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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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The best music news as it breaks daily. News & music reviews on singers, songwriters, bands, release dates, videos, concerts, albums, musicians

Sleaford Mods
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Sleaford Mods Announce New Album “The Demise of Planet X” – Out January 16, 2026

October 21, 2025 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods will release their new album, ‘The Demise Of Planet X’, on 16 January 2026 via Rough Trade Records.  Andrew Fearn and Jason Williamson’s most expansive and ambitious release to date, the album features […]

Alec Meza
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Alec Meza Releases Haunting New Single “Can’t Let You Go” — A Soul-Searching Piano Ballad That Captivates Instantly

October 20, 2025 John Kearns

Alec Meza has just released his stunning new single “Can’t Let You Go.“ The haunting track is a stripped back soul searching piano/vocal piece that is instantly addictive. The song’s sparse but highly effective production […]

LILYALLEN
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Lily Allen Announces New Album “West End Girl” — Out October 24

October 20, 2025 XS Noize

Lily Allen announces her fifth studio album ‘West End Girl’, to be released on October 24, via BMG. The record, Lily’s first for seven years, features 14 brand new songs, written and recorded over an […]

Adam Ant
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Adam Ant Releases ‘The Singles’ — A Career-Spanning Retrospective Out October 31st

October 17, 2025 XS Noize

Adam Ant was one of the biggest cultural figures of the 1980s: somehow simultaneously a dandy highwayman, a musical maverick, one of the most singular and charismatic characters around, and, of course, an iconic pop star. Now […]

Foy Vance
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Foy Vance Confronts the Rise of AI and the Realities of Fatherhood on Double Single “A.I.” / “Call Me Anytime”

October 16, 2025 XS Noize

Northern Ireland-born and Scotland-based Emmy Award-winning singer-songwriter Foy Vance shares two new songs, “A.I.” and “Call Me Anytime.” The double single release marks Vance’s Rounder Records debut, and the distinct tracks showcase his truly singular […]

Happy Mondays
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HAPPY MONDAYS Celebrate 40 Years with New Singles Compilation ‘The Factory Singles’ – Out December 5

October 15, 2025 XS Noize

London Records are to mark 40 years of the Happy Mondays with a series of special releases, beginning with the new compilation ‘The Factory Singles’, available November 28th on double CD, double LP & cassette. […]

Courtney Barnett
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Courtney Barnett Returns with New Single and Video “Stay in Your Lane”

October 15, 2025 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett makes an exciting return with her brand new single, “Stay In Your Lane.” The song kicks off her next musical chapter and is the first new material since the […]

culture wars
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Culture Wars Swing Back Hard with Anthemic New Single “Bittersweet”

October 15, 2025 XS Noize

Emotion-fueled rock collective Culture Wars return with their new single “Bittersweet,” an arena-ready, shout-from-the-rooftops anthem that showcases frontman Alex Dugan’s dynamic vocal range and the band’s ability to blend soaring hooks with raw angst. The […]

Ilan Eshkeri
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BAFTA and Emmy-Nominated Composer Ilan Eshkeri Announces Visionary ‘Space Station Earth’ Tour for Summer 2026

October 15, 2025 XS Noize

Ilan Eshkeri’s ‘Space Station Earth’ is a genre-defying audio-visual experience which offers the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of an astronaut. A collaboration between the BAFTA and Emmy-nominated composer and the European […]

Remember Monday
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Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

October 10, 2025 XS Noize

Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

Ocean Colour Scene
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Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

October 10, 2025 XS Noize

Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

Ultravox
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Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

October 9, 2025 XS Noize

Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

Stuart Bailie
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Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

October 8, 2025 XS Noize

A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

Snow Patrol
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Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

October 7, 2025 XS Noize

Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

October 7, 2025 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

Snow Patrol
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Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

October 7, 2025 XS Noize

Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

Doves
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DOVES Unearth Lost Track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ Ahead of Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Collection

October 6, 2025 XS Noize

DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

JAMES
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JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

October 6, 2025 XS Noize

JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

Richard Ashcroft
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Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

October 6, 2025 XS Noize

2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

KRAFTWERK
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Electro Icons Kraftwerk Return: First UK Tour in Nearly a Decade – Belfast Waterfront Hall, May 18 2026

October 3, 2025 XS Noize

After recently completing a hugely successful worldwide concert tour including a festival-stealing appearance at Coachella, Kraftwerk legend Ralf Hütter is pleased to announce a new UK and Ireland tour for 2026, their first UK tour […]

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