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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 […]

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          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
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          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

Tiny Magnetic Pets
New Music

Irish synth artists TINY MAGNETIC PETS announce new album ‘Re-Mix/Re-Model’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Anyone with their ear to the ground in the electronic music world will already know Tiny Magnetic Pets, the Irish synth artists who have collaborated with Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk), supported Michael Rother (NEU!) & The […]

Melody’s Echo Chamber
Gigs

MELODY’S ECHO CHAMBER shares new single ‘Norfolk Hotel’ – from new album ‘Unfold’ out September 30th

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Today Melody’s Echo Chamber, the project of French musician Melody Prochet, shares the newest single, “Norfolk Hotel,” off her upcoming LP, Unfold, the lost follow-up album to her self-titled debut Melody’s Echo Chamber, which includes […]

SYML
New Music

SYML collaborates with Elbow singer Guy Garvey on haunting new single ‘Lost Myself’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Progressive singer, songwriter, and producer Brian Fennell aka SYML, returns to unveil his haunting new single ‘Lost Myself’, featuring Elbow frontman Guy Garvey. Fennell, a longtime fan of the venerable British quartet, reached out to […]

Gaz Coombes
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES announces new album ‘Turn The Car Around’ – Hear first track ‘Don’t Say It’s Over’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes today announces details of his forthcoming album ‘Turn The Car Around’, released January 13th 2023, on Hot Fruit Recordings / Virgin Music. The announcement is accompanied by the unveiling of a new song, […]

Miles Hunt
Gigs

MILES HUNT of The Wonder Stuff announces his final album – ‘Things Can Change’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

‘Things Can Change’ is the forthcoming album from The Wonder Stuff frontman Miles Hunt. The album includes guests Billy Duffy (The Cult), Morgan Nicholls (Muse, The Streets, Senseless Things), Phil Hurley (Gigolo Aunts), Rat (Ned’s […]

Beck
New Music

BECK releases his sublime version of the Neil Young classic ‘Old Man’

September 26, 2022 XS Noize

If you were watching NFL Sunday Night Football last night and thought you’d hallucinated Beck covering “Old Man” rendered in stark black and white… don’t worry; you’re not losing your mind. The eight-time GRAMMY winner […]

Franz Ferdinand
Gigs

FRANZ FERDINAND return for a trio of UK dates as part of their ‘Hits To The Head’ world tour

September 26, 2022 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand, who earlier this year released Hits To The Head, a 20-track greatest hits collection showcasing the world-conquering success of the band’s career to date, are set to play a trio of U.K. shows […]

We Are Scientists
Gigs

WE ARE SCIENTISTS announce new album & UK tour

September 26, 2022 XS Noize

Hot off the heels of dropping their fresh new indie pop hit ‘Operator Error’, We Are Scientists announce details for the new album ‘Lobes’ today, alongside over 25 UK and European live dates for early […]

The War On Drugs
New Music

THE WAR ON DRUGS release ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ (Deluxe Edition) featuring unreleased songs, ‘Oceans of Darkness’ and ‘Slow Ghost’

September 26, 2022 XS Noize

Today, The War On Drugs release the I Don’t Live Here Anymore (Deluxe Edition), featuring two unreleased songs, “Oceans of Darkness” and “Slow Ghost.” After debuting an early version of “Oceans of Darkness” on The […]

Dylan John Thomas
Gigs

DYLAN JOHN THOMAS shares the video for his new single ‘What a Shame’

September 25, 2022 XS Noize

Dylan John Thomas is shaping up to be Scotland’s next major breakthrough artist, as evidenced by airplay that spans Radio 1, BBC Introducing, 6 Music and Radio X, as well as a rush of tastemaker […]

Ber
Gigs

Rising artist BER shares her new single, ‘Boys Who Kiss You In Their Car’

September 25, 2022 XS Noize

Rising artist Ber shares her new single, “Boys Who Kiss You In Their Car,” alongside an accompanying video. The new song comes as Ber gears up to release additional music this year.  Ber explains, “This […]

JP SAXE
New Music

Singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist JP SAXE unveils video for new single ‘When You Think Of Me’

September 25, 2022 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY® nominated singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist JP Saxe unveils his new single entitled “When You Think Of Me” via Arista Records. The track, produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Malay (Frank Ocean, Lorde), highlights Saxe’s impressive […]

Mark Owen
Gigs

Take That’s MARK OWEN releases his brand new album, Land Of Dreams

September 23, 2022 XS Noize

Mark Owen’s brand new album, Land Of Dreams, is out now via BMG. The record marks his first solo album in over nine years and is accompanied by a UK headline tour which kicks off […]

Arctic Monkeys
Gigs

ARCTIC MONKEYS announce 2023 UK and Ireland tour

September 23, 2022 XS Noize

Following news of their forthcoming album ‘The Car’, out on the 21st of October, Arctic Monkeys today announce the biggest UK and Irish tour of their career to date, with shows set for May and […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers
New Music

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS share new song ‘Eddie’ – from new album ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’ out Oct 14th

September 23, 2022 XS Noize

Offering up a collective salute and eloquent tribute to one of the greatest of all time, Red Hot Chili Peppers share a heartfelt new song entitled “Eddie”. The track unfolds as an emotionally charged anthem […]

Florence + the Machine
Gigs

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announce headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday, June 28th 2023

September 23, 2022 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine is pleased to return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday, June 28th 2023. Florence + the Machine released their fifth studio album, […]

SEAL: DELUXE EDITION
New Music

SEAL’s 1991 self-titled debut gets the deluxe treatment in a new 4-CD/2-LP collection

September 22, 2022 XS Noize

Seal took the world by storm in 1991 when “Crazy”, the lead single from his self-titled debut album – cracked the Top 10 in the U.S., U.K., and across Europe. In the singer-songwriter’s native U.K., […]

The 1975
Gigs

THE 1975 release ‘All I Need To Hear’ – the fourth track from their forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’

September 22, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 release ‘All I Need To Hear’ – the fourth track from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. ‘All I Need To Hear’ follows recent releases ‘I’m In […]

The Big Pink
Gigs

THE BIG PINK release intimate live video for their latest single ‘Safe and Sound’

September 22, 2022 XS Noize

With their first studio album in ten years, ‘The Love That’s Ours’ set to arrive on September 30th, The Big Pink have now unveiled the intimate new live video for their most recent single, ‘Safe […]

lissie
Gigs

LISSIE announces the 2023 ‘Carving Canyons’ UK tour

September 22, 2022 XS Noize

Having just released her critically acclaimed American-tinged indie folk album ‘Carving Canyons’, the multitalented tour de force Lissie now announces a February 2023 UK tour in support of the album. It represents Lissie’s first full-scale […]

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