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        • Placebo
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          Placebo release re:created version of iconic single ‘Nancy Boy’

          June 5, 2026

          Placebo release the newly reworked version of “Nancy Boy” alongside a new visualiser for the single. This is the final single to be shared ahead of their forthcoming new album Placebo RE:CREATED, set for release […]

          muse
          News

          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 […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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
          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
        • 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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CONCHÚR WHITE shares video for new single ‘Bikini Crops’ - Watch Now
New Music

CONCHÚR WHITE shares video for new single ‘Bikini Crops’ – Watch Now

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

Conchúr White has kicked off 2020 with the release of a brand new single, ‘Bikini Crops’. Mixed by Matt Wiggins (London Grammar, Glass Animals, Horrors), Bikini Crops is available everywhere from today via Panoplea/Believe. The […]

DEACON BLUE bring the  CITY OF LOVE Tour to Ulster Hall, Belfast 2nd November 2020
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DEACON BLUE release new single ‘Hit me Where It Hurts’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

‘Hit Me Where It Hurts’ will be the third track to be made available and is released on 7 February 2020. CITY OF LOVE sees the multi-million selling band deliver eleven brilliant new tracks tethered […]

THE CORONAS release brand new single ‘Haunted’ - Listen Now 2
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THE CORONAS release brand new single ‘Haunted’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

It’s been eight months since The Coronas last released new music, and to say that the band have been busy since then is a bit of an understatement. They’ve headlined their own travelling festival, performed […]

THE LEVELLERS announce new album 'Peace' - Hear new single ‘Food Roof Family’
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THE LEVELLERS announce new album ‘Peace’ – Hear new single ‘Food Roof Family’

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

The Levellers have released the brand new single ‘Food Roof Family’, the first track to be taken from their forthcoming new studio album Peace, which will be released on the 14th August via On The […]

THE ORB announce new album ‘Abolition of the Royal Familia’ out March 27th
Gigs

THE ORB announce new album ‘Abolition of the Royal Familia’ out March 27th

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

On March 27th Cooking Vinyl present ‘Abolition of the Royal Familia’ – the 17th album by prolific electronic godfather Alex Paterson and his rotating roster of collaborative cohorts. It forms part two of a pair […]

PIXIES release 'Beneath The Eyrie' Demos Pt.2
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PIXIES release ‘Beneath The Eyrie’ Demos Pt.2

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today, three new Pixies demo tracks, ‘Caught In A Dream (Demo)’, ‘Mal De Mer (Demo)’, and ‘Hey, Debussy (Demo)’, are available for the first time on all streaming and download services, and can be accessed […]

Dublin 3 piece STOLEN CITY release video for single 'The Tower' - Watch Now
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Dublin 3 piece STOLEN CITY release video for single ‘The Tower’ – Watch Now

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

On January 31st Dublin 3 piece Stolen City released ‘The Tower’ which is their most polished and accomplished single to date. Today the band drop the amazing video for the track which can be seen […]

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER announce their fourth studio album CALM out March 27th
Gigs

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER announce their fourth studio album CALM out March 27th

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) will release CALM – their fourth studio album and first for Polydor Records – on March 27. CALM is now available for pre-order from all digital retailers HERE. Those who […]

JON HOPKINS shares new piano composition 'Scene Suspended' - Listen Now
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JON HOPKINS shares new piano composition ‘Scene Suspended’ – Listen Now

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of his forthcoming Polarity Tour, Jon Hopkins has shared “Scene Suspended”, a brand new piano composition for 2020, first played live by Hopkins at his sold-out Sydney Opera House show last month. The piece […]

BOB MARLEY'S 75th birthday plans begin with new music video for 'Redemption Song' - Watch Now
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BOB MARLEY’S 75th birthday plans begin with new music video for ‘Redemption Song’ – Watch Now

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

The Marley family, UMe and Island Records have begun to roll out their yearlong MARLEY75 commemorative plans in celebration of the legendary cultural icon, Bob Marley’s 75th birthday and 40th anniversary of the timeless classic […]

SHARON VAN ETTEN shares video for new single 'Beaten Down' - Watch Now
Gigs

SHARON VAN ETTEN shares video for new single ‘Beaten Down’ – Watch Now

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

Sharon Van Etten follows 2019’s Remind Me Tomorrow with a new single, “Beaten Down,” and its gorgeous accompanying video. “‘Beaten Down’ is about love, patience and empathy,” says Van Etten. “It’s about making life-changing choices […]

JOE PURDY announces a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 18th April 2020
Gigs

JOE PURDY announces a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 18th April 2020

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

The internationally acclaimed folk artist, Joe Purdy is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 18th April 2020. Joe has released fourteen albums since leaving his home state of Arkansas. His […]

JEHNNY BETH Announces Debut Solo Record ‘To Love Is To Live’ Out May 8th 1
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JEHNNY BETH Announces Debut Solo Record ‘To Love Is To Live’ Out May 8th

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

Songwriter, singer, and multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth will release her debut solo album, To Love Is To Live, on May 8th, 2020 via Caroline Records. The record, which was recorded in Los Angeles, London, and […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB share video for new single 'All I Hear'
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB share video for new single ‘All I Hear’

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club have shared the video for their new single, ‘All I Hear’, the first track to be taken from their upcoming fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out March 20th via […]

JAMES BLUNT Reveals New Single ‘Halfway’ ft. WARD THOMAS
Gigs

JAMES BLUNT Reveals New Single ‘Halfway’ ft. WARD THOMAS

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

In the lead up to his UK headline tour, James Blunt today reveals a surprise new version for his next single ‘Halfway’, which now features a duet with the country-pop duo, Ward Thomas. The original […]

DANIEL MERRIWEATHER releases incredible new single ‘PARADISE’ - Listen Now
Gigs

DANIEL MERRIWEATHER releases incredible new single ‘PARADISE’ – Listen Now

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Australian artist DANIEL MERRIWEATHER releases brand new solo material with his incredible new single ‘PARADISE’. Listen BELOW. A brand new live date has also been announced at London’s Omeara for April 9th, tickets available here. […]

London 3-piece INDIAN QUEENS release a video for their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’ - Watch Now
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London 3-piece INDIAN QUEENS release a video for their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’ – Watch Now

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

London 3-piece Indian Queens have released a video for their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’. The track is taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘God Is A Woman’, due to be released on Cool Thing Records […]

INTERVIEW: Tim Wheeler on Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash 3
Gigs

ASH announce run of Feb in-store appearances

February 5, 2020 XS Noize

On the eve of their nattily titled Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash collection, ASH are pleased to announce details of a short run of in-store appearances throughout the album’s week of release. The band […]

KING NUN announce a huge UK headline tour for February 2020
Gigs

KING NUN announce a huge UK headline tour for February 2020

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

KING NUN have announced a huge UK headline tour for February 2020. The dates come in the wake of the band’s acclaimed debut album MASS, which was released through the iconic Dirty Hit in October […]

GOO GOO DOLLS release new live concert video for 'Autumn Leaves'
Gigs

GOO GOO DOLLS release new live concert video for ‘Autumn Leaves’

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today, multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have released a vibrant new live concert video for “Autumn Leaves”, a standout track from their 12th studio album Miracle Pill (Warner Records) that has become […]

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