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        • Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases new single ‘A Hard Lesson’ to mark the Blue Moon

          May 31, 2026

          Sunday, 31 May, 2026 is the blue moon, the second full moon of the month. “A Hard Lesson” is the newest song to be released from the forthcoming Peter Gabriel album o\i. “A Hard Lesson” […]

          Julian Marley
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          Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, announces Belfast show

          May 29, 2026

          Born in London, England on June 4, 1975, Julian Marley is the son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Barbados-born Lucy Pounder. Growing up as a youth in a musical atmosphere, the Grammy Award Nominated […]

          Inspiral Carpets
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          Inspiral Carpets announce ‘Burn Like The Sun’ – their first studio album in 12 years

          May 29, 2026

          Inspiral Carpets announce Burn Like The Sun – their first studio album in 12 years, out January 29th, 2027 via Scruff of the Neck Records. The band have unveiled a special announcement video, narrated by […]

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          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 […]

          Mull Historical Society
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

        • 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
          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
        • 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 […]

          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
        • 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 […]

          Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

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U2 REVEAL ‘SONGS OF INNOCENCE’ AT APPLE EVENT AND GIVE IT AWAY FREE !

September 9, 2014 XS Noize

Earlier in the evening U2.com subscribers received an email saying “Ok, we’re not going to play all innocent. Those rumours about new songs ? Some of them were not entirely unfounded. What are we on […]

SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES REISSUES OF THEIR FINAL FOUR STUDIO ALBUMS ANNOUNCED
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SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES REISSUES OF THEIR FINAL FOUR STUDIO ALBUMS ANNOUNCED

September 9, 2014 XS Noize

The Final Four Studio Albums Expanded with Bonus and Unreleased Tracks Remastered from the Original Multi-Track Tapes Extensive New Sleevenotes Siouxsie & The Banshees reissue their last 4 studio albums, all as remastered packages with […]

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THE ANCHORESS ‘ONE FOR SORROW’ EP NOVEMBER 3RD RELEASE

September 8, 2014 XS Noize

The Anchoress has announced the release of the One For Sorrow EP on November 3rd 2014 via Hiraeth/PIAS. The EP will be available as a 12” vinyl from all good record stores, digital download (with […]

THE SCENES 2ND ALBUM 'BEIGE' OUT ON OCTOBER 27TH
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THE SCENES 2ND ALBUM ‘BEIGE’ OUT ON OCTOBER 27TH

September 8, 2014 XS Noize

An experimental band barely out of their teens, The Scenes out of Oulu, Northern Finland, are something between art pop, hardcore punk and progressive rock. They possess a seemingly peculiar collective character yet it’s impossible […]

THE RENTALS RELEASE 'LOST IN ALPHAVILLE' ON SEPTEMBER 21ST IN THE UK
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THE RENTALS RELEASE ‘LOST IN ALPHAVILLE’ ON SEPTEMBER 21ST IN THE UK

September 8, 2014 XS Noize

The Rentals have signed to Polyvinyl Records to release their first full-length album in fifteen years, Lost In Alphaville, on August 25th (US) and September 21st (UK) The album, which was recorded in Los Angeles, […]

KAREN O - CRUSH SONGS
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KAREN O – CRUSH SONGS

September 8, 2014 David McElroy

Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ album ‘It’s Blitz‘ remains one of my favourite albums of recent years. The band’s change from what you might call traditional indie to a synth lead riot of tracks like Heads Will […]

Interpol - Elpintor
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INTERPOL – EL PINTOR

September 7, 2014 Lori Gava

In 2010 the odds were long on there being another Interpol album. Carlos Dengler, bassist and major contributor to the band had left. The remaining members had moved on to various side projects. Lead singer […]

SIMPLE MINDS RELEASE NEW SONG AND VIDEO 'BLINDFOLDED'
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SIMPLE MINDS RELEASE NEW SONG AND VIDEO ‘BLINDFOLDED’

September 5, 2014 XS Noize

Simple Minds have released a brand new song and video today ‘Blindfolded’, the song has already been played live this year. Some background on the song courtesy of simpleminds.org and song lyrics. First mentioned as […]

HANDS LIKE HOUSES DEBUT NEW TRACK 'RECOLLECT' (SHAPESHIFTERS)'
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HANDS LIKE HOUSES DEBUT NEW TRACK ‘RECOLLECT’ (SHAPESHIFTERS)’

September 5, 2014 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed HANDS LIKE HOUSES have debuted a new track, “recollect (Shapeshifters),” from their forthcoming Reimagine EP, which is scheduled for release on September 16, 2014 via Rise Records. The five song EP offers alternative […]

DEBUT RELEASE FOR AXXON N 'HEAL' OUT OCTOBER 13TH
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DEBUT RELEASE FOR AXXON N ‘HEAL’ OUT OCTOBER 13TH

September 5, 2014 XS Noize

Little is known about AxxoN N apart from the fact that this debut recording has been constructed over the last 4 years in the UK. Drawing on the surrounding popular culture that is the early […]

GRASS ON THE SUN RELEASE SELF TITLED EP
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GRASS ON THE SUN RELEASE SELF TITLED EP

September 5, 2014 XS Noize

Grass on the Sun – Alessandro Hicks on vocals and electric guitar, Gabriele Sancho on drum machine, bass, sounds – are a psych-gaze/space rock duo from Massa, Italy. Their music makes a clear reference to […]

COLD SPECKS - NEUROPLASTICITY
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COLD SPECKS – NEUROPLASTICITY

September 5, 2014 David McElroy

Cold Specks second album, Neuroplasticity, by Montreal based Al Spx is a fairly unsatisfying beast. Debut album I Predict A Graceful Explosion was a fascinating debut featuring outstanding tracks such as The Mark, but Neuroplasticity […]

APHEX TWIN NEW ALBUM 'SYRO' OUT SEPTEMBER 22nd
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LISTEN TO APHEX TWIN ‘SYRO’ ALBUM TRACK ‘MINIPOPS 67’

September 4, 2014 XS Noize

Heard for the first time on Radio 1’s Zane Lower last night, we can now listen to the album track minipops 67 [120.2][source field mix] This is the first Aphex Twin song for 13 years […]

THE WANDS SHARE NEW VIDEO 'SOUND OF THE MACHINE' & ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE DATES
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THE WANDS SHARE NEW VIDEO ‘SOUND OF THE MACHINE’ & ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE DATES

September 4, 2014 XS Noize

Danish song writing duo The Wands return this autumn with brand new offering ‘Sound of The Machine’, a brand new single that precedes the band’s forthcoming November UK live stint. The duo, comprised of childhood […]

PRAWN to join GNARWOLVES and PUBLIC DOMAIN on winter EU/UK tour
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PRAWN to join GNARWOLVES and PUBLIC DOMAIN on winter EU/UK tour

September 3, 2014 XS Noize

Following on from the release of their acclaimed new album ‘Kingfisher’, Prawn are now set to storm the EU/UK, supporting Gnarwolves on their biggest tour to date! The winter tour is set to start on […]

NEW U2 ALBUM TO BE PRELOADED ON TO IPHONE 6
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NEW U2 ALBUM TO BE PRELOADED ON TO IPHONE 6

September 3, 2014 XS Noize

U2 fans are going crazy across the internet today about the latest U2 album rumours. a writer from RT.com, posted “U2’s new album will come pre loaded on the iPhone 6… Expect a promotion onslaught […]

THESE REIGNING DAYS STREAM NEW SINGLE 'THRONES'
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THESE REIGNING DAYS STREAM NEW SINGLE ‘THRONES’

September 3, 2014 XS Noize

Two years of continual touring will make or break a band. For Devon’s These Reigning Days it looks to be the former. Life on the road seemingly suits this ambitious trio, having recently enjoyed support […]

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September 2, 2014 XS Noize

Welcome to XS Noize MixTape #3, this is a taster of what we have been mostly listening to this week. Featuring: New Order, Philip Selway, White Male Actors,Blossoms and more!

NEW ORDER SIGN WITH MUTE
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September 2, 2014 XS Noize

New Order are very pleased to announce they have signed a worldwide deal with Mute, and that their next release will be on the legendary independent label. Speaking about the signing Daniel Miller explains: “This […]

LISTEN TO TRENTEMOLLER 'COME UNDONE' TOYDRUM REMIX
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September 1, 2014 XS Noize

Today marks the release of Trentemøller’s ‘Lost Reworks’ EP, and Toydrum are among a handful of guest remixers to reinterpret key tracks from the Copenhagen based producer’s acclaimed opus ‘Lost’. Toydrum (Pablo Clements & James […]

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