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          Shed Seven Announce Self-Titled New Album And Share ‘Stand Together’

          July 2, 2026

          Shed Seven have announced their forthcoming new album, Shed Seven, set for release on January 8, 2027, via Cooking Vinyl. The band have also shared the album’s lead single, “Stand Together,” and will livestream a […]

          Skerryvore
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          Skerryvore Announce New Album ‘Beautiful Mistakes’ And Share Single ‘Fly’

          July 1, 2026

          Skerryvore have announced their new album, Beautiful Mistakes, set for release on November 6, alongside new single “Fly.” The album follows 2023’s Tempus, which reached Number 1 on the Official Scottish and Folk Album Charts […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Shares New Song ‘I Belong To The Sky’ From Forthcoming Album ‘o/i’

          June 30, 2026

          Peter Gabriel has shared “I Belong to the Sky,” the latest track from his forthcoming album o/i. Released on the strawberry full moon of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the song was written and produced by […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

        • 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: Rick Astley Brings Charm, Hits And Feel-Good Energy To Lincoln Castle Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Rick Astley Brings Charm, Hits And Feel-Good Energy To Lincoln Castle

          July 3, 2026

          Rick Astley brought a feel-good summer show to Lincoln Castle, performing against one of Lincolnshire’s most picturesque backdrops. From the moment he and his band took to the stage, the evening had an easy, celebratory […]

          garth brooks
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          LIVE REVIEW: Garth Brooks Raises Hell And Makes History At BST Hyde Park

          June 29, 2026

          Since 2013, BST Hyde Park has brought major headliners ranging from The Rolling Stones to Sabrina Carpenter to the historic London park first established by Henry VIII more than 500 years ago. For the opening […]

        • 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

          The Cure performing live at Belsonic Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: The Cure at Belsonic, Belfast

          June 30, 2026

          The Cure brought their unmistakable sound and atmosphere to Belsonic, Belfast, on Sunday night for a brilliant outdoor show. Led by Robert Smith, the legendary band delivered a powerful and atmospheric set that reminded the […]

          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 […]

  • 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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Chimers
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
          Podcast

          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
          Podcast

          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
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          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Big Black Delta - Canary
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Big Black Delta – Canary

June 11, 2020 XS Noize

Big Black Delta (Jonathan Bates) has announced the release of his newest LP, 4, out July 10th. With this announcement, Bates also shared the latest video-single off of the LP, “Canary” which XS Noize is […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers - Gold Against The Soul (Deluxe Reissue)
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ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers – Gold Against The Soul (Deluxe Reissue)

June 11, 2020 Ben P Scott

Following 2014’s acclaimed Futurology, the stellar, anthemic 2018 album Resistance Is Futile reaffirmed the Manics’ position as the UK’s most resilient and enduring guitar band. As well as continuing to make brilliant new music, their […]

RAZORLIGHT release video for ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’ featuring a 19 Year Old Johnny Borrell
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RAZORLIGHT release video for ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’ featuring a 19 Year Old Johnny Borrell

June 11, 2020 XS Noize

Razorlight have released the video for new single ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’, a previously never before heard track from 2009, out via Atlantic Culture Records. The video for ‘Burn, Camden, Burn’ is a window into a […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Blackout Balter - Wild One
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TRACK PREMIERE: Blackout Balter – Wild One

June 10, 2020 XS Noize

Blackout Balter is an electrifying, 5-piece Alternative Rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Their first EP, Twist And Bend, featured Dave Keuning (The Killers), and received critical acclaim by the famed Consequence of Sound and […]

FONTAINES D.C. share 'I Don't Belong' the opening track from forthcoming album - out July 31st
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FONTAINES D.C. share ‘I Don’t Belong’ the opening track from forthcoming album – out July 31st

June 10, 2020 XS Noize

Fontaines D.C. has shared the opening track from their forthcoming album ‘A Hero’s Death’ – out July 31 via Partisan. With its lonely intensity, “I Don’t Belong” stands in stark relief to the swagger that […]

ROE releases a live video for her acclaimed new single “Room to breathe”, filmed in lockdown
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ROE releases a live video for her acclaimed new single “Room to breathe”, filmed in lockdown

June 10, 2020 XS Noize

ROE releases a live video for her acclaimed new single “Room to breathe”, filmed in lockdown. The video features some well-known Derry musicians including Eoin O’Callaghan (Elma Orkestra), Niamh McGowan and Laura McFadden from the […]

TRAVIS return with new album '10 Songs' out October 9th 1
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TRAVIS return with new album ’10 Songs’ out October 9th

June 10, 2020 XS Noize

Beloved Scottish band Travis are back with the first new music from their stunning ninth studio album 10 Songs – out October 9th on BMG. The first single from 10 Songs is “A Ghost”, which […]

JANET DEVLIN embraces the outside world with 'Big Wide World' video 1
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JANET DEVLIN embraces the outside world with ‘Big Wide World’ video

June 9, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of her long-awaited sophomore album Confessional and autobiography My Confessional last Friday, Janet Devlin has released “Big Wide World” her newest single/ video which fully embraces the outside world and inadvertently takes […]

WANDERLUST PT.2: Interview with JOJO & THE TEETH 1
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WANDERLUST PT.2: Interview with JOJO & THE TEETH

June 9, 2020 Sonja Sleator

Welcome to part two of the series. This week takes us all the way to Alberta in Canada where I’ll be speaking to Jojo from JoJo & the Teeth (formerly Jojo O & The Woods). […]

FEATURE: Pop Rocks vinyl figures 1
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FEATURE: Pop Rocks vinyl figures

June 9, 2020 Michael Barron

Andy Warhol brought us “Pop Art”, the BBC brought us “Top of the Pops”, Kellogg’s introduced us to “Snap, Crackle and Pop” and Simon Fuller brought us erm… “Pop Idol”. Now Funko has done something […]

JJ WILDE releases new video ahead of debut album RUTHLESS this week 1
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JJ WILDE releases new video ahead of debut album RUTHLESS this week

June 9, 2020 XS Noize

JJ Wilde releases the official video for the devastating ballad ‘Funeral For A Lover’ today and announces that her debut album ‘RUTHLESS’ (Black Box/BMG) will be released next Friday 12th June. The video for ‘Funeral […]

Northern Ireland's top artists support REEVAH on the 'Lockdown inspired' video for her new single 'You Said, Tell Me'
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Northern Ireland’s top artists support REEVAH on the ‘Lockdown inspired’ video for her new single ‘You Said, Tell Me’

June 8, 2020 XS Noize

A host of Northern Ireland’s top artists have come together to support Reevah on the ‘Lockdown inspired’ video for her new single ‘You Said, Tell Me’. On the video, Reevah said “We initially had other […]

THE CRIBS - share remotely made video for 'Be Safe' featuring Lee Ranaldo
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THE CRIBS – share remotely made video for ‘Be Safe’ featuring Lee Ranaldo

June 8, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs have today shared a remotely made one-off video for Be Safe, a track taken from their third album, Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever. Originally released in 2007, and an appropriate message for current […]

OUTBLINKER return with the release of pulsating new single 'Techno Viking' - Listen Now
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OUTBLINKER return with the release of pulsating new single ‘Techno Viking’ – Listen Now

June 5, 2020 XS Noize

Outblinker have released their pulsating new single Techno Viking. Written on a recording session with Benjamin Power (Blanck Mass/ Fuck Buttons) in the Orkney Islands, Techno Viking builds upon the krautrock sound that has become […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: La Dharma - Devils
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VIDEO PREMIERE: La Dharma – Devils

June 5, 2020 XS Noize

Devils is the storming new tune from Birmingham based indie stompers La Dharma. Described late last year by Janice Long as “Four lads making a great sound”, the four-piece blend 80’s pop with indie to […]

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB - Release ‘Lost Songs (Found)’ EP a 7-Track Collection Of Rarities & B-Sides
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TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB – Release ‘Lost Songs (Found)’ EP a 7-Track Collection Of Rarities & B-Sides

June 5, 2020 XS Noize

Two Door Cinema Club have today released ‘Lost Songs (Found)’, a seven-track EP of rarities and B-sides from the band’s early career. The EP Includes the previously unheard ‘Tiptoes’, a lost demo tape originally intended […]

THE LEVELLERS release new track 'Burning Hate Like Fire' - Watch Video
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THE LEVELLERS release new track ‘Burning Hate Like Fire’ – Watch Video

June 5, 2020 XS Noize

The Levellers have shared the brand new video for ‘Burning Hate Like Fire’, which features Mark Chadwick on lead vocal, Kathryn Roberts on backing vocals and Stephen Boakes on the didgeridoo. It’s the latest taste […]

Guns N’ Roses launched the “Not in This Lifetime Selects” live video series on YouTube
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Guns N’ Roses launched the “Not in This Lifetime Selects” live video series on YouTube

June 5, 2020 XS Noize

Guns N’ Roses may have had to postpone their North America part of the “Not In This Lifetime” tour, due to the worldwide ongoing pandemic, but fans can still enjoy parts of the concert. The […]

THE WATERBOYS announce new album 'Good Luck, Seeker' out 21 August - Listen to ‘My Wanderings In The Weary Land’
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THE WATERBOYS announce new album ‘Good Luck, Seeker’ out 21 August – Listen to ‘My Wanderings In The Weary Land’

June 5, 2020 XS Noize

The Waterboys, one of the most creative, loved and literate bands of the last four decades, return this summer with their 14th studio album Good Luck, Seeker. The first track to go live is the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ollie Trevers - #IKYK (I Know You Know)
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ollie Trevers – #IKYK (I Know You Know)

June 5, 2020 XS Noize

Ollie Trevers is an Essex based singer-songwriter. He was in several bands before deciding to create a solo project. He started writing and performing music from fourteen years old and cannot remember a time when […]

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