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        • Placebo
          News

          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
          News

          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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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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