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        • Dea Matrona
          News

          Dea Matrona share new single ‘My Own Party’ from upcoming album ‘Hate That I Care’

          May 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with new song “My Own Party”, the third release from their upcoming second album ‘Hate That I Care’, out 5th June 2026, along with a colourful music video. Recorded, written and produced […]

          Billy Corgan
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          Billy Corgan Announces European Tour for ‘A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness’

          May 11, 2026

          Following a critically acclaimed seven date run last year at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, today Billy Corgan, the frontman of the two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, announces a European tour […]

          Chance Peña
          News

          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 […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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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ALBUM REVIEW: SHYE BEN TZUR, JONNY GREENWOOD and the RAJASTHAN EXPRESS - JUNUN
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SHYE BEN TZUR, JONNY GREENWOOD and the RAJASTHAN EXPRESS – JUNUN

November 22, 2015 Lori Gava

There are few who would contest that Jonny Greenwood has a true appreciation for music in all of its forms and genres. Renowned for his imaginative work on his day job in Radiohead, he also […]

LIVE REVIEW: U2 TAKE OVER BELFAST 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: U2 TAKE OVER BELFAST

November 22, 2015 XS Noize

U2 – SSE ARENA, BELFAST 18 November 2015 U2 last played as a full band in Belfast during the Pop Mart tour when the people of Belfast welcomed them with open arms to play Botanic […]

THE CHRISTIANS - share video for Anthemic New Single 'Rise'
The Listening Post

THE CHRISTIANS – share video for Anthemic New Single ‘Rise’

November 20, 2015 XS Noize

Moved by the plight of refugees in camps at borders across Europe, The Christians are donating a percentage of proceeds from the sale of ‘Rise’ to the British Red Cross to aid their work in […]

DAVID BOWIE - shares "Blackstar" Video
New Music

DAVID BOWIE – shares “Blackstar” Video

November 20, 2015 XS Noize

David Bowie has shared a 10-minute video of ‘Blackstar’ the title track of his forthcoming album due for release in January. The video by breaking Bad director Johan Renck, begins in space and gets crazy. There’s […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MEAT WAVE - COSMIC ZOO
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: MEAT WAVE – COSMIC ZOO

November 20, 2015 XS Noize

Having now kicked off their autumn run of UK/EU dates with an appearance at Iceland’s Airwaves Festival followed by shows with Protomartyr across the continent, Chicago’s Meat Wave are proud to present ‘Cosmic Zoo’ as […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PROSE - ‘Run With Faith’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PROSE – ‘Run With Faith’

November 19, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester based storytellers PROSE have premiered their new video ‘Run With Faith’. The video was directed by exciting young director João Retora (Loyle Carner, Oscar) and is a raw and gritty coming of age piece […]

THE ARKIVE announces THE FALL reissues 2
New Music

THE FALL – to release ‘Wise Ol’ Man’ EP in January

November 19, 2015 XS Noize

Set for release on Cherry Red Records this January, Wise Ol’ Man is a new EP from The Fall featuring new songs, remixed and instrumental cuts from 2015’s Sub-Lingual Tablet…all with the trademark Fall sound. […]

SHONEN KNIFE - celebrate 35th Anniversary with UK & Eire 2016 tour announcement
Gigs

SHONEN KNIFE – celebrate 35th Anniversary with UK & Eire 2016 tour announcement

November 19, 2015 XS Noize

Shonen Knife celebrate their 35th Anniversary with their most extensive UK & Ireland Tour to date in 2016. A new album is due for release just before the tour on Damnably. Shonen Knife, the All-Female […]

JARVIS COCKER - celebrates the music of Thunderbirds...
News

JARVIS COCKER – celebrates the music of Thunderbirds…

November 19, 2015 XS Noize

Pulp frontman and broadcaster, Jarvis Cocker joins forces with British conductor Charles Hazlewood for a one-of celebration of the music of legendary, Gerry Anderson TV puppet show Thunderbirds at the Colston Hall, Bristol on Tue […]

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU share 'Black God' video
The Listening Post

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU share ‘Black God’ video

November 19, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of new single ‘Black God’, Johnny Borrell & Zazou have shared the hypnotic visual for the track. The video was filmed by London fashion photographer and filmmaker Ruth Hogben in the band’s […]

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA - SHARES VIDEO FOR "NECESSARY EVIL"
Gigs

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA – SHARES VIDEO FOR “NECESSARY EVIL”

November 18, 2015 XS Noize

If you had your eyes tuned to AdultSwim.com or the Unknown Mortal Orchestra Facebook page, you may have seen a curious animated short film set to Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Necessary Evil,” one of the stand-outs […]

ARCA - REVEALS ‘VANITY’ FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM MUTANT
The Listening Post

ARCA – REVEALS ‘VANITY’ FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM MUTANT

November 18, 2015 XS Noize

Arca has revealed ‘Vanity’, the latest song and accompanying video from his forthcoming album Mutant. Shot in Paris, the ‘Vanity’ video carries on the tradition and aesthetic of Mutant’s photography and videos so far and […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS & 65DAYSOFSTATIC announced as first headliners for Handmade Festival 2016: / April 29th - 1st May - O2 Academy Leicester 2
Gigs

WE ARE SCIENTISTS & 65DAYSOFSTATIC announced as first headliners for Handmade Festival 2016: / April 29th – 1st May – O2 Academy Leicester

November 18, 2015 XS Noize

Handmade Festival will be returning to Leicester’s O2 Academy over May bank holiday weekend (29th April – 1st May 2016) for three days of the finest music, comedy, art, film, performance and photography, hand-picked and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL - WRESTLING
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL – WRESTLING

November 18, 2015 XS Noize

‘Wrestling’ is the new single from Orlando Seale and The Swell. Conceived in a condemned Denmark Street rehearsal room and inspired by the collapsing state of Seale’s own personal life, ‘Wrestling’ pitches us straight into […]

SAVAGES - announce brand new album 'ADORE LIFE' - watch video
Gigs

SAVAGES release new track “T.I.W.Y.G.” and announce intimate London & Berlin live dates

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their highly anticipated second album, ‘Adore Life’, Savages have today unveiled new track ‘T.I.W.Y.G.’, another unflinching musical attack. ‘Adore Life’ will be released on January 22nd 2016 on Matador Records. Renowned […]

Watch ADELE Perform new song 'When We Were Young'
New Music

Watch ADELE Perform new song ‘When We Were Young’

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

With days to go before Adele releases her highly anticipated new album “25”, the singer-songwriter has premiered a brand new track. Digital Spy reports, The 27-year-old has performed ‘When We Were Young’ in full as […]

SHIPS HAVE SAILED - to release first full length album 'MOODSWINGS' - Listen
New Music

SHIPS HAVE SAILED – to release first full length album ‘MOODSWINGS’ – Listen

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

Ships Have Sailed, an alternative pop-rock duo hailing from Los Angeles, debuted their first EP ‘Someday’ in 2014, gaining extensive airplay on College, NPR, and commercial radio in the US and Canada. The EP’s success […]

ALPHA SHALLOWS - to release 'SET THE FIRES' EP - Listen
Gigs

ALPHA SHALLOWS – to release ‘SET THE FIRES’ EP – Listen

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

Alpha Shallows are an Indie Rock band from Leeds/Wakefield who formed in March 2014. This collective came together having all performed in a number of bands across different genres. Bassist Gary infuses a punk/synth feel […]

SPACE - Share video for 'STRANGE WORLD' + Catch them on tour
Gigs

SPACE – Share video for ‘STRANGE WORLD’ + Catch them on tour

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

Space are back with a new single ‘Strange World’. The band began their extensive UK tour of the same name in late October which sees them on the road until mid-December. The release a new […]

THE LEVONS - Share 'TOO STRANGE' - Listen
The Listening Post

THE LEVONS – Share ‘TOO STRANGE’ – Listen

November 17, 2015 XS Noize

The Levons, a four-piece from Liverpool are known throughout the city for sultry melodies and vibrant harmonies. Songwriting and lead vocal duties alternate between Nathaniel Cummings & Danny Murphy, the dynamic of the band is […]

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