Skip to main content
Trending
  • Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289
  • EELS Announce New Album ‘Cookie Happened’ And Share ‘Cap In Hand’
  • LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival
  • Jesus Jones Announce New Album ‘Twilight’ And ‘Doubt’ 35th Anniversary UK Tour
  • Why Retro Sounds Are Taking Over Modern Rock Again
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • EELS
          News

          EELS Announce New Album ‘Cookie Happened’ And Share ‘Cap In Hand’

          June 16, 2026

          EELS have announced their 16th studio album, Cookie Happened, set for release on October 16 via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s first single, “Cap […]

          Jesus Jones
          News

          Jesus Jones Announce New Album ‘Twilight’ And ‘Doubt’ 35th Anniversary UK Tour

          June 16, 2026

          Jesus Jones have announced their eighth album, Twilight, their first new full-length release in eight years. The band have also shared the album’s first single, “Shot In The Chevy,” which is available to stream now. […]

          Razorlight
          News

          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 […]

  • 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: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

          The Proclaimers
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers Bring Heart, Humour And Timeless Anthems To Live At Chelsea

          June 14, 2026

          Before Scottish twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid brought their unmistakable harmonies to Royal Hospital Chelsea with a 24-track set, support came from Edinburgh-born Hamish Hawk. Describing himself as more of a diarist than an […]

        • 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
        • Dea Matrona
          Podcast

          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          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 […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • News
  • Page
  • 93

News

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

Jared Freid
Gigs

US comedian JARED FREID announces headline Belfast show at the Limelight 2 on 4th May 2023

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

US comedian Jared Freid is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 2 on 4th May 2023. Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City, with a strong […]

Turin Brakes
Gigs

TURIN BRAKES announce ‘Ether Song’ 20th anniversary shows

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their second album Ether Song, Turin Brakes have announced three very special intimate shows – in Leeds, Glasgow and London – where they’ll be performing Ether Song in full along […]

The Hives
Gigs

THE HIVES return with new album ‘The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons’ & release video for new single ‘Bogus Operandi’

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

Swedish rock’n’roll heroes The Hives return this summer with their first studio album in over a decade. Today, the band announces The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons, out August 11th, 2023, via Fuga. The announcement is […]

Alison Goldfrapp
Gigs

ALISON GOLDFRAPP shares title track from her debut solo album ‘Love Invention’

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

Synth-pop visionary Alison Goldfrapp today returns with the next piece of the puzzle from her highly anticipated debut solo album, sharing the cosmic new single “Love Invention”. The upcoming album will be released on the […]

Baxter Dury
News

BAXTER DURY shares new single ‘Celebrate Me’ from forthcoming album ‘I Thought I Was Better Than You’

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

Musician, writer and Renaissance man Baxter Dury releases “Celebrate Me”, the third track from his forthcoming seventh studio album I Thought I Was Better Than You. Due for release on June 2 through Heavenly Recordings, […]

Wizkid
Gigs

WIZKID to play Dublin show at 3Arena on Saturday, 14 October 2023

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-Platinum-selling Nigerian global superstar, Wizkid announced a Dublin date at 3Arena on Saturday, 14th October, in support of his fifth studio album, More Love, Less Ego. Following his iconic UK show […]

JUDAS PRIEST
Gigs

JUDAS PRIEST announce Dublin date for 3Arena on Friday, March 15th 2024

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

JUDAS PRIEST announces Dublin date for 3Arena on Friday, March 15th 2024. Plus, special guests Saxon and Uriah Heep. Tickets from €69.75, including the booking fee go on sale this Friday at 10 am from […]

Cosmo Pyke
Gigs

COSMO PYKE announces show at Voodoo, Belfast on 29th November 2023

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

Answering calls from his fans since the ‘Curser’s Lament’ demo surfaced online in 2016, artist Cosmo Pyke shared the single in its final form on 29th March – the title track of his new EP […]

MUNA
Gigs

MUNA announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on August 29th 2023

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

MUNA is magic. After releasing their now viral, life-affirming, queer anthem “Silk Chiffon,” featuring the band’s new label head Phoebe Bridgers, the band took 2022 by storm. MUNA, the band’s self-titled third album, is a […]

OSCAR BLUE announces headline show at Laverys, Belfast
Gigs

OSCAR BLUE announces headline show at Laverys, Belfast

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

Influenced at a formative age by the passion and integrity of Irish folk icons such as Damien Dempsey and the contemporary indie/rock sound of bands like Snow Patrol, Oscar Blue is an emerging artist and […]

ben and nina
News

BEN EARLE of The Shires teams up with NINA NESBITT for new single ‘Make It Easy’

April 29, 2023 XS Noize

Ben Earle of The Shires and Nina Nesbitt share a love of the classic singer-songwriter tradition, which provides the grounding for their instantly relatable, emotionally engaging, pop-leaning songs. Those traits all stand tall as the […]

Maimuna Memon
News

MAIMUNA MEMON shares new single ‘Insomnia’

April 29, 2023 XS Noize

Maimuna Memon’s recent debut single ‘Sinner’ added a new element to her multifaceted artistry, which has already seen her win The Fringe First Award for her self-written, one-woman show ‘Manic Street Creature’ as well as […]

The Wedding Present
Gigs

THE WEDDING PRESENT ’24 Songs’ UK tour 2023 announced for Limelight, Belfast

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

The notion of issuing a monthly 7” single is, of course, not new to The Wedding Present – they did the same thing with the ‘Hit Parade’ in 1992 – but ‘24 Songs’ shows that […]

The View
Gigs

THE VIEW announce Autumn UK Tour

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

After playing to 10,000 people over the course of four euphorically received nights in Glasgow last December, The View are now ready to show the rest of the UK what they’re missing. The band – […]

Selah Broderick
News

SELAH BRODERICK shares ‘The Deer’ from the forthcoming album ‘Moon in the Monastery’

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

When Selah Broderick reached out to her son, musician and composer Peter Broderick, asking if he’d like to help set some of her poetry to music, Peter replied immediately with a euphoric Yes! Having lived […]

THE NATIONAL share video for 'The Alcott (feat. Taylor Swift)'
News

THE NATIONAL share video for ‘The Alcott (feat. Taylor Swift)’

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

The National has released its ninth studio album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, on 4AD (read the XS Noize review here). Also out today is a lyric video for the new album’s song “The Alcott,” […]

hozier
News

HOZIER releases video for ‘All That Ends’ ahead of sold-out UK summer dates

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

Hozier has shared the official video for “All Things End.” Created in collaboration with director Jared Asher Harris and choreographer Jillian Meyers, the visual offers a surreal view of Hozier on the operating table during […]

Nothing But Thieves
Gigs

NOTHING BUT THIEVES announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 17th November

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

Nothing But Thieves have announced a 10-date October and November UK and Ireland headline tour, which will follow the release of their fourth album ‘Dead Club City’ on 7th July via RCA/Sony Music. With a […]

The Undertones
Gigs

THE UNDERTONES announce Belfast & Derry shows celebrating 45 years of Teenage Kicks

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

Local legends The Undertones are pleased to announce headline Belfast & Derry shows at The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Saturday, November 25th and the Millennium Forum, Derry, on Friday, November 24th 2023. The shows will […]

The Gaslight Anthem
Gigs

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM return with ‘Positive Charge’ – their first new song in nine years

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

Today, The Gaslight Anthem return with their first new song in nine years, ‘Positive Charge.’ Produced and mixed by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Kurt Vile), ‘Positive Charge’ illuminates the band’s triumphant return to music […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 92 93 94 … 500 »

LATEST PODCASTS

  • Dea Matrona
    Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289
    June 16, 2026
  • Embrace
    Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288
    June 9, 2026
  • The Hoosiers
    The Hoosiers on New Album ‘Compassion,’ Toxicity & Finding Joy Again | XS Noize Podcast #287
    June 2, 2026
  • robert arkins - the commitments
    Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286
    May 25, 2026
  • Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
    Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
    May 19, 2026
  • Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
    Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us
    May 12, 2026

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2026

Trending Articles

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - AvalancheALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche June 10, 2026
  • The ProclaimersLIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers Bring Heart, Humour And Timeless Anthems To Live At Chelsea June 14, 2026
  • sparksLIVE REVIEW: Sparks Bring Wit, Chaos And Timeless Pop Brilliance To Live At Chelsea June 14, 2026
  • Bad Bunny6 of Bad Bunny’s biggest selling hits August 5, 2025
  • Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video 'Easy On Me' 17 of Adele’s most successful hits August 11, 2024
  • Imagine Dragons11 of Imagine Dragons’ biggest selling hits April 10, 2025
  • Coldplay6 of Coldplay’s best-selling songs of all time June 12, 2024
  • YungbludFive of Yungblud’s biggest hits August 24, 2025
  • EmbraceDanny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288 June 9, 2026
  • LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete WoodheadLIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival June 16, 2026

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media