Skip to main content
Trending
  • Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album
  • Belsonic 2026: Your Ultimate Guide to Belfast’s Biggest Outdoor Festival
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
  • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248
  • The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • tom smith
          News

          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

          The Cure
          News

          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
          News

          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

        • 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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

        • 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// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

  • Podcast
        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcasts

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcasts

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
          Podcasts

          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • Page
  • 717

ALBUM REVIEW: PLAIN WHITE T'S - AMERICAN NIGHTS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: PLAIN WHITE T’S – AMERICAN NIGHTS

April 14, 2015 Tillie Elvrum

Chicago pop band Plain White T’s have released their 7th album American Nights. The band made a name for themselves with their Grammy-nominated single “Hey There Delilah” in 2006/2007 – there hasn’t been much to […]

THE GRISWOLDS - Album ‘BE IMPRESSIVE’ released May
Gigs

THE GRISWOLDS – Album ‘BE IMPRESSIVE’ released May

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Brace yourself or some Infectious hooks and catchy choruses as Australian four piece indie pop band The Griswolds bring a little sunshine to our shores this Spring. These four boys have all the youthful exuberance […]

ZOHARA - Bass And Drum - Listen
Track Of The Day

ZOHARA – Bass And Drum – Listen

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

ZOHARA is a prodigiously talented songwriter and producer from Tel Aviv and London who has recently finished recording an album’s worth of brilliant, other-worldly material from her bedroom. Having showcased for a variety of labels […]

THE DEMIGS - Stream entire forthcoming 2xLP - Listen here
Album Stream

THE DEMIGS – Stream entire forthcoming 2xLP – Listen here

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Denton, TX quartet The Demigs stream their forthcoming 20-song 2xLP in its entirety starting today. Listen and please share BELOW. The band take to the road for shows throughout the region over the course of […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
Gigs

VILLAGERS – To play Irish dates

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Villagers have announced Irish dates in May in support of their new album ‘Darling Arithmetic’. Villagers will play 20 May: DUBLIN, Olympia Theatre, 23 May: CORK, Opera House, 24 May: LIMERICK, Big Top, 25 May: BELFAST, […]

ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS premiere track & announce album & tour - listen
Gigs

ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS premiere track & announce album & tour – listen

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Anton Newcombe and Tess Parks will release their stunning collaboration ‘I Declare Nothing’ on A Recordings on 29th June 2015. Born in Berlin in early 2014 and nurtured over the following summer, ‘I Declare Nothing’ […]

PAUL WELLER - To play Belfast & Dublin in November
New Music

PAUL WELLER – To play Belfast & Dublin in November

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Rock icon Paul Weller has announced his Northern Irish return with a live date at the Waterfront, Belfast on 16 November and the Olympia theatre Dublin 17 November. Continuing his ever soaring creative peak, Paul […]

THE THURSTON MOORE BAND: Announce UK Tour Dates for Spring
Gigs

THE THURSTON MOORE BAND: Announce UK Tour Dates for Spring

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of their recent critically acclaimed album The Best Day (2014) The Thurston Moore Band (James Sedwards of Nought – guitar, Deb Googe of My Bloody Valentine – bass and Steve Shelley ofSonic […]

WOMAN'S HOUR - DANCING IN THE DARK - listen
New Music

WOMAN’S HOUR: Share ‘Sea of Silence’, from Upcoming Record Store Day Release.

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Woman’s Hour are happy to share a second track taken from the Dancing in the Dark 12″ which will be released on Record Store Day via Best Fit recordings. The intimate piano led track exposes […]

THE SHY LIPS  - Release new track 'Bahia Part II'
New Music

THE SHY LIPS – Release new track ‘Bahia Part II’

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in early 2012, the brainchild of singer Adam and bassist Victor, The Shy Lips as an idea was born during travels in Europe and South America where the two met and bonded. The band […]

SOFT PICASSO - To release 'What's To Become Of Us' EP in June
New Music

SOFT PICASSO – To release ‘What’s To Become Of Us’ EP in June

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Existing somewhere between dream and memory, Soft Picasso’s quirky world is borne out of lo-fi honesty. Recorded in a bedroom in Liverpool, the duo’s stripped back approach uses simple guitar, bass, keyboard and drum machine […]

OTHER LIVES: Announce New Release Date For 'Rituals' Now May 4th
New Music

OTHER LIVES: Announce New Release Date For ‘Rituals’ Now May 4th

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Other Lives have announced a 26-date North American tour starting May 7th in Los Angeles with stops in Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Austin and more. Complete list of dates below. The tour is in […]

MYLETS - 'TREMBLING HANDS' - listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW – MYLETS – ARIZONA

April 13, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Indiana’s Henry Kohen AKA “Mylets” brings his one man band ‘loop rock’ to the fray with his debut album, Arizona. As per the Mylets band camp page “Mylets is Henry Kohen, Henry Kohen writes the […]

RACE THE FLUX : BIG FIG - listen
Track Of The Day

RACE THE FLUX : BIG FIG – listen

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

The four piece alternative rock band from Galway showcase a mature and commercially experimental sound in their new EP ‘Olympians’, boasting a sonic range and musicality which draws influences from the likes of Alt -J […]

ART NIKELS - Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th, Listen to track
Album Stream

ART NIKELS: Release Free Download of ‘Visitor’ + EP Now Streaming here

April 12, 2015 XS Noize

Art Nikels is a brewing presence in the East Bay and greater San Francisco music scene. Art Nikels presents a freeform blend of electronically fused psych-rock, citing influences ranging from hip-rock to kraut-höp. Unpredictable performers, […]

WIN a Deluxe Edition Boxset of The Rolling Stones album 'Sticky Fingers'
Competitions

WIN a Deluxe Edition Boxset of The Rolling Stones album ‘Sticky Fingers’

April 12, 2015 XS Noize

The Rolling Stones are reissuing their seminal 1971 album, ‘Sticky Fingers’. To mark the occasion, we’ve got our hands on a Deluxe Edition Boxset to give away. This includes a remastered album, bonus CD feat. […]

LISTEN TO NEW DARKSTAR MIXTAPE - KIRKLEES ARCADIA
Album Stream

LISTEN TO NEW DARKSTAR MIXTAPE – KIRKLEES ARCADIA

April 10, 2015 XS Noize

Darkstar return in their original incarnation as a duo, but with a more ambitious and focused direction than ever – consolidating their experimental approach into lean, beat-driven pieces on this surprise mixtape. Spurred on as […]

EVANS THE DEATH - New single "Sledgehammer"
Gigs

EVANS THE DEATH – New single “Sledgehammer”

April 10, 2015 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of their Shaun Keaveny BBC 6music Record Of The Week for their abrasive, distortion-heavy single “Enabler”, and a host of glowing reviews for their remarkable new album Expect Delays, Evans The […]

MUMFORD & SONS - Share New Track 'The Wolf' - listen
New Music

MUMFORD & SONS – Share New Track ‘The Wolf’ – listen

April 9, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons have this evening premiered a brand new track from their forthcoming third album ‘Wilder Mind’. ’The Wolf’ received its first play on Annie Mac’s Radio One show and can now be streamed […]

WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single 'Under A Rock' and adds more European tour dates
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW – WAXAHATCHEE – IVY TRIPP

April 9, 2015 Jamie Gibson

Although it takes a little time to get into, Waxahatchee’s third album Ivy Tripp further refines and develops what’s always been endearing about the Philly based singer-songwriter. Waxahatchee is the by any other name solo project […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 716 717 718 … 761 »

LATEST REVIEWS

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
    ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
    October 1, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
    ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
    September 26, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
    ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid
    September 26, 2025
  • Amanda Shires - Nobody’s Girl
    ALBUM REVIEW: Amanda Shires – Nobody’s Girl
    September 26, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Evalyn - A Quiet Life
    ALBUM REVIEW: Evalyn – A Quiet Life
    September 18, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
    ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon
    September 10, 2025

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2025

Vuelio Top 10 Blog 2025 - XS Noize

Trending

  • Amanda Shires - Nobody’s Girl
    ALBUM REVIEW: Amanda Shires – Nobody’s Girl
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
    ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
  • Oasis
    How much could Oasis earn from their 2025 tour? 
  • LIVE REVIEW: Sigur Rós & The London Contemporary Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall
    LIVE REVIEW: Sigur Rós & The London Contemporary Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall
  • Bad Bunny
    Bad Bunny’s 2026 World Tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more
  • Simply Red
    Simply Red Celebrate 40 Years with Massive UK Tour This Autumn
  • Richard Ashcroft
    Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album
  • Bad Bunny
    6 of Bad Bunny’s biggest selling hits
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media