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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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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. […]

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        • Embrace
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          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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The Coral
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THE CORAL announce TWO 2023 albums with new single – WILD BIRD

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Singular psych-folk-pop-rock wanderers, The Coral revel in a resurgent phase of artistic enquiry and announce that TWO albums will be released later this year at the same time as revealing their first new music since […]

Andrew Cushin
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ANDREW CUSHIN announces the release of his hotly anticipated debut album ‘Waiting For The Rain’

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

What springs to mind when you hear mention of Newcastle Upon Tyne? A resurgent football club, coal, brown ale, Viz comic, Alan Shearer, The Animals, Prefab Sprout, Sting, and Get Carter, maybe? To that illustrious […]

Depeche Mode
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DEPECHE MODE release video for ‘Wagging Tongue’ directed by The Sacred Egg

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Depeche Mode has unveiled the starkly beautiful and intensely provocative video for ‘Wagging Tongue,’ the second visual interpretation of a track from its universally acclaimed 15th studio album, Memento Mori (Columbia Records). Directed by The […]

IN FOCUS// The Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast

May 24, 2023 Bernie McAllister

English-American rock band Pretenders played an amazing show last night at Limelight 1, Belfast, as part of their UK and Irish tour. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.          […]

Greta Van Fleet
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GRETA VAN FLEET release ‘Sacred The Thread’ live video

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Following from the release of their brand new track ‘Sacred The Thread’ on Friday, Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet have shared a live performance video available to watch below. ‘Sacred The Thread’ is the […]

Swim Deep
Gigs

SWIM DEEP ‘Where The Heaven Are We’ – ten year anniversary show at Limelight, Belfast

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Notorious in indie folklore, the premier ‘B-Town’ dream-pop outfit have toured internationally, from Glastonbury’s ‘Other Stage’ to numerous festivals in Bangkok, Shanghai, and across China, Europe & the US. Swim Deep have previously had both […]

Rianne Downey
Gigs

Scottish singer-songwriter RIANNE DOWNEY announces headline show at Lavery’s, Belfast

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Rianne Downey has just announced her headline gig in Lavery’s, Belfast, on December 3rd 2023. Rianne is a versatile and innovative performer. Busking on the streets of Glasgow provided the best foundation for […]

BEN HEMSLEY
Gigs

UK DJ/Producer BEN HEMSLEY announces headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

May 24, 2023 XS Noize

UK DJ/Producer BEN HEMSLEY has rapidly established himself as one of the hottest new talents in dance music! Underpinned by an unquenchable passion for dance music, Ben’s down-to-earth nature and humble working-class background has seen […]

50 CENT
Gigs

Due to phenomenal demand 50 CENT adds extra date at 3Arena, Dublin

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Earlier this month, EMMY® and GRAMMY® award-winning multi-hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, announced The Final Lap Tour, a global tour in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die […]

Loco Land
Gigs

LOCO LAND a brand new festival for Belfast will take place at Custom House Square on Fri 4th August 2023

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Loco Land a brand new festival for Belfast will take place at Custom House Square, Belfast Fri 4th August 2023. EXAMPLE. Born in London as Elliot John Gleave, the artist known simply as Example took […]

KiD RAiN
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KiD RAiN shares new single ‘Half’ after an early clip of the song picked up 500,000 views on TikTok

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

KiD RAiN has emerged as a major contender for the UK’s next major crossover pop artist, having exceeded 250 million video views plus 30 million streams as well as selling out his debut headline tour […]

Togi
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Rising rapper Togi announces the upcoming release of his highly anticipated debut album

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Togi has recently announced the upcoming release of his highly anticipated debut album, which is set to feature collaborations with well-known artists. Collaborations often serve as a fantastic opportunity for up-and-coming artists to expand their […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB
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TEENAGE FANCLUB announce new album, ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ – Hear lead track ‘Foreign Land’

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Teenage Fanclub today announce their new album, ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’, due out 22nd September via their own label PeMa in the UK/Europe and Merge in the US. To accompany the announcement the band has shared […]

The Florentinas
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THE FLORENTINAS announce their new single ‘Miami’ & Dublin headline show

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT headline at Empire Music Hall, Belfast show last month, one of Ireland’s most exciting bands, The Florentinas are back with their new single ‘Miami’ released on May 23rd. The Bangor four-piece […]

Black Stone Cherry
Gigs

BLACK STONE CHERRY announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 26th September 2023

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Hailing from the deep South, Black Stone Cherry has been showcasing their southern rock, heavy metal fusion since 2001. They have just released their eighth studio album ‘Screamin’ at the Sky’ and announced a headline […]

dinosaur jr
Gigs

DINOSAUR JR. announce 30th anniversary ‘Where You Been’ shows in London and Brooklyn

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Dinosaur Jr. announce four shows at London’s Garage and seven shows at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their sixth studio album, Where You Been. Dinosaur Jr.’s second album […]

Hard-Fi
Gigs

HARD-FI announce first UK tour in over ten years

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Following the overwhelming response to their live return last year, HARD-FI have announced a full nationwide tour of the UK. The influential band returned to the stage in October 2022, selling out the O2 Kentish […]

friendly fires
Gigs

FRIENDLY FIRES announce 15th year anniversary UK tour of ‘Friendly Fires’ album

May 22, 2023 XS Noize

Friendly Fires have announced a very special UK tour to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the release of their seminal debut ‘Friendly Fires’, as well as reissues of the album and ‘Paris’. The live dates […]

FEAR FACTORY
Gigs

FEAR FACTORY announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on October 30th 2023

May 22, 2023 XS Noize

The legendary FEAR FACTORY has announced their highly-anticipated comeback to the European ground. After the recent successful North and Latin American tour legs with the new vocalist Milo Silvestro from Rome, Italy and drummer Pete […]

David Bowie
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DAVID BOWIE’S last ever show as Ziggy Stardust goes global with a digitally restored version showing at over 1000 cinemas worldwide

May 19, 2023 XS Noize

David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust, his most celebrated alter-ego, in front of 5000 disbelieving fans onstage at London’s Hammersmith Odeon. 50 years later, Ziggy will finally go global with a digitally restored version of ‘Ziggy […]

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