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        • 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 […]

          Dea Matrona
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          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 […]

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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: 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 JOY FORMIDABLE announce 10-year anniversary edition of A Balloon Called Moaning
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THE JOY FORMIDABLE announce 10-year anniversary edition of A Balloon Called Moaning

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

The Joy Formidable release a special commemorative 10-year double album edition of their acclaimed debut release A Balloon Called Moaning. The double album will include their 2009 EP A Balloon Called Moaning plus a newly […]

THE DARKNESS release new single 'Rock And Roll Deserves To Die' - Watch Video
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THE DARKNESS release new single ‘Rock And Roll Deserves To Die’ – Watch Video

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

The Darkness have released their brand new single ‘Rock And Roll Deserves To Die’, accompanied by a brilliantly entertaining video. It’s the first taste of their jaw-droppingly ambitious new album Easter Is Cancelled, out on […]

MYSTERY JETS announce new album 'A Billion Heartbeats' alongside their new single 'Screwdriver'
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MYSTERY JETS announce new album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’ alongside their new single ‘Screwdriver’

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Mystery Jets announce that their sixth studio album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’ will be released on 27th September on Caroline International. The band also today release ‘Screwdriver’, the first single to be taken from the […]

BOOK REVIEW: Biographic Hendrix By Liz Flavell 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Biographic Hendrix By Liz Flavell

August 6, 2019 Michael Barron

Ammonite Press has released a biographic series of books telling the stories of famous musicians using infographics. Infographics use icons to represent the subject matter. The idea is there is an instant recognition of “how […]

BAT FOR LASHES reveals the video for new song 'The Hunger' - Watch Now
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BAT FOR LASHES reveals the video for new song ‘The Hunger’ – Watch Now

August 6, 2019 XS Noize

Bat For Lashes, aka Natasha Khan, reveals the video for new song “The Hunger” from her highly anticipated new album Lost Girls out on September 6 via AWAL Recordings. “The Hunger,” which Khan directed and […]

LIVE REVIEW: Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London

August 5, 2019 Michael Barron

The longest-running artist-curated festival in the world has just kicked off. The festival, now in its twenty-sixth year is called Meltdown and this year is curated by Nile Rodgers. To open the festival, Nile not […]

TEMPLES share 'You’re Either On Something', the latest track from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion
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TEMPLES share ‘You’re Either On Something’, the latest track from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion

August 5, 2019 XS Noize

Temples have today shared You’re Either On Something, the latest track from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion – to be released worldwide on ATO Records on Friday 27th September 2019. Talking about the track, James Bagshaw of the band said: I’m really proud […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'This Is The Place'
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single ‘This Is The Place’

August 5, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will release ‘This Is The Place’, a brand new EP of music on September 27th. The title track from the EP can be heard below. The five-track EP features three […]

XS NOIZE & TIN MAN HEART bring some of Ireland’s best upcoming musical talent to the city on 5th September 1
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XS NOIZE & TIN MAN HEART bring some of Ireland’s best upcoming musical talent to the city on 5th September

August 4, 2019 XS Noize

XS Noize has teamed up with Belfast based PR and promotions company Tin Man Heart to bring some of Ireland’s best upcoming talent to the city. Together, we have arranged a series of unmissable gigs […]

THE MEMBRANES announce tour with MARK LANEGAN + share video for 'What Nature Gives… Nature Takes Away'
Gigs

THE MEMBRANES announce tour with MARK LANEGAN + share video for ‘What Nature Gives… Nature Takes Away’

August 3, 2019 XS Noize

British post-punk pioneers The Membranes have announced their upcoming European tour supporting Mark Lanegan in support of their new album ‘What Nature Gives… Nature Takes Away’, out now on Cherry Red Records, which has already drawn ‘best of the year so […]

BLACK FUTURES release new single 'Body & Soul' - Watch Video 1
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BLACK FUTURES release new single ‘Body & Soul’ – Watch Video

August 2, 2019 XS Noize

Sentient sonic anarchists Black Futures have released ‘Body & Soul’, the newest offering to be taken from their debut album, Never Not Nothing, which is out August 30th via Music For Nations. ‘Body & Soul’ […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Emily & the Simons - Firelight
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Emily & the Simons – Firelight

August 2, 2019 Michael Barron

The world of folk music is delightful in so many ways from being about people to creating humble, yet enriching intimate experiences where folk musicians reveal themselves, their kinship and their culture. The secret to […]

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD Releases 'Kick It' Off Her Highly Anticipated New Album 'Roll With Me'
New Music

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD Releases ‘Kick It’ Off Her Highly Anticipated New Album ‘Roll With Me’

August 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield releases “Kick It,” off her highly anticipated forthcoming album Roll With Me, due out August 30. With its anthemic chorus, rhythmic melody and palpitating beat, the introspective track — […]

RAZORLIGHT announce new single, ‘Cops And Robbers' released on the 26th July 1
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT have unveiled the video for their brand new single ‘Cops And Robbers’

August 2, 2019 XS Noize

Razorlight has unveiled the video for their brand new single ‘Cops And Robbers,’ that coincides with the band’s summer festival dates. The single finds the newly energised band at their melodic, playful, and characterful best, […]

SERGE PIZZORNO reveals new track 'The Youngest Gary' - Listen Now
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SERGE PIZZORNO reveals new track ‘The Youngest Gary’ – Listen Now

August 2, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of his acclaimed track ‘Favourites’ featuring Little Simz, Kasabian mastermind Serge Pizzorno aka, The S.L.P., releases ‘The Youngest Gary’, the third track to be taken from his upcoming debut solo record ‘The […]

TWISTED WHEEL release new single 'DNA' - Listen Now
Gigs

TWISTED WHEEL release new single ‘DNA’ – Listen Now

August 2, 2019 XS Noize

Twisted Wheel have announced the release of their new single ‘DNA’, the second track taken from their forthcoming new album set for release on November 2019. ‘DNA’ shows a side of Wheel that has never […]

BEANS ON TOAST Announces New Album + Extensive UK Tour this Winter
Gigs

BEANS ON TOAST Announces New Album + Extensive UK Tour this Winter

August 1, 2019 XS Noize

Today, the cult songwriter announces the title of his next studio album, plus an extensive run of UK dates for Winter 2019/20. A Climate Emergency? Boris as PM? Rail-melting heatwaves? A No-Deal Brexit? Beans’ new […]

ALAN MCGEE's CREATION23 Record Label Celebrates First Year & Strongest Line-Up Yet 4
New Music

ALAN MCGEE’s CREATION23 Record Label Celebrates First Year & Strongest Line-Up Yet

August 1, 2019 XS Noize

Alan McGee, most-well known for his role in Oasis & Primal Scream’s success, has put together a run-down of acts from his new record label Music mogul & industry favourite Alan McGee, last year launched […]

THOM YORKE to release an EP of remixes for the track ‘Not The News’ on August 2nd
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THOM YORKE to release an EP of remixes for the track ‘Not The News’ on August 2nd

August 1, 2019 XS Noize

On August 2, Thom Yorke will be releasing an EP of remixes for the track “Not The News” from his new album, ANIMA (XL Recordings). The EP will be available to stream and download, and […]

LANA DEL REY to release new album, 'Norman Fucking Rockwell!' on August 30th
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LANA DEL REY to release new album, ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’ on August 30th

August 1, 2019 XS Noize

Lana Del Rey has revealed the official release date for her forthcoming album Norman Fucking Rockwell! is Friday, August 30th, 2019. The album is now available for pre-order on download, CD, vinyl and cassette in bespoke formats. […]

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