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        • The Amazons
          News

          The Amazons Announce 2026 ‘Epilogue’ Tour With Belfast Limelight Show

          May 15, 2026

          The Amazons are on the move. New single ‘Blood on the Bone’ is out now, and the Reading rock five-piece have announced a UK headline tour this September – with a new lineup which redefines […]

          Stella Lefty
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          Stella Lefty Releases New EP ‘Is This Heaven?’ Featuring Vincent Mason Collaboration “Something To Lose”

          May 15, 2026

          Continuing a monumental run, singer-songwriter Stella Lefty releases her new EP ‘Is This Heaven?’ featuring focus track “Something to Lose” with Vincent Mason, as well as singles “I Know I Know” and “Boston.”  ‘Is This […]

          The Strokes
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          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 […]

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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: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

          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 […]

        • 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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THE STRUTS share new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You' featuring Phil Collen and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard
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THE STRUTS share new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You’ featuring Phil Collen and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard

October 8, 2020 XS Noize

The Struts have shared their scorching new single ‘I Hate How Much I Want You,’ an explosive collaboration with Def Leppard’s Phil Collen and Joe Elliott. The stadium-sized anthem is the latest single from The […]

Motörhead announce new 'Motörcast' podcast mini-series 2
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Motörhead announce new ‘Motörcast’ podcast mini-series

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Rock N’Roll renegades Motörhead continue the 40th anniversary celebrations of the dirtiest, meanest, toughest album of them all, Ace Of Spades, with a new podcast mini-series called Motörcast, telling stories from the recording studio, on […]

FLEET FOXES release video for 'Can I Believe You' - Watch Now
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FLEET FOXES release video for ‘Can I Believe You’ – Watch Now

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Last month, on the Autumnal Equinox, Fleet Foxes surprised fans with the digital release of their fourth studio album Shore. Today, Fleet Foxes shared the video for “Can I Believe You” off of the album. […]

The Vaccines' keyboardist T TRUEMAN releases new single and EP 'Born To Be Right'
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The Vaccines’ keyboardist T TRUEMAN releases new single and EP ‘Born To Be Right’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

T Truman today releases his debut EP ‘Born To Be Right’, along with a groovy video for EP title track “Born To Be Right”. Co-directed by T Truman and frequent aesthetic collaborator Timothy Heinrich, the […]

THE STIR FRY POP STAR announces new album 'Groovebox Messiah Sessions'
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THE STIR FRY POP STAR announces new album ‘Groovebox Messiah Sessions’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

The Stir Fry Pop Star’s forthcoming album ‘Groovebox Messiah Sessions’ was written on a cheap second- hand Roland MC303 keyboard. Wilson stated the reason for choosing such an instrument, was to go back to basics […]

VIDEO PREMIERE:  Nervous Twitch - Keeping Faith in Something
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Nervous Twitch – Keeping Faith in Something

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Leeds three-piece Nervous Twitch are giving the first taste of their fourth album with the release of single ‘Keeping Faith In Something’ / ‘Something To Look Forward To’ digitally via Reckless Yes on 9 October […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: EJ Worland - Over The Pond
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: EJ Worland – Over The Pond

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for “Over The Pond” by Australian R&B artist EJ Worland. EJ Worland talks about the song: “Over The Pond” was written in my good mate’s […]

AC/DC return with highly anticipated new album ‘POWER UP' - Hear lead track 'Shot In The Dark' 1
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AC/DC return with highly anticipated new album ‘POWER UP’ – Hear lead track ‘Shot In The Dark’

October 7, 2020 XS Noize

AC/DC will release their seventeenth full-length album POWER UP on November 13, 2020. This marks the legendary band’s first new music since 2014. To set the stage, they just unleashed a new single entitled Shot […]

FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Born In A War’
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FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Born In A War’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their sixth album As Long As You Are this Friday, Future Islands have shared a new single ‘Born In A War’. To accompany the song is a stunning animated video […]

TRAVIS release Fran Healy-directed video for new track 'All Fall Down'
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TRAVIS Release New Track ‘Waving At The Window’ – Listen Now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their album 10 Songs this Friday, Scottish legends, Travis, have today released a romantically reminiscent new track titled “Waving At The Window”. Co-produced by both Fran and Robin Baynton (Coldplay, […]

5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020 1
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5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

The album is dead, some claim. Long live the Spotify playlist, others might say. And yet, while the way we listen to music might have changed in recent years, it’s perhaps too premature to cite […]

THE WHO announces a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ - Hear updated version of 'Beads On One String'
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THE WHO announces a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ – Hear updated version of ‘Beads On One String’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

On 30th October The Who are to release a new version of last year’s album ‘WHO’ featuring an updated version of Beads On One String newly remixed by Pete Townshend and acoustic tracks from the […]

FRANK TURNER + JON SNODGRASS Announce 'Buddies II: Still Buddies' - Listen to single now 1
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FRANK TURNER + JON SNODGRASS Announce ‘Buddies II: Still Buddies’ – Listen to single now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Xtra Mile Recordings and songwriters Frank Turner & Jon Snodgrass are pleased to present: Buddies II: Still Buddies – for release on Friday 13th November 2020. Ten years ago, the two acclaimed musicians hung out, […]

The War On Drugs announce 'LIVE DRUGS' out 20th November - Hear lead track 'Pain (Live)' 2
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The War On Drugs announce ‘LIVE DRUGS’ out 20th November – Hear lead track ‘Pain (Live)’

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

The War On Drugs will release LIVE DRUGS, their first new album since 2017’s GRAMMY-winning A Deeper Understanding, on November 20th via Super High-Quality Records, bandleader Adam Granduciel’s own record label. LIVE DRUGS is a […]

THE ANTLERS return with new single 'Wheels Roll Home' - Listen Now
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THE ANTLERS return with new single ‘Wheels Roll Home’ – Listen Now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today The Antlers are releasing “Wheels Roll Home”, their first new music since the 2014 release of their fifth album Familiars. “ “Wheels Roll Home” is a simple song about the hopeful promise of reunion […]

REBEKAH FITCH shares video for new single ‘Dust’ - Watch Now
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REBEKAH FITCH shares video for new single ‘Dust’ – Watch Now

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Irish alt-pop songwriter Rebekah Fitch performs with a sense of purpose and ardour on new single ‘Dust’. An ode to letting go and moving on with life after a sudden loss, the track exhibits her […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Touché Amoré - Lament
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Touché Amoré – Lament

October 6, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Last time out, Touché Amoré offered up an unflinching document of loss, with 2016’s Stage Four recounting Jeremy Bolm losing his mother to cancer in excruciating detail. It was, to say the least, a tough listen, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grant Kilpatrick - Close To You
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grant Kilpatrick – Close To You

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Grant Kilpatrick announces hypnotic video for the latest release, ‘Close to You’. With a searing edge that cuts deep, Grant Kilpatrick is carving his own musical path. Pushing out a sound that is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Proud Mary - Keep It Moving
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Proud Mary – Keep It Moving

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of their recent album Songs From Catalina, Proud Mary release new single ‘Keep It Moving’ on 9th October. ‘Keep It Moving’ finds the band in an upbeat mood, on a guitar-led stomper. […]

Watch NOEL GALLAGHER's exclusive new track by track interview on OASIS' '(WHAT'S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?' 1
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Watch NOEL GALLAGHER’s exclusive new track by track interview on OASIS’ ‘(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?’

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

As Oasis’ seminal second album ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ turns 25, Noel Gallagher shares his memories of writing and recording each track in an exclusive new interview filmed at Rockfield Studios. Noel offers revealing […]

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