & Finding Joy Again | XS Noize Podcast #287

          June 2, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland from The Hoosiers. Irwin and Alan join Mark for a warm, funny and reflective conversation about […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

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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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SYNTHETIC ORGANS - Announce new album - A Roar From A Northern Shore
New Music

SYNTHETIC ORGANS – Announce new album – A Roar From A Northern Shore

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

Following some success with 3 EP’’s ‘Miami Space Bus’ / ‘Follow the Pattern’ & ‘The Guru is a Perfect Mirror’, Synthetic Organs have excelled in their output and created an electronica album saturated in a […]

IGGY POP and HOTEI release lyric video for "How The Cookie Crumbles"
New Music

IGGY POP and HOTEI release lyric video for “How The Cookie Crumbles”

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

Guitar superstar TOMOYASU HOTEI has revealed the lyric video to his debut UK single ‘How The Cookie Crumbles’, which features the legendary front man Iggy Pop. The lyric video perfectly captures the raw power of […]

JOHN MCCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS:  to play prestigious London live headline debut
Gigs

JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS – Line up Summer festival shows and live dates

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

Following a tour of intimate UK venues surrounding the release of the ‘New Born Cry’ LP, JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS will now take the songs of their first album together to bigger audiences as […]

GENGAHR RETURN WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE 'SHES A WITCH' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: GENGAHR – COVER ‘I’M SO TIRED’ BY FUGAZI

June 5, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their debut album A Dream Outside only a matter of weeks away, North London group Gengahr are pleased to share their cover of Fugazi’s ‘I’m So Tired’. Recorded and mixed in […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release debut track 'Time For Love' 20th July
Gigs

THE WINACHI TRIBE – Release debut track ‘Time For Love’ 20th July

June 4, 2015 XS Noize

The psychedelic funk of George Clinton, the brooding menace of Massive Attack, the rolling hypnotic beats of Happy Mondays and the vision and flow of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five are all essential ingrediants […]

Introducing... LOCK - Debut Single 'Click' - Listen
New Music

Introducing… LOCK – Debut Single ‘Click’ – Listen

June 4, 2015 XS Noize

It’s in the blood. Introducing Lock. Sisters Edie and Gita, who release their debut single ‘Click’ via Raygun Records on July 10th. The track is a sinister, slinky, stripped-down showcase for Edie and Gita’s sultry […]

LOVE|LESS - Share New Single 'Pins And Needles' - Listen
New Music

LOVE|LESS – Share New Single ‘Pins And Needles’ – Listen

June 4, 2015 XS Noize

LOVE|LESS is the sound of five unified and hardworking minds coalescing to create energetic and formative modern punk-rock, strewn with the beguiling long since passed sounds of early 00’s MTV alt-rock. Their forthcoming EP ‘Hollow […]

PRINZHORN DANCE SCHOOL - Share 'Reign (Shit Robot Remix)' - Listen
Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see PRINZHORN DANCE SCHOOL + 1 x vinyl copy of their new LP

June 4, 2015 XS Noize

Prinzhorn Dance School will release their 3rd LP ‘Home Economics’ on 8th June, then they will embark on a small UK tour. We have 1 pair of tickets to give away to a lucky winner […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION new single 'The Signal & The Noise'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION new single ‘The Signal & The Noise’

June 4, 2015 XS Noize

ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION have just shared via SoundCloud, ‘The Signal & The Noise’, the lead-off single from their forthcoming album ‘More Signal More Noise’ (Believe Recordings, July 10), showcasing a freshly reinvigorated & retooled line-up […]

THE DOORS - Released 'Light My Fire' on this day 1967 - Watch
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THE DOORS – Released ‘Light My Fire’ on this day 1967 – Watch

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

The Doors On June 3rd 1967, The Doors released ‘Light My fire’ from their debut album and scored their first number 1 single in the US charts. The Doors were founded by Ray Manzarek and […]

THE JAQUES - to release 'Artful Dodger' EP + tour dates
Gigs

THE JAQUES – to release ‘Artful Dodger’ EP + tour dates

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from the four track shock of their debut ‘Pretty DJ’ EP, memorably regarded by Clash as ‘Ray Davies at his most acerbic, Weller at his most romantic’, Bristol’s The Jacques return with a […]

blur
New Music

BLUR – Share video for ‘Ong Ong’ – Watch

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

Blur become video game bosses in the brand new music video for ‘The Magic Whip’ single, ‘Ong Ong’. Watch the brilliant video below. Blur returned on April 27th with The Magic Whip, the band’s first […]

CATTLE & CANE - Announce début album 'Home'
New Music

CATTLE & CANE – Announce début album ‘Home’

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

Thornaby-on-Tees quintet Cattle & Cane release their début album ‘Home’ on Monday 14th September 2015. Consisting of siblings Joe, Helen, Fran and Vin Hammill, with Tom Chapman on percussion, the album features twelve tracks that […]

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY
New Music

THE CORONAS – TO RELEASE ‘HOW THIS GOES’ EP ON 29TH JUNE

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

The Coronas hurtled into 2015 with a sold out show at the 14,000 capacity Dublin 3 Arena. It was a homecoming show of sorts since the band moved to London little over a year ago. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ASYLUMS - 'Joy In A Small Wage'
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: ASYLUMS – ‘Joy In A Small Wage’

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

Some seaside fuzz for your Tuesday afternoon. Played (alone) 3 times last week by Steve Lamacq on BBC 6 Music, Southend-On-Sea upstarts Asylums will be releasing their new single ‘Joy In A Small Wage’ on […]

HUSKY – Share new album, 'RUCKERS HILL' Listen here now!
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HUSKY – Share new album, ‘RUCKERS HILL’ Listen here now!

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

Today is release day for Husky and their new album Ruckers Hill! The album is out via Nevdo Music and available to purchase via iTunes HERE. This is the second album from the Melbourne-Australia based […]

THE FRATELLIS - announce new album 'Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied' and new shows
Gigs

THE FRATELLIS – announce new album ‘Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied’ and new shows

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

They say that vertigo is not the fear of falling but the fear of wanting to jump. But Jon Fratelli knows no fear. With ‘Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied’ the new album by The Fratellis, he […]

DAMIEN IKE - reveals new track 'Even In War' - listen
New Music

DAMIEN IKE – reveals new track ‘Even In War’ – listen

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

“There once was a time when music was pure. Appreciated for the quality of sound and purity of lyric.” That time is now. The newest star to glisten is not only part of the British […]

LESS THAN WORSE - release their new single ‘Vladimirs Putin His Dress On’ - Listen
New Music

LESS THAN WORSE – release their new single ‘Vladimirs Putin His Dress On’ – Listen

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

LESS THAN WORSE release their new single ‘Vladimirs Putin His Dress On’ taken from their forthcoming debut LP Iain Hunters Chip Shop. Less Than Worse are far too modest they should consider changing their name […]

LONELADY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'HINTERLAND' - listen to track
New Music

Watch New Video For LONELADY’S Hinterland / Tour & Festival Dates Announced

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of her album of the same name, watch a new video for LoneLady’s track ‘Hinterland’, her third single from the album to make the BBC 6Music A List. Working again with ‘Bunkerpop’ […]

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