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

September 11, 2024

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 […]

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

September 10, 2024

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 to Perform New Order’s ‘Get Ready’ Live in April 2025

September 10, 2024

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 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dale Crover – Glossolalia

September 11, 2024

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 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Patrol – The Forest Is the Path

September 9, 2024

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 […]

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

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 […]

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‘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

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 REVIEW: Death Cab for Cutie & The Postal Service at All Points East

August 27, 2024

This year’s All Points East delivered a series of spectacular moments, starting with producer Kaytranada, who captivated the audience with his hits, including Victoria Monet’s “Alright.” The festival hit a triple high with three standout […]

LIVE REVIEW: Malaki at The Workmans Club, Dublin

August 26, 2024

Saturday, August 24th, 2024, was not a good day to be in the middle of Dublin City. The annual Aer Lingus College Football series brought the American football teams representing Georgia Tech and Florida State […]

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

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// Jungle at Utilita Arena, Birmingham

September 2, 2024

Jungle, the electronic duo who clinched the 2024 BRIT Awards’ Group of the Year title, delivered a remarkable performance at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Originally slated as the headlining act for The Centenary Square […]

IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast © Bernie McAllister

IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS & Special Guests at Custom House Square, Belfast

August 19, 2024

Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS returned to Custom House Square for another memorable night in Belfast on Saturday, 17th August 2024, alongside an all-star line-up of very special guests & friends, including THE DAMNED, THE […]

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

September 10, 2024

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

September 10, 2024

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

September 9, 2024

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 […]

INTERVIEW: Talking with EV0 and Jon Kristian of Makes My Blood Dance

August 28, 2024

Brooklyn-based electro-goth-punk, disco-metal group Makes My Blood Dance, whose sound incorporates cyberpunk, synth-wave, metal, and pop elements, recently released their new single/music video, “Heavy Metal Amour.” Founded by frontman EVO and Jon Kristian (guitar, programming), […]

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

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

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

Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dale Crover – Glossolalia

ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Patrol – The Forest Is the Path

Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

Classic Albums

‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Death Cab for Cutie & The Postal Service at All Points East

LIVE REVIEW: Malaki at The Workmans Club, Dublin

Round Up

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

In Focus

IN FOCUS// Jungle at Utilita Arena, Birmingham

IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS & Special Guests at Custom House Square, Belfast

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

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

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

INTERVIEW: Talking with EV0 and Jon Kristian of Makes My Blood Dance

INTERVIEW: ASHRR’s Josh Charles Discusses Their New Single “Sway”

INTERVIEW: blondestandard talks about new single “Ruin My Day”

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

Exploring Northern Gentleman with Kav Sandhu of Blitz Vega on Their Debut Album

Shining a Light: Legendary Bassist Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order, and The Light

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US country singer MORGAN WADE announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Friday 17th June 2022