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        • Brian Fallon
          News

          Brian Fallon Announces New Album ‘Not Bad For New Jersey’ And Shares New Single ‘Pearls’

          June 10, 2026

          Brian Fallon has announced details of his eagerly awaited new album, Not Bad For New Jersey, set for release via his own Lesser Known Records on Thursday, September 10, 2026, digitally, with the physical release […]

          Interpol
          News

          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
          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

          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 […]

        • 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. […]

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        • Embrace
          Podcast

          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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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Gigs

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD share ‘Hate Dancin’ from forthcoming album, ‘Changes’

October 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Australian polymaths King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard unveil their new single/video, ‘Hate Dancin’’ taken from their forthcoming album Changes, out October 28th on KGLW. Following last week’s Laminated Denim – an album written […]

THE SLEEPING SOULS
Gigs

THE SLEEPING SOULS release debut single together ‘Liar / Lover’

October 17, 2022 XS Noize

Charting an independent course alongside their day job as Frank Turner’s band – THE SLEEPING SOULS – are pleased to present their debut single together, ‘Liar / Lover’ (out now via Xtra Mile Recordings). The […]

Sam Fender
Gigs

SAM FENDER announces his biggest-ever Belfast date at Belsonic on Friday, 23rd June 2023

October 17, 2022 XS Noize

Following the news of two sold-out stadium shows at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park, Sam Fender has announced his biggest-ever Belfast date for next summer at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Friday, 23rd June 2023. Over the […]

Liam Gallagher - Knebworth 22
News

LIAM GALLAGHER to release the ‘Knebworth 22’ documentary

October 17, 2022 XS Noize

Trafalgar Releasing, Warner Music Entertainment and MTV Entertainment Studios are delighted to announce that the feature-length documentary Liam Gallagher – Knebworth 22 will be in cinemas worldwide from Thursday, 17th November 2022, for a limited […]

LOVE SICK
New Music

LOVE SICK share new single ‘Sick of Love’ from new mixtape ‘LOVE’ – out November 18th

October 17, 2022 XS Noize

Released earlier this year, LOVE SICK’s two thematically linked EPs, ‘SICK’ and ‘SICK II’, established the Scottish duo’s darkly decadent take on relationships as something different from the pack. A summer highlight came when they […]

Ruthie Foster
News

RUTHIE FOSTER announces new album ‘Healing Time’ – Hear new single ‘Soul Searching’

October 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster has announced that her ninth studio album Healing Time will be released on November 18 via Blue Corn Music. Foster has also just shared her new single “Soul Searching,” the […]

INHALER
Gigs

INHALER announce new album ‘Cuts & Bruises’ – out 17th February 2023

October 17, 2022 XS Noize

INHALER have announced details of their new album ‘Cuts & Bruises’ and share the uplifting new single ‘Love Will Get You There’ alongside a VIDEO directed by James Arden. The Dublin band’s eagerly awaited sophomore […]

The Beatles
New Music

THE BEATLES release Danny Sangra directed video for ‘Taxman’

October 14, 2022 XS Noize

The Beatles release the official video for The Beatles’ “Taxman”, directed by Danny Sangra. “Taxman” is the first track from the Revolver album’s newly remixed and expanded Special Edition releases. The track was recorded across three […]

INHALER
News

INHALER announce details of a major world tour

October 14, 2022 XS Noize

INHALER today (Oct 14th) announce details of a major world tour kicking off at the end of November with two homecoming shows at The Olympia in Dublin. The 36-date tour includes eight headline shows in […]

Neil Young
New Music

NEIL YOUNG to release 50th Anniversary Edition of ‘Harvest’

October 14, 2022 XS Noize

Today Neil Young announces the December 2nd release of a 50th Anniversary Edition of his 1972 album ‘Harvest’. His fourth solo album remains one of the most beloved in his catalogue and is full of […]

MARC ALMOND shares brand new single ‘Slow Burn Love’ - Watch Video
Gigs

MARC ALMOND announces his rescheduled tour dates for October 2022

October 13, 2022 XS Noize

Marc Almond is delighted to announce his rescheduled tour dates for October 2022, adding extra dates in Liverpool, Buxton, York and Cambridge. Marc added, “the fans have been so understanding and patient through the endless […]

Robbie Williams
New Music

ROBBIE WILLIAMS ‘Life Thru A Lens’ celebrates its 25th anniversary with a 4-CD deluxe edition

October 13, 2022 XS Noize

Robbie Williams has today announced that a new deluxe edition of his multi-million-selling debut solo album, Life Thru A Lens, will be released on December 2 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the record. The […]

White Lies
Gigs

WHITE LIES release new single ‘Breakdown Days’ featured on forthcoming bonus edition of recent album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart

October 13, 2022 XS Noize

White Lies have today shared a new track, ‘Breakdown Days’. Previously unreleased, it features on the forthcoming bonus edition of their current album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart, which is released digitally on […]

LOWLIFE
Gigs

Essex, UK band LOWLIFE announce their debut album ‘PAYDAY’ due on November 18th

October 12, 2022 XS Noize

Today Essex, UK band – LOWLIFE – announce their debut album ‘PAYDAY’ due on November 18th via Tim Armstrong-led Hellcat Records. Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of sources, the album fuses 90’s hip-hop and […]

Mimi Webb
Gigs

Breakout singer-songwriter MIMI WEBB announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on April 6th 2023

October 12, 2022 XS Noize

Today, breakout singer-songwriter Mimi Webb announces that her highly-anticipated debut album Amelia will be released on March 3, 2023, via EPIC Records.  “Announcing my first ever album is such an important moment in my career that honestly, […]

Billy Idol
Gigs

BILLY IDOL adds KILLING JOKE to the bill for his Roadside Tour from 13th October

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Idol is bringing his The Roadside Tour 2022 to the UK from 13th October. Killing Joke are delighted to be announced as special guests for the tour, after Television were forced to make a […]

Duran Duran
Gigs

DURAN DURAN Announce Feature-Length Docu-Concert Film ‘A Hollywood High’

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

Duran Duran have confirmed details of a brand-new, 75-minute docu-concert film, entitled A Hollywood High, that captures the band performing live on a rooftop in Los Angeles, alongside exclusive interviews and archival footage that tells […]

BLINK-182
Gigs

BLINK-182 announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 4th September 2023

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, award-winning group blink-182 have announced its biggest tour ever, a colossal global outing with Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years. Produced by Live Nation, […]

Architects
Gigs

ARCHITECTS share video for new single ‘a new moral low ground’

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Architects have shared the third preview off their new album, the classic symptoms of a broken spirit, which will be out via Epitaph on October 21st. Continuing the band’s exploration of industrial and electronic […]

The Answer
Gigs

Northern Irish rockers THE ANSWER return after 7 years with new single ‘Blood Brother’

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

On October 14th, Northern Irish rockers The Answer are set to make a spectacular and long-awaited return with their first studio single for almost seven years, ‘Blood Brother’. The band are delighted to give you […]

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