The Jacques are powering towards the September 5th release of their second album ‘Make Repetition!’ in style, having recently toured extensively with Public Image Ltd (during which John Lydon became an almost father-figure after their […]

The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, returns with a haunting new single “Disaster” featuring The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. The track first made its debut on Matt Berninger’s North American US Tour, […]

Supergrass have today announced a 20th-anniversary edition of their critically acclaimed fifth studio album, ‘Road to Rouen,’ set for release via BMG on 3rd October.  To commemorate its 20th anniversary, this expanded reissue of ‘Road […]

Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today announced details of his debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark Which Isn’t There In The Light. Released on Play It Again Sam on Friday, 5th December […]

The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

Radiohead have today announced Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003-2009 – a new live album that allowed the band to re-evaluate their relationship with their 6th studio album, Hail To The Thief. The band have also shared […]

We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

Today, Ghana-Based, Nigerian born artist Tommy WÁ has released his new EP Somewhere Only We Go via Dirty Hit. The EP is the culmination of a journey that has taken Tommy from working as a […]

Ska legends Bad Manners have announced a series of exciting shows across Ireland for November 2025 Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (real name Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were together […]

Following a rapturous reception at this year’s Tribeca Festival, Depeche Mode, along with Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision, announce the release of the feature film DEPECHE MODE: M, coming to cinemas and IMAX worldwide […]

Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]