Skip to main content
Trending
  • Huartan Bring Award-Winning ‘Tradtronica’ Sound to Mandela Hall, Belfast – October 24th
  • Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album
  • Belsonic 2026: Your Ultimate Guide to Belfast’s Biggest Outdoor Festival
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
  • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • Huartan
          News

          Huartan Bring Award-Winning ‘Tradtronica’ Sound to Mandela Hall, Belfast – October 24th

          October 2, 2025

          Winners of the NI Music Prize 2024 Live Act of the Year, Belfast-based ‘tradtronica’ group Huartan have been breathing new life into ancient words and melodies. Since 2023, they have been captivating audiences with their […]

          tom smith
          News

          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

          The Cure
          News

          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

        • 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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

        • 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// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

  • Podcast
        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcasts

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcasts

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
          Podcasts

          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • Page
  • 238

ALBUM REVIEW: Emily Henry – The New World
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Emily Henry – The New World

November 5, 2021 Randall Radic

Washington D.C.-based indie-pop/electronic singer-songwriter Emily Henry releases her new album, The New World, a collection of eight tracks exploring, shares Emily, “stories about love and magic and what it means to be a person.” Her […]

Rising star ELLE L shares the video for new single 'Higher' - Watch Now 2
New Music

Rising star ELLE L shares the video for new single ‘Higher’ – Watch Now

November 5, 2021 XS Noize

ELLE L’s official debut single ‘Hoping’ and introductory track ‘Circles’ received a groundswell of tastemaker support to establish her rising star status. Earning a first wave of critical acclaim from Noisey, The Face, Wonderland, Clash, […]

JAMES announce they will be releasing THE CAMPFIRE EP on 19 November - Watch the video for 'Miss America'
Gigs

JAMES announce they will be releasing THE CAMPFIRE EP on 19 November – Watch the video for ‘Miss America’

November 5, 2021 XS Noize

JAMES are pleased to announce the release of THE CAMPFIRE EP on 19 November. Filmed and recorded at Broughton Hall in the Yorkshire Dales earlier this year, the EP features uniquely intimate versions of three […]

KIEFER SUTHERLAND announces new album ‘Bloor Street’ & UK Tour 2
Gigs

KIEFER SUTHERLAND shares new video for ‘Two Stepping In Time’

November 5, 2021 XS Noize

Kiefer Sutherland’s authentic and accomplished take on Americana is once again capturing the imagination of fans ahead of the release of his third album ‘Bloor Street’ on January 21st. The record was launched with the […]

FRANZ FERDINAND announce details of greatest hits album and share brand new track 'Billy Goodbye' 1
Gigs

FRANZ FERDINAND announce details of UK ‘Hits To The Head’ tour

November 5, 2021 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand, who earlier this week revealed details of Hits To The Head, a 20-track greatest hits collection showcasing the world-conquering success of the band’s career to date, have today announced a run of European […]

JULIUS BLACK shares new single ‘Boomerang’ - Listen Now
New Music

JULIUS BLACK shares new single ‘Boomerang’ – Listen Now

November 5, 2021 XS Noize

After earning international acclaim with his debut EP ‘Dopamine’, Julius Black launched his follow-up ‘Together We Go Down In The Dark’ by sharing its first track ‘Do You Still Dream?’. The single was heralded by Wonderland as “a triumphant return” as Julius continued to add to the […]

Macau Gambling History
Features 2

Macau Gambling History

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

Macau is to China what Las Vegas is to the US, and that didn’t just happen overnight. Macau is far ahead in terms of gambling and is regarded as the gambling capital of Asia. Particularly […]

IN FOCUS// Bullet For My Valentine live at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Bullet For My Valentine live at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

November 4, 2021 Alina Salihbekova

Bullet  For  My Valentine’s self-titled album Bullet For My Valentine is due for release on November 5th. Matt Tuck began writing the album in September 2019 before the Coronavirus pandemic brought things screeching to a halt in early 2020. In […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Joseph Reuben - Seem's I've Forgotten
Exclusive!

TRACK PREMIERE: Joseph Reuben – Seem’s I’ve Forgotten

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

Joseph Reuben has battled against the odds to commence his solo career. Just as he began to build traction with his soulful take on Robyn’s ‘Call Your Girlfriend’, he required emergency surgery which resulted in […]

shame share new single 'This Side of the Sun' ahead of November headline tour 2
Gigs

shame share new single ‘This Side of the Sun’ ahead of November headline tour

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

shame has shared brand new single ‘This Side of the Sun’, premiered today on Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6 Music show, alongside a new self-directed visualiser. The track is the band’s first new music since the […]

DAMON ALBARN will perform a select number of solo piano dates in the UK in December
Gigs

DAMON ALBARN will perform a select number of solo piano dates in the UK in December

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

Damon Albarn will perform a select number of solo piano dates in the UK for the first time next month. This run of very special shows, presented in association with local record stores, will start […]

GORILLAZ announce 20th anniversary reissue of their eponymous debut album 1
New Music

GORILLAZ announce 20th anniversary reissue of their eponymous debut album

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

It is now 20 years since Gorillaz’ eponymous debut album was released and this event weirdly coincides with the announcement today by the Department of Music Correction of previously sensitive documents being de-classified and made […]

THE ANCHORESS announces 2022 UK tour dates & Welsh Music Prize nomination
Gigs

THE ANCHORESS announces 2022 UK tour dates & Welsh Music Prize nomination

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

The Anchoress aka Catherine Anne Davies has announced a tour for Spring 2022 (including some rescheduled dates from this year). Her album ‘The Art of Losing’, released earlier this year has also just been nominated […]

EDDIE VEDDER releases 'Long Way' Live from Ohana Festival
News

EDDIE VEDDER releases ‘Long Way’ Live from Ohana Festival

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

At this year’s Ohana Festival, Eddie Vedder performed his single “Long Way” for the first time during his headlining set. The song is the first track from his highly anticipated album Earthling. Fans can now […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Hard Feelings - Hard Feelings
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Hard Feelings – Hard Feelings

November 4, 2021 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. Hard Feelings is the much-anticipated debut album […]

SOUND OF BELFAST FESTIVAL 2021 starts today! 1
Gigs

SOUND OF BELFAST FESTIVAL 2021 starts today!

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

Sound of Belfast is an annual celebration of the music of the city. Established by the Oh Yeah Music Centre to showcase the talent that resides and moves through Belfast’s streets and studios, venues and […]

REEF announce brand new album 'Shoot Me Your Ace' - out April 15th 2022 1
Gigs

REEF announce brand new album ‘Shoot Me Your Ace’ – out April 15th 2022

November 4, 2021 XS Noize

Glastonbury rockers REEF follow the release of their brand new single ‘Shoot Me Your Ace’, which premiered on Chris Evans breakfast show on Virgin Radio last Friday, with news of their new album of the […]

U2 Share New Track ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ - From SING 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
New Music

U2 Share New Track ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ – From SING 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

November 3, 2021 XS Noize

A new U2 track titled ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ is out today. ‘Your Song Saved My Life’, the first new music from the band since 2019, is taken from the Sing 2 Original Motion […]

NIC CESTER releases book & companion album featuring the late Ennio Morricone's orchestra 2
New Music

NIC CESTER releases book & companion album featuring the late Ennio Morricone’s orchestra

November 3, 2021 XS Noize

Nic Cester is renowned for his debut solo album ‘Sugar Rush’ as well as being part of the all-star rock ‘n’ roll collective The Jaded Hearts Club and for his huge breakthrough success with Jet. […]

ALT-J announce headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 25th May 2022
Gigs

ALT-J announce headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 25th May 2022

November 3, 2021 XS Noize

The Mercury Prize-winning, chart-topping band alt-J have shared their heartfelt new track “Get Better”, the second glimpse into their forthcoming album The Dream, set for release on February 11, 2022, via Infectious Music/BMG. The band have […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 237 238 239 … 761 »

LATEST REVIEWS

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
    ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
    October 1, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
    ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
    September 26, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
    ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid
    September 26, 2025
  • Amanda Shires - Nobody’s Girl
    ALBUM REVIEW: Amanda Shires – Nobody’s Girl
    September 26, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Evalyn - A Quiet Life
    ALBUM REVIEW: Evalyn – A Quiet Life
    September 18, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
    ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon
    September 10, 2025

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2025

Vuelio Top 10 Blog 2025 - XS Noize

Trending

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
    ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
  • Amanda Shires - Nobody’s Girl
    ALBUM REVIEW: Amanda Shires – Nobody’s Girl
  • Oasis
    How much could Oasis earn from their 2025 tour? 
  • Richard Ashcroft
    Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album
  • LIVE REVIEW: Sigur Rós & The London Contemporary Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall
    LIVE REVIEW: Sigur Rós & The London Contemporary Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall
  • Bad Bunny
    6 of Bad Bunny’s biggest selling hits
  • Bad Bunny
    Bad Bunny’s 2026 World Tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more
  • The Cure
    The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media