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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 […]

        • 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: 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
          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
        • 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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THOM YORKE shares new track 'Has Ended' - Listen Now
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THOM YORKE shares new track ‘Has Ended’ – Listen Now

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Following the release of first single ‘Suspirium’—described by The New York Times as “sweetly chilling” and Rolling Stone as “peak Yorke, and scary good”—a second track, ‘Has Ended’, has been released in advance of Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for […]

MUSE announce special ROYAL ALBERT HALL SHOW on 3rd December
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MUSE announce special ROYAL ALBERT HALL SHOW on 3rd December

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Muse have today announced an intimate live show at The Royal Albert Hall on Monday, December 3rd to benefit The Prince’s Trust. This concert is the band’s first performance in the UK since their headline […]

JC STEWART unveils new single 'Like I Did' - Listen Now
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JC STEWART unveils new single ‘Like I Did’ – Listen Now

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

A soulful singer and incredibly talented songwriter, JC Stewart has already worked with some of the biggest names in music including Nile Rodgers and Rudimental, not to mention a recent feature on record, ‘Footprints’ with […]

WARWICK JOHNSON (Ricky Warwick & Damon Johnson) to play The Limelight 2, Belfast Thursday 11th October 2018
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WARWICK JOHNSON (Ricky Warwick & Damon Johnson) to play The Limelight 2, Belfast Thursday 11th October 2018

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Rock duo Ricky Warwick and Damon Johnson from Black Star Riders are pleased to announce their Warwick/Johnson ‘Sonic Acoustic Attack’ tour is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Thursday 11th October 2018. The tour, appropriately […]

SOAK returns with new single 'Everybody Loves You' + announces intimate live shows
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SOAK returns with new single ‘Everybody Loves You’ + announces intimate live shows

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

SOAK is back today with beautiful new single ‘Everybody Loves You’, which is available now on Rough Trade Records and first aired as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1. Bridie has […]

BILLY LOCKETT announces headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Wednesday 17th April 2019
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BILLY LOCKETT announces headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Wednesday 17th April 2019

October 2, 2018 XS Noize

Up and coming singer-songwriter Billy Lockett announces a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 17th April 2019. Billy’s brand new single ‘Feels So Good’ is available now and he plays his biggest […]

BOOK REVIEW: The Cure: A Perfect Dream  By Ian Gittins 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: The Cure: A Perfect Dream By Ian Gittins

October 2, 2018 Michael Barron

A Perfect Dream tells the story about a band that formed in 1976 in Crawley beginning their lives as “The Obelisk”, then “Malice” then “Easy Cure” and finally “The Cure”. A Perfect Dream coincides with […]

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, 'Salt of The Earth'
New Music

SHOTTY HORROH Releases New Video for ‘Danger’ – Watch Now

October 2, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh has just released a new video for ‘Danger’. The track is taken from his highly anticipated forthcoming debut album, Salt of the Earth, which will be released on October 12th via Sony Music […]

VAN MORRISON to release fourth new album in a little over twelve months - 'THE PROPHET SPEAKS' is out on 7th December 2018 2
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VAN MORRISON to release fourth new album in a little over twelve months – ‘THE PROPHET SPEAKS’ is out on 7th December 2018

October 2, 2018 XS Noize

Van Morrison has announced details of a new album, The Prophet Speaks. The Prophet Speaks is Van Morrison’s 40th studio album and will be released on 7th December on Caroline International. This fourteen track album follows a recent run of hugely […]

OASIS unveil eye catching lyric video for 'She's Electric' - Watch Now
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OASIS unveil eye catching lyric video for ‘She’s Electric’ – Watch Now

October 2, 2018 XS Noize

To mark the 23rd anniversary of the release of Oasis’s iconic second album ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory’, today 2nd October 2018 sees the reveal of an eye-catching lyric video for ‘She’s Electric’. The original […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MOLE - 'My Suicide' - Listen Now
Interviews

INTERVIEW: singer-songwriter MOLE discusses his debut album ‘Danger Island’

October 1, 2018 XS Noize

Danger Island is the debut solo album from singer-songwriter MOLE. An expansive double album of 21 tracks, it has been more than five years in the making. The album includes a stack of new songs, as […]

The Best Of September 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
Round Up

The Best Of September 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

October 1, 2018 Ben P Scott

Welcome to the September 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 […]

THE SKINNER BROTHERS share new single 'Nothing But An Actor' + announce headline tour
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THE SKINNER BROTHERS share new single ‘Nothing But An Actor’ + announce headline tour

October 1, 2018 XS Noize

Having recently announced the release of their brand-new single ‘Nothing But An Actor’ – out on October 12th via a newly inked record deal with AWAL (Kobalt), The Skinner Brothers are pleased to announce their first headline tour, in […]

SPIRITUALIZED 'Fucked Up Inside' LP gets Black Vinyl Edition via Glass Redux Records
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SPIRITUALIZED ‘Fucked Up Inside’ LP gets Black Vinyl Edition via Glass Redux Records

October 1, 2018 XS Noize

London-based Glass Redux Records, the sister label of Glass Modern Records, has announced a new black vinyl edition of ‘Fucked Up Inside’ by British space rock legends Spiritualized. Originally released in 1993, this was their first official live release. This […]

Global sensation ANNE-MARIE has announced a BELFAST show @ the Waterfront, Friday 31 May.
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Global sensation ANNE-MARIE has announced a BELFAST show @ the Waterfront, Friday 31 May.

October 1, 2018 XS Noize

2018’s biggest-selling UK debut act of the year, Anne-Marie, has today announced a nationwide UK and Ireland tour for May/June 2019. Kicking-off in Bournemouth on 21st May, the tour will take in Southend-on-Sea, Cardiff, Leicester, Leeds, […]

EAGLES 2019 World Tour Coming to Dublin's 3Arena on Saturday 6th July
Gigs

EAGLES 2019 World Tour Coming to Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday 6th July

September 28, 2018 XS Noize

The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – are bringing their critically acclaimed tour to Europe in 2019 and will perform classics spanning their career, including “Hotel California,” “One […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with brand new single ‘Lilo’ - Listen Now
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THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with brand new single ‘Lilo’ – Listen Now

September 28, 2018 XS Noize

The Japanese House today makes her much-anticipated return with brand new single ‘Lilo’, out now via Dirty Hit. Describing the creation of the serene synth-pop track, The Japanese House explains it was inspired by one […]

LIVE REVIEW: Simple Minds - Walk Between Worlds Tour, Sands Bethlehem Event Center
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Simple Minds – Walk Between Worlds Tour, Sands Bethlehem Event Center

September 28, 2018 Lori Gava

On September 24th legendary New Wave artisans Simple Minds kicked off the North American leg of their Walk Between Worlds tour at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, PA. The US tour is proof […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CHILDCARE - ‘Man Down’ - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CHILDCARE – ‘Man Down’ – Listen Now

September 28, 2018 XS Noize

‘Man Down’ is the first single to be released from CHILDCARE’s upcoming debut album, due February 2019. A seductive, slow-paced yet jocular take on the constraints of the male stereotype, ‘Man Down’ sees unadorned vocals sit atop of the band’s […]

THE PRODIGY premiere new single 'LIGHT UP THE SKY' - Watch Video
Gigs

THE PRODIGY premiere new single ‘LIGHT UP THE SKY’ – Watch Video

September 27, 2018 XS Noize

‘Light Up The Sky’ is the explosive new single from The Prodigy, the second track to be lifted from the band’s much-anticipated seventh studio album, ‘No Tourists’ (out November 2nd). The band has also confirmed […]

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