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        • Chance Peña
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          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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          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 […]

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          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
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          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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POLIÇA share new single 'Steady' from new LP 'When We Stay Alive' due Jan 24th
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POLIÇA share new single ‘Steady’ from new LP ‘When We Stay Alive’ due Jan 24th

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Poliça today shared “Steady,” the third new track from the band’s forthcoming album When We Stay Alive, due out January 24th via Memphis Industries. An acoustic ballad with electronic arrangements, “Steady” finds Channy Leaneagh reflecting […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner @ King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, Scotland 8
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FRANK TURNER’S award-winning Lost Evenings Festival returns for its fourth year

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Following last year’s triumphant sold-out event in Boston, USA, Frank Turner’s award-winning Lost Evenings Festival returns for its fourth year, coming this time to Berlin, Germany, taking over the Arena Berlin on 21st – 24th […]

TALK SHOW - Announce debut EP 'These People,' Hear new single 'Banshee'
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TALK SHOW – Announce debut EP ‘These People,’ Hear new single ‘Banshee’

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

A lot can happen in a year. Flashback to the start of 2019 and London 4-piece Talk Show were just beginning to announce themselves as a name to watch with their (now sold-out) debut single […]

JAMES BLUNT - Unveils emotional ‘Monsters’ video - Watch Now
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JAMES BLUNT – Unveils emotional ‘Monsters’ video – Watch Now

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

James Blunt has made one of the most compelling videos of his career for his new song ‘Monsters’, one of the highlights from his acclaimed UK Top 3 album ‘Once Upon A Mind’ – out […]

KODALINE - Share emotional video for new single 'Wherever You Are'
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KODALINE – Share emotional video for new single ‘Wherever You Are’

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of releasing their new single ‘Wherever You Are’ – the first taste of their upcoming fourth album – Kodaline delves further into the song’s emotional impact by sharing its accompanying video. […]

LOVE FAME TRAGEDY - Unveil New Track ‘Riding A Wave’ - Watch Video 1
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LOVE FAME TRAGEDY – Unveil New Track ‘Riding A Wave’ – Watch Video

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Love Fame Tragedy kick off the new decade in style with the release of latest single ‘Riding A Wave’, out now via Good Soldier Songs/AWAL. The track is the latest offering from The Wombats frontman […]

JAH WOBBLE & YOUTH team up to release a new album ‘Acid Punk Dub Apocalypse’ out  28th of February 2020
Gigs

JAH WOBBLE & THE INVADERS OF THE HEART – Announce UK Tour throughout January, February and March 2020

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart have announced a UK Tour throughout January, February and March 2020. The legendary bass player and his band begin the dates at The Cavern in Liverpool on […]

BLOSSOMS announce two new album launch shows in Manchester & Liverpool
Gigs

BLOSSOMS announce two new album launch shows in Manchester & Liverpool

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced details of two new album launch shows for this February, in support of Foolish Loving Spaces. The band will play Manchester’s O2 Ritz on the 4th February and Liverpool’s O2 Academy on 15th February. […]

Billie Eilish Announced For NO TIME TO DIE James Bond Title Song
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Billie Eilish Announced For NO TIME TO DIE James Bond Title Song

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

EON Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios(MGM), and Universal Pictures International today announced that Billie Eilish will sing the theme song for the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die. The song will be released […]

ELEPHANT STONE will release their sixth full-length album, ‘Hollow’ on February 14th 1
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ELEPHANT STONE will release their sixth full-length album, ‘Hollow’ on February 14th

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

On February 14th 2020, Montreal psych-pop group Elephant Stone will release their sixth full-length ‘Hollow’ via European label Fuzz Club. The album arrives following the band’s Burger Records-released 2016 LP, ‘Ship Of Fools’, and several […]

IN FOCUS// David Keenan @ Empire Music Hall, Belfast 5
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// David Keenan @ Empire Music Hall, Belfast

January 14, 2020 Conor Kinahan

After his outstanding support slot at Belsonic 2019, Irish Singer David Keenan made a return visit to Belfast on Saturday night to perform to a packed out Empire Music Hall, Our Photographer Bernie McAllister was […]

MOBY Announces the March 6 release of his new album, All Visible Objects
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MOBY Announces the March 6 release of his new album, All Visible Objects

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Moby today announces the March 6 release of his new album, All Visible Objects. Listen to “Power Is Taken” featuring Dead Kennedys D.H. Peligro below. All of Moby’s profits from All Visible Objects will be […]

ULTRAÍSTA confirm details for their new LP 'Sister' 1
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ULTRAÍSTA confirm details for their new LP ‘Sister’

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Ultraísta – consisting vocalist/producer Laura Bettinson (FEMME/lau.ra), multi-instrumentalist/producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) and drummer/producer Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M., Atoms for Peace) – have confirmed details for their new LP. Sister will be released on March 13th […]

GUEST SINGER release synth-pop cut 'Think Face' & announce 'Limbo Days' EP
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GUEST SINGER release synth-pop cut ‘Think Face’ & announce ‘Limbo Days’ EP

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Guest Singer announces sophomore EP ‘Limbo Days’ with new single ‘Think Face’, released via tastemaker label Heist or Hit (Her’s, Pizzagirl, Nature TV) on January 14th. A luscious, sprightly synth-pop cut it follows recent downer-anthem […]

US singer-songwriter BROOKE ANNIBALE announces European tour dates for early 2020
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US singer-songwriter BROOKE ANNIBALE announces European tour dates for early 2020

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter/guitarist Brooke Annibale announced today a new batch of European tour dates for early 2020. Her first-ever European tour, the dates begin on April 15th in the Netherlands and will see Brooke also playing shows […]

ORCHARDS announce debut album LOVECORE, hear new single 'Sincerely Overwhelmed' 2
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ORCHARDS announce debut album LOVECORE, hear new single ‘Sincerely Overwhelmed’

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Brighton quartet Orchards today announce details of their long-awaited debut album Lovecore, which will be released on 13th March via Big Scary Monsters. The band today also share their new single ‘Sincerely Overwhelmed’, a song […]

LIVE REVIEW: Glasshouse – Berlin Trilogy at The Black Box, Belfast
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LIVE REVIEW: Glasshouse – Berlin Trilogy at The Black Box, Belfast

January 14, 2020 Max Pilley

As part of the ongoing Out to Lunch Festival in Belfast, tonight sees Dublin’s 12-piece ensemble Glasshouse make the journey north to perform their current project, a collection of chamber orchestra interpolations of music from […]

LIGHTNING SEEDS - Announce 'Jollification' 25th-anniversary show at Limelight 1, Belfast  Saturday 14th March 2020
Gigs

LIGHTNING SEEDS – Announce ‘Jollification’ 25th-anniversary show at Limelight 1, Belfast Saturday 14th March 2020

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

English rock band, Lightning Seeds are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 14th March 2020. To coincide with the 25th-anniversary reissue of Jollification, Lightning Seeds will hit the road, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sam Lee - Old Wow
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sam Lee – Old Wow

January 13, 2020 Michael Barron

Defining Sam Lee is a very onerous task as he is much more than just a folk musician. Lee has studied fine art, worked as a forager and wilderness expert and been a part-time burlesque […]

PEARL JAM - Announce New Album ‘Gigaton’ out March 27th 1
Gigs

PEARL JAM – Announce New Album ‘Gigaton’ out March 27th

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Pearl Jam will release their much-anticipated eleventh studio album, Gigaton, on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on March 27, 2020, in the US. Internationally, the album will be released and distributed by Universal Music Group. Produced by […]

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