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        • Interpol
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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Airbourne
Gigs

Australian hard rock band AIRBOURNE announce Limelight, Belfast show on 1st August 2023

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

Airbourne is an Australian hard rock band formed in Warrnambool in 2003 by brothers Joel O’Keeffe on lead vocals and lead guitar, and Ryan O’Keeffe on drums. The line-up was completed with Justin Street on […]

The Darkness
Gigs

THE DARKNESS – Announce 20th Anniversary Tour of ‘Permission To Land’

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

2023 finds Britain’s beloved rock band The Darkness celebrating 20 years since they birthed Permission To Land, the multi-platinum, chart-topping debut album which changed the face of rock music forever. To celebrate the landmark occasion, […]

Tom Meighan
Gigs

TOM MEIGHAN shares new single ‘Everyone’s Addicted To Something’ ahead of UK tour and album

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

Nearly 3 years after departing Kasabian, Tom Meighan returns with The Reckoning, his first solo album, released on 28th April 2023. On the night of the 28th, he will end a 20-date UK tour headlining […]

Depeche Mode
News

DEPECHE MODE talk new album ‘Memento Mori’, new music, early influences & more with Zane Lowe

March 21, 2023 XS Noize

Dave Gahan and Martin Gore of Depeche Mode join Zane Lowe in-studio on Apple Music 1 to discuss ‘Memento Mori’ — their first album in six years out later this week. They tell him about […]

Incubus
Gigs

INCUBUS announce UK summer headline shows

March 21, 2023 XS Noize

Following a major sold-out UK tour last year, iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus have announced a return to the UK with two headline summer shows at London’s Eventim Apollo on Friday 23rd June […]

The Japanese House
News

THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with new single ‘BOYHOOD’

March 21, 2023 XS Noize

The Japanese House returns with new single ‘BOYHOOD’, out now via Dirty Hit and debuted as BBC Radio 1’s ‘Hottest Record’. The Japanese House is the acclaimed project of Amber Bain, who has released music […]

Ocean Colour Scene
Gigs

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE announce headline show at Belfast’s Telegraph Building on 7th December 2023

March 21, 2023 XS Noize

Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced details of their upcoming UK & Irish December tour, which includes a show in Belfast’s Telegraph Building on 7th December 2023. Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent […]

Ben Howard
Gigs

BEN HOWARD Announces Huge UK, Irish + European Tour – His First European Run In Five Years

March 20, 2023 XS Noize

Ben Howard is pleased to announce a huge 26-date live run of the UK, Ireland and Europe for this year. The tour kicks off at La Riviera in Madrid on the 18th of May and […]

Foy Vance
Gigs

FOY VANCE & THE ULSTER ORCHESTRA celebrate ‘Joy of Nothing’ with 2 nights at Waterfront Hall, Belfast

March 20, 2023 XS Noize

Following his sold-out SSE Arena show in 2022, singer-songwriter Foy Vance has announced two very special shows at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on August 24th & 25th with the Ulster Orchestra to celebrate the tenth […]

Chrissie Hynde
Gigs

PRETENDERS announce headline show at Limelight 1 on 23rd May 2023

March 20, 2023 XS Noize

English-American rock band Pretenders are back with details of a brand new UK and Irish tour this May which includes a show at Limelight 1 on 23rd May 2023. In February 2023, Chrissie Hynde embarked […]

Norah Jones
Gigs

NORAH JONES announces Waterfront, Belfast show on 13th November

March 20, 2023 XS Noize

Norah Jones returns to European concert stages this year for her first tour dates on the continent since 2018. In addition to her already announced summer tour which will bring the 9-time GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, […]

Faithless icon Sister Bliss
News

Faithless icon SISTER BLISS returns with emotive single ‘Life Is A Melody’

March 17, 2023 XS Noize

One of the most successful British dance artists of the past 25 years, a true trailblazer and the musical force behind Faithless (along with iconic late frontman, Maxi Jazz and producer Rollo), Sister Bliss returns […]

U2
News

U2 share details of U2SOS40 – a collaborative project feat. 40 artists and creators from around the world

March 17, 2023 XS Noize

To mark the release of Songs Of Surrender, Island Records and Interscope today share details of U2SOS40, a unique collaborative project which has seen 40 artists and creators from around the world invited to create […]

Nathan Connolly
News

Snow Patrol’s NATHAN CONNOLLY announces solo album ‘The Strange Order Of Things’

March 17, 2023 XS Noize

Nathan Connolly has been the guitarist with the acclaimed Northern Irish rock band Snow Patrol since 2002. Since then, they have gone on to sell 17 million albums, headline festivals, achieve five UK platinum albums, […]

JOSEPH
News

Indie pop trio JOSEPH release new single ‘The Sun’

March 16, 2023 XS Noize

Today, indie pop trio JOSEPH release an empowering new anthem “The Sun,” the second single and title track from their upcoming album The Sun (April 28, ATO Records). The new single is released alongside a […]

Nothing But Thieves
News

NOTHING BUT THIEVES announce new album ‘Dead Club City’ & share new single ‘Welcome to the DCC’

March 16, 2023 XS Noize

Nothing But Thieves made their exciting return last night, with the release of their confident and punchy brand-new single and video ‘Welcome to the DCC’. Today, they have announced that their fourth album ‘Dead Club […]

Måneskin
Gigs

Måneskin bring the RUSH! World Tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 14 December 2023

March 16, 2023 XS Noize

Today, rock phenoms Måneskin continue their march towards global domination with the announcement of their RUSH! World Tour which will see the band headline arenas in North America, South America, Japan, Europe, UK & Ireland, […]

Alison Goldfrapp
News

ALISON GOLDFRAPP announces debut solo album ‘The Love Invention’ & shares new single ‘So Hard So Hot’

March 16, 2023 XS Noize

Today, British synth-pop visionary Alison Goldfrapp announces her inaugural solo album, ‘The Love Invention’, set for release on the 12th of May via Skint. The upcoming record promises to be an evolutionary chapter in the […]

Steve Earle
Gigs

STEVE EARLE ‘Solo & Acoustic’ tour announced for Ulster Hall, Belfast on 27th June

March 16, 2023 XS Noize

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his […]

Far From Saints L-R Kelly Jones, Patty Lynn
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FAR FROM SAINTS announce debut LP for June 2023 & release new track ‘Take It Through The Night’

March 15, 2023 XS Noize

Far From Saints, a new band featuring Kelly Jones of Stereophonics with Patty Lynn & Dwight Baker from The Wind and The Wave, instantly enamoured audiences with their debut track ‘Let’s Turn This Back Around’, […]

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