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        • Fugees
          News

          30 Years of Fugees’ Iconic Album ‘The Score’ to Be Celebrated at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre

          April 24, 2026

          As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Fugees’ iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian offering their take on this classic. From São Paulo to Belfast […]

          MUSE
          News

          MUSE unleash heavy new single ‘Cryogen’ from forthcoming album The Wow! Signal

          April 24, 2026

          MUSE release their fiery new single, “Cryogen.” The explosive track is the third taste of the band’s forthcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which they announced in a broadcast from space last month and […]

          Tricky
          News

          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

          The Boxer Rebellion
          Podcast

          The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279

          April 7, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion return with The Second I’m Asleep — their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt join Mark Millar to talk […]

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REBEKAH FITCH
New Music

Alternative pop singer and songwriter REBEKAH FITCH releases new single ‘No Pressure’

September 16, 2022 XS Noize

How often have you been so passionate about something but feel overwhelmed and at a loss to do anything about it? New single ‘No Pressure’ is a punchy, tongue-in-cheek critique about the contradictions and opposing […]

Joshua Burnside
Gigs

Experimental folk songwriter JOSHUA BURNSIDE releases video for new track ‘Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887)’

September 16, 2022 XS Noize

Experimental songwriter Joshua Burnside has announced he will be releasing his latest EP, ‘Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887)’, on November 18th 2022. His first new music of the year comes ahead of his biggest […]

BUSH
Gigs

BUSH release new single ‘Heavy Is The Ocean’ – from their upcoming new album The Art of Survival

September 16, 2022 XS Noize

Iconic GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock band BUSH are set to return with their long-awaited ninth full-length album, The Art of Survival, scheduled for release on October 7, 2022, via BMG. Following the release of the hard-hitting […]

Dropkick Murphys
Gigs

DROPKICK MURPHYS share ‘All You Fonies’ & announce UK tour support acts for 2023

September 14, 2022 XS Noize

Just a few weeks before the release of Dropkick Murphys’ new album This Machine Still Kills Fascists–a unique collaboration with Woody Guthrie–the band has released the new single and video, “All You Fonies.” This union […]

BEAR’S DEN
Gigs

BEAR’S DEN return with their powerful new single ‘Stitch In Time’

September 14, 2022 XS Noize

Having already embarked on their most prolific year to date, which includes the release of their highly-praised fourth studio album ‘Blue Hours’ in May, and their original soundtrack for the Apple TV+ series Trying – […]

White Lies
New Music

WHITE LIES announce new single, ‘Trouble In America’ and bonus edition of recent album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart

September 14, 2022 XS Noize

White Lies have today released a new single, ‘Trouble in America’, a previously unreleased track featured on the forthcoming bonus edition of their last album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart, which is released […]

Manic Street Preachers & Suede
Gigs

Manic Street Preachers & Suede announce North American co-headline tour

September 13, 2022 XS Noize

Two of the UK’s most enduring and influential bands have announced a joint headline tour of North America for November. Suede (known as ‘The London Suede’ In North America) and Manic Street Preachers both rose […]

Rina Sawayama
Gigs

RINA SAWAYAMA shares new single ‘Hurricanes’ – ahead of the release of her highly-anticipated sophomore album ‘Hold The Girl’

September 13, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her highly-anticipated sophomore album Hold The Girl due this Friday via Dirty Hit, British-Japanese pop sensation Rina Sawayama shares the final single “Hurricanes.” Premiering as BBC 1’s Hottest Record, “Hurricanes” […]

Chris Shiflett
New Music

Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett shares brand new single ‘Born & Raised’

September 13, 2022 XS Noize

While Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chris Shiflett gets a lot of recognition for his role in Foo Fighters, the modern-day guitar hero has seemingly always had one foot in the country music […]

LOWLIFE
New Music

Rowdy Essex trio LOWLIFE release video for brand single ‘ELON’

September 13, 2022 XS Noize

Rowdy Essex trio LOWLIFE have released a brand-new track and music video titled “ELON” today via Hellcat Records. Their 2020 debut track “WASTELAND” has over 500,000 streams, and their last single “, FRIENDS” dropped in […]

Billy Nomates
Gigs

BILLY NOMATES announces her second album, CACTI & shares video for new single “balance is gone”

September 12, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Nomates, the project of the Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries, announces the release of her much anticipated second studio album, CACTI, on 13 January 2023 via Invada Records. Recorded at her flat […]

Somebody’s Child
Gigs

SOMEBODY’S CHILD returns with new single ‘Broken Record’

September 9, 2022 XS Noize

Somebody’s Child otherwise known as Cian Godfrey, launched with a slew of great indie-pop singles in 2018-2019, and released his 20-Something EP during the 2020 lockdown that included hit singles ‘Hold Me Like You Wanna’ […]

The Big Pink
Gigs

THE BIG PINK release new single ‘Safe and Sound’ & announce album launch party @ Outernet, London October 5th

September 8, 2022 XS Noize

Following the enormous response for their recently shared releases ‘No Angels’, ‘Love Spins On Its Axis’, and ‘Rage’, which have seen media support from The Times, NME, Rolling Stone UK & US, XS Noize, Consequence […]

Lamb Of God
Gigs

LAMB OF GOD unleash new single ‘Grayscale’ from the forthcoming ‘Omens’ album – out October 7

September 8, 2022 XS Noize

With potent and palpable intensity, the momentum continues for Omens, arguably Lamb Of God’s most aggressive and ambitious work to date… and today, the Grammy-nominated goliath unleashes the third single “Grayscale” from the forthcoming Omens […]

Andrea Bocelli
Gigs

The world’s most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli has announced a return to The SSE Arena, Belfast

September 8, 2022 XS Noize

The world’s most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli has announced a return to The SSE Arena, Belfast Joining him on stage at the SSE Arena will be the Belfast choir, Cappella Caeciliana. Matthew Quinn, Musical Director, […]

THE CULT
New Music

THE CULT release video for new single ‘A Cut Inside’ – off their forthcoming new album Under The Midnight Sun

September 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Cult have shared a new song today with the release of ‘A Cut Inside’, off their forthcoming new album Under The Midnight Sun. An album highlight, ‘A Cut Inside’ rides guitarist Billy Duffy’s lithe […]

Depeche Mode
New Music

DEPECHE MODE 12″ vinyl singles collector’s box set series continues with release of ‘Playing The Angel | The 12″ Singles’

September 7, 2022 XS Noize

Depeche Mode’s 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Playing The Angel | The 12″ Singles on 11 November 2022. Playing The Angel | The 12″ Singles, a collector’s edition deluxe box set, […]

Brian Eno
Gigs

BRIAN ENO shares video for new single ‘We Let It In’ & announces a night at The Barbican, London

September 7, 2022 XS Noize

Brian Eno will release his latest studio album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE on October 14 on vinyl, CD and digital formats. The record was made at his studios in West London and Norfolk. A song-based album, Brian’s vocals […]

the beatles
New Music

THE BEATLES Announce Newly Mixed & Expanded Special Edition of ‘Revolver’ & reveal new Stereo mix & Dolby Atmos mix of ‘Taxman’

September 7, 2022 XS Noize

Revolver: The Beatles’ 1966 album that changed everything. Spinning popular music off its axis and ushering in a vibrant new era of experimental, avant-garde sonic psychedelia, Revolver brought about a cultural sea change and marked […]

JAXN
Gigs

JAXN shares his new single ‘Foolin’ Around’

September 6, 2022 XS Noize

JAXN has been busy bringing the ‘90s vibe to the 21st century, winning plaudits from Clash, The Line of Best Fit, Lyrical Lemonade and Office for songs which evoke the sounds of Britpop as well […]

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