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        • Placebo
          News

          Placebo Share Reworked ‘Lady of the Flowers’ From Forthcoming Album Placebo Re:Created

          May 1, 2026

          Today, Placebo release the newly reworked version of Lady of the Flowers, the second track to be shared from their forthcoming new album Placebo Re:Created, set for release 19th June 2026 via Elevator Lady Ltd through AWAL. Listen to Lady of the Flowers […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Shares New Track ‘Won’t Stand Down’ From Forthcoming Album o\i

          May 1, 2026

          The flower moon of 1 May, 2026 is the first of two full moons in the month, and with it comes the release of the fifth song from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. Won’t Stand […]

          Natalia Imbruglia
          News

          Natalie Imbruglia announces new album ‘Algorithm’ and shares new single ‘Upside Down’

          April 29, 2026

          Natalia Imbruglia is known to millions as the star behind the global hit ‘Torn’ which remains one of the defining songs of the nineties. It started a phenomenal run of success which has included two BRIT Awards, three Grammy nominations, a Silver […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters - Your Favourite Toy
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – Your Favorite Toy

          April 30, 2026

          If But Here We Are was the funeral, Your Favorite Toy is the violent, jagged intake of breath that follows – a resurrection that is dangerously alive. On their twelfth studio outing, Dave Grohl and gang […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

        • 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
        • 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
        • Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          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 […]

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Fleet Foxes Announce New Album 'Crack-Up'
Gigs

Fleet Foxes Announce 2018 Tour

December 5, 2017 XS Noize

Fleet Foxes have announced a run of tour dates in 2018 throughout the Southern part of the US including a return to Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium. Tickets are on sale Friday, December 9 at 10:00 […]

FRANZ FERDINAND - Announce new album + share new track - Listen Now!
Videos

FRANZ FERDINAND – Unveil Video for “Always Ascending” – Watch Now!

December 4, 2017 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand has unveiled the striking new video to “Always Ascending”, the first single from their forthcoming album of the same name, out February 9th on Domino. The hypnotically charged video, shot in Paris, was […]

ROBYN HITCHCOCK Announces more solo shows for 2018! 2
Gigs

ROBYN HITCHCOCK Announces more solo shows for 2018!

December 1, 2017 XS Noize

Following on from the announcement that Robyn Hitchcock will be playing two UK shows with a full live band, His LA Squires, Robyn will also be playing an extensive string of solo acoustic shows in […]

THE DARKNESS release video for 'Happiness' - Watch Now!
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THE DARKNESS release video for ‘Happiness’ – Watch Now!

December 1, 2017 XS Noize

The Darkness have today released the video for their new single ‘Happiness’, taken from the recently released Top 10 new album Pinewood Smile, out now through Cooking Vinyl. ‘Happiness’ is a deliriously feel-good anthem which […]

CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG shares self-directed video filmed in her father Serge Gainsbourg's home
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CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG shares self-directed video filmed in her father Serge Gainsbourg’s home

December 1, 2017 XS Noize

Following the momentous release of Charlotte Gainsbourg’s now-universally acclaimed album ‘Rest’ on Because Music, the multi-hyphenate artist presents a self-directed music video for ‘Lying With You’. Filmed in the late Serge Gainsbourg’s home, frenetically bounding […]

THE FRATELLIS Share Video For New Single 'Stand Up Tragedy' - Watch Now!
Gigs

THE FRATELLIS Share Video For New Single ‘Stand Up Tragedy’ – Watch Now!

December 1, 2017 XS Noize

With a flourish and a cheeky grin, The Fratellis share the video for Stand Up Tragedy, the first single taken from their fifth studio album In Your Own Sweet Time released by Cooking Vinyl 9th […]

THE NATIONAL announce new album, new track + world tour
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THE NATIONAL release video for ‘Dark Side Of The Gym’ – Watch Now!

December 1, 2017 XS Noize

The National have unveiled the video for ‘Dark Side Of The Gym’, directed, choreographed and starring NYC Ballet Resident Choreographer and soloist Justin Peck, with executive production by former Miami City Ballet dancer turned filmmaker […]

PEARL JAM Announce Summer 2018 European Tour Dates 1
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PEARL JAM Announce Summer 2018 European Tour Dates

December 1, 2017 XS Noize

Pearl Jam will embark on a fourteen-date European tour in June and July of 2018. The band’s summer tour kicks off on June 12th in Amsterdam, NL and wraps up on July 14th in Lisbon, […]

GRAHAM COXON Shares New Track "FALLING" - Listen Now!
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GRAHAM COXON Shares New Track “FALLING” – Listen Now!

November 30, 2017 XS Noize

Parlophone Records have today announced the release of Falling from Graham Coxon, a new recording available on digital download and limited edition 7” vinyl – in support of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). Falling […]

PAUL DRAPER comes to Belfast to perform debut solo album & debut Mansun album
Gigs

PAUL DRAPER Announced as special guest support for STEVEN WILSONS 2018 US tour

November 28, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper has been announced as very special guest support on the first leg of Steven Wilson’s forthcoming US tour in spring 2018. These will be the first shows Paul has played in North America […]

Manchester's ELBOW release “The Best Of” collection
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Manchester’s ELBOW release “The Best Of” collection

November 27, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester band elbow just wrapped a successful and SOLD-OUT run across North America this month, which included a late night television performance on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where they performed current single […]

COLOUR Announce First London Show of 2018
Gigs

COLOUR Announce First London Show of 2018

November 27, 2017 XS Noize

COLOUR announce their first show of 2018. They play SPOTLIGHT at London’s Camden Assembly on Tues 16th January alongside Sick Joy and 485c. The gig coincides with the release of brand new single ‘Black’. The […]

JOHN BRAMWELL Announces New Solo Album - ‘Leave Alone The Empty Spaces’
Gigs

JOHN BRAMWELL Announces New Solo Album – ‘Leave Alone The Empty Spaces’

November 27, 2017 XS Noize

Currently, on a solo tour of the UK, I Am Kloot’s songwriter and frontman, John Bramwell, has announced the release of his first studio solo album ‘Leave Alone The Empty Spaces’. The record is a […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce brand new album 'WALK BETWEEN WORLDS' plus UK live shows for February 2018 1
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS announce brand new album ‘WALK BETWEEN WORLDS’ plus UK live shows for February 2018

November 23, 2017 XS Noize

On 2nd February 2018, BMG will release Walk Between Worlds, Simple Minds’ first album of new material since 2014’s Big Music (which Mojo magazine declared, “Their best album in 30 years”). Walk Between Worlds was […]

AWOLNATION - Announces third studio album ‘Here Come The Runts’
Gigs

AWOLNATION – Announces third studio album ‘Here Come The Runts’

November 22, 2017 XS Noize

Multi-platinum artist AWOLNATION has announced the release of their third studio album, Here Come The Runts, on February 2, 2018. European tour dates announced. Serving as a follow up to the platinum-certified debut album Megalithic […]

MORRISSEY - Announces UK & Ireland Tour
Gigs

MORRISSEY – Adds O2 Academy Brixton show to UK tour

November 22, 2017 XS Noize

Due to overwhelming demand, a fourth and final London date has been announced to Morrissey’s 2018 UK tour at the O2 Academy Brixton on Thursday 1st March. Tickets go on general sale 10 am, Friday […]

Steve Mason and Primal Scream’s Martin Duffy collaborative on 4 track mini album as Alien Stadium
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Steve Mason and Primal Scream’s Martin Duffy collaborative on 4 track mini album as Alien Stadium

November 22, 2017 XS Noize

Fast forward through the history books! The new victors of the space-time continuum, the Priests Of Sound, have committed to The Alien Stadium for all times. What joys, this meddling kerfuffle! THIS IS FOR THE […]

NICK HODGSON - Announces Debut Album 'Tell Your Friends' Coming January 2018
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NICK HODGSON – Announces Debut Album ‘Tell Your Friends’ Coming January 2018

November 21, 2017 XS Noize

Emerging back into earshot, erstwhile Kaiser Chief Nick J.D. Hodgson is pleased to announce his debut solo album Tell Your Friends. Set for release on Janu, ry 26th 2018 on his own label imprint Prediction […]

TURIN BRAKES - Announce New Album 'Invisible Storm'- Released January 26th
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TURIN BRAKES – Announce New Album ‘Invisible Storm’- Released January 26th

November 21, 2017 XS Noize

Turin Brakes don’t hang about. The estimable London 4-piece release their eighth studio album with Cooking Vinyl on January 26th 2018, followed by a UK & European tour. The opening track ‘Would You Be Mine’ […]

DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour
Gigs

DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

Del Amitri will return in 2018 for a UK tour, the celebrated Glaswegian band’s first run of dates since 2014. The July 2018 tour includes original band members – Justin Currie (vocals, guitar), Iain Harvie […]

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