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        • Razorlight
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          Razorlight Announce Belfast Show For ‘Razorlight’ 20th Anniversary Tour

          June 12, 2026

          Razorlight will play The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, as part of their Razorlight 20th anniversary tour. The UK and Ireland dates will celebrate 20 years since the release of the band’s […]

          Makeshift Art Bar
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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
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          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 […]

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

Wings of Desire
News

WINGS OF DESIRE announce debut anthology release ‘Life Is Infinite’

September 20, 2023 XS Noize

UK duo Wings of Desire – AKA James Taylor and Chloe Little – announce debut anthology release Life Is Infinite for December 8th – this collects together the formative tracks of their opening era. They […]

johnny marr
News

JOHNNY MARR announces ‘Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr’ with new single ‘Somewhere’

September 20, 2023 XS Noize

Johnny Marr today announces details for Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr. Set for release on 3rd November via BMG, Spirit Power is a major new collection spotlighting the breadth of musicality across the first ten years […]

Oasis
News

25th anniversary of OASIS’ iconic B-SIDES ALBUM ‘THE MASTERPLAN’ out on 3 NOVEMBER

September 20, 2023 XS Noize

Big Brother Recordings Ltd today announce the release of limited-edition collector’s formats to celebrate the silver anniversary of Oasis’ iconic album ‘The Masterplan’. 25 years since the original release, November 3rd will see new formats […]

DAVID_HOLMES
News

DAVID HOLMES announces new album ‘Blind On A Galloping Horse’

September 19, 2023 XS Noize

David Holmes has announced details of his first solo album since 2008’s The Holy Pictures. Blind On A Galloping Horse is due for release on Heavenly Recordings on November 10. A 14-track interrogation of the […]

Conchúr White
News

CONCHÚR WHITE announces his debut album ‘Swirling Violets’ – Hear first single ‘I Did Good Today’

September 19, 2023 XS Noize

Conchúr White today announces his debut album, Swirling Violets, out on 19th January 2024 via Bella Union. To accompany the announcement, White has shared the striking first single, “I Did Good Today”. Part compulsive confessional, […]

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
Gigs

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND announces Spring 2024 European/UK headline tour

September 19, 2023 XS Noize

Dave Matthews Band will launch its first tour of Europe and the United Kingdom in five years on April 2 at AFAS Live In Amsterdam. The 19-date headline run will take the band to 14 […]

STEVEN WILSON
News

STEVEN WILSON releases ‘What Life Brings’ from upcoming album ‘The Harmony Codex’

September 19, 2023 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has released a new track from his forthcoming album, The Harmony Codex. Steeped in sun-dazed, autumnal acoustics, “What Life Brings” is a timeless psychedelic pop song – three and a half minutes of […]

PRINCESS GOES
News

PRINCESS GOES share video for new single ‘Jetpack’

September 18, 2023 XS Noize

Earlier this year, Princess Goes — the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship of vocalist and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus), keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndie Lauper) and drummer Peter […]

OMD
Gigs

OMD announce UK 2024 tour & release new single ‘Slow Train’

September 18, 2023 XS Noize

After the recent announcement of their forthcoming new studio album, synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) reveal details of their return to the stage, with the band taking to the road next year. […]

The National
News

THE NATIONAL drop surprise new album ‘Laugh Track’

September 18, 2023 XS Noize

The National has released a surprise second album of 2023, Laugh Track, which the band announced Friday night while performing at its Homecoming Festival in Cincinnati. The 12-song Laugh Track is a companion to and […]

KillerStar
News

KILLERSTAR a new band ft. David Bowie collaborators share debut single ‘Should’ve Known Better’

September 15, 2023 XS Noize

KillerStar is a new band led by Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and James Sedge (drums), which features an array of David Bowie’s most trusted collaborators: Mike Garson on piano, Earl Slick and Mark Plati […]

Metallica
News

METALLICA release video for new single ‘Too Far Gone?’ ft. pro skaters Felipe Nunes & Tony Hawk

September 15, 2023 XS Noize

Today marks the release of ‘Too Far Gone? (Live from MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ – August 6, 2023),’ a digital single capturing the debut M72 tour performance of the 72 Seasons standout track as […]

James Arthur
Gigs

JAMES ARTHUR announces new album ‘Bitter Sweet Love’ & headline show at Dublin’s 3Arena

September 15, 2023 XS Noize

Following his recent return with new tracks ‘Blindside’ & ‘A Year Ago’, James Arthur today announces his fifth, brand new studio album, Bitter Sweet Love – out January 26th, 2024, on Columbia Records. James Arthur […]

princess goes
News

PRINCESS GOES share new single ‘Jetpack’ from their forthcoming LP ‘Come Of Age’

September 15, 2023 XS Noize

Earlier this year, Princess Goes — the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship of vocalist and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus), keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndi Lauper) and drummer Peter […]

Larkin Poe
News

Grammy-nominated sister duo LARKIN POE share a new acoustic version of ‘Bad Spell’

September 14, 2023 XS Noize

The Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist sister duo Larkin Poe are on a high following the reaction to their album ‘Blood Harmony’. Achieving their strongest Official UK Chart positions to date – #3 on Americana, #5 on Independent […]

sound of belfast
News

SOUND OF BELFAST 2023 announced from 9th-19th November

September 14, 2023 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced the details of its Sound of Belfast 2023 programme. This annual celebration, dedicated to showcasing the city’s musical talents, will take place from 9th-19th November. Taking in Jazz, […]

Ghost Singers
News

GHOST SINGERS share video for new single ‘Remember When I’

September 13, 2023 XS Noize

‘Ghost Singers’ is an online/worldwide band started in Scotland by songwriter Brian O’Neill, who cherry-picks YouTube’s best talent and invites them to perform his songs. The artists involved come from Australia, the USA, Spain, England, […]

Bad Manners
Gigs

Ska legends BAD MANNERS announce headline show at Belfast, Limelight 1 in November

September 13, 2023 XS Noize

Ska legends Bad Manners have announced a series of exciting shows across Ireland for November 2023. Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (real name Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were together […]

Olivia Rodrigo
Gigs

OLIVIA RODRIGO brings her GUTS world tour to 3Arena, Dublin on 30th April 2024

September 13, 2023 XS Noize

Today, multi-platinum, three-time Grammy award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo announced her highly anticipated GUTS world tour in support of her second studio album, GUTS, which was released September 8 via Geffen Records to critical acclaim. Produced […]

New Order
News

NEW ORDER announce SUBSTANCE 1987 – 2023 collection

September 13, 2023 XS Noize

Today (13th September), New Order are delighted to announce a remastered set of formats of Substance 1987, released via Warner on 10th November. The 2023 collection will be available in 2LP, 2CD, 4CD deluxe edition, […]

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