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        • Interpol
          News

          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
          News

          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 […]

          muse
          News

          MUSE Channel French Disco on New Track ‘Nightshift Superstar’ Ahead of New Album ‘The Wow! Signal’

          June 5, 2026

          GRAMMY® Award-winning rock titans MUSE unveil their new single, “Nightshift Superstar,” and its accompanying music video. The latest glimpse into the world of their forthcoming tenth album, The Wow! Signal (out June 26), arrives as […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

        • 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

Foo Fighters
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FOO FIGHTERS share new track ‘Under You’ & announce free global streaming event

May 17, 2023 XS Noize

While ears are still ringing from the sonic and emotional gut punch that was “Rescued,” Foo Fighters have unveiled “Under You,” an aggressively melodic punk-tinged earworm sure to join its predecessor in massive summer singalongs […]

Miles Kane
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MILES KANE releases new single ‘Baggio’ from his forthcoming new album ‘One Man Band’

May 17, 2023 XS Noize

Miles Kane releases ‘Baggio’, the second cut from his forthcoming new album One Man Band, out August 4th on Modern Sky Records. A cosmic song about childhood life and belief, ‘Baggio’ is straight-up, guitar-driven brilliance as […]

Róisín Murphy
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RÓISÍN MURPHY announces new album, ‘Hit Parade’ & shares new single ‘The Universe’

May 17, 2023 XS Noize

The inimitable and boundary-pushing Róisín Murphy today announces her highly anticipated forthcoming album, ‘Hit Parade’, produced in collaboration with electronic music virtuoso DJ Koze. The 13-track compendium of genre-melding gems is set for release on […]

R.E.M.
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R.E.M.’s out-of-print albums ‘Around the Sun’ & ‘Collapse into Now’ return to vinyl

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

Craft Recordings celebrates the enduring legacy of R.E.M. with vinyl reissues for two long out-of-print titles from the second half of the band’s celebrated career: 2004’s Around the Sun and 2011’s Collapse Into Now. The […]

Post Malone
News

POST MALONE announces his fifth full-length ‘Austin’ will arrive on July 28th

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated 8x diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone unveiled his anxiously awaited fifth full-length offering and one of the most anticipated albums of 2023, Austin, will arrive on July 28th, 2023.  Additionally, Post will […]

Spoon
News

SPOON announce forthcoming EP ‘Memory Dust’ & release new track ‘Sugar Babies’

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

Out digitally on June 13, Memory Dust features three new Spoon recordings – the original songs “Sugar Babies” and “Silver Girl,” plus a cover of Bo Diddley’s “She’s Fine, She’s Mine.” These aren’t B-sides. The […]

WALLICE
News

WALLICE shares brand new single ‘Loser at Best’ from her upcoming EP, Mr Big Shot

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

Fresh off of her tour dates with The 1975, where she played stadiums across 3 different continents to tens of thousands of people, Wallice is back with a brand new single from her upcoming EP, […]

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD
News

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD announce new double album & share lead single ‘Gila Monster’

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce their new double LP album, PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation, out 16th June on KGLW, […]

Bear's Den
News

BEAR’S DEN release new Tennessee Williams inspired track ‘Summer & Smoke’ from upcoming ‘First Loves’ EP

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

After recently announcing their new EP ‘First Loves’, the first new collection since their highly-praised fourth studio album ‘Blue Hours’ and their original soundtrack for the Apple TV+ series Trying last year, Bear’s Den continue […]

Far From Saints
Gigs

FAR FROM SAINTS share the new single ‘Screaming Hallelujah’

May 16, 2023 XS Noize

A new band formed by Kelly Jones of Stereophonics with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker from The Wind and The Wave, Far From Saints, have already made a striking introduction. Their first two releases, ‘Let’s […]

THE STRANGLERS announce 50th anniversary UK & Irish tour
Gigs

THE STRANGLERS announce 50th anniversary UK & Irish tour

May 15, 2023 XS Noize

In 2024, The Stranglers, one of the most iconic and influential bands in British music history, are celebrating their 50th year anniversary, playing dates in Belfast’s Ulster Hall and the 3Olympia Dublin. Since playing their […]

Lavengro
Gigs

Synth-pop band LAVENGRO play headline show tonight at Ulster Sports Club

May 12, 2023 XS Noize

Synth-pop band Lavengro has been making waves across Ireland with their highly energetic live performances and consistent releases of catchy tracks. Hailing from Derry City, Gareth, Dave, James & Jordan have been dominating national radio […]

Andy Bell + Masal
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ANDY BELL & MASAL release new single and video for ‘Murmuration Of Warm Dappled Light On Her Back After Swimming’

May 12, 2023 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell has released a second single from his new collaboration with Essex-based synth and harp duo Masal. An edited version of ‘Murmuration Of Warm Dappled Light On Her Back After […]

Queens of the Stone Age
News

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE announce their long-awaited 8th studio album, ‘In Times New Roman’

May 11, 2023 XS Noize

Queens of the Stone Age have announced their long-awaited 8th studio album, In Times New Roman… out June 16th on Matador. In Times New Roman… is raw, at times brutal and not recommended for the […]

The Drums
News

THE DRUMS release two new songs ‘Plastic Envelope’ and ‘Protect Him Always’

May 11, 2023 XS Noize

Fresh off the release of last month’s comeback single “I Want It All,” The Drums have debuted a symbiotic duo of brand new songs today: “Plastic Envelope” and the accompanying vignette “Protect Him Always.” Ripe […]

Sasha Samara
News

Irish Indie-pop artist SASHA SAMARA releases new single ‘Under My Skin’

May 11, 2023 XS Noize

Sasha Samara is an exciting new voice in indie pop music. Coating her music in an endearing honesty, she threads together observations and exclamations that are underlined by a thrilling specificity. All of this is […]

Future Islands
Gigs

FUTURE ISLANDS return to Europe this summer for a run of festivals and one-off headline shows

May 11, 2023 XS Noize

Baltimore’s Future Islands have announced they will return to Europe later this summer for a run of festivals and one-off headline shows. Currently touring North America, the quartet of Gerrit Welmers, Michael Lowry, Samuel T. […]

The Pretenders
News

THE PRETENDERS announce new album ‘Relentless’ – Hear brand new single ‘Let The Sun Come In’

May 11, 2023 XS Noize

The Pretenders return with the announcement of ‘Relentless’, their fourteenth studio album, due for release on 1st September 2023 via Parlophone. ‘Relentless’ is a clearly defined snapshot of where The Pretenders are in 2023. Arriving […]

Lana Del Rey
News

LANA DEL REY releases her new video for ‘Candy Necklace’

May 10, 2023 XS Noize

Today Lana Del Rey releases her new video for ‘Candy Necklace’, the fourth single taken from her critically acclaimed ninth studio album, Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. The track is […]

Professor Brian Cox
News

Professor Brian Cox announces ‘Horizons A 21st Century Space Odyssey’ Northern Ireland Tour

May 10, 2023 XS Noize

Having set two Guinness World Records with his previous sell-out World Tour, Professor Brian Cox is back in regional theatres to see off the sellout Arena tour HORIZONS. Horizons has taken over 250,000 people across […]

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