Skip to main content
Trending
  • Bear’s Den & Ciaran Lavery Team Up on New Single “Promiser” Ahead of Irish Tour
  • Callum Beattie Announces New Album “Indi” — Out 23rd January 2026 Featuring New Single “Two Pretenders”
  • Gorillaz Reveal Upcoming Album “The Mountain” Alongside UK & Ireland Arena Tour
  • LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show
  • The Milk unveil video for new single ‘The Middle’ ahead of upcoming album Borderlands
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • Ciaran Lavery & Bear's Den - Promiser
          News

          Bear’s Den & Ciaran Lavery Team Up on New Single “Promiser” Ahead of Irish Tour

          September 12, 2025

          Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery have joined forces for ‘Promiser’ – a collaborative new single, released ahead of a fast-selling Irish tour later this month. The track is taken from an EP of […]

          Callum Beattie
          News

          Callum Beattie Announces New Album “Indi” — Out 23rd January 2026 Featuring New Single “Two Pretenders”

          September 11, 2025

          After achieving two consecutive #1 hits on the Scottish Albums Chart, a breakthrough on the UK Albums Chart for 2023’s ‘Vandals’, over 50 million streams and selling over 100,000 tickets in Scotland alone last year, Callum Beattie is now ready to rise to the next tier […]

          Gorillaz
          News

          Gorillaz Reveal Upcoming Album “The Mountain” Alongside UK & Ireland Arena Tour

          September 11, 2025

          Gorillaz will release a brand new studio album titled The Mountain on 20th March 2026, the first on the band’s own new label KONG. First track, The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks) is out now. The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

        • 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: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

        • 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// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

  • Podcast
        • Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
          Podcasts

          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • News
  • Page
  • 39

News

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

The WAEVE
News

The WAEVE release brand new single titled “City Lights”

May 2, 2024 XS Noize

The WAEVE – composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – today announced the release of a brand new single titled “City Lights” out now on Transgressive Records. A year on from The WAEVE’s […]

The Brand New Heavies
Gigs

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES announce the ‘Brother Sister 30’ tour

May 2, 2024 XS Noize

Released in 1994, The Brand New Heavies’ third album ‘Brother Sister’ changed everything for the band. Propelled by the classic singles ‘Dream On Dreamer’, ‘Midnight At The Oasis’ and ‘Back To Love’, the record achieved […]

Arab Strap
News

ARAB STRAP share new track ‘You’re Not There’ ahead of forthcoming album

April 30, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Arab Strap share “You’re Not There”, another taster of what is to come with the forthcoming new album “I’m totally fine with it don’t give a f**k anymore ” out 10th May via Rock […]

The Coronas
News

THE CORONAS release video for new single ‘Speak Up’

April 30, 2024 XS Noize

The Coronas release a brand new song ‘Speak Up’ today, 30 April, ahead of a summer full of massive shows as they announce plans for a brand new album to be released this autumn. Written […]

Cradle Of Filth
Gigs

CRADLE OF FILTH announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

April 30, 2024 XS Noize

Belched from Hell’s depths onto the piss-stained concrete of Suffolk thirty long and disturbing years ago, Cradle Of Filth are undisputed giants of the heavy metal realm. Imperious purveyors of a perennially unique strain of […]

Levellers
Gigs

THE LEVELLERS announce 2025 ‘Collective’ Tour, Album & DVD

April 30, 2024 XS Noize

Following a summer of electrifying shows later this year, including their annual headline performance at Beautiful Days Festival in August, revered British band the Levellers will return with their much-loved acoustic Collective in spring 2025. […]

Billie Eilish
Gigs

BILLIE EILISH brings her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour’ to 3Arena, Dublin

April 29, 2024 XS Noize

Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, set for release on May 17, Billie Eilish has announced arena dates, produced by Live Nation, for her HIT ME […]

Midge Ure
Gigs

MIDGE URE announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 16th December

April 29, 2024 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand since the March announcement for CATALOGUE: THE HITS TOUR, Midge Ure is adding another 4 shows to his tour. He will be beginning the tour in his adopted hometown of Bath […]

Janet Jackson
Gigs

JANET JACKSON’S Together Again tour extends to Europe this Autumn

April 29, 2024 XS Noize

Off the back of Ms. Jackson’s highly successful and sold-out Together Again tour in North America, five-time GRAMMY ® ️Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®️ Inductee Janet Jackson reveals she will be extending her […]

Dexys
News

DEXYS announce new live album ‘The Feminine Divine & Dexys Classics: Live!’

April 29, 2024 XS Noize

Dexys are back! Following the commercial and critical acclaim of The Feminine Divine, their first album of new material in 11 years, Dexys return with ‘The Feminine Divine + Dexys Classics: Live!’ (out 24th May […]

Belfast TradFest
Gigs

BELFAST TRADFEST announces key headline concerts as part of the 2024 festival programme

April 25, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest is yet again bringing the finest traditional music acts to Belfast venues from 21st – 28th July, with a host of key headline acts announced today and a full programme announcement to follow […]

The Lovely Eggs
News

THE LOVELY EGGS release new single ‘Nothing/Everything’

April 25, 2024 XS Noize

For The Lovely Eggs being in a band is a way of life. It’s about art. It’s about creativity and expression. It’s about following your own path, doing things your own way and it’s about […]

Bat For Lashes
News

BAT FOR LASHES shares new single ‘Home’

April 25, 2024 XS Noize

London-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist Natasha Khan – aka Bat For Lashes – today shares ‘Home’, a surprise cover of the dance track by American producer and DJ Baauer as remixed by Special Request; propulsive, […]

Madness
News

MADNESS to release enhanced edition of number one album ‘Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est la Vie’

April 25, 2024 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most beloved British bands Madness have today announced an expanded version of their first studio UK Official Charts No.1 album. Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est La Vie (Enhanced Edition) is […]

David Gilmour
News

DAVID GILMOUR announces new album ‘Luck and Strange’

April 24, 2024 XS Noize

David Gilmour today announced his new album ‘Luck and Strange’, to be released on 6th September on Sony Music. The first track from the album, ‘The Piper’s Call’, will be released this Thursday, 25th April, […]

David C Clements
News

Northern Irish indie-rock innovator David C Clements returns with new single ‘Reckless’

April 24, 2024 XS Noize

After originally introducing himself with his spectacular debut album ‘The Longest Day In History’ in 2016, which featured his breakthrough anthem “My Dear Mother”, Northern Irish indie-rock innovator David C Clements has now made his […]

Kygo
Gigs

KYGO announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin with special guests SOFI TUCKER & HAYLA

April 22, 2024 XS Noize

Today, global superstar, producer, and DJ Kygo announced part one of his 2024 world tour across North America, Europe and the UK. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-date run kicks off on Saturday, September 7 […]

Humanist
News

HUMANIST announce new album ‘On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World’

April 22, 2024 XS Noize

Following the first single “The Beginning (My God)”, today Humanist announce the release of On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World out 26th July via Bella Union. The recording alias of multi-instrumentalist Rob […]

Kingfishr
Gigs

Irish indie-folk trio KINGFISHR announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

April 22, 2024 XS Noize

Limerick-based 3-piece, Kingfishr, have quickly established themselves as one of the rising prospects in Irish music. Part of the newest generation of Irish contemporaries, the band’s grand, atmospheric tone married with their propensity for catchy […]

embrace
Gigs

EMBRACE Announce ‘Out Of Nothing’ 20th Anniversary Tour

April 22, 2024 XS Noize

EMBRACE celebrate the 20th anniversary of their massive-selling OUT OF NOTHING album with an 11-date UK tour in November, playing their biggest-selling record in full, along with their other greatest hits. The tour follows on […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 38 39 40 … 485 »

LATEST REVIEWS

  • ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
    ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon
    September 10, 2025
  • EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
    EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me
    September 5, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
    ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
    September 3, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
    ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
    August 27, 2025
  • EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
    EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
    August 26, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
    ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
    August 25, 2025

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2025

Vuelio Top 10 Blog 2025 - XS Noize

Trending

  • ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
    ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon
  • ARCHIVE
    Archive announce new album ‘Glass Minds’ and share first single ‘Look At Us’
  • Oasis
    How much could Oasis earn from their 2025 tour? 
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
    ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
  • Oasis
    Oasis’ top 9 best-selling songs
  • Coldplay
    6 of Coldplay’s best-selling songs of all time
  • Imagine Dragons
    11 of Imagine Dragons’ biggest selling hits
  • ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
    ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media