Stephen Wilson Jr. has recently exploded from critical darling to rising star, earning a CMA Award nomination for New Artist of the Year and performing on the broadcast twice. Following his critically-acclaimed debut double album […]

Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban has announced his new album, CINEMATIC, arriving May 8th via Reprise Records. A tribute to the grand and gorgeous world of the […]

Ed O’Brien announces Blue Morpho, his absorbing, second solo album and first under his own name, out 22 May 2026 via his new label home, Transgressive, and releases the title track. O’Brien likes to quote the Kentucky poet and farmer […]

Sigur Rós announce the final dates of their epic world tour that sees them collaborating with local 41-piece orchestras, bringing their latest album ÁTTA to life alongside favourites from their extensive catalogue. The last leg […]

Following a triumphant, sold-out Telegraph Building show after a decade-long hiatus, The Fray have announced their return to play The National Stadium, Dublin on 12 November and Ulster Hall, Belfast on 13 November 2026. The […]

KORN have announced their monumental return to Ireland, as they are set to play the 3Arena, Dublin on November 2nd for their first show in over a decade. They will be joined by special guests […]

Professionals from across Northern Ireland’s events, hospitality and tourism sectors gathered at the W5 Lecture Theatre yesterday in Belfast for the inaugural Northern Ireland Event Summit, presented by Eventsec alongside industry partners Belsonic, Aiken Promotions, […]

Violet Grohl announces her debut album, Be Sweet To Me, set for global release on May 29th via Auroura Records / Republic Records. Following the 2025 release of “THUM” and “Applefish,” today Violet also unleashes a new album track “595,” […]

After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records.  Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features […]

Following the success of the anniversary tours of the UK and North America, The Pogues are going back on the road this coming winter with dates across Germany, The Netherlands as well as the UK […]

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

As the world scrolls its way through life, transatlantic four-piece, The Boxer Rebellion get back to reality, condemning the invisible pressures of contemporary life in the age of constant observation on their latest single, “Satellite […]

Today (10 March), acclaimed musician, producer, and songwriter Midge Ure announces his new album A Man Of Two Worlds, due for release on 8 May. In recent years Midge Ure has spent his time playing live, and not […]

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. […]

After 2024’s ‘Key’ album prompted a rediscovery of her solo catalogue and her first Top 10 chart position in eleven years, Alison Moyet now announces details of a unique UK and European headline tour which […]

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

The BRIT and Ivor Novello nominee Nerina Pallot is in the midst of an organic resurgence. Building a powerful personal connection directly with fans led to her selling out the London Palladium in 2024 – […]

The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]