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          EELS Announce New Album ‘Cookie Happened’ And Share ‘Cap In Hand’

          June 16, 2026

          EELS have announced their 16th studio album, Cookie Happened, set for release on October 16 via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s first single, “Cap […]

          Jesus Jones
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          Jesus Jones Announce New Album ‘Twilight’ And ‘Doubt’ 35th Anniversary UK Tour

          June 16, 2026

          Jesus Jones have announced their eighth album, Twilight, their first new full-length release in eight years. The band have also shared the album’s first single, “Shot In The Chevy,” which is available to stream now. […]

          Razorlight
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          Razorlight Announce Belfast Show For ‘Razorlight’ 20th Anniversary Tour

          June 12, 2026

          Razorlight will play The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, as part of their Razorlight 20th anniversary tour. The UK and Ireland dates will celebrate 20 years since the release of the band’s […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining

          June 3, 2026

          Death, grief and frazzled nerves conspire on an epic odyssey to the dark side Totnes experimentalists Abrasive Trees have long sailed choppy liminal seas between the living world and whatever lurks beyond it. Their debut […]

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          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: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

          The Proclaimers
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers Bring Heart, Humour And Timeless Anthems To Live At Chelsea

          June 14, 2026

          Before Scottish twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid brought their unmistakable harmonies to Royal Hospital Chelsea with a 24-track set, support came from Edinburgh-born Hamish Hawk. Describing himself as more of a diarist than an […]

        • 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 […]

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        • 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
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          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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        • Col Gerrard
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          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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        • 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
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          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. […]

          The Hoosiers
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          The Hoosiers on New Album ‘Compassion,’ Toxicity & Finding Joy Again | XS Noize Podcast #287

          June 2, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland from The Hoosiers. Irwin and Alan join Mark for a warm, funny and reflective conversation about […]

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Snow Patrol
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Koko, London

September 12, 2024 Michael Barron

Snow Patrol, a band more accustomed to filling 20,000-capacity venues like London’s O2 Arena, treated fans to an intimate performance at the 1,500-capacity Koko—a refurbished gem in Camden, London, that reopened in 2022. The venue’s […]

Jack White
News

JACK WHITE unveils music video for “That’s How I’m Feeling”

September 12, 2024 XS Noize

Jack White has announced today’s YouTube premiere of the official music video for “That’s How I’m Feeling” from his acclaimed new album, No Name. The album is now available via Third Man Records at all DSPs […]

Earthquake Lights
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Myles Rodenhouse of Earthquake Lights Discusses Their Latest Album ‘Signs of Life’

September 12, 2024 Randall Radic

Brooklyn-based alt-rock outfit Earthquake Lights recently released their latest album, Signs of Life. The album explores the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies, coming to terms with past mistakes, and assessing where one has been and where […]

Tears For Fears
News

TEARS FOR FEARS Announce First-Ever Live Album & Share New Track ‘The Girl That I Call Home’

September 12, 2024 XS Noize

Iconic British duo Tears For Fears have announced their first-ever official live album, ‘Songs For A Nervous Planet,’ which will be released on October 25. The album includes four brand-new studio tracks, including the new […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Hello Mary – Emita Ox
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Hello Mary – Emita Ox

September 11, 2024 Iam Burn

I have always had a very keen and slightly morbid interest in the nuclear apocalypse. Growing up in the 1980s Cold War era, when Reagan, Brezhnev, and Thatcher all seemed ready to set the world on […]

James Blunt
Gigs

JAMES BLUNT announces 3Arena, Dublin show as part of his ‘Back To Bedlam’ 20th anniversary tour

September 11, 2024 XS Noize

James Blunt brings his ‘Back to Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour’ live to 3Arena Dublin on 6th March 2025. This follows the news of his SOLD-OUT Dublin show at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dale Crover - Glossolalia
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dale Crover – Glossolalia

September 11, 2024 Alex Hoggard

Dale Crover was already well assured of a place in musical history long before he embarked on a solo career. Having initially been recruited from an Iron Maiden cover band, Crover has served as the […]

Franz Ferdinand
News

FRANZ FERDINAND announce details of new album ‘The Human Fear’

September 11, 2024 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand has announced details of their new studio album, The Human Fear, which will be released on Friday, January 10th, 2025, on Domino. Produced with Mark Ralph, who previously worked with them on their […]

Betty Boo
Podcast

Betty Boo on Defying Expectations with new album “Rip Up The Rulebook”

September 11, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #192 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Betty Boo about her new album Rip Up The Rulebook.  Rip Up The Rulebook, Betty Boo’s fourth studio album, is a tribute […]

Beyonce
Opinion

How Beyonce went from pop girl band member to global superstar

September 10, 2024 XS Noize

From performing in local talent shows for recognition to headlining the halftime Super Bowl, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. Simply known as Beyoncé, she is a singer, songwriter, […]

FRANK TURNER
Gigs

FRANK TURNER announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Saturday 15th February 2025

September 10, 2024 XS Noize

Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He’s just released his tenth studio album ‘Undefeated’ which debuted at Number 3 on the Official Album Chart and Number 1 on the Independent Album […]

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT
Gigs

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT to Perform New Order’s ‘Get Ready’ Live in April 2025

September 10, 2024 XS Noize

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT have announced three UK dates for April next year. They will perform the New Order album Get Ready in its entirety alongside a selection of the most seminal tracks from the rich […]

Snow Patrol - The Forest Is the Path
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Patrol – The Forest Is the Path

September 9, 2024 Michael Barron

In 2006, Snow Patrol’s fourth LP, Eyes Open, became the UK’s best-selling album of the year. Their enduring success lies in their ability to evolve from a raw indie sound into a more polished, commercially […]

Richard Ashcroft
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two shows for October 2024 at The Royal Albert Hall, London and Wolverhampton Civic Hall

September 9, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Richard Ashcroft has announced two shows for October 2024: The Royal Albert Hall, London, on Friday, the 25th, and Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Sunday, the 27th. The show in London will see Richard perform […]

Sløtface
News

SLØTFACE shares new single ‘I Used To Be A Real Piece Of Sh**’

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

Sløtface is releasing the final teaser from their upcoming third album, Film Buff. The new single, ‘I Used To Be A Real Piece Of Sh**,’ is out today. Imagine a song inspired by both the […]

shed seven
News

SHED SEVEN share new orchestral version of their anthem ‘Chasing Rainbows’ – from forthcoming album ‘Liquid Gold

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

It’s been a big week in a gargantuan 30th anniversary year for the irrepressible Shed Seven. After landing on the BBC Radio 2 B-list with their current single ‘Waiting For The Catch’ and being named […]

English Teacher
News

English Teacher’s acclaimed debut LP ‘This Could Be Texas’ wins the 2024 Mercury Prize

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

English Teacher’s acclaimed debut LP ‘This Could Be Texas’ (April 12th / Island Records) wins the 2024 Mercury Prize. The judging team said: “This has been a really tough year for the Mercury Prize judges, […]

Linkin Park
News

LINKIN PARK share new single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ – their first brand new music in seven years

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

LINKIN PARK—Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, Joe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong [of the critically acclaimed band Dead Sara] as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain [songwriter/producer for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock] as a […]

Adele
Gigs

ADELE’S Best Selling Albums of All Time

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, widely recognized by her first and stage name, Adele, has firmly established herself as one of the most successful and lyrically talented artists globally. Her music journey began in 2006 after […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dummy - Free Energy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dummy – Free Energy

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Dummy’s debut album, Mandatory Enjoyment, released in 2021, made an immediate impression. With a name like that, how could it not? Their unique blend of psychedelic textures and ambient tones captivated listeners, earning them support […]

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