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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
          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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Montreal’s dancefloor aficionado’s BLUE HAWAII share brand new single 'Butterfly' 1
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Montreal’s dancefloor aficionado’s BLUE HAWAII share brand new single ‘Butterfly’

January 11, 2022 XS Noize

Montreal’s dancefloor aficionado’s Blue Hawaii return to the fray with the latest single, the jubilant “Butterfly”, from their new EP, ‘My Bestfriend’s House’. Channelling the energetic frequencies of post-lockdown freedom, the duo continue to provide […]

Destroyer announces new LP 'LABYRINTHITIS' out 25th March & shares video for first single 'Tintoretto, It’s for You' 1
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Destroyer announces new LP ‘LABYRINTHITIS’ out 25th March & shares video for first single ‘Tintoretto, It’s for You’

January 11, 2022 XS Noize

Destroyer is pleased to announce LABYRINTHITIS, out 25th March via Bella Union. Alongside this announcement, Destroyer shares the first song and video from the album, “Tintoretto, It’s for You”.  For the first time, Bejar himself […]

NIK COLK VOID announces her debut solo album 'Bucked Up Space' 2
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NIK COLK VOID announces her debut solo album ‘Bucked Up Space’

January 11, 2022 XS Noize

NIK COLK VOID has announced details of her debut solo album, Bucked Up Space, set for release on red transparent vinyl and digitally via Editions Mego on 8 April 2022. Nik Colk Void is well […]

Ride guitarist and songwriter ANDY BELL will release his second solo album 'Flicker' on February 11 1
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Ride guitarist and songwriter ANDY BELL will release his second solo album ‘Flicker’ on February 11

January 11, 2022 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell announces he will release his second solo album Flicker on February 11. The single ‘Something Like Love’ has just had its first play courtesy of Lauren Laverne on BBC […]

THE SLOW SHOW release 'Breathe' from their upcoming album ‘Still Life’
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THE SLOW SHOW release ‘Breathe’ from their upcoming album ‘Still Life’

January 11, 2022 XS Noize

The Slow Show will release their fourth studio album, their first for 3 years, entitled ‘STILL LIFE’, via [PIAS] (Europe) and Velveteen Records (ROW) – out on 4th February. The four-piece who first formed in […]

JOHNNY MARR releases video for new single ‘Night and Day’
Gigs

JOHNNY MARR releases video for new single ‘Night and Day’

January 10, 2022 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has released ‘Night and Day’, the brand new single taken from the ‘Fever Dreams Pt 3’ EP – the third quarter of forthcoming double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’, due February 25th via […]

PALACE release video for new single ‘Shame On You’
Gigs

PALACE release video for new single ‘Shame On You’

January 10, 2022 XS Noize

With just two weeks until the release of their spellbinding third album ‘Shoals’ on January 21st, London band Palace have released their latest single, ‘Shame On You”, via Fiction. The single release is accompanied by […]

SPIRITUALIZED share video for new single 'Crazy' from new LP 'Everything Was Beautiful' 1
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SPIRITUALIZED share video for new single ‘Crazy’ from new LP ‘Everything Was Beautiful’

January 10, 2022 XS Noize

With their new LP Everything Was Beautiful due out February 25th via Fat Possum, and having previously shared album opener ‘Always Together With You’, today Spiritualized share a video for new single “Crazy”, a sweet […]

KAE TEMPEST shares new single ‘More Pressure’ featuring Kevin Abstract
New Music

KAE TEMPEST shares new single ‘More Pressure’ featuring Kevin Abstract

January 10, 2022 XS Noize

‘The Line Is A Curve’ is the new album from writer and musician Kae Tempest, set for release on 8th April 2022 by Fiction Records. It is the fourth album from the Lewisham based artist […]

MUSIC VENUE TRUST Launches The #GoLocal Campaign
New Music

MUSIC VENUE TRUST Launches The #GoLocal Campaign

January 10, 2022 XS Noize

Music Venue Trust (MVT) has announced a new campaign to encourage music fans to enjoy live music in safe environments by supporting their local grassroots music venues. Given the current data and the guidance from […]

GILMORE TRAIL share new single 'Nocturne' from the upcoming ‘Impermanence’ LP
Gigs

GILMORE TRAIL share new single ‘Nocturne’ from the upcoming ‘Impermanence’ LP

January 10, 2022 XS Noize

Preceding their first album for over six years, GILMORE TRAIL today return with the graceful “Nocturne”; the final single to be cut from the upcoming ‘Impermanence’ LP (out 21 January, via Chasmata Records). A world […]

JAMES MORRISON shares video for new single ‘Don’t Mess With Love’
Gigs

JAMES MORRISON shares video for new single ‘Don’t Mess With Love’

January 7, 2022 XS Noize

As the February 11th release of his refreshed ‘Greatest Hits’ album approaches, James Morrison has discovered that looking back has opened new possibilities for his future. While his big hits undeniably sound better than ever, […]

THE WEEKND releases highly anticipated new album DAWN FM 1
New Music

THE WEEKND releases highly anticipated new album DAWN FM

January 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Weeknd has officially dropped his latest album, Dawn FM (XO/Republic Records). The surprise release began with a compelling trailer for the project and the reveal of the album cover and tracklist earlier in the […]

BLOOD RED SHOES release explosive new track 'Murder Me'
Gigs

BLOOD RED SHOES release explosive new track ‘Murder Me’

January 6, 2022 XS Noize

Blood Red Shoes have today shared their explosive new track, ‘MURDER ME’; the third release from their upcoming album, ‘GHOSTS ON TAPE’. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Tom Dalgety (Pixies, Royal Blood) and recorded at Echo […]

THE BEATLES' legendary rooftop concert from Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles: Get Back” to make theatrical debut exclusively in Imax 3
Gigs

THE BEATLES’ legendary rooftop concert from Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles: Get Back” to make theatrical debut exclusively in Imax

January 6, 2022 XS Noize

The Beatles’ unforgettable concert on the rooftop of Apple Corps’ Savile Row headquarters on January 30, 1969, will debut as a 60-minute feature at an Exclusive IMAX® Event Screening and Filmmaker Q&A on January 30, […]

HATE MOSS release new single 'Fog' & confirm forthcoming new album coming March 2022
New Music

HATE MOSS release new single ‘Fog’ & confirm forthcoming new album coming March 2022

January 5, 2022 XS Noize

With the New Year here and ready for taking – HATE MOSS – can confirm the arrival of a new album later in 2022. In anticipation of the release, the Italo-Brazilian industrial/post-punk duo have shared […]

The Mercury Prize winning, chart-topping alt-J start 2022 with their electrifying new track HARD DRIVE GOLD
Gigs

The Mercury Prize winning, chart-topping alt-J start 2022 with their electrifying new track HARD DRIVE GOLD

January 5, 2022 XS Noize

The Mercury Prize-winning, chart-topping alt-J start 2022 with a bang, releasing their electrifying new track HARD DRIVE GOLD, the third song to be taken from their forthcoming album THE DREAM, set for release on 11 […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal their debut single ‘You Will Never Work In Television Again’ 1
Gigs

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal their debut single ‘You Will Never Work In Television Again’

January 5, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile, the new group comprising Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, have today revealed their debut single ‘You Will Never Work In Television Again’. The track, which is […]

EELS share 'Amateur Hour' from their anticipated fourteenth studio album 'Extreme Witchcraft' 1
Gigs

EELS share ‘Amateur Hour’ from their anticipated fourteenth studio album ‘Extreme Witchcraft’

January 5, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their anticipated fourteenth studio album Extreme Witchcraft, out January 28 via PIAS and the band’s own E Works Records, EELS have today shared the album’s opening track, ‘Amateur Hour.’ E […]

BEAU DIAKO shares new single ‘Nylon’ featuring Tobi Tunis
New Music

BEAU DIAKO shares new single ‘Nylon’ featuring Tobi Tunis

January 5, 2022 XS Noize

After joining forces with major talents Bas and Etta Bond on his latest track ‘Fretless’, Beau Diako gets 2022 off to bang as he shares his brand new single ‘Nylon’, which features Tobi Tunis. The […]

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