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          Belfast Quartet Makeshift Art Bar Share New Single ‘Discipline’

          June 11, 2026

          Belfast quartet Makeshift Art Bar have shared their new single “Discipline,” the second track to be taken from their forthcoming Marionette EP, out June 26 via Heist or Hit. The track follows April’s EP lead […]

          Spiritualized
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          Spiritualized Announce Rare Acoustic Mainlines UK Shows For December

          June 11, 2026

          Spiritualized have announced four rare Acoustic Mainlines shows in the UK this December, marking the 20th anniversary of their first-ever acoustic performances. The Acoustic Mainlines shows were originally conceived around the time of the making […]

          Brian Fallon
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          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 […]

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          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • 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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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SIMPLE MINDS announce the release of their new album, 'Direction Of The Heart' 2
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SIMPLE MINDS announce the release of their new album, ‘Direction Of The Heart’

June 14, 2022 XS Noize

This morning BBC Radio 2 announced that Simple Minds will be headlining the first night of Radio 2’s 30,000-capacity Live In Leeds concert on Saturday 17th September. Following this news, BMG release ‘Vision Thing’, the […]

Norway’s dance stars SEEB share new single 'Always Will' feat: Julie Bergan
New Music

Norway’s dance stars SEEB share new single ‘Always Will’ feat: Julie Bergan

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Norway’s dance stars Seeb are highly regarded by a raft of the world’s leading artists, leading to collaborators and/or remixes with Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Clean Bandit, Shawn Mendes and Coldplay, with them accumulating over […]

HARE SQUEAD x SHAUNA SHADAE team up for the new collab ‘Late Night Flex’
New Music

HARE SQUEAD x SHAUNA SHADAE team up for the new collab ‘Late Night Flex’

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Dublin hip-hop/Afrobeats crossover pioneers Hare Squead have teamed up with the breaking London neo-reggae artist Shauna Shadae for the new collab ‘Late Night Flex’. The track is released alongside an official video, which was directed […]

SEGIRI shares her brand new single ‘Silence Speaks’
New Music

SEGIRI shares her brand new single ‘Silence Speaks’

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Segiri’s previous single ‘Undone’ pushed the rising dance-pop artist to the next level, earning her KISS FM airtime from the influential TCTS alongside extensive radio play in Germany while also racing up the Swiss dance […]

SAM RYDER announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Friday 17 March 2023 1
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SAM RYDER announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Friday 17 March 2023

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Fresh from his recent Eurovision success Sam Ryder has confirmed two Irish dates at Ulster Hall Belfast on Friday 17 March and the 3Olympia Dublin on Saturday 18 March. Back in 2020, Sam Ryder uploaded […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS celebrates 25 years as a solo artist with new album ‘XXV’ 1
Gigs

ROBBIE WILLIAMS announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, Saturday 29th October 2022

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Robbie Williams will go on tour later this year bringing his high-octane shows to cities across the UK and Ireland. Robbie Williams plays 3Arena, Dublin, Saturday 29th October 2022. Tickets go on sale this Friday, […]

LAMB OF GOD unleash 'Nevermore' -  the first single and music video from Omens
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LAMB OF GOD unleash ‘Nevermore’ – the first single and music video from Omens

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

LAMB OF GOD unleash “Nevermore,” the first single and music video from Omens. The forthcoming full-length from the GRAMMY-nominated metal titans is due October 7th on Epic Records.  Tickets and VIP packages are on sale […]

Acid Jazz announces the release of Ferry Djimmy’s 'Rhythm Revolution' - out on July 1st
New Music

Acid Jazz announces the release of Ferry Djimmy’s ‘Rhythm Revolution’ – out on July 1st

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Ferry Djimmy’s Rhythm Revolution was originally recorded in the mid-1970s in support of Benin’s revolutionary leader Mathieu Kérékou. Rumour has it that less than two hundred copies survived a late ‘70s fire. Ferry Djimmy’s life […]

Irish artist ROE releases 'That's When The Panic Sets In' Part I of the debut album
New Music

Irish artist ROE releases ‘That’s When The Panic Sets In’ Part I of the debut album

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

ROE has released the first half of her much-anticipated debut album ‘That’s When The Panic Sets In’. Included in the 6-track release are previous singles ‘I Dare You’ and ‘A Temporary Thing’, along with her […]

JEFF BECK and JOHNNY DEPP to release new album '18' on 15th July 1
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JEFF BECK and JOHNNY DEPP to release new album ’18’ on 15th July

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Jeff Beck found a kindred spirit in Johnny Depp when the two met in 2016. They bonded quickly over cars and guitars and spent most of their time together trying to make each other laugh. […]

PALE WAVES release ‘Reasons To Live’ from their forthcoming new album 'Unwanted' - out 12 August
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PALE WAVES release ‘Reasons To Live’ from their forthcoming new album ‘Unwanted’ – out 12 August

June 9, 2022 XS Noize

Pale Waves have released ‘Reasons To Live’, the second single to be taken from their forthcoming new album Unwanted, due 12 August via Dirty Hit. As premiered on Apple Music’s ‘New Music Daily’, the release […]

NINA NESBITT announces new album ‘Älskar’ feat: new single ‘Pressure Makes Diamonds’
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NINA NESBITT announces new album ‘Älskar’ feat: new single ‘Pressure Makes Diamonds’

June 9, 2022 XS Noize

Nina Nesbitt is set to take her continuing rising star status to the next level with the news that she will release her eagerly anticipated new album ‘Älskar’ on September 2nd. Nina today launches the […]

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN release standalone video and single 'A Bit Of Previous'
Gigs

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN release standalone video and single ‘A Bit Of Previous’

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

It’s not common practice to have an album’s title track released after said album as a standalone single, but Belle and Sebastian aren’t sticklers for ceremony. Today, the band release new single and video “A […]

PIXIES announce new album ‘Doggerel’ & share song 'Theres A Moon On'
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PIXIES announce new album ‘Doggerel’ & share song ‘Theres A Moon On’

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

The iconic Pixies forged an influential path for alt-rock during their first era, while their post 2004 reunion has seen them alchemize more sophisticated dark arts – a return which has them add another three […]

THE BLACK ANGELS announce 'Wilderness of Mirrors' Double LP - Watch video for first single 'El Jardín' 1
Gigs

THE BLACK ANGELS announce ‘Wilderness of Mirrors’ Double LP – Watch video for first single ‘El Jardín’

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

The most impactful music reflects a wide-screen view of the world back at us, helping distill the universal into something far more relatable. Since forming in 2004, the Black Angels have become standard-bearers for modern […]

FOO FIGHTERS together with the Hawkins Family present The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts 1
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FOO FIGHTERS together with the Hawkins Family present The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee will come together with the Hawkins family to celebrate the life, music and love of their husband, father, brother and bandmate with The Taylor […]

PEARL JAM announce full line-up for BST Hyde Park shows 1
Gigs

PEARL JAM announce full line-up for BST Hyde Park shows

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

With under one month to go until the start of BST, Pearl Jam are excited to announce even more incredible additions to their biggest London shows at American Express presents BST Hyde Park shows. October […]

Tim Finn & Phil Manzanera announce second collaboration album: 'The Ghost Of Santiago' - out 29 July
New Music

Tim Finn & Phil Manzanera announce second collaboration album: ‘The Ghost Of Santiago’ – out 29 July

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

The Ghost of Santiago is the latest album to be released by Tim Finn and Phil Manzanera, available from 29 July 2022. This new album, featuring 10 new co-written songs, is the follow up to […]

Dublin quartet INHALER return with new track THESE ARE THE DAYS
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Dublin quartet INHALER return with new track THESE ARE THE DAYS

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

Inhaler have announced details of a brand new single. One of the breakthrough bands of the past decade, the Dublin quartet return with These Are The Days, a widescreen indie-rock anthem and the group’s first […]

EDITORS announce new album EBM - Listen to new single Karma Climb
Gigs

EDITORS announce new album EBM – Listen to new single Karma Climb

June 7, 2022 XS Noize

Editors today announce details of their seventh studio album EBM, out 23rd September via Play It Again Sam. The new album will be the first with new band member Benjamin John Power, aka Blanck Mass, […]

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