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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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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 […]

  • Podcast
        • 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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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Kings of Leon reveal video for 'Waste A Moment'
New Music

Kings of Leon reveal video for ‘Waste A Moment’

September 15, 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 […]

Track of the Day: October Drift - 'Cinnamon Girl'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: October Drift – ‘Cinnamon Girl’

September 15, 2016 XS Noize

Rising four-piece October Drift have announced their second EP, This Is Nowhere, for an October 7th release via Bad Revival Records, and a headline UK tour for October. The This Is Nowhere EP see’s the […]

ARCADE FIRE: THE REFLEKTOR TAPES - Worldwide festival debut confirmed
Top Tens

Top Ten Ranked: Arcade Fire

September 14, 2016 Landon Murray

Since early 2004, Montreal based Arcade Fire have been overachieving when it comes to making thoughtful, poignant indie rock. In the more than decade since their debut, the band has released four quite different, but […]

Hurricane#1 Announce 20th Anniversary tour of their Creation debut album
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Hurricane#1 Announce 20th Anniversary tour of their Creation debut album

September 14, 2016 XS Noize

It’s all been happening this year for Hurricane #1, today the band announced they will be arranging their 20th Anniversary tour of their Creation debut album released back in 1997 playing classics like Step Into My […]

Levellers release special 25th anniversary edition of 'Levelling The Land'
New Music

Levellers reveal live video for ‘Battle Of The Beanfield’

September 14, 2016 XS Noize

Brighton folk punk band Levellers have just revealed the live video of ‘Battle Of The Beanfield’, taken from the three-disc 25th Anniversary edition of their timeless platinum-selling, second album Levelling The Land. You can watch […]

Track of the Day: M83 - 'Roadblaster'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: M83 – ‘Roadblaster’

September 14, 2016 XS Noize

Following the release of worldwide acclaimed hit album ‘JUNK’, and a huge worldwide tour including a headline slot at Glastonbury on the John Peel Stage, M83, aka Anthony Gonzalez, announces new dream pop single ‘Roadblaster’, […]

The Mission release their new  album, "Another Fall From Grace" on 30th September
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The Mission release their new album, “Another Fall From Grace” on 30th September

September 13, 2016 XS Noize

The Mission release their new album, “Another Fall From Grace” on 30th September 2016. Another Fall From Grace was produced by Wayne Hussey and Tim Palmer and features guest backing vocals from Gary Numan, Martin […]

The Lumineers Reveal Music Video For 'Angela'
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The Lumineers Reveal Music Video For ‘Angela’

September 13, 2016 XS Noize

Today sees platinum-selling Denver outfit, The Lumineers, unveil the captivating music video for new single ‘Angela’, taken from their official No.1 sophomore album ‘Cleopatra’. Watch it BELOW. Directed by Isaac Ravishankara (Ellie Goulding, Hosier, Phantogram), […]

Beck Shares Stunning Video for 'Wow'
New Music

Beck Shares Stunning Video for ‘Wow’

September 13, 2016 XS Noize

“Wow,” the utterly infectious Beck single that’s been streamed more than 20 million times worldwide since its June 2 release and hailed as “an outrageous pop anthem” (ROLLING STONE) with “a kaleidoscopic chorus” (USA TODAY), […]

Indie Pop/Rock band THE STEP Share New Track 'Stay Awake' - Listen
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Indie Pop/Rock band THE STEP Share New Track ‘Stay Awake’ – Listen

September 13, 2016 XS Noize

“Hot Pick” of the UK Students Radio Chart Show 2016, The Step is an Indie Pop/Rock band based in London. Founded in Rome in 2007 by Stefano Donato, the band moved to London where Oliviero […]

Professor Green Drops Hard Hitting New Track ‘Back On The Market’
New Music

Professor Green Drops Hard Hitting New Track ‘Back On The Market’

September 13, 2016 XS Noize

After signing to his new label (Relentless Records / Sony) Professor Green is back and he’s doing what he does best. ‘Back On The Market’, produced by Zdot is as hard hitting as it gets […]

The Answer announce brand new album ‘Solas’ 1
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Answer – ‘Solas’

September 13, 2016 XS Noize

The Answer have revealed ‘Solas’, the anthemic new single and title track from the band’s eagerly anticipated forthcoming album which will be released via Napalm Records on October 28th. ‘Solas’ is the first official single […]

Album Review: Preoccupations - Eponymous 2
Album Reviews

Album Review: Preoccupations – Eponymous

September 13, 2016 Lori Gava

The band formerly known as Vietcong and now renamed Preoccupations found out the hard way that the quote “No publicity is bad publicity” is not always true. The band had drawn critical raves with their […]

Lazarus Cast Album Featuring Final David Bowie Recordings 1
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Lazarus Cast Album Featuring Final David Bowie Recordings

September 12, 2016 XS Noize

As the November 8 UK opening of Lazarus at London’s King Cross Theatre approaches, the cast and band of the original New York production will release their versions of the David Bowie songs from the […]

Track of the Day: A Festival, A Parade - If Dogs Could Talk
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: A Festival, A Parade – If Dogs Could Talk

September 12, 2016 XS Noize

Alternative rockers A Festival, A Parade have announced the forthcoming release of their brand new single ‘If Dogs Could Talk’. The Newcastle outfit’s unique blend of intricate, melodic rock has already been championed by many […]

PRIMAL SCREAM Announce 18 date UK & Irish Tour For Autumn 2016 + New Single 'Feeling Like A Demon Again'
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PRIMAL SCREAM Announce 18 date UK & Irish Tour For Autumn 2016 + New Single ‘Feeling Like A Demon Again’

September 12, 2016 XS Noize

Primal Scream release their new single ‘Feeling Like A Demon Again’ – a simmering synth pop anthem – on 28th October on the band’s own First International label (through Ignition Records). ‘Feeling Like A Demon […]

BLACK GRAPE To Release Three Disc Deluxe Edition Of 'It's Great When You're Straight....Yeah' 1
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BLACK GRAPE To Release Three Disc Deluxe Edition Of ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight….Yeah’

September 12, 2016 XS Noize

On November 4th Radioactive/UMC will release a three-disc Deluxe Edition of one of the greatest British albums of the 1990s, Black Grape’s It’s Great When You’re Straight…Yeah. Black Grape was founded in 1993 by legendary […]

XS Noize Music Podcast: #15: Merchandise's Carson Cox On New Album 'A Corpse Wired For Sound'
Podcast

XS Noize Music Podcast: #15: Merchandise’s Carson Cox On New Album ‘A Corpse Wired For Sound’

September 11, 2016 XS Noize

On this weeks XS Noize Music Podcast Merchandise’s Carson Cox chats to Mark Millar about the bands new album ‘A Corpse Wired For Sound’. Tampa art punks Merchandise will return with their 5th album A […]

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Danny Saber Talks About New Music and Movie to Mark the 20th Anniversary of Michael Hutchence death.
Features

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Danny Saber Talks About New Music and Movie to Mark the 20th Anniversary of Michael Hutchence death.

September 11, 2016 XS Noize

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Danny Saber Talks About New Music and Movie to Mark the 20th Anniversary of Michael Hutchence death. Last week Tech entrepreneur and HeliPad Records founder Ron Creevey revealed to Michael Hutchence fans around […]

Track of the Day: Losers - 'Chainsaw'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Losers – ‘Chainsaw’

September 9, 2016 XS Noize

Losers have shared their new single ‘Chainsaw’ (Listen Below). The single comes from the bands new album ‘How To Ruin Other People’s Futures’. Losers released their brand new album ‘How To Ruin Other People’s Futures’ […]

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