Skip to main content
Trending
  • Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival
  • Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249
  • From Music to Digital Platforms: How Technology Is Transforming Entertainment Experiences
  • Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland
  • Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • Stuart Bailie
          News

          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

          Snow Patrol
          News

          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
          News

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

        • 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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

        • 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// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

  • Podcast
        • Moon Panda
          Podcasts

          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcasts

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcasts

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • Page
  • 545

THE SKIDS and BIG COUNTRY announce a co-headline show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 30th November 2018
Gigs

THE SKIDS and BIG COUNTRY announce a co-headline show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 30th November 2018

March 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Skids and Big Country announce a co-headline show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 30th November 2018. Scotland has given the world many iconic bands – among them and currently riding high on renewed […]

Hooton Tennis Club's next project - SEATBELTS unveil first single, ‘Hey, Hey Tiger!’ - Listen Now 2
The Listening Post

Hooton Tennis Club’s next project – SEATBELTS unveil first single, ‘Hey, Hey Tiger!’ – Listen Now

March 19, 2018 XS Noize

Seatbelts first single ‘Hey, Hey Tiger!’ is taken from their forthcoming EP ‘Songs For Vonnegut’. The track is an upbeat, head spinning introduction to the new project from James Madden and Ryan Murphy of Liverpool […]

LUKE GODFREY to release debut EP, 'Brainwashed' in May - Listen to track
News

LUKE GODFREY to release debut EP, ‘Brainwashed’ in May – Listen to track

March 19, 2018 XS Noize

Drive for about an hour and a half in a north, northeasterly direction out of Soho in Central London and you’ll find Nazeing. The home of Hillgrove Business Park, Bumbles Green Leisure Centre and 25-year-old […]

The new EP from MATT FINUCANE - 'Ugly Scene' to be released in May
The Listening Post

The new EP from MATT FINUCANE – ‘Ugly Scene’ to be released in May

March 19, 2018 XS Noize

Brighton based musician Matt Finucane is happy to be “an explorer and purveyor of the wonderfully unconventional and confrontational”, taking his influences from Rock and Krautrock from the 70s. All of his heroes may be […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DMA's - 'For Now'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DMA’s – ‘For Now’

March 19, 2018 Michael Barron

When Oasis was cited as a key influence on this trio’s sound; it became yet another issue that would divide the Gallagher brothers. Liam, after seeing them live sung DMA’s praises saying “I like what […]

THE STONE ROSES predecessor band THE WATERFRONT release rare tracks for Record store Day
The Listening Post

Listen to ‘Normandy (On the Beach)’ by early STONE ROSES predecessor – THE WATERFRONT

March 17, 2018 XS Noize

The Waterfront was the predecessor for the legendary band we now know as The Stone Roses. The band consisted of Andy Couzens ( Guitar ), Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield ( Bass ), David ‘ Kaiser’ Carty […]

SUNFLOWER BEAN Announce New Album Twentytwo in Blue out 23rd March 2
Gigs

SUNFLOWER BEAN Announce New Album Twentytwo in Blue out 23rd March

March 17, 2018 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean announce their second record Twentytwo in Blue. The album will be released on March 23rd when all members of the band – Julia Cumming, Jacob Faber and Nick Kivlen – […]

DREAM WIFE Reveal F.U.U. video + Announce The Vaccines support gigs
Top Music Videos

DREAM WIFE Reveal F.U.U. video + Announce The Vaccines support gigs

March 17, 2018 XS Noize

Today London-based and British/Icelandic born DREAM WIFE share their latest video for album closer and firm live favourite ’F.U.U.’ that sees them reunited with their long time visual collaborator Aidan Zamiri and features guest Icelandic […]

KATE NASH unleashes new single ‘Life In Pink’ - Watch Now
News

KATE NASH unleashes new single ‘Life In Pink’ – Watch Now

March 17, 2018 XS Noize

Kate Nash has unveiled ‘Life In Pink’, the lead single from her forthcoming new album ‘Yesterday Was Forever’. ‘Life In Pink’ is a bittersweet blend of bubble-gum-pop hooks and driving garage rock, powered by Kate’s […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Stereophonics - Belfast SSE Arena, 15th March 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Stereophonics – Belfast SSE Arena, 15th March

March 16, 2018 Clair McAllister

As regular visitors to Ireland, The Stereophonics are well acquainted with Belfast, and up until now, they’ve always appeared to be a little too comfortable in their onstage performance, with it all feeling a little […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Run Rivers - new single ‘Couldn’t Love You More’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Run Rivers – new single ‘Couldn’t Love You More’ – Watch Now

March 16, 2018 XS Noize

Run Rivers have unveiled the video for new single ‘Couldn’t Love You More’ and revealed details of the release. Out 23rd March via AWAL, the John Martyn cover ‘Couldn’t Love You More’ is a slow […]

EMBRZ Reveals emotive new pop track ‘Close 2 U’ feat newcomer Harvie - Listen Now
The Listening Post

EMBRZ Reveals emotive new pop track ‘Close 2 U’ feat newcomer Harvie – Listen Now

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Rising Irish star EMBRZ (Jack Casey) is pleased to announce details of his brand new futuristic ballad ‘Close 2 U’ featuring Aussie newcomer Harvie out now via Ultra Music. ‘Close 2 U’ follows on from […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Emerging indie-pop duo BAMBOO SMOKE - 'Bailiff Love' - Listen Now
Exclusive!

TRACK PREMIERE: Emerging indie-pop duo BAMBOO SMOKE – ‘Bailiff Love’ – Listen Now

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Another day another exclusive Xs Noize track premiere. Today we have an amazing song ‘Bailiff Love’ by South-London dream-pop duo Bamboo Smoke.  London duo Bamboo Smoke are pleased to announce details of their debut EP […]

COURTNEY BARNETT Releases New Single "Need A Little Time" - Watch Video
Top Music Videos

COURTNEY BARNETT Releases New Single “Need A Little Time” – Watch Video

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett today releases “Need A Little Time,” the sublime second single from her highly anticipated album Tell Me How You Really Feel. “Need A Little Time” is surely one of the most plaintively beautiful […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS Announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2 in May
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Chris Cain of WE ARE SCIENTISTS discusses new album + Limelight, Belfast gig

March 15, 2018 Clair McAllister

Brooklyn, New York-based power pop troupe, We Are Scientists recently announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday, May 11th, 2018. The band are set to return with their sixth album. Titled […]

Legendary Who frontman, ROGER DALTREY to release brand new studio album ‘As Long As I Have You’ in June.
New Music

Legendary Who frontman, ROGER DALTREY to release brand new studio album ‘As Long As I Have You’ in June.

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Polydor Record have announced that legendary Who frontman, the ‘rock vocalist’s rock vocalist’ Roger Daltrey is returning on June 1st with a brand new studio album ‘As Long As I Have You’. Daltrey has sold […]

GENGAHR share 'Where Wildness Grows' - Listen Now!
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gengahr – ‘Where Wildness Grows’

March 15, 2018 Elizabeth Manno

Following the release of their 2015 debut album, A Dream Outside, London indie rockers Gengahr are back with their second studio album, Where Wildness Grows. The band scrapped their initial effort at that clichéd “difficult […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Cabbage - 'Post Nihilistic Glamour Shots'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Cabbage – ‘Post Nihilistic Glamour Shots’

March 15, 2018 Michael Barron

Despite self-describing their sound as “Indie rock’s lowest common denominator”, in their short existence, Cabbage became the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition winners in 2016. They have released thirty-six singles and played over two hundred gigs. […]

ERASURE Share The Adam Turner Remix Of ‘LOVE YOU TO THE SKY’ - Listen
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: ERASURE @ Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland, 13th March

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Electro synth pop group Erasure featuring Vince Clarke and Andy Bell returned to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre for the first of three shows after being forced to reschedule Januarys sold-out shows in Dublin’s traditional venue due […]

EELS Announce new album, single and tour dates
The Listening Post

EELS Unveil New Track ‘PREMONITION’ – Listen Now

March 14, 2018 XS Noize

EELS’ new song ‘Premonition’ is premiering today. Listen/share HERE. The new track comes from the highly-anticipated new album The Deconstruction, out April 6 on E Works/[PIAS]. The album was performed by E and longtime collaborators […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 544 545 546 … 762 »

LATEST REVIEWS

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
    ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra
    October 3, 2025
  • Idlewild
    ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’
    October 3, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
    ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
    October 1, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
    ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
    September 26, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
    ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid
    September 26, 2025
  • Amanda Shires - Nobody’s Girl
    ALBUM REVIEW: Amanda Shires – Nobody’s Girl
    September 26, 2025

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2025

Vuelio Top 10 Blog 2025 - XS Noize

Trending

  • Idlewild
    ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’
  • JAMES
    JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
    ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra
  • KRAFTWERK
    Electro Icons Kraftwerk Return: First UK Tour in Nearly a Decade – Belfast Waterfront Hall, May 18 2026
  • Snow Patrol
    Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella
  • Doves
    DOVES Unearth Lost Track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ Ahead of Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Collection
  • Belsonic 2026
    Belsonic 2026: Your Ultimate Guide to Belfast’s Biggest Outdoor Festival
  • Bad Bunny
    6 of Bad Bunny’s biggest selling hits
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media