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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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Track of the Day: The Honeyfire - Replica
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Honeyfire – Replica

August 31, 2016 XS Noize

Sisters Sally and Natalie Joiner are The Honeyfire, a dream-pop guitar band hailing from Bristol, UK. Their enchanting harmonies and textured guitar lines reveal an honest and endearing bond between the siblings. Blending themes of […]

Dodgy announce new album + UK tour dates
Album Reviews

Album Review: Dodgy – ‘What Are We Fighting For’

August 31, 2016 Sandra Blemster

If you’re old enough you may remember Dodgy in the 90s with their happy, summery hits such as Staying Out For The Summer, (I’ll never forget the video with them in a flying VW campervan) […]

Track Of The Day:  Merchandise - 'Flower of Sex'
Album Reviews

Album Review: Merchandise – A Corpse Wired for Sound

August 30, 2016 Lori Gava

Since the release of their last album, 2014’s After the End the band Merchandise has widened their horizons with some members relocating to Europe, specifically Germany and Italy. The latest release, their fifth album A […]

Dodgy announce new album + UK tour dates
News

Dodgy release new album ‘What Are We Fighting For’ out 2 September 2016 on Cherry Red

August 30, 2016 XS Noize

Dodgy release new album ‘What Are We Fighting For’ – out 2 September 2016 on Cherry Red. In support of the album, Dodgy will embark on a full UK 2016 – the following dates are […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2016 UK / EUROPEAN TOUR
News

PiL to reissue ‘Metal Box’ & ‘Album’ on 28th Oct

August 30, 2016 XS Noize

On 28th October, PiL will reissue the seminal albums ‘Metal Box’ and ‘Album’. ‘Metal Box’ was the band’s second album, originally released on 23rd November 1979 and ‘Album’ was their 5th studio album and was […]

CRX World Premiere: A Room on Fire in Los Angeles 1
Live Reviews

CRX World Premiere: A Room on Fire in Los Angeles

August 29, 2016 Julie Blore-Bizot

Subscribers to the mailing lists of Los Angeles venues The Hi Hat and The Satellite–both known for booking excellent emerging rock bands–received a somewhat cryptic email blast a few weeks about a new band called […]

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IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// CRX at The Hi Hat in Los Angeles

August 29, 2016 Triffin Constantine

Nick Valensi of The Strokes premiered his new side project CRX at The Hi Hat in Los Angeles on August 17th 2016 with support from Jacuzzi Boys. XS Noize photographer Triffin Constantine was there. A […]

Keane Lead Singer Tom Chaplin Announces Solo Album
News

Keane Lead Singer Tom Chaplin Announces New Single ‘Quicksand’ / Watch Video Now

August 26, 2016 XS Noize

Tom Chaplin releases ‘Quicksand’ the first single from his powerful solo album ‘The Wave’ out October 14th. Written by Tom and produced by Matt Hales (Aqualung, Lianne La Havas), it’s one of many album highlights. […]

XS Noize Podcast: #13: Irish singer and actress Bronagh Gallagher talks about her album 'Gather Your Greatness'
Podcast

XS Noize Podcast: #13: Irish singer and actress Bronagh Gallagher talks about her album ‘Gather Your Greatness’

August 26, 2016 XS Noize

On this weeks XS Noize Music Podcast is the very talented singer and actress Bronagh Gallagher. Rightly regarded as one of the great soul voices in Ireland, Bronagh Gallagher was raised in Derry and now lives […]

Track of the Day: Club Drive - 'Dangerous'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Club Drive – ‘Dangerous’

August 26, 2016 Amanda Stock

Xs Noize presents today a brand new UK pop band called Club Drive and their debut track “Dangerous”. They have already developed a sizeable fanbase through their own social media ahead of any engagement with wide […]

R.E.M Announce Out Of Time Anniversary Box Set
News

R.E.M Announce Out Of Time Anniversary Box Set

August 26, 2016 XS Noize

Twenty-five years after OUT OF TIME helped break alternative music into the American mainstream and turned the band into a household name at home and abroad, a special 25th Anniversary Edition is set to be […]

KAISER CHIEFS unveil video for new single 'HOLE IN MY SOUL'
Gigs

KAISER CHIEFS unveil video for new single ‘HOLE IN MY SOUL’

August 26, 2016 XS Noize

Hot on the heels from headlining a triumphant V Festival, KAISER CHIEFS have revealed the video for their brand new single HOLE IN MY SOUL, taken from the forthcoming album STAY TOGETHER. PARACHUTE video director […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2016 UK / EUROPEAN TOUR
Gigs

Public Image Ltd announce more UK tour dates

August 26, 2016 XS Noize

Following on from highly successful 2015 and 2016 dates in UK, Europe, North America, and most recently Latin America, John Rotten Lydon’s Public Image Ltd (PiL) have announced a further four UK dates starting at […]

Kings of Leon announce 7th studio album - Walls
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Kings of Leon announce 7th studio album – Walls

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling rock band KINGS OF LEON officially announce the release of their hugely anticipated seventh studio album WALLS on October 14th through Columbia Records. The Grammy Award winning group decided to return to their […]

Pretty Green launch Jimi Hendrix collection 1
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Pretty Green launch Jimi Hendrix collection

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

“Jimi Hendrix is an absolute force of nature. Aswell as him being the best guitarist ever, he’s also one of the greatest songwriters; his lyrics and his voice are equally as good and his look […]

Tamu Massif Shares New Single - OK
The Listening Post

Tamu Massif Shares New Single – OK

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

Tamu Massif is sharing a new single, ‘OK’, the latest track to emerge from a forthcoming EP, following previous release ‘Holding Back’, a Spotify viral hit which has now accrued over 140,000 plays. The new […]

Modern Baseball announce massive UK tour for 2017
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Modern Baseball announce massive UK tour for 2017

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

Testament to the immense connection shared between the band and their fans, Philadelphia’s Modern Baseball can today announce news of their largest European tour to date, a 2017 run that will see them take in […]

The Answer announce brand new album ‘Solas’ 1
News

The Answer announce brand new album ‘Solas’

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

The Answer have announced the release of their eagerly anticipated new album Solas via Napalm Records on October 28th. The first track to be taken from the new album is the melancholic ‘Beautiful World’. Co-written […]

Girls Names announce Revisionism remixes EP
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Girls Names announce Revisionism remixes EP

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

Belfast’s Girls Names share news of Revisionism: a remix EP containing the choicest reworkings of tracks from their acclaimed third album, Arms Around a Vision, and its preceding Zero Triptych single. The news comes accompanied […]

Empire Of The Sun Announce third studio album. Listen to track
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Empire Of The Sun Announce third studio album. Listen to track

August 25, 2016 XS Noize

Alt-electro pioneers Empire Of The Sun welcome you into their garden of unearthly bliss as they return with their third studio album ‘Two Vines’, set for release on October 28. Through a waterfall of dreams, […]

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