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        • Placebo
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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
        • da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

          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 […]

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GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for "METAL SOUL"
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GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for “METAL SOUL”

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

As befitting the first track heralding an album about “the apocalypse”, “Metal Soul”, the brand new single from the acclaimed solo artist known as Gabriel Bruce, is darkly theatrical and deeply romantic. Having recently unveiled […]

PJ HARVEY shares video for "THE COMMUNITY OF HOPE" - Watch
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PJ HARVEY shares video for “THE COMMUNITY OF HOPE” – Watch

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

The Community of Hope video was directed by award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker Seamus Murphy, drawing on footage filmed during trips to Washington, D.C. undertaken by Harvey and Murphy. This is the second single taken from […]

GALANTIS CONFIRMED FOR TENNENT’S VITAL
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GALANTIS CONFIRMED FOR TENNENT’S VITAL

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

It’s already been a big week for Tennent’s Vital fans with Avicii just announced to headline Day 2 of the festival on Friday 26th August …. and the Swedish dance vibe just got stronger. Today […]

LA FEMME reveal hallucinatory video for brand new single 'Sphynx'
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LA FEMME reveal hallucinatory video for brand new single ‘Sphynx’

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

La Femme is back with a spectacular electro-pyscho new single and an accompanying hallucinatory video, taken from their forthcoming second album to be released in September, the French group follow up to 2013s award winning […]

WIRE announce new album & share first single! 'Nocturnal Koreans' - Listen
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WIRE to release mini-album ‘Nocturnal Koreans’, Listen to track

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

Having completed a preliminary round of work on their eponymous 2015 album at Rockfield Studios, Wire Found themselves with 19 tracks. Among them, there was a critical mass of 11 aesthetically unified songs, which made […]

STUART MASTERS releases new album 'Mystic Blue and the Black Balloon'
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STUART MASTERS releases new album ‘Mystic Blue and the Black Balloon’

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

If Syd Barrett and Nick Drake had been Davey Graham’s brothers and a fourth sibling had access to a time-travelling record player with the albums of Michael Hedges and Radiohead, it’s just possible his music […]

NEW YORK TOURISTS follow up the success of their last single 'Call' with debut album 'You + Me'
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NEW YORK TOURISTS follow up the success of their last single ‘Call’ with debut album ‘You + Me’

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Their debut EP received rave reviews from some of the UK’s most respected music media outlets and their song ‘Chew Me Up, Spit Me Out’ was selected as one of BBC Introducing’s top 10 tracks […]

Dorset based multi-instrumentalist GRIS-DE-LIN releases her first EP 'THE KICK' on April 22nd
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Dorset based multi-instrumentalist GRIS-DE-LIN releases her first EP ‘THE KICK’ on April 22nd

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Gris-de-Lin’s music combines elements of post-rock, blues and alt-folk, peppered with twisted electronics.

 ‘The Kick’ is Gris’ first solo project and was recorded in a nursery school in Dorset where she worked with producer Cee […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
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Listen to PET SHOP BOYS – THE POP KIDS (PSB DEEP DUB REMIX)

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have unveiled the deep dub remix of their forthcoming single “The Pop Kids”. The remix, available to stream now via YouTube, is taken from the upcoming remix package of “The Pop Kids” […]

TOM HINGLEY BAND release charity 7" for RECORD STORE DAY 1
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TOM HINGLEY BAND release charity 7″ for RECORD STORE DAY

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

From its beginnings in 2007, Record Store Day has grown into an international celebration of music culture, with the great and good of indie, rock, pop, electronica and more all involved in the annual event. […]

LUCY ROSE unveils New Video For 'Nebraska' starring DANNY DYER
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LUCY ROSE unveils New Video For ‘Nebraska’ starring DANNY DYER

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

Lucy Rose has unveiled a video for her new single ‘Nebraska’, starring Danny Dyer. The collaboration between Lucy and Danny is the result of a conversation the pair had last year after Dyer, who is […]

YEASAYER Unveil new album Amen & Goodbye 1
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YEASAYER Unveil new album Amen & Goodbye

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

Amen & Goodbye, the fourth studio album from Brooklyn-based band Yeasayer, will be released worldwide via Mute on 1 April 2016. Today, Yeasayer offer a peek into the world of Amen & Goodbye with ‘I […]

DMA's reveal new video for 'In The Moment' and announce new UK dates
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DMA’s reveal new video for ‘In The Moment’ and announce new UK dates

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

The wait for DMA’S debut album is over with ‘Hills End’ released February 26th on Infectious Music to wide critical acclaim and 8/10 from XS Noize Following on from Radio One A-listed single ‘Delete’ ‘DMAs […]

RADIOHEAD announce live shows for 2016
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RADIOHEAD announce live shows for 2016

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

Radiohead will play a series of live shows later this year which, together with the festival dates already announced and a few more international festival dates to follow, will complete their touring schedule for 2016. […]

ANIMAL NOISE release a new EP ‘Sink or Swim’ - Listen
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ANIMAL NOISE release a new EP ‘Sink or Swim’ – Listen

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

When Animal Noise self-released their debut album ‘Run Loose’ in 2012, they quickly went from playing in their rehearsal studio, an old cowshed on bass player Birdy’s farm, to the stages of Bestival & T […]

BIRDY reveals brand new video for ‘WILD HORSES’
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BIRDY reveals brand new video for ‘WILD HORSES’

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

Birdy transforms into a mermaid in a mesmerising underwater video for new track ‘Wild Horses’. The song is available immediately when pre-ordering her new album ‘Beautiful Lies’ out on March 25th. Birdy said – “I’m […]

PJ HARVEY Announces new album "THE HOPE SIX DEMOLITION PROJECT", Watch Album Trailer
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PJ HARVEY streams new single “THE COMMUNITY OF HOPE” listen

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

The Community of Hope is the second single taken from PJ Harvey’s forthcoming album, The Hope Six Demolition Project released 15th April on Island Records, and is available to stream below: The Hope Six Demolition […]

SKELLUMS release double A side single 'Art of Dying Young / Do Me Wrong'
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SKELLUMS release double A side single ‘Art of Dying Young / Do Me Wrong’

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

Skellums’ last release, their EP Clarion Call, received worldwide airplay and was championed by BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq. Following its success, the band return with a double A side single ‘Art of Dying Young […]

MONiKER to release self-titled LP in April, Listen to track
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MONiKER to release self-titled LP in April, Listen to track

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

Moniker formed when Jordan Scott, the band’s multi-instrumentalist songwriter and vocalist moved to New York City at the beginning of 2015 and reconnected with an old friend TD Crowley through their work at WCWM college […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
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PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 – listen

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have announced a remix package of “The Pop Kids”, to be released on March 18th. The release, available via digital formats only, will consist of four tracks remixed by MK, Offer Nissim […]

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