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        • The Strokes
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          The Strokes Return with New Single ‘Falling Out of Love’ from Upcoming Album ‘Reality Awaits’

          May 13, 2026

          The Strokes unveil the new single “Falling out of Love” from their upcoming album Reality Awaits today.  The band will premiere the song tomorrow night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, one of the […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona share new single ‘My Own Party’ from upcoming album ‘Hate That I Care’

          May 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with new song “My Own Party”, the third release from their upcoming second album ‘Hate That I Care’, out 5th June 2026, along with a colourful music video. Recorded, written and produced […]

          Billy Corgan
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          Billy Corgan Announces European Tour for ‘A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness’

          May 11, 2026

          Following a critically acclaimed seven date run last year at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, today Billy Corgan, the frontman of the two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, announces a European tour […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi - Fig Tree
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi – Fig Tree

          May 7, 2026

          This is the time of year when music lovers are on the lookout for that perfect summer album — a record to effortlessly soundtrack beach bars, balmy evenings, road trips and sunny strolls. Look no […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters - Your Favourite Toy
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – Your Favorite Toy

          April 30, 2026

          If But Here We Are was the funeral, Your Favorite Toy is the violent, jagged intake of breath that follows – a resurrection that is dangerously alive. On their twelfth studio outing, Dave Grohl and gang […]

        • 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: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

        • 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
          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
        • Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

          da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

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Daydream Review
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Daydream Review on debut album ‘Leisure’

April 13, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Last week Daydream Review – frontman and sole songwriter Elijah Montez – dropped Leisure, the debut album.  The thirteen-track collection not only highlights Elijah’s growth and development as an artist and a person but also […]

FESTIVAL OF FOOLS
News

FESTIVAL OF FOOLS returns to Belfast from April 29th – May 1st 2023

April 13, 2023 XS Noize

Ireland’s largest free street performance festival returns with its 2023 programme in Belfast city centre from April 29th – May 01st 2023. The programme offers three days of jam-packed, all-inclusive entertainment for the whole family, […]

Cascina Caradonna
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TRACK PREMIERE: Cascina Caradonna’s Enter Sceptre unveil new single ‘Tormentor’

April 13, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

If you know the video game The Last of Us – which has now been adapted into a globally successful series – then chances are you might recognise the name Cascina Caradonna. They are the […]

Metallica - 72 Seasons
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Metallica – 72 Seasons

April 12, 2023 Niall Donnelly

Some bands like to ease you into an album. Some want to gently open the door and invite you in before showing off their pride possessions. Some bands introduce themselves relaxed, reassuringly, slowly building towards […]

National
News

THE NATIONAL share video for new single ‘Your Mind Is Not Your Friend’ (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)

April 12, 2023 XS Noize

The National has released the fourth and final offering ahead of its upcoming album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein (out April 28th via 4AD), the idyllic “Your Mind Is Not Your Friend” featuring Phoebe Bridgers. […]

paul simon
News

PAUL SIMON returns with highly anticipated musical work ‘Seven Psalms’

April 12, 2023 XS Noize

Paul Simon, who has consistently crafted some of the most influential and enduring work in the history of music, has announced the release of his highly anticipated musical work, Seven Psalms. Intended to be listened […]

Lauren Morrow
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Lauren Morrow on ‘People Talk’ & tour plans

April 12, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Lauren Morrow is no stranger to the music industry, and her understanding of the business, together with her professional and artistic integrity, shines through in every song she shares with the world. Nowhere is that […]

Galen & Paul
News

GALEN & PAUL share the video for new track ‘Room At The Top’

April 12, 2023 XS Noize

Everything is quickly coming together for Galen & Paul, a new project from Galen Ayers, the singer-songwriter whose artistic projects include the rightly acclaimed solo album ‘Monument’, and Paul Simonon, bassist with The Clash, Gorillaz […]

Kentucky Derby
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Best Songs For Kentucky Derby Party Playlist

April 11, 2023 XS Noize

With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your Kentucky Derby celebration, and no party is complete without an epic soundtrack. If you don’t get the chance to experience […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Urbs - Geheimland
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Urbs – Geheimland

April 11, 2023 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Austrian veteran producer and musician Paul Nawrata […]

IN FOCUS// Orbital @ Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Orbital at Rock City, Nottingham

April 11, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

Two brothers, Phil Hartnoll and Paul Hartnoll, aka Orbital, brought their special electronic music show to Nottingham. The legendary duo wore their signature head torch glasses and played their most popular hits, such as Halcyon, Belfast, Chime, […]

AISLES
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Chilean progressive rock band AISLES talk new album ‘Beyond Drama’

April 11, 2023 Randall Radic

Chilean progressive rock band AISLES dropped their long-awaited fifth album, Beyond Drama, on April 5, 2023, their first long player since 2016’s Hawaii. Recorded in 2021, the new album leaves behind the concept and sound […]

Kaiser Chiefs
News

KAISER CHIEFS unveil insatiable new single ‘Jealousy’

April 11, 2023 XS Noize

Almost two decades in the game, and armed with an extensive back-catalogue of stadium belters, and record-breaking success, Kaiser Chiefs continue their triumphant return with insatiable new single ‘Jealousy’. The track arrives as another exciting […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. announce new album 'End Of World' - Listen to new single 'Penge'
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PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. announce new album ‘End Of World’ – Listen to new single ‘Penge’

April 11, 2023 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd. (PiL) have decided to continue plans to announce their 11th studio album and first album in 8 years, End of World, today, following the sad passing of John’s wife of more than […]

New Order
Gigs

NEW ORDER announce details of a UK and European Tour

April 11, 2023 XS Noize

New Order are pleased to announce details of a UK and European Tour, including Copenhagen Royal Arena, Amsterdam Ziggo Dome, Paris Zénith, London The O2, Dublin 3Arena, Glasgow OVO Hydro and Leeds First Direct Arena. […]

The Kinks – The Journey – Part 1
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Kinks – The Journey – Part 1

April 7, 2023 Niall Donnelly

The Kinks marked their 60th anniversary as a band this year by kicking off the first part of a two-year celebration. The Journey – Part 1, a two-disc compilation marks the beginning of that celebration. […]

Greta Van Fleet
News

GRETA VAN FLEET announce new album ‘Starcatcher’ – Listen to first single ‘Meeting The Master’

April 7, 2023 XS Noize

Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet’s much anticipated third studio album Starcatcher is set for release on July 21 on Lava/Republic/EMI Records. The album’s first single ‘Meeting The Master’ debuts today; listen below. The band […]

Charlie & Margot - Joyride
Album Stream

ALBUM PREMIERE: Charlie & Margot – Joyride

April 6, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Blending Americana, indie and alternative, along with several other genres, Joyride, the debut album from Charlie & Margot – the brainchild and project of Matteo DeBenedetti – is a collection of songs that possess a […]

The Lungs - He Said His Name Was Snakes
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Lungs – He Said His Name Was Snakes

April 6, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

The Lungs have been making noise since 2016, and it’s the noise that is getting them more and more attention on both sides of the Atlantic. Not afraid to speak, or sing, what’s on their […]

Blondshell
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Blondshell – Blondshell 

April 6, 2023 Alex Hoggard

The debut eponymous album from Blondshell offers a compelling journey through nine tracks of self-discovery and reflection sprinkled with humour and memorable lyricism to provide one of the most promising debuts of 2023. 25-year-old Sabrina […]

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