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        • The Milk
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          The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date

          August 15, 2025

          On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

          Silent Running
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          Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’

          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
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          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

          August 15, 2025

          Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, returns with a haunting new single “Disaster” featuring The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. The track first made its debut on Matt Berninger’s North American US Tour, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

          August 13, 2025

          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy

          August 15, 2025

          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

        • 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
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          Gigs

          Jason Derulo’s 2026 tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          August 10, 2025

          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
          Gigs

          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

          August 8, 2025

          Pop-rock sensation OneRepublic will bring their “Sweet Escape Tour” to Australia and New Zealand next year. With support from special guest Zara Larsson, Ryan Tedder and the crew will bring their hit songs “Counting Stars” […]

          Metallica
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

          August 2, 2025

          From anthems to soulful ballads, Metallica is gearing up to take you on a unique journey through their 40-year catalogue. With no-repeat setlists, colossal stages, and an array of hard-hitting support acts, “M72 World Tour” […]

  • 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
        • The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
          Podcasts

          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
          Podcasts

          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

          In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

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EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM release video for new single ‘Winter Pages’

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Irish indie stalwarts Emperor of Ice Cream’ have released a new single & video, ‘Winter Pages’, which is out now via FIFA Records and available across all digital platforms today, Fri Nov 18th. ‘Winter Pages […]

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EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM release the video for new single ‘I See You Everywhere’

September 30, 2022 XS Noize

Today sees the release across all digital platforms of ‘I See You Everywhere’, the latest offering from Ireland’s indie stalwarts ‘Emperor of Ice Cream’, the first of two singles from the band coming out on […]

FIFA Records
New Music

FIFA Records release compilation album ‘FIFA 100’ to mark 100th Release

August 20, 2022 XS Noize

Today Forever in Financial Arrears Records’, or FIFA Records as it is more commonly known, reach the significant milestone of their 100th release, an extremely rare achievement among Irish record labels, specifically those operating on […]

SILVER OWLS release ‘Sleeping Giant’ from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’
New Music

SILVER OWLS release ‘Sleeping Giant’ from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Silver Owls release the second single from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’, ‘Sleeping Giant’ is a blend of frenzied, melodic, indie rock, and is an anti-war song. Written in response to what is happening […]

KLUBBER LANG release their new video for stellar single 'Make Amends' - Watch Now!
New Music

KLUBBER LANG release their new video for stellar single ‘Make Amends’ – Watch Now!

June 18, 2022 XS Noize

Klubber Lang make a welcome return with their new single ‘Make Amends’, the follow-up to their 2021’s ‘This Place’, and the band’s fourth release since teaming up with Irish independent label FIFA Records. With the […]

FIRST CLASS & COACH unveil video for new single 'Neon Hip' - Watch Now
New Music

FIRST CLASS & COACH unveil video for new single ‘Neon Hip’ – Watch Now

June 7, 2022 XS Noize

First Class & Coach are proud to present the video to accompany their most recent single ‘Neon Hip’, released on FIFA Records. Created in 3D by FC&C bassist Jonathan Parson (mutegrab.com), the film is a […]

Dublin-based indie pop artist CAT DOWLING releases new single ‘All That I Can Do’
New Music

Dublin-based indie pop artist CAT DOWLING releases new single ‘All That I Can Do’

February 11, 2022 XS Noize

Dublin-based indie-pop artist Cat Dowling has released ‘All That I Can Do’ today, Feb 11th, the fourth single to be taken from her recently released album ‘Animals’ via Forever In Financial Arrears Records (FIFA Records). […]

West Cork alt-rock band FIRST CLASS & COACH release video for new single ‘My OH My’
New Music

West Cork alt-rock band FIRST CLASS & COACH release video for new single ‘My OH My’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Today sees the release of ‘My OH My’ the latest offering from West Cork alt-rock band ‘First Class & Coach’ and their first since teaming up with Cork independent label FIFA Records. ‘My Oh My’ […]

CAT DOWLING signs to FIFA Records and reveals new video for 'Freedom'
New Music

CAT DOWLING signs to FIFA Records and reveals new video for ‘Freedom’

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

Dublin-based Kilkenny-born indie-pop artist Cat Dowling has signed to Ireland’s Forever In Financial Arrears Records (or FIFA Records, as it is more commonly known). She will release her next album in autumn via the steadily […]

Pontious Pilate and The Naildrivers release new single 'Own Your Spectrum' - Listen Now!
New Music

Pontious Pilate and The Naildrivers release new single ‘Own Your Spectrum’ – Listen Now!

May 7, 2021 XS Noize

Pontious Pilate and The Naildrivers, have been writing, performing and independently releasing their own music for a number of years now, to a loyal and growing audience. Now, in association with FIFA Records, comes their […]

EMPORER OF ICE CREAM share 'Sunflower' video as 'No Sound Ever Dies' album hits No.1
New Music

EMPORER OF ICE CREAM share ‘Sunflower’ video as ‘No Sound Ever Dies’ album hits No.1

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Rarely (if ever) has a band’s debut album taken as long to reach its fans as No Sound Ever Dies by Emperor of Ice Cream, but perhaps theirs’ is no ordinary story. The album’s title alludes to the feeling within the band […]

EMPORERS OF ICE CREAM release new album 'No Sound Ever Dies' on Friday August 28th
New Music

EMPORERS OF ICE CREAM release new album ‘No Sound Ever Dies’ on Friday August 28th

August 25, 2020 XS Noize

Rarely (if ever) has a band’s debut album taken as long to reach its fans as No Sound Ever Dies by Emperor of Icecream, but perhaps theirs is no ordinary story. The album’s title alludes […]

Cork cult indie-rockers EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM release new single ‘Lambent Eyes’ - Watch Video
New Music

Cork cult indie-rockers EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM release new single ‘Lambent Eyes’ – Watch Video

June 12, 2020 XS Noize

It’s with a sense of unfinished business that Cork cult indie-rockers Emperor of Ice Cream emerge from their lengthy hiatus to release ‘Lambent Eyes’ on FIFA Records. The track is a gorgeous, hazy re-introduction to […]

AUGUST WELLS unveil new single 'Nothing Like Love' - Watch Video
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AUGUST WELLS unveil new single ‘Nothing Like Love’ – Watch Video

April 9, 2018 XS Noize

August Wells make a warped soulful return to Irish airwaves this April, with the release of ‘Nothing Like Love’, the first single to be taken from their forthcoming third album. Ken Griffin and John Rauchenberger’s […]

AUGUST WELLS - To release 'Come On In Out Of That Night', 4th September
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AUGUST WELLS – To release ‘Come On In Out Of That Night’, 4th September

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

‘Come On In Out Of That Night’ is the new single by August Wells and will be released on Friday September 4th on FIFA records.A musical project formed in New York by Dublin native Ken […]

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