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        • Enter Shikari
          News

          Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”

          April 16, 2026

          Enter Shikari have just revealed the official music video for track, Find Out The Hard Way. The visuals were shot in South London by Jasper Visuals, and premiered last night on YouTube. With zero announcements or teasers […]

          Massive Attack
          News

          Massive Attack release first new song in six years, ‘Boots on the Ground’ featuring Tom Waits

          April 16, 2026

          Massive Attack and Tom Waits release a new collaboration “Boots on the Ground” on Play It Again Sam, with an exclusive to vinyl B-side provided by Waits – a droll and sardonic spoken word piece […]

          Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025
          News

          Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025 reveals stark reality for Northern Ireland’s grassroots music venues

          April 15, 2026

          Northern Ireland has produced Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, The Undertones, Ash, Stiff Little Fingers, Gary Moore, Van Morrison and more from a population roughly the size of Greater Manchester. Every one of them […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

          March 24, 2026

          It’s been seven years since The Twilight Sad released It Won’t Be Like This All the Time — a record that cemented their place as one of the most emotionally direct and sonically powerful bands […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

        • 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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

          The Boxer Rebellion
          Podcast

          The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279

          April 7, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion return with The Second I’m Asleep — their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt join Mark Millar to talk […]

          The Dandy Warhols
          Podcast

          Courtney Taylor-Taylor on Pin Ups, Dig! and taking back The Dandy Warhols narrative | XS Noize Podcast #278

          April 1, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor — frontman, songwriter and creative force behind The Dandy Warhols — to talk about the band’s latest release Pin Ups, […]

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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

beaux
Gigs

beaux marks the release of his anticipated new EP with the new single – ‘all of this (and more)’

November 2, 2022 XS Noize

beaux marks the release of his anticipated new EP how can i sleep? i’m wide awake with the new single, all of this (and more). Out now via Dirty Hit, his new EP follows a sold out debut headline show at […]

Future Islands
Gigs

FUTURE ISLANDS release ‘Last Christmas’ single originally made famous by Wham!

November 2, 2022 XS Noize

Daring to go where few bands have gone before, Future Islands have done the unthinkable and covered ‘Last Christmas’, the classic festive song originally made famous by Wham! Released today, the Baltimore group’s playful reworking […]

Macklemore
Gigs

MACKLEMORE details relapse & recovery in latest single ‘FAITHFUL’ FT. NLE CHOPPA

November 1, 2022 XS Noize

Today, multi-diamond certified, GRAMMY Award® winning artist Macklemore released his latest track, ‘FAITHFUL’ ft. NLE Choppa. The track comes with the exciting news that his new studio album titled BEN will be released on March […]

IDLES
Gigs

IDLES announce ‘Five Years of ‘Brutalism’ release this December

November 1, 2022 XS Noize

IDLES – Joe Talbot, Mark Bowen, Lee Kiernan, Adam Devonshire and Jon Beavis – today announce details of a brand new reissue of their seminal debut album Brutalism. Set for release on Friday 9th December […]

Yeah Yeah Yeahs
New Music

YEAH YEAH YEAHS share new music video for “Wolf”

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

Coming off the recent release of their first album in nine years, the critically acclaimed Cool It Down (out now via Secretly Canadian), and two now-legendary shows at NYC’s Forest Hills Stadium and LA’s Hollywood […]

Crybabyamy
New Music

20-year-old newcomer CRYBABYAMY shares new single ‘Validation’

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

20-year-old newcomer Crybabyamy aims to normalise every kind of emotion through her pop-based music. She is writing, producing and singing her way to removing the shame that comes with being somebody who spontaneously bursts into […]

Lionel Richie
Gigs

LIONEL RICHIE announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday, 3rd June 2023

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

Lionel Richie has announced a very special outdoor performance for 2023 at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday, 3rd June, with very special guests, The Human League. International superstar Lionel Richie has a discography of albums […]

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Gigs

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS return with new single ‘Pretty Boy’

October 31, 2022 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today release a brand new single – ‘Pretty Boy’ – the first to be revealed from Noel’s forthcoming studio album.  ‘Pretty Boy’ signals the beginning of a new creative chapter. […]

taylor swift
New Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is the fastest selling album of 2022

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Following a record-breaking week for Taylor Swift, her critically acclaimed tenth studio album Midnights tops the UK Official Albums Chart, while lead single “Anti-Hero” tops the UK Official Singles Chart. Taylor’s Midnights is the fast-selling […]

Shania Twain
Gigs

SHANIA TWAIN announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 19th September 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Gearing up for another monumental chapter, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history Shania Twain will release her new album, Queen of Me, on February 3rd 2023, via EMI. […]

Róisín Murphy
Gigs

RÓISÍN MURPHY announces an open-air summer show at Trinity Summer Series on 2nd July 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Disco-pop queen Róisín Murphy has announced an open-air summer show at Trinity Summer Series on 2nd July 2023. This will surely be thrilling news for her legions of Irish fans who weren’t lucky enough to […]

Andy Taylor
Gigs

ANDY TAYLOR returns with his new single ‘Mans A Wolf To Man’

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Andy Taylor, the songwriter, guitarist, and singer behind hits from Duran Duran, The Power Station, Robert Palmer, Rod Stewart, The Almighty, Thunder & The Ting Tings, returns with his new single ‘Mans A Wolf To […]

Pulp
Gigs

PULP announce a series of live shows for UK & Ireland in 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Pulp are pleased to announce a series of shows for 2023, including headlining Latitude festival & London’s Finsbury Park. “Three months ago, we asked, What exactly do you do for an encore?” “Well… An encore […]

We Are Scientists
Gigs

WE ARE SCIENTISTS reveal indie dancefloor filler ‘Less From You’ – taken from new album ‘LOBES’

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

New York indie juggernauts We Are Scientists have revealed their brand new single ‘Less From You’ – An indie pop dancefloor filler, ‘Less From You’ is another taste of the pair’s recently announced eighth studio album […]

George Ezra
Gigs

GEORGE EZRA returns to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Friday, 9 June 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling musician George Ezra has today announced a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Friday, 9 June 2023, in support of his new album Gold Rush Kid, […]

The Lathums
Gigs

THE LATHUMS announce new album ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’ – Hear first single ‘Say My Name’

October 27, 2022 XS Noize

Having lived their rollercoaster ride to the top of the charts and main stages inside just two years, The Lathums state their intentions to supercharge their continued rise with the release of Say My Name […]

Hundred Reasons
Gigs

HUNDRED REASONS announce their first album together in 15 years – Hear lead single & title track ‘Glorious Sunset’

October 27, 2022 XS Noize

Hundred Reasons are today announcing their first album together in 15 years. Glorious Sunset is due for release on 24th Feb 2023 via SO Recordings. The lead single and title track ‘Glorious Sunset’ is available […]

Ride
Gigs

RIDE to reissue their ‘4 EPs’ and classic Creation Records albums on 4th November

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

Following their celebratory ‘Nowhere’ 30th UK tour earlier this year, including a sold-out London Roundhouse show, Ride have announced an extra special ‘Going Blank Again’ 30th-anniversary show at the new Soho venue HERE, at the […]

Atlantic Sessions music festival
Gigs

Award-winning ATLANTIC SESSIONS music festival is coming back to Portstewart and Portrush next month

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

The award-winning Atlantic Sessions music festival is coming back to Portstewart and Portrush next month. The much-loved event takes place from Friday, 18th November to Sunday, 20th November 2022, with a programme of over 30 […]

Philip Selway
New Music

Radiohead’s PHILIP SELWAY announces new album ‘Strange Dance’ out 24th February – Hear lead track ‘Check For Signs Of Life’

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

Philip Selway returns with a new solo album featuring guest appearances from Hannah Peel, Adrian Utley, Quinta, Marta Salogni, Valentina Magaletti and Laura Moody. Philip Selway has announced news of his new album Strange Dance […]

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