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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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COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th
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COLDPLAY has released two more songs from their upcoming album, Everyday Life – Listen Now

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has today released two more songs, Daddy and Champion Of The World, from their upcoming album, Everyday Life, which is out on Friday. Daddy is accompanied by a stunning animated video, created by Aardman […]

REND COLLECTIVE announce headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena, Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest PHIL WICKHAM
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REND COLLECTIVE announce headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena, Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest PHIL WICKHAM

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Irish folk worship band from Northern Ireland, Rend Collective are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena on Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest Phil Wickham. Amidst so much heaviness […]

DAVID GRAY releases the track ‘Through To Myself’ from 20th-anniversary edition of White Ladder
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DAVID GRAY releases the track ‘Through To Myself’ from 20th-anniversary edition of White Ladder

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, Brit and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter David Gray today releases the track ‘Through To Myself’. Originally only available as a secret track on the CD release of Gray’s 7 million-selling, trailblazing album, White Ladder, the track […]

HARRY MOLD releases video for his latest single 'Python' - Watch Now
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HARRY MOLD releases video for his latest single ‘Python’ – Watch Now

November 19, 2019 XS Noize

Londoner Harry Mold today releases video for his latest single, the blistering indie-rock anthem ‘’ Python ‘. Going straight for the jugular, ‘Python’ takes an instant hold. Speaking about the video Mold says “The visual […]

IDLES share a new live version of 'Television (Live at Le Bataclan)' from new live album
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IDLES share a new live version of ‘Television (Live at Le Bataclan)’ from new live album

November 19, 2019 XS Noize

Today, IDLES have shared a new live version of ‘Television’, which is taken from their highly-anticipated first-ever live album ‘A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live at Le Bataclan’. The limited double LP edition will be available […]

DESTROYER - Shares new song ‘It Just Doesn’t Happen’
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DESTROYER – Shares new song ‘It Just Doesn’t Happen’

November 19, 2019 XS Noize

Dan Bejar has today shared a new single as Destroyer titled ‘It Just Doesn’t Happen’, from his upcoming album Have We Met out 31st January 2020 via Dead Oceans. Alongside, with London’s Village Underground already on sale, May dates […]

SAINT LEONARD releases new single and video ‘Dark Miracles’ - Watch Now
New Music

SAINT LEONARD releases new single and video ‘Dark Miracles’ – Watch Now

November 19, 2019 Julie Blore-Bizot

With neither preamble nor prelude, Saint Leonard’s new release, ‘Dark Miracles,’ informs the listener, “Amphibians were never my friends…” Curiosity is piqued, attention grabbed. Yet before I can come to grips with my own ambivalent […]

COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th
Gigs

COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has announced that they will play a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25 to celebrate the release of their new album, Everyday Life (out November 22). All proceeds from the show will […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces his largest ever Belfast show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Thursday, June 25th 2020
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces his biggest ever UK tour to date

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

Today #1 selling artist DERMOT KENNEDY announces his biggest ever UK tour to date including a headline show at London’s Alexandra Palace. This follows the release of his long-awaited #1 debut album ‘WITHOUT FEAR.’ The […]

DEACON BLUE release title track from forthcoming 'City Of Love' album - Listen Now
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DEACON BLUE release title track from forthcoming ‘City Of Love’ album – Listen Now

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

2020 is a big one for Deacon Blue. They have announced a new album CITY OF LOVE which sees the multi-million selling band deliver eleven brilliant new tracks tethered by a singular belief – that […]

BECK shares 'Everlasting Nothing' from upcoming new album 'Hyperspace' - Listen Now
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BECK shares ‘Everlasting Nothing’ from upcoming new album ‘Hyperspace’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

The penultimate point on the timeline to Hyperspace has been charted: “Everlasting Nothing,” the latest album track from seven-time GRAMMY-winner Beck’s upcoming new album. “Everlasting Nothing” is the show-stopping finale of Hyperspace, a stunning, sublime […]

MODEST MOUSE release the tripped-out dreamscape 'Ice Cream Party' - Listen Now
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MODEST MOUSE release the tripped-out dreamscape ‘Ice Cream Party’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Modest Mouse continues to add to their series of new music instalments with today’s release of the tripped-out dreamscape, “ Ice Cream Party .” The single is accompanied by an equally mesmerizing visual, full of […]

CONCHÚR WHITE releases new single ‘Daisies’ - Listen Now
Gigs

CONCHÚR WHITE releases new single ‘Daisies’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Indicative of his raconteur nature, Conchúr’s lyrical influences include the likes of Father John Misty, Lana Del Rey, Alex Turner, and Charles Bukowski. There’s dream-like surrealism in White’s musical storytelling which he delivers with understated […]

TWISTED WHEEL release new single: 'Black & Blue' - Listen Now
Gigs

TWISTED WHEEL release new single: ‘Black & Blue’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Not shying away from the major issues today, the band remain as culturally relevant as ever. The latest track is a story of self-medication and depression, coupled with a tribute to the genius of American […]

THE KILLERS announce Summer show at Malahide Castle with SAM FENDER on 16th June 2020
Gigs

THE KILLERS announce Summer show at Malahide Castle with SAM FENDER on 16th June 2020

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

THE KILLERS today announce a major UK and Ireland stadium tour, which includes a date at Malahide Castle on 16th June, along with the confirmation of their hotly anticipated sixth studio album, Imploding The Mirage, […]

ERASURE to release remastered and expanded reissue of ‘Chorus’ on February 14th 2020
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ERASURE to release remastered and expanded reissue of ‘Chorus’ on February 14th 2020

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

Erasure announces they will release the latest in their series of remastered and expanded Erasure CD reissues with a 3-CD edition of ‘Chorus’ on February 14th 2020. Featuring a remastered version of the original album […]

PALACE cover BILLIE EILISH on BBC Radio 1 & announce USA tour 1
Gigs

PALACE cover BILLIE EILISH on BBC Radio 1 & announce USA tour

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

After a triumphant sold-out closing night of their UK/EU tour at the Camden Roundhouse on Saturday night, London-based Palace have just announced a 15 date USA/Canada tour for February 2020, as well as dropping by […]

BILLIE EILISH shares new track 'everything i wanted' - Listen Now
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BILLIE EILISH shares new track ‘everything i wanted’ – Listen Now

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of her groundbreaking Number, 1 debut album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?, Darkroom/Interscope/Polydor Records artist Billie Eilish has released a brand new song titled “ everything i wanted.” […]

PET SHOP BOYS announce details of their new studio album, ‘Hotspot’ released on 24th January 2020 1
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PET SHOP BOYS announce details of their new studio album, ‘Hotspot’ released on 24th January 2020

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys today announce details of their highly anticipated new studio album, ‘Hotspot’, which will be released on 24th January 2020 on x2 Records/Kobalt. ‘Hotspot’ was mostly written and recorded in Berlin and Los […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Wandering Star' - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single ‘Wandering Star’ – Listen Now

November 14, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release a brand new single ‘Wandering Star’ today. Produced by Noel, the track is taken from the forthcoming ‘Blue Moon Rising’ EP which is released on 6th March 2020. Noel […]

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