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        • 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 […]

          Interpol
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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 […]

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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. […]

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        • 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
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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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John Kearns
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John Kearns Unveils “The Mediterranean Collection”: A Sun-Soaked Artistic Escape at Gallery One

July 7, 2025 XS Noize

Best known as an MTV Europe presenter, radio DJ (Cool FM), writer, and music tastemaker, John Kearns has also been making his mark on the art world. Following the success of his stunning art exhibition […]

Stereophonics
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Stereophonics Announce December UK Arena Tour

July 7, 2025 XS Noize

Hot off the back of a hugely successful summer run of outdoor and stadium gigs that saw Stereophonics play to over 500,000 fans across the UK and Europe, today the legendary Welsh band announce a […]

Sananda Maitreya announces first UK Tour in 23 Years
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Sananda Maitreya announces first UK Tour in 23 Years

July 7, 2025 XS Noize

Sananda Maitreya, the multi-million-selling, award-winning musician, announces a 9-date headline tour of the UK this autumn. Following his triumphant performance at Love Supreme Festival in 2024, this will be Sananda’s first UK headline tour in […]

BUNT.
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BUNT. and Tom Odell Join Forces for Uplifting “Best Day of My Life (BUNT. Version)”

July 4, 2025 XS Noize

Today, stutter house pioneer BUNT. enlists renowned British singer-songwriter Tom Odell on their new song of the summer, “Best Day of My Life (BUNT. Version) (featuring Tom Odell), out now via Arista Records. BUNT.’s version […]

EMMMA
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EMMMA ignites self-discovery on new single ‘Burning Bridges’

July 4, 2025 XS Noize

The buzz around rising alt-pop artist EMMMA has led to comparisons with Chappell Roan, Holly Humberstone and Phoebe Bridgers. And with big-hearted hooks, resonant emotions and classic songwriting expressed through an electro-pop filter you can […]

Foo Fighters
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Foo Fighters Celebrate 30th Anniversary with New Single ‘Today’s Song’

July 2, 2025 XS Noize

Foo Fighters mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s classic 1995 debut with the opening salvo of its next chapter: ‘Today’s Song,’ the first taste of new Foo Fighters music since 2023’s universally acclaimed But […]

Oasis Mark 30 Years of ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ with Special Deluxe Edition
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Oasis Mark 30 Years of ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ with Special Deluxe Edition

July 2, 2025 XS Noize

Oasis have today announced details of deluxe formats of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? to celebrate the era-defining album’s landmark 30th anniversary. It will feature new unplugged versions of five classic recordings, ‘Cast No Shadow’, […]

Simple Minds
News

Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill Share Their Story in New Memoir ‘Our Secrets Are The Same’

July 1, 2025 XS Noize

This is the remarkable joint memoir by Simple Minds founding members and follows the fantastical, chaotic, and global adventures of two friends who met in an estate in Toryglen, on Glasgow’s southside when they were […]

Lewis Capaldi
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Lewis Capaldi announces September UK & Ireland arena tour

June 30, 2025 XS Noize

After two years away from the spotlight, global superstar Lewis Capaldi is well and truly, back. Back in the charts with his huge new single Survive, back in the headlines after his surprise and magnificent return to Glastonbury […]

The Feeling
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The Feeling Bring 20th Anniversary Tour of ‘Twelve Stops and Home’ to Belfast

June 28, 2025 XS Noize

Triple-platinum indie-pop stars The Feeling have today announced their headline tour celebrating 20 years of their iconic debut album ‘Twelve Stops & Home’. The tour will see the band on a major tour across the […]

Public Enemy
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Public Enemy Drop Surprise Album “Black Sky Over The Projects: Apartment 2025”

June 27, 2025 XS Noize

Hip-hop pioneers and cultural icons Public Enemy surprised fans today with the unannounced release of a brand-new album, “Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025.” It will be available exclusively on Bandcamp with a special […]

Lewis Capaldi
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Lewis Capaldi returns with brand new single ‘Survive’

June 27, 2025 XS Noize

After two years away from the spotlight, global superstar Lewis Capaldi today makes his extremely welcome return with new single ‘Survive’ – a bold, brave new anthem that underscores a challenging period in his career, that ended at Glastonbury […]

D:Ream
News

D:Ream Return with New Album ‘Do It Anyway’ Out July 25th, and Share Title Track

June 27, 2025 XS Noize

D:Ream’s classic ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ has constantly resurfaced to become a cultural phenomenon: first as a mega hit with four weeks at #1 and a BRIT Award nomination, then ushering in New Labour, before soundtracking lockdown and sneaking into Rishi Sunak’s election announcement. […]

Belfast TradFest 2025
News

Belfast TradFest 2025 Reveals Massive Line-Up with 500 Musicians and 450 Events Citywide

June 25, 2025 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest 2025: World’s finest musicians, singers and dancers flock to Belfast for the fastest growing festival of traditional music in Ireland, featuring over 500 musicians and 450 events in 30 venues throughout the city. […]

Jim Charlie
News

Simple Minds Celebrate 40 Years of ‘Once Upon A Time’ with Deluxe Red Vinyl & 5CD Box Set

June 24, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Simple Minds announce details of a forthcoming 40th anniversary vinyl edition of their multi-platinum album Once Upon A Time, released on 17th October. The limited edition red vinyl now includes global smash hit single […]

Shane Todd
News

Shane Todd Announces Massive Stand-Up Tour with New Shows in Derry, Cork & Dublin

June 24, 2025 XS Noize

Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd is back with his brand new stand-up show. Shane Todd hosts the massively popular Tea With Me podcast […]

Audrey Hobert
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Audrey Hobert Continues Her Ascent with Captivating New Song “Bowling Alley”

June 23, 2025 XS Noize

Breakout star Audrey Hobert unveils a new song, “Bowling alley,” today via Columbia Records. Entirely written by Audrey, the track arrives alongside a self-directed video.  “‘Bowling alley’ is about thinking nobody wants you to go […]

The Prodigy
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The Prodigy announce UK & Ireland arena tour with very special guest Carl Cox

June 23, 2025 XS Noize

The legendary Electronic Punks return to the UK & Ireland in April 2026 with very special guest Carl Cox. The World Heavyweight Champions Re-unite for a tour of straight up ruckus that sees The Prodigy […]

Duran Duran
News

Duran Duran Announce Exclusive Halloween Show at Manchester’s Co-op Live – October 31, 2025

June 23, 2025 XS Noize

British music icons Duran Duran are summoning all Halloween enthusiasts to show up, dress up, and celebrate All Hallows’ Eve in style at Manchester’s Co-Op Live on Friday, October 31 2025. Fans can expect a […]

Serena Terry
News

Serena Terry Brings Mammy Banter to the Stage with SSE Arena Belfast Show and UK & Irish Tour

June 23, 2025 XS Noize

Join Serena Terry, creator of online sensation Mammy Banter, on her biggest UK & Ireland stand-up tour to date. Over the last six months, Serena has tried and tested 22 different types of therapy in […]

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