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        • Dea Matrona
          News

          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 […]

          Chance Peña
          News

          Chance Peña Returns With New Single ‘The Voyager’ Ahead of UK & Ireland Tour

          May 8, 2026

          Today, Texas-born singer, songwriter, and producer Chance Peña unveils his new single “The Voyager,” alongside a brand new cinematic visual. “The Voyager” unfolds as a dynamically layered song, beginning in an intimate, stripped-back space before […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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: 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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • 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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ANDREW CUSHIN releases his debut EP ‘You Don’t Belong’ & video for closing track ‘Runaway’
Gigs

ANDREW CUSHIN releases his debut EP ‘You Don’t Belong’ & video for closing track ‘Runaway’

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

Andrew Cushin keeps on going from strength to strength. After collaborating with Noel Gallagher on the single ‘Where’s My Family Gone’, Andrew then picked up the support of another iconic rock ‘n’ roller when Pete […]

DYLAN JOHN THOMAS shares video for new single ‘Fever’
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DYLAN JOHN THOMAS shares video for new single ‘Fever’

April 25, 2022 XS Noize

Dylan John Thomas is quickly making waves in all the right ways. The Glaswegian singer-songwriter has developed a devoted and organic fanbase, which saw him sell out Glasgow’s King Tut’s quicker than any other debuting […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bowling for Soup - Pop Drunk Snot Bread
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bowling for Soup – Pop Drunk Snot Bread

April 25, 2022 Michael Barron

How did Bowling for Soup come up with the title Pop Drunk Snot Bread for their latest eleventh LP? The Texas-based quartet wanted to base the title around the “Pop Punk’s Not Dead” theme. When […]

BOWLING FOR SOUP new album 'Pop Drunk Snot Bread' is available everywhere on the 22nd of April 2022 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bowling for Soup at Brixton Academy, London

April 24, 2022 Michael Barron

Twenty years ago, when Bowling for Soup entered the top ten single charts with “Girl, All The Bad Guys Want”, the British public fell in love with them and vice versa. There was immense sadness […]

Northern Irish trio TRÚ play headline show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast on Friday 10th June
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Northern Irish trio TRÚ play headline show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast on Friday 10th June

April 22, 2022 XS Noize

The trú was a mythological trio of poet-musicians in ancient Ulster. They were revered throughout Ireland, some believing their songs and stories came to them from the future. Others maintained that the trú were possessed […]

LIAM GALLAGHER releases video for new single 'Better Days'
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER releases video for new single ‘Better Days’

April 22, 2022 XS Noize

What can we expect from Liam Gallagher’s eagerly anticipated new album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’? A set full of classically instant Liam bangers topped by that iconic snarling vocal and his effortless rock star attitude. But […]

GEORGE EZRA debuts new single 'Green Green Grass' & announces SSE Arena, Belfast, 3Arena Dublin shows 1
Gigs

GEORGE EZRA debuts new single ‘Green Green Grass’ & announces SSE Arena, Belfast, 3Arena Dublin shows

April 22, 2022 XS Noize

BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum selling musician George Ezra today debuts his hugely infectious new single ‘Green Green Grass,’ the second song to be lifted from his forthcoming new album Gold Rush Kid, due for release on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Love Is Enough - Burn
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Love Is Enough – Burn

April 22, 2022 XS Noize

Love Is Enough have known each other for many years having played together in various bands on their local music scene in Salisbury UK. Ben was a member of ‘Junk DNA’ (Kerrang! / Pandora Peroxide’s […]

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS share brand new track ‘Night Sky’ from new album ‘Interiority’
New Music

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS share new track ‘Purpose’ feat: Ghostpoet

April 21, 2022 XS Noize

Fyfe & Iskra Strings have previewed their upcoming album ‘Interiority’ by sharing eclectic recent tracks which have moved from haunting broken beats (‘’) to soothing, cinematic splendour (the title track) to rousing dramatic elegance (‘Night […]

Belfast singer-songwriter GARETH DUNLOP releases video for new single ‘Look Back Smiling’
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: Belfast singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop on his new album ‘Animal’

April 21, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #80 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Belfast born singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Dunlop. Inspired by icons such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Tom Waits, plus […]

BOWLING FOR SOUP new album 'Pop Drunk Snot Bread' is available everywhere on the 22nd of April 2022 1
Gigs

BOWLING FOR SOUP new album ‘Pop Drunk Snot Bread’ is available everywhere on the 22nd of April 2022

April 21, 2022 XS Noize

With their brand new Pop Drunk Snot Bread, firmly on the horizon, Bowling For Soup (Jaret Reddick – frontman/guitarist, Chris Burney – guitarist, Rob Felicetti – bassist and Gary Wiseman – drums) have confirmed the […]

INTERVIEW: The Armentani Brothers Talk 'Enough of You', Touring And Their Thoughts On Twitter
Interviews

INTERVIEW: The Armentani Brothers Talk ‘Enough of You’, Touring And Their Thoughts On Twitter

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

There are some siblings who get on and some who don’t. The Armentani Brothers fall into the first category. They get on so well – and are so in sync with each other (for the […]

NICK CAVE announces spoken word project 'Seven Psalms'
New Music

NICK CAVE announces spoken word project ‘Seven Psalms’

April 21, 2022 XS Noize

On 17 June Nick Cave will release Seven Psalms on limited edition 10” vinyl and via streaming services. The new project features seven spoken word pieces set to music by Nick Cave in collaboration with […]

Nerina Pallot
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Nerina Pallot unveils the captivating live video for her latest single ‘Cold Places’

April 21, 2022 XS Noize

With her highly-anticipated seventh studio album, ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing’ set to arrive on June 17th through Idaho Records / InGrooves, the enigmatic Nerina Pallot has now delivered the captivating live video for […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Parris Mitchell - I never said I’m perfect
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Parris Mitchell – I never said I’m perfect

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Lockdown saw millions of people around the world keep themselves busy by getting or being creative. One such person was New York singer-songwriter Parris Mitchell. Having grown up surrounded by music, performing in musical theatre […]

ALBUM PREMIERE: Kate Clover drops debut LP ‘Bleed Your Heart Out’
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ALBUM PREMIERE: Kate Clover drops debut LP ‘Bleed Your Heart Out’

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Growing up in Los Angeles, California, surrounded by skaters and surfers, Kate Clover felt there was something missing in her life – like those two circles weren’t ones in which she truly belonged. She found […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Harrison Barnes - Fashion
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Harrison Barnes – Fashion

April 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

We live, it could easily be argued, in a hugely judgemental and often prejudicial society, and while so many people judge others on what they see on the outside, Harrison Barnes is one of a […]

ARCHITECTS unleash new single and video 'when we were young'
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ARCHITECTS unleash new single and video ‘when we were young’

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

Today ARCHITECTS have unleashed a crushing new single and video “when we were young.” “when we were young is a song that recognises what is gained and what is lost as we get older” says […]

THE SMILE will release their highly anticipated debut album 'A Light For Attracting Attention' on May 13 2
Gigs

THE SMILE will release their highly anticipated debut album ‘A Light For Attracting Attention’ on May 13

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile will release their highly anticipated debut album A Light For Attracting Attention on May 13, 2022 on XL Recordings. The 13-track album was produced and mixed by Nigel Godrich and mastered by Bob […]

EDITORS return with new single & AI generated video 'Heart Attack'
Gigs

EDITORS return with new single & AI generated video ‘Heart Attack’

April 20, 2022 XS Noize

Editors return today with new single ‘Heart Attack’. The track marks their first new music since 2019, and the debut release in their latest incarnation with Ivor Novello winning composer and producer Benjamin John Power, […]

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