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        • The Strokes
          News

          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
          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • 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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BLOSSOMS announce rescheduled UK tour dates for August and September 2021
Gigs

BLOSSOMS announce rescheduled UK tour dates for August and September 2021

March 4, 2021 XS Noize

Blossoms have today confirmed a series of rescheduled live dates for their upcoming UK tour in August and September 2021. The tour includes three nights at London’s O2 Forum, Kentish Town and culminates in a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Arab Strap - As Days Get Dark
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Arab Strap – As Days Get Dark

March 4, 2021 Kieran Brennan

16 years after their last album, Arab Strap delves back into the late-night debauchery, sexual honesty and grim humour Aidan Moffet had drawled about since their emergence in the ’90s. Moffet once again lays bare […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Fanni Mayer - FYILY
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Fanni Mayer – FYILY

March 4, 2021 XS Noize

Fanni Mayer is a left-field pop singer/songwriter whose new single “FYILY” is about when you know it’s gonna be bad for you, but you do it anyway. Out now via The Animal Farm, you can […]

RICKY WARWICK Announces New Album 'When Life Was Hard And Fast' - Watch video for ‘Fighting Heart’
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ricky Warwick – When Life Was Hard And Fast

March 4, 2021 Daniel Lynch

When an artist who is best known as a member of a band releases a solo album, that album is often held up to a standard of having to justify its existence as something separate […]

INTERVIEW: New Jersey-based indie-pop outfit - America’s Sweetheart 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: New Jersey-based indie-pop outfit – America’s Sweetheart

March 4, 2021 Randall Radic

New Jersey-based indie-pop outfit America’s Sweetheart recently released their music video for “Face To Face,” a song about isolation in the modern world. Made up of Anastasia Kinsella, aka Stace the bass, and Valerie Germain, […]

MIDDLE KIDS share new single 'Stacking Chairs' - Listen Now! 1
New Music

MIDDLE KIDS share new single ‘Stacking Chairs’ – Listen Now!

March 4, 2021 XS Noize

The Sydney-based three-piece Middle Kids (Hannah Joy, Tim Fitz and Harry Day) today release “Stacking Chairs”, the surging and chiming pop song that encapsulates the extraordinary intimacy and creativity that gave rise to Today We’re […]

Scottish pop-rock sensation TEXAS announce a second headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on Monday 14th February 2022
Gigs

Scottish pop-rock sensation TEXAS announce a second headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on Monday 14th February 2022

March 4, 2021 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand Scottish pop-rock sensation, Texas are pleased to announce a second headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on Monday 14th February 2022 with special guests. The original SOLD OUT show date […]

Irish producer WELSHY shares the video for his breakthrough hit ‘Haiti’ - Watch Now! 2
New Music

Irish producer WELSHY shares the video for his breakthrough hit ‘Haiti’ – Watch Now!

March 4, 2021 XS Noize

Having been on the cusp of big things for a while now, Irish producer Welshy is in the midst of a breakthrough moment with his track ‘Haiti’. Playlisted at Radio 1, Kiss FM, Kiss Dance […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Kings Of Leon - When You See Yourself
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Kings Of Leon – When You See Yourself

March 3, 2021 Michael Barron

Despite emerging on the music scene in the early 2000s in hippy style dress with a strong Nashville sound to their rock style, it was the Brit’s who first embraced the Followills, not the Americans. […]

INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick discusses new album ‘When Life Was Hard And Fast’
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INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick discusses new album ‘When Life Was Hard And Fast’

March 3, 2021 XS Noize

Ricky Warwick has released ‘When Life Was Hard And Fast, ’ his first solo record in five years. For the process of recording the album, Ricky was joined by Robert Crane (Bass), Xavier Muriel (drums) […]

VAN MORRISON announces new double album ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ - out May 7th 1
New Music

VAN MORRISON announces new double album ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ – out May 7th

March 3, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison will release ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ on May 7th on Exile/BMG. His 42nd record and his most dynamic and contemporary album in years, ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ is a 28-track delve […]

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN announce rescheduled tour dates for Spring 2022 1
Gigs

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN announce rescheduled tour dates for Spring 2022

March 3, 2021 XS Noize

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN, one of the most influential British bands in modern history, have announced that their 20 dates UK and Ireland tour for May and June 2021 has been rescheduled for the Spring […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sami Chohfi - Serenade the Darkness
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sami Chohfi – Serenade the Darkness

March 3, 2021 Randall Radic

Brazilian-American singer-songwriter Sami Chohfi unveils the music video for “Serenade the Darkness,” a track from his recently released debut album, Extraordinary World. A collection of eight songs written while Sami toured six countries, Extraordinary World […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bradford - Bright Hours
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bradford – Bright Hours

March 2, 2021 Ben P Scott

“Like water through cracks, we creep and trickle-down”, sings Ian Hodgson on the opening track to the first Bradford album in over 30 years, very much summing up the underrated and “could’ve been” status of […]

GRETA VAN FLEET unveil a live video for 'Heat Above' - Watch Now!
New Music

GRETA VAN FLEET unveil a live video for ‘Heat Above’ – Watch Now!

March 2, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Grammy Award-winning four-piece Greta Van Fleet unveil a live video for “Heat Above,” the latest track from their highly anticipated sophomore LP The Battle at Garden’s Gate, due April 16 via Lava/Republic.  “‘Heat Above’ […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Warbly Jets - Low Resolution
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Warbly Jets – Low Resolution

March 2, 2021 XS Noize

Today, WARBLY JETS have announced the music video for “LOW RESOLUTION,” the Los Angeles-based band’s second single since stripping down to the original duo of Samuel Shea and Julien O’Neill. The Spike Jonze-inspired video features […]

THE STAVES Announce Autumn UK Tour
Gigs

THE STAVES Announce Autumn UK Tour

March 2, 2021 XS Noize

The Staves are thrilled to announce a run of live shows for this Autumn in support of their new album ‘Good Woman’, out now on Atlantic Records. The tour kicks off in Swansea on 23rd […]

PALE WAVES Announce 2022 UK Tour
New Music

PALE WAVES share video for new single ‘You Don’t Own Me’ – Watch Now!

March 1, 2021 XS Noize

PALE WAVES have shared the video for YOU DON’T OWN ME, taken from their recent UK Top 3 album WHO AM I? out now on Dirty Hit. The video, self-directed by the band’s HEATHER BARON-GRACIE […]

JAMES announce new album & UK / Ireland Tour - Listen to the title track and first single 'All The Colours Of You' 1
Gigs

JAMES announce new album & UK / Ireland Tour – Listen to the title track and first single ‘All The Colours Of You’

March 1, 2021 XS Noize

JAMES are proud to announce the release of their new album ALL THE COLOURS OF YOU. Their sixteenth studio album will be released on 4 June 2021 with the title track now available across all […]

FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single 'Glada' - Watch Now!
New Music

FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Glada’ – Watch Now!

March 1, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Future Islands release a stunning new video for ‘Glada’, from their 2020 album As Long As You Are. ‘Glada’ was directed by actress and frontman Sam Herring’s partner, Julia Ragnarsson making her directorial debut, […]

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