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        • Interpol
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          Interpol return with new album ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’ and share two new tracks

          June 9, 2026

          Interpol have announced their new album This Mirror Weighs a Ton, their first in four years and debut for Partisan Records, arriving August 28. Alongside the announcement, the band share the two opening tracks, the […]

          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
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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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        • Col Gerrard
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          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
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          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. […]

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        • Embrace
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          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

          The Hoosiers
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          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
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          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 […]

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Everything But The Girl
New Music

EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL confirm details of ‘Fuse’ their first new studio album in over 24 years

January 10, 2023 XS Noize

Everything But The Girl have today confirmed details of Fuse, their first new studio album in over 24 years, out on 21st April. The first single – and opening cut from the 10-track album – […]

Morrissey Announces Headline London Show
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MORRISSEY announces a new London headline show at Eventim Apollo on Sunday 19th March

January 10, 2023 XS Noize

Morrissey has today announced a new London headline show at Eventim Apollo on Sunday 19th March. This show is part of a European tour that includes dates in France and Belgium. Tickets for the shows go […]

Daughter
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DAUGHTER announce new album ‘Stereo Mind Game’ – out 7th April

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

Returning with their first studio album in seven years, Stereo Mind Game is a new chapter for Daughter. Released on 7 April, the group’s third record follows Not to Disappear (2016) and soundtrack Music from […]

BANNERS
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BANNERS releases his NEW EP ‘I Wish I Was Flawless, I’m Not’ on January 13th

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

Following a flurry of raw and heartfelt offerings these last few months, including “Easy,” “Perfectly Broken,” “Keeps Me Going,” and “Happier,” Liverpool native Michael Nelson, aka BANNERS. returns with his eagerly-awaited new EP I Wish […]

David Bowie
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50th anniversary vinyl editions of DAVID BOWIE’s 1973 album ‘Aladdin Sane’ will be released in April

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

April 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie’s ALADDIN SANE, which was released only ten months after his breakthrough album THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM […]

Belle and Sebastian
New Music

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN announce new album ‘Late Developers’ – released this Friday, January 13th

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

Belle and Sebastian hit the ground running in 2023 with new album Late Developers, released this Friday, January 13th. The first single ‘I Don’t Know What You See In Me’ can be heard now. One […]

Public Image Ltd
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. to compete to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023 with their new single ‘Hawaii’

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd. (PiL) are confirmed to take part in the competition to represent Ireland at the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest with the most personal piece of songwriting and accompanying artwork that John Lydon […]

Northern Irish comedians attend official launch for the ‘Valentines Day Massacre’ boxing event
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Northern Irish comedians attend official launch for the ‘Valentines Day Massacre’ boxing event

January 6, 2023 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s best comedians were in the Limelight today at the official press conference for the ‘Valentines Day Massacre’ comedians boxing event which will take place at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Feb 11th. Comedians, […]

Seafret
News

SEAFRET kick off 2023 with the soaring new single ‘See, I’m Sorry’

January 6, 2023 XS Noize

Following on from the release of their highly-praised new EP ‘Anywhere From Here’ last year, Bridlington’s finest Seafret are looking to kick off their 2023 with their soaring new single ‘See, I’m Sorry’. Conjuring a […]

Peter Gabriel
Gigs

PETER GABRIEL releases new single ‘Panopticom’ from his forthcoming album i/o

January 6, 2023 XS Noize

Today, on the first full moon of 2023, Peter Gabriel has revealed the first new song from his forthcoming album i/o. The track is accompanied by a cover image by the artist David Spriggs. Written […]

Local comedians
Gigs

Northern Irish comedians come together for a charity boxing event live at the Ulster Hall, Belfast

January 5, 2023 XS Noize

Local comedians come together for a charity boxing event live at the Ulster Hall, Belfast. You’ve come to see them tell jokes. Now come and see them knock the ballix out of each other. Local […]

The Hold Steady
Gigs

THE HOLD STEADY announce the release of their ninth studio album ‘The Price of Progress’

January 4, 2023 XS Noize

The Hold Steady have announced the release of their ninth studio album, The Price of Progress, arriving everywhere on the band’s Positive Jams label via Thirty Tigers on Friday, March 31, 2023. It will be […]

Mac DeMarco
New Music

MAC DEMARCO announces new album ‘Five Easy Hot Dogs’ – Out January 20th

January 4, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Mac DeMarco announces Five Easy Hot Dogs, his new album, out January 20th (CD/digital) and May 12th (vinyl) on Mac’s Record Label. “The plan was to start driving north, and not go home to […]

The Slow Readers Club
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB share their new single ‘Modernise’

January 4, 2023 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club today share their new single ‘Modernise’. It’s the second track to preview the Manchester band’s new album ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’, which follows on February 24th. The record is their first full […]

Moby
New Music

MOBY starts the new year with ‘Ambient 23’ – a new album of ambient compositions

January 1, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Moby returns with his semi-annual tradition of releasing a new album of ambient compositions, with Ambient 23, a 16-track exploration of the weightless form that is ambient, weaving improvised drifting sonics out of his […]

Crosses
New Music

††† (Crosses) feat: Chino Moreno of Deftones and Shaun Lopez release cover of George Michael’s ‘One More Try’

December 23, 2022 XS Noize

††† (Crosses) —the duo made up of Deftones’ Chino Moreno and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez—present their cover of George Michael’s “One More Try” accompanied by an animated visualizer.  In 2020, they instituted a holiday ritual by […]

TAYLOR SWIFT
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT makes global music history again in 2022

December 22, 2022 XS Noize

Taylor Swift extended her record-setting 2022 performance with the debut of her tenth studio album Midnights on October 21st, released on Republic Records/Universal Music Group. In just eight weeks, Midnights has achieved over 6 million […]

Snoop Dog
Gigs

SNOOP DOG reschedules UK & Ireland tour for March 2023

December 21, 2022 XS Noize

Celebrating over 25 years at the pinnacle of hip hop, it’s been a career that has seen the Doggfather cement his undisputed influence on music with chart-topping, multi-platinum records while also solidifying his importance to […]

Andy Bell
New Music

Ride guitarist and songwriter ANDY BELL announces new compilation album – ‘Strange Loops & Outer Psych’

December 20, 2022 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell releases a new compilation album called Strange Loops & Outer Psych on February 10, 2023. The CD-only release marks the end of the campaign for Andy’s second solo album […]

TOM MEIGHAN announces headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Saturday May 13th 2023
Gigs

TOM MEIGHAN announces headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Saturday May 13th 2023

December 16, 2022 XS Noize

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back with live dates in 2023 with the release of his album ‘The Reckoning’, following brilliant live reviews and sold-out Christmas shows. Tom Meighan has sold four million albums. […]

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