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        • Kyle Falconer
          News

          Kyle Falconer releases ‘I’m Lost (You’re Dead)’ ft. Jamie Webster ahead of UK tour this week

          February 25, 2026

          Kyle Falconer today previews the March 27th release of his new album ‘Lovely Night of Terror’ by sharing his new single ‘I’m Lost (You’re Dead)’ which features the acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamie Webster. He launched the […]

          Transvision Vamp
          News

          Transvision Vamp Announce First UK & Ireland Tour Since 1991

          February 24, 2026

          Iconic British alt-rock band Transvision Vamp announce their first UK & Ireland tour since 1991 for Autumn 2026 including a headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Sunday 01st November 2026. Transvision Vamp have announced their […]

          WOLF ALICE
          News

          Wolf Alice Announce Belfast Show at Custom House Square for August 29, 2026

          February 24, 2026

          North London quartet Wolf Alice are proud to announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday 29th August alongside very special guests. Wolf Alice first emerged in 2013 with […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

        • 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: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem

          February 21, 2026

          Swedish heavy metal visionaries Avatar transformed Nottingham’s Rock City into a dark theatrical spectacle on February 17th — delivering one of the most visually captivating and musically explosive shows the venue has seen in recent […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

  • Podcast
        • credit Yagub Allahverdiyev
          Podcast

          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
          Podcast

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

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All the best music news, from Rock, Indie, Electronic, Alternative, Pop, and much more. News & music reviews on singers, songwriters, bands, release dates, videos, concerts, albums, musicians

Pet Shop Boys
Gigs

PET SHOP BOYS bring their ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ show to 3Arena, Dublin on June 19 2023

November 28, 2022 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have today announced new 2023 UK and European dates, including a show at 3Arena Dublin on June 19 for their critically acclaimed tour, ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’, tickets priced from €82.05, […]

Picture This
Gigs

Ireland’s PICTURE THIS are back with their brand-new single ‘Get On My Love’

November 26, 2022 XS Noize

Ireland’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This are back with their brand-new single ‘Get On My Love’, out today via RCA Records, Germany. The infectious new single arrives following the band’s stellar performance at […]

No Fun At All
Gigs

NO FUN AT ALL announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 12th April 2023

November 25, 2022 XS Noize

October 2022 saw the release of No Fun At All’s seventh studio album, appropriately named “Seventh Wave”. The Swedes have kept us waiting for new material for four long years, but now the time has […]

St. Lundi
Gigs

ST.LUNDI shares the video for new single ‘Fallen Like A Star’ & confirms debut European headline tour

November 24, 2022 XS Noize

Between tours as guest to Kodaline, Tom Gregory and Jeremy Loops as well as big collabs with Kygo and SEEB, St. Lundi’s whole-hearted songwriting is establishing a sincere emotional connection with a growing fanbase. His […]

Cassa Jackson
Gigs

CASSA JACKSON shares her new single ‘Right Girl, Wrong Guy’

November 24, 2022 XS Noize

Vocal powerhouse Cassa Jackson is your go-to singer-songwriter for relatable, sassy songs about relationships. Her self-released songs, including ‘Suits U’ and ‘Parallel Universe’, have so far exceeded 11 million streams, leading to nominations at the […]

The Coronas
Gigs

THE CORONAS release new single & video for ‘Getaway Car’

November 24, 2022 XS Noize

The Coronas release new single ‘Getaway Car’ on 25th November, taken from their seventh album, Time Stopped which went straight to number one on the Irish album charts. The Coronas are the first and only […]

Ocean Colour Scene
New Music

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE announce career spanning collection – ‘Yesterday Today: 1992 – 2018’ – out 24 February

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

On 24 February, Edsel/Demon Music Group begin a year-long release campaign celebrating 30 years of one of the most popular and successful British bands to emerge in the 1990s, Ocean Colour Scene. Ocean Colour Scene […]

Belters Only
Gigs

BELTERS ONLY announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday, 25th Feb 2023

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

Dance music frontrunners Belters Only announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday, 25th Feb 2023. Accompanied by special guest Jazzy, the show will see the duo perform their hits. The show […]

The Cure
Gigs

Extra tickets released for THE CURE at The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Friday, 02 December

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

Extra tickets have been released for The Cure 2022 European Tour at The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Friday, 02 December. Special guests, The Twilight Sad, will join the Cure. Tickets are on sale from: www.Ticketmaster.ie […]

The luka state
Gigs

THE LUKA STATE share the DIY video for ‘More Than This’

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

The Luka State recently announced the March 10th release of their eagerly anticipated second album ‘More Than This’ by sharing its title track. The song was inspired by an encounter that frontman Conrad Ellis had […]

The Damned
Gigs

THE DAMNED announce a huge UK tour for March/April 2023, with special guests The Nightingales

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

Today The Damned announce a huge UK tour for March/April 2023, with special guests The Nightingales. David Vanian, Captain Sensible, Monty Oxymoron, Paul Gray and Will Glanville-Taylor will tour the UK in support of a […]

Billy Nomates
Gigs

BILLY NOMATES shares a new track and video, “spite”, from her album, CACTI, out on 13 January 2023

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Nomates, the project of the Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries, today shares a new track and video, “spite”, with an accompanying video directed by nwspk. The spiky, synth-powered single’s refrain, “Don’t you […]

DAVE ROWNTREE
Gigs

BLUR drummer DAVE ROWNTREE shares new track ‘Tape Measure’

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

DAVE ROWNTREE is pleased to share the new single “TAPE MEASURE” from his forthcoming debut album, Radio Songs which will be released on January 20, 2023, through Cooking Vinyl. “Tape Measure” is streaming now. It’s […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE
Gigs

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announce the release of their 20th studio album – Your Future Is Your Past

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, force of nature – returns with the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s 20th full-length studio album Your Future Is Your Past, which will be released […]

N Dubz
Gigs

English pop-hip-hop band N-DUBZ announce headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Saturday, 26th August 2023

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

English pop-hip-hop band N Dubz have announced they will headline Custom House Square, Belfast, on Saturday, 26th August 2023. The trio kicked off their massive SOLD-OUT Back To The Future Tour UK tour this month; […]

blur
Gigs

BLUR announce headline show at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 24th June next year

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

Metropolis Music today announce that blur will play a very special show at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 24th June next year, their only Irish appearance and first headline show since 2015. The outing will […]

Duran Duran
Gigs

DURAN DURAN announce 2023 headline UK & Ireland arena tour

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

2022 has seen Duran Duran celebrate a landmark year. The band have just been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, a career peak that follows a summer live season of epic proportions […]

the kooks
Gigs

THE KOOKS announce a headline summer show at Fairview Park on 28th June 2023

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Following an incendiary three-night sold-out run at 3Olympia Theatre last April, The Kooks have announced a headline summer show at Fairview Park on 28th June 2023, subject to licence. Special guests are Blossoms and The […]

Blur
Gigs

BLUR add second & final Wembley Stadium date on 9th July due to phenomenal demand

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Metropolis Music today announced that blur will play a second and final Wembley Stadium date on 9th July next summer after unprecedented demand resulted in the band’s 8th July show selling out in record time […]

Emperor of Ice Cream
New Music

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM release video for new single ‘Winter Pages’

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Irish indie stalwarts Emperor of Ice Cream’ have released a new single & video, ‘Winter Pages’, which is out now via FIFA Records and available across all digital platforms today, Fri Nov 18th. ‘Winter Pages […]

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