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        • The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes Return with New Single ‘Falling Out of Love’ from Upcoming Album ‘Reality Awaits’

          May 13, 2026

          The Strokes unveil the new single “Falling out of Love” from their upcoming album Reality Awaits today.  The band will premiere the song tomorrow night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, one of the […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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          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 […]

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        • 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. […]

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        • Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

          da Googie
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          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 […]

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5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020 1
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5 Underrated Albums From Rock Legends Worth Revisiting in 2020

October 6, 2020 XS Noize

The album is dead, some claim. Long live the Spotify playlist, others might say. And yet, while the way we listen to music might have changed in recent years, it’s perhaps too premature to cite […]

PLACEBO announce 'Lost Tapes - Summer Festival Lockdown Series'
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PLACEBO announce ‘Lost Tapes – Summer Festival Lockdown Series’

August 13, 2020 XS Noize

Starting this week Placebo will premiere full festival performances from across their career. In the wake of a whole summer of festival appearances being unfortunately cancelled due to Coronavirus, the Placebo vaults have been opened […]

DAVID BOWIE'S ‘Repetition ’97’ music video released to watch for the first time
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DAVID BOWIE’S ‘Repetition ’97’ music video released to watch for the first time

April 10, 2020 XS Noize

DAVID BOWIE CHANGESNOWBOWIE an unreleased nine-track album is to be made available early for fans on streaming services to celebrate the original date of Record Store Day 2020 which was to feature the LP and […]

LIVE REVIEW: Glasshouse – Berlin Trilogy at The Black Box, Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Glasshouse – Berlin Trilogy at The Black Box, Belfast

January 14, 2020 Max Pilley

As part of the ongoing Out to Lunch Festival in Belfast, tonight sees Dublin’s 12-piece ensemble Glasshouse make the journey north to perform their current project, a collection of chamber orchestra interpolations of music from […]

Parlophone Records announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks
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Parlophone Records announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Parlophone Records is proud to announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks to be released over six weeks. The first of these is a previously unreleased version […]

BOOK REVIEW: BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams By Michael Allred, Steve Horton and Laura Allred 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams By Michael Allred, Steve Horton and Laura Allred

January 2, 2020 Michael Barron

The legacy of David Bowie’s death has been honoured with countless books, being chosen as the first solo artist to feature on an entire Royal Mail stamp set, having his own Trump card game and […]

REVIEW: David Bowie - Trump Card Game 1
Book Reviews

REVIEW: David Bowie – Trump Card Game

September 24, 2019 Michael Barron

Whilst digital and streaming consumption of music itself is increasingly outmanoeuvring physical music sales; XS Noize has shown that the demand for music-related products from graphic novels to card games is increasing. XS Noize has […]

THE BOWIE COLLECTIVE announce three UK shows for November 2019 1
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THE BOWIE COLLECTIVE announce three UK shows for November 2019

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

The game-changing, immersive theatrical and musical experience that is The Bowie Collective are delighted to announce three UK shows for November 2019, in Bath, Buxton and Swansea Doing for ‘tribute bands’ what Cirque de Soleil […]

REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE
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REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

“Rebel Rebel” The David Bowie experience are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 21st June 2019. “Rebel Rebel” are a 6 piece (nine piece for larger gigs) David Bowie […]

The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app Launched Today
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The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app Launched Today

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

The David Bowie is… Augmented Reality app has been made available today (January 8th) on what would have been David Bowie’s 72nd birthday. Along with narration from the Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman the app features […]

DAVID BOWIE feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland
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DAVID BOWIE feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland

December 22, 2018 XS Noize

David Bowie feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland in 1987. The 69-year-old star passed away in 2016 after a secret battle with cancer but Irish musician Christy Dignam, […]

New Sky Arts documentary on iconic Hansa Studios: By The Wall 1976-90 airs on 10th January
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New Sky Arts documentary on iconic Hansa Studios: By The Wall 1976-90 airs on 10th January

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

‘Hansa Studios: By the Wall 1976-90’ is a brand new, feature-length film by Mike Christie documenting the historical, cultural and artistic significance of Hansa Studios – an iconic music recording studio complex situated in Berlin. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Spirit
Gigs

DEPECHE MODE – Release Cover Video Of DAVID BOWIE’S “HEROES” On Song’s 40th ANNIVERSARY…

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

After including a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” in their Global Spirit Tour set list in Europe and North America, Depeche Mode today released a video of their haunting, emotionally-charged version of the song. The […]

David Bowie: "No Plan" EP to Get Physical CD & Vinyl Release
New Music

David Bowie: “No Plan” EP to Get Physical CD & Vinyl Release

February 6, 2017 XS Noize

Featuring the three final David Bowie studio recordings during the sessions for his 28th and final album, ★, the No Plan EP is now being made available on CD and special vinyl formats including a […]

DAVID BOWIE: 'No Plan' Video and EP Released On His 70th Birthday
News

DAVID BOWIE: ‘No Plan’ Video and EP Released On His 70th Birthday

January 11, 2017 XS Noize

One minute past midnight on January 8th, the day that would have been David Bowie’s 70th birthday, a subtly stunning video for the song “No Plan” surfaced quietly, watch BELOW. The “No Plan” clip was […]

Lazarus Cast Album Featuring Final David Bowie Recordings 1
News

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 […]

DAVID BOWIE  ★ FIRST #1 U.S. ALBUM TOPS CHARTS WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE UK, AUSTRALIA
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DAVID BOWIE: “I Can’t Give Everything Away”

April 6, 2016 XS Noize

“I Can’t Give Everything Away” is the third single from Bowie’s 28th and final record, ★. Released January 8, 2016, ★ has since sold nearly 2 million copies globally, hitting #1 in more than 20 […]

Art of the Front Man # 3: Working with DAVID BOWIE by DANNY SABER
Saber Bytes

Art of the Front Man # 3: Working with DAVID BOWIE by DANNY SABER

January 21, 2016 Danny Saber

Art of the Front Man # 3: DAVID BOWIE “The Man Who Fell To Earth” If “they “walk among us, David Bowie was definitely one of them. My first collaboration with David Bowie was two remixes […]

DAVID BOWIE  ★ FIRST #1 U.S. ALBUM TOPS CHARTS WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE UK, AUSTRALIA
News

DAVID BOWIE ★ FIRST #1 U.S. ALBUM TOPS CHARTS WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE UK, AUSTRALIA

January 20, 2016 XS Noize

David Bowie’s 28th album has been confirmed as his first to top the U.S. charts. ★ has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling in excess of 180,000 units since its January 8, […]

BOWIE – A REAL STAR MAN
Features

BOWIE – A REAL STAR MAN

January 16, 2016 XS Noize

I hadn’t even heard Changes when I saw The Breakfast Club for the first time, but his words spoke to my ten-year-old self. I was one of the children they were spitting on. As I grew, I […]

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