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        • 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 […]

          Chance Peña
          News

          Chance Peña Returns With New Single ‘The Voyager’ Ahead of UK & Ireland Tour

          May 8, 2026

          Today, Texas-born singer, songwriter, and producer Chance Peña unveils his new single “The Voyager,” alongside a brand new cinematic visual. “The Voyager” unfolds as a dynamically layered song, beginning in an intimate, stripped-back space before […]

  • 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: 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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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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DIRTY PRETTY THINGS celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album at the Electric Ballroom in Camden on Thursday 24th March
Gigs

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album at the Electric Ballroom in Camden on Thursday 24th March

December 13, 2021 XS Noize

After a 15-year absence Carl Barât, Anthony Rossomando and Gary Powell, aka Dirty Pretty Things, are dusting off their instruments to celebrate the 15th anniversary (a Covid year late) of their debut album ‘Waterloo To […]

FLOGGING MOLLY Announce Spring Tour & St. Patrick's Day Celebration 1
Gigs

FLOGGING MOLLY Announce Spring Tour & St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

December 13, 2021 XS Noize

Flogging Molly, who recently wrapped up a co-headlining tour with the Violent Femmes, return to the road this Spring with a trek that includes the reprisal of the band’s annual St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) […]

NEW PAGANS announce October headline UK tour
Gigs

NEW PAGANS finish off a very successful 2021 with a special headline show at Belfast’s Limelight 2 on the 16th of December

December 11, 2021 XS Noize

New Pagans finish off a very successful 2021 with a special headline show at Belfast’s Limelight 2 on the 16th of December. Tickets are on sale now, available here. New Pagans recently released their critically […]

WILL LINLEY shares video for debut single ‘miss me (when you’re gone)’
New Music

WILL LINLEY shares video for debut single ‘miss me (when you’re gone)’

December 10, 2021 XS Noize

The 20-year-old South African songwriter and musician Will Linley is making a big impact with his debut single ‘miss me (when you’re gone)’. The song has already reached 1.5 million streams and picked up 5 […]

THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club'
Gigs

THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

December 10, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs have announced details of Things Could Be Better / Yellow Venus, the latest release from their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’. The final of four singles club releases, it follows September’s Swinging At Shadows […]

Elvis Costello & The Imposters share new song ‘Paint the Red Rose Blue’
Gigs

Elvis Costello & The Imposters share new song ‘Paint the Red Rose Blue’

December 10, 2021 XS Noize

Elvis Costello & The Imposters’ new song ‘Paint the Red Rose Blue’ is out today. ‘Paint the Red Rose Blue’ is the second song to be released from ‘The Boy Named If’ out January 14th […]

BRYAN ADAMS releases new song 'Kick Ass' - the latest song from his forthcoming studio album So Happy It Hurts
Gigs

BRYAN ADAMS releases new song ‘Kick Ass’ – the latest song from his forthcoming studio album So Happy It Hurts

December 9, 2021 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed singer/songwriter Bryan Adams releases ‘Kick Ass’, the latest song from his forthcoming studio album So Happy It Hurts, released March 11, 2022, via BMG. The track is filled with classic guitars and his […]

AMERICAN FOOTBALL announce 'Rare Symmetry'/'Fade Into You' 10"
New Music

AMERICAN FOOTBALL announce ‘Rare Symmetry’/’Fade Into You’ 10″

December 9, 2021 XS Noize

Today, the legendary American Football announce the release of their first new music since their acclaimed third self-titled album in 2019 in the guise of a new 10″ including a brand new song ‘Rare Symmetry’ […]

shame share Christmas holiday single 'Baldur's Gate'
Gigs

shame share Christmas holiday single ‘Baldur’s Gate’

December 9, 2021 XS Noize

Following 2018’s riotous rendition of ‘Feliz Navidad’, shame has once again cooked up a festive offering for all; this time in the original track ‘Baldur’s Gate’. It’s a Christmas story; one of ribbons and decorations, […]

THE POLICE share previously unseen Christmas version of ‘Don’t Stand So Close To Me’
New Music

THE POLICE share previously unseen Christmas version of ‘Don’t Stand So Close To Me’

December 9, 2021 XS Noize

A previously unseen music video for The Police’s 1980 UK Number One hit ‘Don’t Stand So Close To Me’ has been unearthed from the band’s archives after 41 years. The video has now been released […]

US genre-bending artist DES ROCS releases official music video for 'Imaginary Friends'
Gigs

US genre-bending artist DES ROCS releases official music video for ‘Imaginary Friends’

December 8, 2021 XS Noize

Today, NYC-native Des Rocs released the official video for ‘Imaginary Friends’ from his acclaimed debut album, ‘A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place’. The ‘Imaginary Friends’ music video tells the story of a […]

ROCK EN SEINE announce Rage Against The Machine, Run The Jewels + more to come 1
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ROCK EN SEINE announce Rage Against The Machine, Run The Jewels + more to come

December 8, 2021 XS Noize

Paris’ festival Rock en Seine returns next summer for its 18th edition on 25th – 28th August 2022, and today we announce two more brilliant acts ready to take to the Parc de Saint-Cloud main […]

C DUNCAN shares 'The Wedding Song' from upcoming studio album due out in 2022
Gigs

C DUNCAN shares ‘The Wedding Song’ from upcoming studio album due out in 2022

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

Having last month shared the track ‘Alluvium’, and ahead of a London live performance this weekend, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter C Duncan today shares more music from his much-anticipated next studio album due for release in […]

THE REYTONS announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th May 2022
Gigs

THE REYTONS announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th May 2022

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

UK indie quartet The Reytons are pleased to announce a headline Voodoo, Belfast show on Saturday 07th May 2022. The band released Kids Off The Estate in November 2021 and have today announced an additional […]

PAUL WELLER Announces London Outdoor Show for 2022 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Home of the Chelsea Pensioners
Gigs

PAUL WELLER Announces London Outdoor Show for 2022 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Home of the Chelsea Pensioners

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

Paul Weller has announced a London outdoor show for 2022, taking place at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea – the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. The show will see the glorious courtyard of the Royal […]

THE LEYLINES announce upcoming 2022 'The Breakout Tour'
Gigs

THE LEYLINES announce upcoming 2022 ‘The Breakout Tour’

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

The Leylines are a west-country based group with a genre-defying, violin & guitar-driven sound, mixing Folk & Indie and coming up with what can only be described as huge festival anthems! Found in 2013 by […]

BAD BOY CHILLER CREW announce second Belfast show due to phenomenal demand
Gigs

BAD BOY CHILLER CREW announce second Belfast show due to phenomenal demand

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand and following their upgraded SOLD OUT Belfast show on May 13th, British bassline collective from Bradford in West Yorkshire, Bad Boy Chiller Crew are pleased to announce a second headline Belfast […]

LEVEL 42 return to the road with the ‘Lessons In Live’ 2022 Tour
Gigs

LEVEL 42 return to the road with the ‘Lessons In Live’ 2022 Tour

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

AEG Presents is delighted to announce that Level 42 will hit the road once more for the seven-date ‘Lessons In Live’ UK tour in November 2022. Tickets will go on sale from Friday 10th December […]

GREEN DAY to officially release THE BBC SESSIONS live album on December 10th
Gigs

GREEN DAY to officially release THE BBC SESSIONS live album on December 10th

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

Opening up the vault and revisiting a series of historic UK broadcast performances, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Green Day proudly present The BBC Sessions live album out on December 10, 2021. The 16-track collection features […]

THE CURE Announce Headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 2 December 2022
Gigs

THE CURE Announce Headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 2 December 2022

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

The Cure have just announced details for their upcoming 2022 European Tour with 44 shows across 22 countries – including shows in Dublin’s 3Arena on 1 December and The SSE Arena, Belfast on 2 December […]

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