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        • 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 […]

          BSS
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          Broken Social Scene share video for “Only The Good I Keep” from acclaimed new album “Remember The Humans”

          May 8, 2026

          Broken Social Scene return with their acclaimed new album Remember The Humans released today via City Slang in the UK/EU and Arts & Crafts in North America. The LP, their first in nearly a decade, is a return to […]

          Everyone Says Hi
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          Everyone Says Hi return with infectious new single ‘Just Like That’

          May 8, 2026

          After the release of their acclaimed self-titled debut album last year, indie-pop supergroup Everyone Says Hi are back with their first single of the new year, “Just Like That”. The track is taken from their […]

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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: 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
        • 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 […]

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

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MONJOLA teams up with ABY COULIBALY for new track ‘Where u at’
New Music

MONJOLA teams up with ABY COULIBALY for new track ‘Where u at’

June 1, 2021 XS Noize

Delivering a dopamine boost of alternative R&B from Dublin, Monjola has grown in stature over the course of his three singles to date. His rise started last summer when his debut ‘Feels Right’ was named […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS share the video for 'I Might Have' from their forthcoming Hologram EP
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A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS share the video for ‘I Might Have’ from their forthcoming Hologram EP

June 1, 2021 XS Noize

A Place To Bury Strangers shares a new video ‘I Might Have’ from their forthcoming Hologram EP out 16 July on founding member Oliver Ackermann’s label Dedstrange. Following the lead single ‘End Of The Night’, […]

RUN THE JEWELS announce summer 2022 UK tour
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RUN THE JEWELS announce summer 2022 UK tour

June 1, 2021 XS Noize

Run The Jewels – hip-hop’s top tag team of Atlanta rapper Killer Mike and New York rapper/producer El-P – have announced new UK tour dates. The summer 2022 dates, listed below, are the duo’s first […]

SPECTOR announce new album 'Now Or Whenever' - Hear first single  'Catch You On The Way Back In' 1
New Music

SPECTOR announce new album ‘Now Or Whenever’ – Hear first single ‘Catch You On The Way Back In’

June 1, 2021 XS Noize

Spector have announced their first studio album in six years – Now or Whenever, set for release October 1st via Moth Noise. Now Or Whenever is the long-awaited third full-length release from the cult band. […]

US Rock band BLACKBERRY SMOKE announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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US Rock band BLACKBERRY SMOKE announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 2nd March 2022

June 1, 2021 XS Noize

US Rock band Blackberry Smoke are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 02nd March 2022. On their latest album, You Hear Georgia, the follow-up to 2018’s critically acclaimed […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dohnavùr – The Flow Across Borders
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dohnavùr – The Flow Across Borders

June 1, 2021 David McElroy

The Flow Across Borders is the second album and debut release on the superb Castles In Space label from Scotland’s Dohnavùr, a duo comprised of Ali O’May and Frazer Brown. The pair met in 2018 […]

TRACK PREMIERE: “Wasn’t Love” is the latest single from Los Angeles based singer-songwriter, Specific Coast
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TRACK PREMIERE: “Wasn’t Love” is the latest single from Los Angeles based singer-songwriter, Specific Coast

May 31, 2021 XS Noize

“Wasn’t Love” is the latest single from Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Specific Coast. His debut single “Home” found success after a prominent feature in the hit Netflix series Ginny & Georgia. With over 5k playlist […]

BOY IN SPACE shares new home made video for ‘Sucker Punch’ - Watch Now!
New Music

BOY IN SPACE shares new home made video for ‘Sucker Punch’ – Watch Now!

May 28, 2021 XS Noize

Boy In Space released his debut EP ‘FRONTYARD’ last month, and it has already exceeded the landmark of 4.7 million streams, with another 900,000 views of its accompanying music videos, over 500,000 of which were […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Goldie - Timeless
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Goldie – Timeless

May 28, 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. Recently reissued 25th Anniversary Edition of the […]

BEN NICKY + GUESTS announce a return to Belfast to headline Belsonic on Saturday September 4th 2021 1
Gigs

BEN NICKY + GUESTS announce a return to Belfast to headline Belsonic on Saturday September 4th 2021

May 28, 2021 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Belsonic show in 2019, International DJ / Producer sensation Ben Nicky is pleased to announce a return to Belfast to headline Belsonic on Saturday, September 04th 2021. Ben Nicky has become […]

ANNE-MARIE brings her ‘Dysfunctional Tour’ to Dublin’s 3Arena on May 3rd 2022
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ANNE-MARIE brings her ‘Dysfunctional Tour’ to Dublin’s 3Arena on May 3rd 2022

May 28, 2021 XS Noize

Fresh from unveiling details about her second studio album titled ‘Therapy’, Anne-Marie is delighted to announce her upcoming UK & Ireland ‘Dysfunctional Tour’ that’ll take place in May 2022. Running over five dates, Anne-Marie will […]

Irish DJ WELSHY shares new single 'All For You' - Listen Now!
New Music

Irish DJ WELSHY shares new single ‘All For You’ – Listen Now!

May 28, 2021 XS Noize

Looking for the next superstar DJ? If so, Welshy is definitely a contender. The young Irishman’s debut single ‘Haiti’ made a compelling case for his rising status, achieving over 8 million streams; commandeering the airwaves […]

KASABIAN return with 15 must-see intimate shows kicking off October 13th at the 02 Academy 1
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KASABIAN return with 15 must-see intimate shows kicking off October 13th at the 02 Academy

May 28, 2021 XS Noize

Kasabian makes a most welcome return to touring with 15 must-see intimate shows kicking off October 13th at the 02 Academy, Glasgow, including a hometown show at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall October 27th and climaxing […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Turin-based alt-rock duo PEAKS! return with the anthemic & powerful alt-rock anthem ‘Fired Up’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Turin-based alt-rock duo PEAKS! return with the anthemic & powerful alt-rock anthem ‘Fired Up’

May 28, 2021 XS Noize

Turin-based alt-rock duo PEAKS! return this spring with the anthemic & powerful alt-rock anthem ‘Fired Up’, an emphatic piece of melodic rock that explores the fragility of the human state. “Fired Up is about our […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Melbourne-based dark electronica producer and vocalist CIVIQUE shares new track 'Hold'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Melbourne-based dark electronica producer and vocalist CIVIQUE shares new track ‘Hold’

May 28, 2021 Randall Radic

Melbourne-based dark electronica producer and vocalist CIVIQUE, aka Brendan Ward, introduces his brand-new track, “Hold,” an appetizer from his forthcoming EP, Dive, slated for release June 25. CIVIQUE shares, “I’m so excited to release this […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Oscar Mic - TV Life
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Oscar Mic – TV Life

May 28, 2021 XS Noize

Oscar Mic is Seamus Hayes. One man, one mic, one guitar, a bag full of percussion and a mouth like an 808! Oscar’s last 3 singles have been produced by The Strokes producer Gordon Raphael. […]

PODCAST #41: The Killers' DAVE KEUNING on his new solo album 'A Mild Case of Everything'
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PODCAST #41: The Killers’ DAVE KEUNING on his new solo album ‘A Mild Case of Everything’

May 27, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #41 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Killers’ founding member and guitarist Dave Keuning to talk about his second solo album, A Mild Case of Everything, the […]

HOLLY HUMBERSTONE announces a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on Sunday 31st October 2021
Gigs

HOLLY HUMBERSTONE announces a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on Sunday 31st October 2021

May 27, 2021 XS Noize

UK breakthrough artist Holly Humberstone is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on Sunday 31st October 2021. Off the back of Annie Mac’s Hottest Record and Nick Grimshaw’s Tune […]

Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer FROGI shares her new single ‘Phantom Limb’
New Music

Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer FROGI shares her new single ‘Phantom Limb’

May 27, 2021 XS Noize

The Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer frogi has been on the cusp of gaining wider attention since releasing ‘moonlight’ eighteen months ago. She has since ascended Hype Machine, hitting the Top 5 Trending Songs […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Penfriend - Exotic Monsters
Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Penfriend – Exotic Monsters

May 27, 2021 Ben P Scott

Proudly released independently and with a good chance of breaking into the UK Top 40 comes the hugely enjoyable debut album from Penfriend. The latest alias of Bristol-based multi-instrumentalist Laura Kidd is something of a […]

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