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        • The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes Return with New Single ‘Falling Out of Love’ from Upcoming Album ‘Reality Awaits’

          May 13, 2026

          The Strokes unveil the new single “Falling out of Love” from their upcoming album Reality Awaits today.  The band will premiere the song tomorrow night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, one of the […]

          Dea Matrona
          News

          Dea Matrona share new single ‘My Own Party’ from upcoming album ‘Hate That I Care’

          May 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with new song “My Own Party”, the third release from their upcoming second album ‘Hate That I Care’, out 5th June 2026, along with a colourful music video. Recorded, written and produced […]

          Billy Corgan
          News

          Billy Corgan Announces European Tour for ‘A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness’

          May 11, 2026

          Following a critically acclaimed seven date run last year at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, today Billy Corgan, the frontman of the two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, announces a European tour […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi - Fig Tree
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi – Fig Tree

          May 7, 2026

          This is the time of year when music lovers are on the lookout for that perfect summer album — a record to effortlessly soundtrack beach bars, balmy evenings, road trips and sunny strolls. Look no […]

          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 […]

        • 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: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

        • 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
        • Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

          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 […]

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Le Boom
Gigs

LE BOOM announces headline show at Ulster Sports Club, Belfast on Saturday 3rd Dec 2022

September 5, 2022 XS Noize

Fresh from a summer of festival appearances and late-night secret parties across Ireland and Europe, Le Boom has announced a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Sports Club on Saturday, 03rd December 2022. Le Boom’s double-A-side […]

Somebody’s Child
Gigs

SOMEBODY’S CHILD announce headline show at Belfast Ulster Sports Club on Wednesday March 1st 2023

September 5, 2022 XS Noize

Starting his musical journey aged five in Paris, Cian Godfrey (aka Somebody’s Child) took to playing the piano in the family apartment. Upon moving back to Ireland, he gained an interest in songwriting, enabling him […]

INTERVIEW: Crispian Mills from Kula Shaker on new album '1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love and Free Hugs' 1
Gigs

KULA SHAKER announce January / February 2023 ‘Eternal Love Tour’ dates

September 5, 2022 XS Noize

Following the release of their acclaimed double album ‘1st Congregational Church of Eternal Love (and free hugs)’ and off the back of a successful year of touring in Europe and Japan, Kula Shaker will play […]

Simple Minds
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS release new single FIRST YOU JUMP, from forthcoming album DIRECTION OF THE HEART

September 4, 2022 XS Noize

Following its first play this morning on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 show, today Simple Minds release new single, ‘First You Jump’, the second track to be taken from the band’s eighteenth studio album, Direction […]

The Script
Gigs

THE SCRIPT share new single ‘Dare You To Doubt Me’

September 2, 2022 XS Noize

It’s been a memorable summer for The Script as they’ve been busy taking their Greatest Hits tour around the UK and Ireland, with highlights including huge shows at London’s O2, Edinburgh Castle and Dublin’s 3Arena. […]

The 1975
Gigs

The 1975 announce a return to SSE Arena, Belfast on 30th January 2023

September 1, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today release ‘I’m In Love With You’ – the third track from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. ‘I’m In Love With You’ follows recent releases ‘Happiness’ […]

Justin Hayward
Gigs

JUSTIN HAYWARD of The Moody Blues releases his brand new single ‘Living For Love’

September 1, 2022 XS Noize

Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for The Moody Blues – Justin Hayward has released his brand new single entitled “Living For Love” via BMG. “Living For Love” is his first release […]

The Coronas
Gigs

THE CORONAS announce a return to Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall this December

September 1, 2022 XS Noize

Since the release of 2020’s True Love Waits, which reached number 1 in the Irish album charts, The Coronas haven’t wasted much time. The Dublin 3-piece wrote and recorded a brand new album while also […]

New Pagans
New Music

NEW PAGANS return with their new single ‘Better People’

September 1, 2022 XS Noize

Irish indie-punk five-piece New Pagans return with their new single ‘Better People’, a stunning blast of positivity – and the first glimpse of the band’s stellar new era. As the music industry fights to return […]

Gorillaz
Gigs

GORILLAZ announce their brand new album titled ‘Cracker Island’ – Listen to ‘NEW GOLD’ ft. Tame Impala & Bootie Brown

August 31, 2022 XS Noize

Following the long, hazy heatwave basking in the beats of summer banger ‘Cracker Island (ft. Thundercat)’, Gorillaz today announce the release of their brand new studio album titled Cracker Island, out 24th February 2023 on […]

VX DUSE
Gigs

VX DUSE shares the video for his new single ‘SPINNIN’

August 31, 2022 XS Noize

Being born and raised in south London to a family with Colombian heritage provides the basis for VX Duse’s genre-dabbling music. On one hand, Duse was inspired by the varied sounds of London: UK drill […]

ADE
New Music

NYC shape-shifter ADE releases the video for new single ‘Junk in Orbit’

August 31, 2022 XS Noize

New York-based songwriter and producer ADE has unveiled “Junk In Orbit”, the first single taken from his forthcoming EP. Finding natural synergy between polished production and a distorted lo-fi feel, “Junk In Orbit” is an […]

Editors
Gigs

EDITORS unveil hedonistic new single ‘VIBE’ – taken from their forthcoming seventh studio album EBM

August 31, 2022 XS Noize

Editors today announce their new single ‘Vibe’, which is taken from their forthcoming seventh studio album EBM, out 23rd September via Play It Again Sam.  Hedonistic, upbeat and musically about as pop driven as Editors […]

Courteeners
Gigs

COURTEENERS announce landmark headline show at Manchester’s Heaton Park on Friday 9th June 2023

August 30, 2022 XS Noize

Ready to define yet another unforgettable summer, Courteeners have announced details of a landmark headline show at Manchester’s famed Heaton Park – returning on Friday 9th June 2023 to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of their […]

Skinny Living
Gigs

SKINNY LIVING share the video for new single ‘Who Likes’

August 30, 2022 XS Noize

The spiritually uplifting indie-soul trio Skinny Living today release their new single ‘Who Likes’, which represents their first new music in over three years. It’s the latest step in a resurgent year for the band, […]

PULLED APART BY HORSES
Gigs

PULLED APART BY HORSES release punchy new single ‘Sleep In Your Grave’

August 30, 2022 XS Noize

Leeds-based rock trio PULLED APART BY HORSES have today released punchy new single ‘Sleep In Your Grave’, which is out now on Alcopop! Records. The track is the latest single to be taken from their […]

EMERGE Music Festival
Gigs

A sell-out crowd of 40,000 electronic music fans attended the EMERGE Music Festival at Belfast’s Boucher Playing Fields on Saturday & Sunday

August 30, 2022 XS Noize

A sell-out crowd of 40,000 electronic music fans attended the inaugural EMERGE Music Festival at Belfast’s Boucher Playing Fields on Saturday & Sunday. Fans enjoyed sets from international superstars such as Eric Prydz, Patrick Topping, […]

ARCTIC MONKEYS
Gigs

ARCTIC MONKEYS share ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball’ – first track from forthcoming new album ‘The Car’

August 30, 2022 XS Noize

Arctic Monkeys have launched ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball’, the first track from their forthcoming new album, ‘The Car’, which is set for release on Friday 21st October. The band’s seventh studio album, ‘The Car’ […]

ASH
News

ASH announce vinyl reissue of their third album ‘Free All Angels’ & tour dates

August 30, 2022 XS Noize

ASH have announced the reissue on newly remastered splatter vinyl of their hugely successful and beloved FREE ALL ANGELS album on 16 September. The release follows the reissue of their debut album 1977 earlier this […]

HARRY STYLES
Gigs

HARRY STYLES announces headline show at SLANE CASTLE on Saturday 10 June 2023

August 26, 2022 XS Noize

Due to popular demand, international superstar Harry Styles has announced the continuation of Love On Tour with 19 newly announced shows in Europe, along with the addition of new shows in Austin, Chicago, and São […]

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