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          ASH Announce 30th Anniversary Edition of Seminal Debut Album 1977 and Extensive World Tour

          May 6, 2026

          Originally released in 1996, 1977 is the #1 platinum-selling debut album that launched Ash from teenage upstarts to Britpop-era icons. Three decades on, this 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates the album that defined a generation with its breakneck energy, razor-sharp […]

          Placebo
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          Placebo Share Reworked ‘Lady of the Flowers’ From Forthcoming Album Placebo Re:Created

          May 1, 2026

          Today, Placebo release the newly reworked version of Lady of the Flowers, the second track to be shared from their forthcoming new album Placebo Re:Created, set for release 19th June 2026 via Elevator Lady Ltd through AWAL. Listen to Lady of the Flowers […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Shares New Track ‘Won’t Stand Down’ From Forthcoming Album o\i

          May 1, 2026

          The flower moon of 1 May, 2026 is the first of two full moons in the month, and with it comes the release of the fifth song from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. Won’t Stand […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

        • 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
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          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. […]

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        • 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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FEEDER Announce new album 'All Bright Electric'! Listen to New Single 'Universe of Life'
Album Reviews

Album Review: Feeder – All Bright Electric

October 6, 2016 Thomas S. Day

With a career that has seen 3 decades, high profile tragedy and major success, Feeder need little introduction. This, their 9th studio album All Bright Electric, takes its title from a neon sign for a […]

GARBAGE Reveal Brand New Video For ‘Magnetized’
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GARBAGE Reveal Brand New Video For ‘Magnetized’

October 5, 2016 XS Noize

Garbage have made a video for their second single “Magnetized” off their critically acclaimed album ‘Strange Little Birds’. Scott Stuckey directed the video. Shirley Manson – “We made the video for Magnetized at Pancake Mountain […]

Album Review: Green Day - Revolution Radio
Album Reviews

Album Review: Green Day – Revolution Radio

October 5, 2016 Clair McAllister

In the 4 years since Green Day’s last release, Billie Joe has become sober, Jason White and Brittney Dirnt have flipped off cancer, and social and racial inequality have flooded the media. And while the […]

Stream 'Naked' the new single by New Atlas HERE
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Stream ‘Naked’ the new single by New Atlas HERE

October 4, 2016 XS Noize

‘Naked’ is the new single from indie pop maestro New Atlas, the brainchild of 19 year-old Owen O’Hagan. Produced by Robert Whiteley (The Wombats) ‘Naked’ will be released on October 21st. Named as one of […]

LOCK Unveil new video for 'Everlasting Road
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LOCK Unveil new video for ‘Everlasting Road

October 4, 2016 XS Noize

LOCK have announced they will be supporting Sophie Ellis-Bextor on her UK tour next year, including a date at London’s KOKO on March 1st. See all dates below. Last week they announced the release of […]

Track of the Day: Robbing Millions - 'In the No Air'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Robbing Millions – ‘In the No Air’

October 4, 2016 XS Noize

In the No Air’ is the bouncing, playful new psych-pop single from Robbing Millions, taken from their forthcoming self-title debut out 25th November on [PIAS] Belgium. The track is an ode to Robert Wyatt’s number […]

Hurricane #1 New Album 'Melodic Rainbows' Gets Early Japanese Release
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Hurricane #1 New Album ‘Melodic Rainbows’ Gets Early Japanese Release

October 4, 2016 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 have confirmed that a special edition of their latest album ‘Melodic Rainbows’ with the bonus track ‘It Feels So Right’ will be released on the 12th October in Japan to all outlets including Tower Records and […]

Pixies Announce New album + World Tour - Listen To First Single, "Um Chagga Lagga,"
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Pixies – Head Carrier

October 3, 2016 Lori Gava

The reforming of a band as storied as The Pixies after a hiatus of over 23 years was a daunting challenge; each of the returning members had to have a certain amount of stones to […]

Track of the Day: FRIEND - The Evening Crowns The Day
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: FRIEND – The Evening Crowns The Day

October 3, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to the captivating, clockwork world of Swiss musician, Dominik Huber, aka FRIEND, whose debut UK single will be released on October 22nd called, The Evening Crowns The Day. Born in Zurich, where he has […]

COLDPLAY Bring The Head Full of Dreams Tour to Croke Park
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COLDPLAY Bring The Head Full of Dreams Tour to Croke Park

October 3, 2016 XS Noize

Coldplay have today announced the first 2017 shows of the A Head Full Of Dreams Tour. Since March of this year, the A Head Full Of Dreams Tour has played to 2.5 million people across […]

#18: XS Noize Music Podcast: Alan McGee talks Musicians Against Homelessness + Creation
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#18: XS Noize Music Podcast: Alan McGee talks Musicians Against Homelessness + Creation

October 2, 2016 XS Noize

On this weeks XS Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar talks to Alan McGee about Musicians Against Homelessness + Creation Management. Alan McGee is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record […]

Album Review: Model Depose – “Splitting Light”
Album Reviews

Album Review: Model Depose – “Splitting Light”

September 30, 2016 Amanda Stock

When it comes to electronic music, especially with a retro flavour, standing out from the crowd is easier said than done. The genre is currently saturated with bands competing to be the new sound of […]

Track Of The Day: Bauer - Made the Change
New Music

Manchester favourites Bauer release new album ‘Impossible is Nothing’ via PledgeMusic

September 29, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester favourites Bauer have fan-funded their new album ‘Impossible is Nothing’ via a worldwide campaign through PledgeMusic. The band, who have played shows with Snow Patrol, I Am Kloot and Turin Brakes amongst others, recently […]

KATE BUSH RETURNS TO THE STAGE TONIGHT AFTER 35 YEARS
New Music

Kate Bush Releases The Live Album “BEFORE THE DAWN”

September 29, 2016 XS Noize

In March 2014 Kate Bush announced plans to perform 15 shows in London in August and September that year, her first live shows since 1979. The shows sold out so quickly that a further 7 […]

Album Review: The Gaslamp Killer - Instrumentalepathy
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Gaslamp Killer – Instrumentalepathy

September 29, 2016 Lori Gava

On September 16th experimental electronica extraordinaire William Benjamin Bensussen aka The Gaslamp Killer unleashed his much anticipated second studio album, Instrumentalepathy. It has been a long wait for the follow up to GLK’s stellar debut […]

SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC album set for release on 11th November 2016 2
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SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC album set for release on 11th November 2016

September 28, 2016 XS Noize

On 11th November, Simple Minds will release ‘Simple Minds Acoustic’ via Caroline International. This follows several years in which the band has gone from strength-to-strength, becoming more relevant than ever; their 2014 album ‘Big Music’ […]

ALIAS KID - Rock'n'roll quintet join BLACK GRAPE for winter tour
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ALIAS KID – Rock’n’roll quintet join BLACK GRAPE for winter tour

September 28, 2016 XS Noize

Rock’n’Roll renegades – ALIAS KID – are thrilled to announce they will re-join their Mancunian brethren BLACK GRAPE as chief support on their upcoming Winter tour. Invited back for their second run in two consecutive […]

PETER DOHERTY announces NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
Gigs

PETER DOHERTY announces NEW ALBUM & SINGLE

September 28, 2016 XS Noize

Peter Doherty releases his new album, ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ on Friday the 2nd December. The album is available to preorder now with first single ‘I Don’t Love Anyone (But You’re Not Just Anyone)’ along with ‘The […]

Track of the Day: The New Up - ‘Future Is Now’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The New Up – ‘Future Is Now’

September 27, 2016 XS Noize

The New Up are a great band from San Francisco. They’ve just revealed their new track ‘Future Is Now’. ‘Future Is Now’ is packed full of graceful melodies, airy vocals and hazy soundscapes. There’s a […]

The Stone Roses Announce 3 UK Live Shows for June 2017- including Belfast
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The Stone Roses Announce 3 UK Live Shows for June 2017- including Belfast

September 26, 2016 XS Noize

The Stone Roses will play 3 UK shows in June 2017. Tickets go on sale at 9.30am this Friday, September 30. This summer saw The Stone Roses play to over 240,000 people across four sold […]

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