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        • Dea Matrona
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          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
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          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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JAMES announce major outdoor headline show for summer 2022 at MANCHESTER CASTLEFIELD BOWL 1
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JAMES announce major outdoor headline show for summer 2022 at MANCHESTER CASTLEFIELD BOWL

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following their blistering performance at the Isle of Wight Festival, JAMES have announced a major outdoor headline show for the summer of 2022 at MANCHESTER CASTLEFIELD BOWL. The date, SATURDAY 2 JULY, marks 30 years […]

EELS Announce new album 'Extreme Witchcraft +& 2022 Tour - Hear new song 'Good Night On Earth'
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EELS Announce new album ‘Extreme Witchcraft +& 2022 Tour – Hear new song ‘Good Night On Earth’

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

EELS will release their fourteenth studio album Extreme Witchcraft on January 28 via PIAS and the band’s own E Works Records. Listen to the song “Good Night On Earth” BELOW. EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett, […]

Singer-songwriter RORY NELLIS announces headline Belfast show at The Deer’s Head on Friday 12th November 2021
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Singer-songwriter RORY NELLIS announces headline Belfast show at The Deer’s Head on Friday 12th November 2021

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

NI Singer-songwriter and guitarist, Rory Nellis is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Deer’s Head on Friday 12th November 2021. Rory will release his new single ‘Strange Behaviour’ on 7th October. Producing […]

Psychedelic soul band BLACK PUMAS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 3rd November 2021
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Psychedelic soul band BLACK PUMAS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 3rd November 2021

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Four-time Grammy-nominated psychedelic soul band based in Austin, Texas, Black Pumas are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 03rd November 2021. Black Pumas released a deluxe edition of their self-titled […]

DON McLEAN brings his 50th Anniversary AMERICAN PIE TOUR to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 7th October 2022 1
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DON McLEAN brings his 50th Anniversary AMERICAN PIE TOUR to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 7th October 2022

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Don McLean has announced he will bring his 50th Anniversary American Pie Tour to Dublin. The legendary singer-songwriter will play a fully-seated concert at 3Arena on Friday 7th October 2022 to commemorate the Day The […]

LET’S EAT GRANDMA share video for new single 'Hall Of Mirrors' - Watch Now
New Music

LET’S EAT GRANDMA share video for new single ‘Hall Of Mirrors’ – Watch Now

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Let’s Eat Grandma, the duo composed of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth, are today excited to share their first single in three years. “Hall Of Mirrors”, out now via Transgressive, is […]

THE DARKNESS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 28th February 2022 1
New Music

THE DARKNESS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 28th February 2022

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Multi-platinum British Rock band The Darkness are pleased to announce a return to Belfast Limelight 1 on 28th February 2022. Frontman/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist/producer Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor will release their […]

OASIS reveal unseen version of ‘CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA’ with The Stone Roses' John Squire 1
New Music

OASIS reveal unseen version of ‘CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA’ with The Stone Roses’ John Squire

September 20, 2021 XS Noize

Oasis today reveal live footage of their classic song ‘Champagne Supernova’, the first chance for fans to see the version taken from the eagerly anticipated cinematic documentary ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’. Watch the clip BELOW. ‘Oasis […]

KINGS OF LEON announce a series of new UK arena dates for June and July 2022
Gigs

KINGS OF LEON announce a series of new UK arena dates for June and July 2022

September 20, 2021 XS Noize

Kings of Leon have today announced a series of new UK arena dates for June and July 2022. The tour dates are in support of the band’s eighth studio album and sixth successive UK number […]

TEARS OF HAPPINESS share video for new single 'Falling' - Watch Now
New Music

TEARS OF HAPPINESS share video for new single ‘Falling’ – Watch Now

September 20, 2021 XS Noize

Tears of Happiness is a collaborative electronic pop project between singer-songwriter Bally Meeda and producer LCamz. The new single ‘Falling’ revolves around the highs and lows of addictions, and how the journey may start with all […]

TORI AMOS announces new album 'Ocean to Ocean' - Released on 29th October 2021 3
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TORI AMOS announces new album ‘Ocean to Ocean’ – Released on 29th October 2021

September 20, 2021 XS Noize

Tori Amos was never going to enjoy a lockdown. She’s been playing live since she was thirteen years old. She splits her life between Cornwall, Florida, and the road. Her songs are written with the […]

FATBOY SLIM announces headline show at SSE ARENA, Belfast on 18th March 2022 1
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FATBOY SLIM announces headline show at SSE ARENA, Belfast on 18th March 2022

September 20, 2021 XS Noize

We’ve come a long long way together! One of dance music’s most iconic figures has announced a headline show at the SSE Arena, Belfast on 18th March 2022. Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim is renowned […]

Olicía announce their debut album 'Liquid Lines' will arrive on October 1st
New Music

Olicía announce their debut album ‘Liquid Lines’ will arrive on October 1st

September 17, 2021 XS Noize

Olicía is the band of two outstanding vocalists and multi-instrumentalists Fama M’Boup and Anna-Lucia Rupp from Berlin, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark: two voices, two-loop stations and an array of acoustic and electronic instruments combining traces […]

ED SHEERAN announces stadium tour dates for 2022 1
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ED SHEERAN announces stadium tour dates for 2022

September 17, 2021 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran has announced his ‘+ – = ÷ x Tour’ (pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’), taking place in stadiums throughout 2022. Kicking off in April next year, the tour will see Ed play shows across […]

KIEFER SUTHERLAND announces new album ‘Bloor Street’ & UK Tour 1
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KIEFER SUTHERLAND announces new album ‘Bloor Street’ & UK Tour

September 17, 2021 XS Noize

From ‘Lost Boys’ and ‘Stand By Me’ to ‘24’, everyone knows about Kiefer Sutherland’s phenomenally successful acting career. Yet in recent years, he has focused on applying his masterful storytelling ability to music, with two […]

PLACEBO announce ‘Beautiful James’ their first new single in five years 2
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PLACEBO announce ‘Beautiful James’ their first new single in five years

September 17, 2021 XS Noize

Placebo are today announcing ‘Beautiful James’ their first new single in five years. Over the course of more than 25 years, and over 13 million album sales, Placebo have shown themselves to be masters at cataloguing […]

THE SCRIPT share video for new single ‘I Want It All’ - Watch Now
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THE SCRIPT share video for new single ‘I Want It All’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2021 XS Noize

The Script launched their current single ‘I Want It All’ with a session for Zoe Ball on Radio 2, as widespread playlist support resulted in it quickly exceeding 2 million streams. The song features on […]

SHE DREW THE GUN unveils Matt Helders remix of latest single 'Behave Myself'
Gigs

SHE DREW THE GUN unveils Matt Helders remix of latest single ‘Behave Myself’

September 16, 2021 XS Noize

After releasing her latest single ‘Behave Myself’ to rapturous acclaim in recent weeks, Merseyside’s She Drew The Gun aka Louisa Roach has now returned to deliver an incredible remix of her latest effort, created by […]

Manchester’s electronic icons 808 STATE head out on tour in September, October & November
Gigs

Manchester’s electronic icons 808 STATE head out on tour in September, October & November

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

Acid House originals turned pioneering electronic icons, 808 State AKA Messrs Graham Massey and Andrew Barker accompanied by live drummer Carl Sharrocks. Recorded in the former nerve centre of the Granada broadcasting empire, ‘Transmission Suite’ […]

Coldplay’s ‘Amsterdam Sessions’ Now Streaming For The First Time Ever Exclusively On The Coda Collection
New Music

Coldplay’s ‘Amsterdam Sessions’ Now Streaming For The First Time Ever Exclusively On The Coda Collection

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay’s ‘Amsterdam Sessions’, a rarely seen and intimate 2000 performance in support of the band’s breakout critically acclaimed album Parachutes, is now available to stream for the first time ever exclusively on The Coda Collection. […]

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