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        • Shed Seven
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          Shed Seven Announce Self-Titled New Album And Share ‘Stand Together’

          July 2, 2026

          Shed Seven have announced their forthcoming new album, Shed Seven, set for release on January 8, 2027, via Cooking Vinyl. The band have also shared the album’s lead single, “Stand Together,” and will livestream a […]

          Skerryvore
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          Skerryvore Announce New Album ‘Beautiful Mistakes’ And Share Single ‘Fly’

          July 1, 2026

          Skerryvore have announced their new album, Beautiful Mistakes, set for release on November 6, alongside new single “Fly.” The album follows 2023’s Tempus, which reached Number 1 on the Official Scottish and Folk Album Charts […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Shares New Song ‘I Belong To The Sky’ From Forthcoming Album ‘o/i’

          June 30, 2026

          Peter Gabriel has shared “I Belong to the Sky,” the latest track from his forthcoming album o/i. Released on the strawberry full moon of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the song was written and produced by […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

        • 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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Rick Astley Brings Charm, Hits And Feel-Good Energy To Lincoln Castle Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Rick Astley Brings Charm, Hits And Feel-Good Energy To Lincoln Castle

          July 3, 2026

          Rick Astley brought a feel-good summer show to Lincoln Castle, performing against one of Lincolnshire’s most picturesque backdrops. From the moment he and his band took to the stage, the evening had an easy, celebratory […]

          garth brooks
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          LIVE REVIEW: Garth Brooks Raises Hell And Makes History At BST Hyde Park

          June 29, 2026

          Since 2013, BST Hyde Park has brought major headliners ranging from The Rolling Stones to Sabrina Carpenter to the historic London park first established by Henry VIII more than 500 years ago. For the opening […]

        • 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

          The Cure performing live at Belsonic Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: The Cure at Belsonic, Belfast

          June 30, 2026

          The Cure brought their unmistakable sound and atmosphere to Belsonic, Belfast, on Sunday night for a brilliant outdoor show. Led by Robert Smith, the legendary band delivered a powerful and atmospheric set that reminded the […]

          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 […]

  • 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
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          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 […]

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        • Chimers
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          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 […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
          Podcast

          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
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          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

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LONDON GRAMMAR -  Announce New Single 'Non Believer' + October UK Live Dates
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LONDON GRAMMAR – Announce New Single ‘Non Believer’ + October UK Live Dates

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

London Grammar today release new single ‘Non Believer’, from their number 1 album Truth Is A Beautiful Thing. This, the band’s second album debuted in the top spot on release and has now spent five […]

PREMIERE: San Eco - "Whatever Kind Of Heaven" – Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: San Eco – “Whatever Kind Of Heaven” – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Whatever Kind Of Heaven is a 7 minute prog pop anthem based on a philosophy that heaven or hell is determined by how your memory lives on in the friends and family that survive you, rather […]

PREMIERE: San Eco - "Whatever Kind Of Heaven" – Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: San Eco – “What Kind of Heaven” – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

What Kind of Heaven is a 7 minute prog pop anthem based on a philosophy that heaven or hell is determined by how your memory lives on in the friends and family that survive you, […]

THE KILLERS - unveil the video for their dazzling new single,"The Man" - Watch Now!
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THE KILLERS – Announce a major UK and Ireland tour for November 2017

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

The Killers announce a major UK and Ireland tour for November 2017 – the tour will follow the release of the band’s upcoming fifth album, ‘Wonderful Wonderful’. The Killers recently released the video for their […]

BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE - Release Video For "Vanity Pail Kids"
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BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE – Release Video For “Vanity Pail Kids”

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Following a wave of praise for the release of Broken Social Scene’s newest album, Hug of Thunder, the band has released the video for the song “Vanity Pail Kids.” Broken Social Scene’s long-awaited return has […]

NICK HEYWARD unveils his first single in eighteen years - Listen Now!
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NICK HEYWARD unveils his first single in eighteen years – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Nick Heyward unveils his first single in eighteen years, the double A-side ‘Mountaintop’ and ‘Baby Blue Sky’, set for release on 30th June via Gladsome Hawk. The single is first offering from his eagerly anticipated […]

COLDPLAY Bring The Head Full of Dreams Tour to Croke Park
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COLDPLAY Celebrate History of American Immigrants in New Video for ‘MIRACLES (SOMEONE SPECIAL)’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

Coldplay have premiered a new lyric video for Miracles (Someone Special), the collaboration with Detroit rapper Big Sean from their new five-track Kaleidoscope EP. The video – which you can watch BELOW – was directed […]

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly & James McAlister share new song 'Mercury' 1
New Music

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister – debut video for Planetarium track ‘Neptune’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister have premiered a video for their song ‘Neptune’, taken from their debut album Planetarium. Stephens, Muhly, Dessner and McAlister are in the midst of limited run […]

Goldfrapp to release their seventh studio album ‘Silver Eye’ in March
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GOLDFRAPP Announce Autumn UK Dates As Part Of ‘THE SILVER EYE WORLD TOUR’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

After a brilliant run of festival performances including Glastonbury, Bluedot and Latitude and a spectacular headline show at Somerset House, Goldfrapp have announced the UK leg of their ‘Silver Eye World Tour’. A run of […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
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THE SHERLOCKS unveil new single ahead of debut album

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have today announced the release of their single titled ‘Live For The Moment’ ahead of their debut album of the same name, due for release August 18th. ‘Live For The Moment’ is an […]

THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017
News

THE HORRORS Reveal Their Computer-Generated Absract New Video For ‘MACHINE’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors reveal a visually stunning, computer generated abstract video for their critically acclaimed new single ‘Machine’. Featuring layers of simulations of micro-organisms, the video is the work of CGI pioneer Jon Emmony who is […]

KRISTIN HERSH - Returns to Dublin for special one-off concert
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KRISTIN HERSH – Returns to Dublin for special one-off concert

July 15, 2017 XS Noize

During her recent U.S. tour, indie rock music legend KristinHersh stopped in to the KEXP studios for a special session. The resultant video is out now in streaming HERE Kristin will also be returning to […]

THE WATERBOYS - announce their brand new double album entitled 'Out Of All This Blue' 2
Gigs

THE WATERBOYS – Release The Groovy, Infectious Track “IF THE ANSWER IS YEAH” – Listen Now!

July 15, 2017 XS Noize

The Waterboys have announced their brand new double album entitled Out Of All This Blue, available September 8 via BMG. This is their debut album with BMG since recently signing with the label. In advance […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears - Times Infinity Volume 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Times Infinity Volume 2

July 14, 2017 Lori Gava

What do you do when your well established band hits a prolific creative period and the double album format is all but off limits as an option for presenting your material? Canadian band The Dears […]

Mancunian duo SAN ECO to release debut LP in August
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Mancunian duo SAN ECO to release debut LP in August

July 14, 2017 XS Noize

San Eco combine the unique approach of two musicians, one with a footing in innovative electronica, the other in bombastic indie pop. Five years in the making, their debut album ‘San Eco’ finds them drawing […]

NINE INCH NAILS - Announce New EP & Release New Track - Listen Now!
Gigs

NINE INCH NAILS – Announce New EP & Release New Track – Listen Now!

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Nine Inch Nails’ new EP, ADD VIOLENCE, will be released on July 21. See below for track listing. The five-song collection is the second in a series of three related EPs. The first, Not The […]

ARCADE FIRE - Release “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final track from the band's forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now
Gigs

ARCADE FIRE – Release “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final track from the band’s forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Arcade Fire have released “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final advance track from the band’s forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now. The song premiered today via Apple Music as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1. Everything […]

AMERICAN FOOTBALL - Share video for 'Home is Where the Haunt is'
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL – Share video for ‘Home is Where the Haunt is’

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

American Football have revealed the music video for ‘Home Is Where The Haunt Is’, from their new album American Football, out now on Wichita Recordings. The video was directed by Erin Elders, who shares that […]

SWIMMING GIRLS share brand new track '2 Kids' - Listen Now!
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SWIMMING GIRLS share brand new track ‘2 Kids’ – Listen Now!

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

‘2 Kids’ is the dazzling new track from Swimming Girls – the Bath quartet who arrived last month with their brilliant introductory single ‘Tastes Like Money’. If ‘Tastes Like Money’ was the bands shimmering, pop-punk […]

Neo-soul pop stars THE STEVE MCQUEENS unveil new track "HEPHAESTUS" + new album "TERRAЯIUM"
New Music

Neo-soul pop stars THE STEVE MCQUEENS unveil new track “HEPHAESTUS” + new album “TERRAЯIUM”

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

The Steve McQueens (SMQ) announces the release of Hephaestus for Saturday, 15 July 2017, the first single off their highly-anticipated upcoming album, TERRAЯIUM (pronounced ‘terrarium’) The single will be available on all major digital streaming […]

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