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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
          News

          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
          News

          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 Reviews

          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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Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Deluxe Editions
News

OASIS release previously unheard ‘Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)’

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Oasis release the first track to be revealed from the recently announced Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Deluxe Editions. Watch the new ‘Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)’ lyric video below. Available on 30th August 2024 on Big […]

October Drift
News

OCTOBER DRIFT announce new album ‘Blame The Young’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

Highly acclaimed indie rock collective October Drift have announced their new album Blame The Young. Their third album will be released on September 27th 2024 via Physical Education Recordings. With the album announcement the band […]

And So I Watch You From Afar
News

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR release new single ‘North Coast Megafauna’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

Irish post-rock outfit And So I Watch You From Afar have released ‘North Coast Megafauna’, the latest single from their forthcoming 7th album ‘Megafauna’ which is set for release on the 9th of August, 2024 […]

Pale Waves
News

PALE WAVES announce their fourth album ‘Smitten’ & share lead single ‘Perfume’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

PALE WAVES make their hotly anticipated return with news of their fourth album Smitten, to be released on 20 September via Dirty Hit. The band have also shared “Perfume” the lead single from the album, […]

Myles Kennedy
Gigs

MYLES KENNEDY announces headline solo show in The Limelight, Belfast on 6th December 2024

June 11, 2024 XS Noize

Following a year on the road alongside Slash and the Conspirators, American singer, guitarist, and songwriter Myles Kennedy has announced a solo show in The Limelight on 6th December 2024. As a prolific songwriter, powerhouse […]

Humanist
News

HUMANIST share new single ‘Brother’ feat Dave Gahan from upcoming album ‘On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World’

June 11, 2024 XS Noize

Following the singles “The Beginning (My God)” and “Too Many Rivals”, today Humanist share the anthemic new single “Brother” from their upcoming album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World out 26th July […]

Boy George
Gigs

CULTURE CLUB announce a UK and Ireland arena tour this December

June 10, 2024 XS Noize

Music icons Boy George and Culture Club are thrilled to announce a major UK and Ireland arena tour this December, celebrating their first two monumental albums, ‘Kissing to Be Clever’ and ‘Colour by Numbers’. Culture […]

Rammstein
News

Everything You Need to Know About Rammstein’s European Stadium Tour 2024.

June 10, 2024 XS Noize

The legendary German industrial metal band known for their explosive live performances and theatrical stage presence, are currently embarking on their highly anticipated 2024 European Stadium Tour. Metal music fans across 15 European countries will […]

The Shamrock Tenors
Gigs

The Shamrock Tenors announce headline show at Millennium Forum, Derry

June 10, 2024 XS Noize

Irish music’s most exciting new hit, the Shamrock Tenors, are bringing their international hit show to the Millennium Forum for the first time, for one night only on the 22nd of June. Featuring performers from […]

Karol G
News

Karol G’s Manana Sera Bonito Tour: Dates, venues and how to get tickets

June 9, 2024 XS Noize

Multiple awards-winning Colombian music star, Karol G is set to embark on her very first European tour across nine different countries in Europe. It has been a record-breaking year for the four-time Billboard Music Award […]

Travis
News

TRAVIS reveal new single ‘Bus’ & announce UK headline tour in December

June 7, 2024 XS Noize

Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning songwriting giants Travis reveal new single ‘Bus,’ the third offering from their upcoming 10th studio album L.A Times, out on 12th July via BMG. “L.A. Times is our most […]

THE THE
Gigs

THE THE share Tim Pope directed video for ‘Cognitive Dissident’

June 6, 2024 XS Noize

Today THE THE share the stunning video for ‘Cognitive Dissident’, the first track to be taken from recently-announced Ensoulment, their first studio album of new songs in a quarter century out on Cinéola / earMUSIC […]

the Jesus Lizard
Gigs

the JESUS LIZARD announce Limelight, Belfast show on 14th January 2025

June 5, 2024 XS Noize

In the jade-cultivating climes of online rock journalism, the angle of “band has new album,” is about as interesting as watching Instagram reels of your brother-in-law’s recent bathroom remodel. But when a band decides to […]

Pet Shop Boys
News

PET SHOP BOYS release the video for their latest single ‘A new bohemia’

June 5, 2024 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys release the video for their latest single, ‘A new bohemia’, today. Directed by acclaimed British filmmaker Andrew Haigh (‘All of Us Strangers’), the video was shot on location in Margate, Kent. Artist […]

blur: Live at Wembley Stadium
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BLUR announce new live album titled ‘Live at Wembley Stadium’

June 5, 2024 XS Noize

A year on from a momentous weekend of music and joy at Wembley Stadium, blur today announced a new live album titled Live at Wembley Stadium, set for release on 26th July 2024 via Parlophone. […]

Cigarettes After Sex
Gigs

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX share new single ‘Baby Blue Movie’

June 4, 2024 XS Noize

In late February, Cigarettes After Sex announced their new LP, titled X’s (due 7/12), alongside their upcoming world tour, which features shows at some of the globe’s most iconic venues, like Madison Square Garden and […]

Mercury Rev
News

MERCURY REV announce new album ‘Born Horses’ & share first single ‘Patterns’

June 4, 2024 XS Noize

Legendary American rock band Mercury Rev today announce their new album Born Horses due for release 6th September via Bella Union. To accompany the announcement the iconic band have shared the transcendent beauty of first […]

Belfast TradFest
News

BELFAST TRADFEST set to take over Belfast from July 21st – 28th 2024

June 4, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, and dance festival, is back for its much-anticipated 6th edition. Running from July 21st to 28th, this year’s festival offers over three hundred and fifty events with […]

Jack Valero
Gigs

JACK VALERO returns with new single ‘Karaoke Dreams’ on 7th June

June 3, 2024 XS Noize

Jack Valero will return with the new single “Karaoke Dreams” on 7th June. The new track arrives as Jack prepares for a stretch of UK festival shows this Summer, including Glastonbury and Isle of Wight […]

Pixies
News

PIXIES return with brand new AA-side single ‘You’re So Impatient’ / ‘Que Sera, Sera’

June 3, 2024 XS Noize

Pixies return with the release of their first new music for 2024 in brand new AA-side single ‘You’re So Impatient’ / ‘Que Sera, Sera’.  After debuting on Steve Lamacq’s BBC Radio 6 Music show, the […]

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