The media has had one core focus over the last few weeks—trending edibles. This has allowed shout-outs on social media, viral culinary endeavors, and taste test videos, which are prime reasons why these snacks are […]

Chalk is the three-piece project of award-winning musicians and filmmakers Ross Cullen, Benedict Goddard, and Luke Niblock. An informed mix of the Dublin’s Guitar Band scene, and the sweaty hardcore dance floors of their native Belfast, Chalk are […]

2025 marks 30 years of SHINE events in Belfast, with the brand now more active and celebrated across the UK and Ireland than ever before. World-class venues, festivals and countless sell-out events have blossomed from […]

Peter Doherty announces the release of his fantastic new album, Felt Better Alive, through Strap Originals on Friday, 16th May. The release is Peter’s first solo album in nine years, and the glorious rambunctious title […]

In Episode #209 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with Mark Morriss of The Bluetones about the band’s eagerly awaited return to music after a 14-year hiatus. The conversation delves into the […]

Architects today reveal a new single titled ‘Blackhole’ from their new studio album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’ out Via Epitaph on 28th February. ‘Blackhole’ will be the fourth single from the album […]

“Ah-ha-ha. Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated? Good night.” Sex Pistols fans will finally be able to judge for themselves with the release for the first time of three full live albums from the […]

British rock icons Skunk Anansie have released their brand new single ‘An Artist Is An Artist’. Their first new music in almost three years, it finds the acclaimed four-piece at the peak of their powers, […]

The Veils are set to release their new album, ‘Asphodels’, on January 24th via V2 Records. The album is preceded by the new single, “Mortal Wound”. Ahead of the release of their seventh studio album, […]

Multi-award-winning singer Sabrina Carpenter has quickly made her mark in the pop music industry. Hailing from Pennsylvania, she soared to fame following her early days as a Disney star. From opening for icons like Ariana […]

World-renowned musician and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran made a surprise visit to Northern Ireland this week as part of the UK-wide launch of his new charity, The Ed Sheeran Foundation. The Foundation, which aims to raise […]

Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, known professionally as Billie Eilish, is an American singer and songwriter renowned for her ethereal vocals and distinctive style, often marked by colourful mismatched socks. Born on December 18, 2001, […]

Great British Songwriter Gary Kemp is set to return with his third solo album, “This Destination”, out on 31st January 2025 through East West Records. The track is paired with a stunning AI-generated music video […]

In March 2024, KillerStar celebrated the release of their critically acclaimed self-titled album by playing their debut show at a sold-out 100 Club. As the band prepare to make a triumphant return to the venue […]

Belfast-based folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside announces his newest album, “Teeth of Time”, out February 28th via Nettwerk. Described as ambitious, foreboding and provocative, Burnside’s lush Irish folk blended with tense electronica is representative of the […]

Steven Wilson, the world-renowned producer, remixer, originator and songwriter, has announced details of his eighth studio album, The Overview, which is due for release on Fiction Records on 14th March 2025. The forty-two-minute album is […]

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell releases his third solo album pinball wanderer via Sonic Cathedral on February 28. The first single is a cover of The Passions’ post-punk classic ‘I’m In Love With A […]

DOVES head into an optimistic New Year of SOLD-OUT UK Tour dates and the countdown to their expansive, sixth studio album with the release of the dramatic, synth-and-strings, psychedelic soul single, “Cold Dreaming.” Clearing another […]