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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 […]

          BSS
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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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Live Review: ALL TIME LOW - Ulster Hall, Belfast – 19th March 2017 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: ALL TIME LOW – Ulster Hall, Belfast – 19th March 2017

March 20, 2017 Fionn Crossan

Baltimore Pop Punk giants All Time Low made their triumphant return to Belfast last night. Performing once again in Belfast’s Ulster Hall, the band again proved after 15 years together, they are showing no signs […]

Review: THE G-O-D - GRAFTERS OV DENTON – EP
Album Reviews

Review: THE G-O-D – GRAFTERS OV DENTON – EP

March 20, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Drummer Si Wolstencroft hardly needs an introduction. Famous on the Manchester scene for turning down the Smiths back in the early days. He played in The Patrol before they became the Stone Roses and was […]

TEXAS Announce 21 Date UK Autumn Tour + New Album ‘Jump On Board’
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TEXAS Announce 21 Date UK Autumn Tour + New Album ‘Jump On Board’

March 20, 2017 XS Noize

With their glorious new album ‘Jump On Board’ coming out April 21st on BMG, Texas announce 21 UK dates this autumn including a very special show at the Royal Albert Hall 17th September. Tickets go […]

Live Review: THE PIGEON DETECTIVES - The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth 2
Live Reviews

Live Review: THE PIGEON DETECTIVES – The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

March 19, 2017 Helen Russell

The Pigeon Detectives are BACK After performing Southsea Feast last year it was no surprise that they were back in Portsmouth this time at The Wedgewood Rooms, within 5 months of their last gig. Lead […]

Alison Moyet Announces Irish Dates For October 2017
Gigs

Alison Moyet Announces Irish Dates For October 2017

March 17, 2017 XS Noize

Alison Moyet has just announced Irish dates this October as part of The Other Tour. Alison will play The Cork Opera House on Friday October 27th, followed by The Olympia Theatre on Saturday 28th, and […]

Manchester all-female five-piece PINS have premiered the video for new single 'All Hail' - Watch
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Manchester all-female five-piece PINS have premiered the video for new single ‘All Hail’ – Watch

March 17, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester all-female five-piece PINS have premiered the video for new single All Hail, which is out now and will feature on their new EP Bad Thing, out on 24th March through Haus Of Pins. PINS […]

Listen to ‘You’re In Love With A Psycho’ By KASABIAN From Their New Album ‘For Crying Out Loud’
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Listen to ‘You’re In Love With A Psycho’ By KASABIAN From Their New Album ‘For Crying Out Loud’

March 17, 2017 XS Noize

Kasabian are back with an explosive, career best album brimming with confidence, swagger and huge tunes. ‘For Crying Out Loud’, their sixth studio album, is released April 28th on Columbia Records. Written and produced by […]

ERASURE - Announce New Album 'World Be Gone' + Headline Tour Dates
The Listening Post

Listen To First ERASURE Track ‘Love You To The Sky’ From Their New Album ‘World Be Gone’

March 17, 2017 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have released the first track from their brand new album, World Be Gone, out 19 May 2017. The track, which premiered on Chris Evans’ BBC Radio 2 programme, is […]

XS Noize Exclusive Video Premiere:  VEINS - 'AMBI'
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XS Noize Exclusive Video Premiere: VEINS – ‘AMBI’

March 17, 2017 XS Noize

New UK rock three-piece Veins have released their debut single Ambi on today, Friday 17th March. The widescreen piece of epic alternative rock welds ethereal guitar lines to melodic vocals and pounding drum patterns. Veins […]

WEEZER Releases New Single "Feels Like Summer," + Announces Tour Dates
Gigs

WEEZER Releases New Single “Feels Like Summer,” + Announces Tour Dates

March 16, 2017 XS Noize

Weezer have released a new song entitled “Feels Like Summer.” The song is available now via all digital services/streaming providers for purchase and listening. Following the band’s Grammy-nominated album Weezer (The White Album), which saw […]

BEAR'S DEN unveil video for their new single, ‘Greenwoods Bethlehem’ - Watch
Gigs

BEAR’S DEN unveil video for their new single, ‘Greenwoods Bethlehem’ – Watch

March 16, 2017 XS Noize

Bear’s Den have unveiled a video for their new single, ‘Greenwoods Bethlehem’. Released on 7th April via Communion Records, the track is the latest to be taken from their top ten charting second album, ‘Red […]

Manchester's SHAKING CHAINS announce debut single - Listen
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Manchester’s SHAKING CHAINS announce debut single – Listen

March 16, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s Shaking Chains have announced their debut AA-single ‘Midnight Oil’ / ‘Drunk No More’ for release on April 21st via Concrete Recordings, along with two release shows in March. Taut and tense, ‘Midnight Oil’ arrives […]

American Rockers ALL TIME LOW - To Play Irish Dates This Weekend
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American Rockers ALL TIME LOW – To Play Irish Dates This Weekend

March 15, 2017 XS Noize

American rockers ALL TIME LOW will play live dates at the Ulster Hall on 19th March and Olympia Theatre on 20th March 2017. The band return to the Ulster Hall armed with a plethora of […]

Public Service Broadcasting Announce Electric Ballroom Show
Gigs

Public Service Broadcasting Announce Electric Ballroom Show

March 14, 2017 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of the announcement and subsequent radio and press attention for their potent comeback single ‘Progress’ last week, Public Service Broadcasting have today confirmed a headline show at London’s Electric Ballroom for […]

Paul McCartney confirms special Record Store Day exclusive
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Paul McCartney confirms special Record Store Day exclusive

March 14, 2017 XS Noize

With the Flowers In The Dirt Archive Collection edition’s March 24th release date via MPL/Capitol/UMe fast approaching, Paul McCartney has confirmed a very special Record Store Day exclusive. To commemorate Record Store Day this April […]

Happy Mondays announce 'Twenty Four Hour Party People - Greatest Hits Tour'
Gigs

Happy Mondays announce ‘Twenty Four Hour Party People – Greatest Hits Tour’

March 13, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s legendary Happy Mondays have announced a twenty-five date tour of the UK and Ireland for November and December 2017. The ‘Twenty Four Hour Party People – Greatest Hits Tour’ announcement comes on the eve […]

ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2's 10th Birthday
Gigs

ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2’s 10th Birthday

March 13, 2017 XS Noize

Announced via his Twitter this afternoon, global superstar Ed Sheeran will be joining in The O2’s 10th Birthday celebrations with an extra show on top of his sell-out worldwide 2017 tour. Fans will get the […]

The Shins announce the release of their fifth studio album, Heartworms
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Shins – Heartworms

March 13, 2017 Lori Gava

Rejoice, the long awaited new release from The Shins has arrived. For fans it has been a long wait since the 2012 release of Port of Morrow. The anticipation for a new release was ratchet […]

James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’ - Listen
Gigs

James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’ – Listen

March 10, 2017 XS Noize

James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’, which is taken from his forthcoming album ‘The Afterlove’, out on March 24th. The anthemic and hugely captivating new single is available to download now for […]

Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’ - Listen
The Listening Post

Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’ – Listen

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’, which is taken from their forthcoming album ‘Silver Eye’, released on March 31st through Mute. The brooding new track further showcases the industrial, metallic and electronic sound of […]

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