Skip to main content
Trending
  • Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, announces Belfast show
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette
  • Inspiral Carpets announce ‘Burn Like The Sun’ – their first studio album in 12 years
  • Faithless Announce Special Guests For CHSq Belfast Show With Phil Hartnoll, Justin Robertson & Marion Hawkes
  • American hard rock band Clutch announce Belfast show at Telegraph Building
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • Julian Marley
          News

          Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, announces Belfast show

          May 29, 2026

          Born in London, England on June 4, 1975, Julian Marley is the son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Barbados-born Lucy Pounder. Growing up as a youth in a musical atmosphere, the Grammy Award Nominated […]

          Inspiral Carpets
          News

          Inspiral Carpets announce ‘Burn Like The Sun’ – their first studio album in 12 years

          May 29, 2026

          Inspiral Carpets announce Burn Like The Sun – their first studio album in 12 years, out January 29th, 2027 via Scruff of the Neck Records. The band have unveiled a special announcement video, narrated by […]

          Faithless
          News

          Faithless Announce Special Guests For CHSq Belfast Show With Phil Hartnoll, Justin Robertson & Marion Hawkes

          May 28, 2026

          Dance pioneers Faithless are back with their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Thursday 20th August 2026, alongside very special guests, Phil Hartnoll (Orbital), Justin Robertson and Marion Hawkes. Few […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

          Mull Historical Society
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

        • 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

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

        • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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. […]

  • Podcast
        • robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

          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 […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • Tag
  • The Stone Roses

THE STONE ROSES

Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256
Podcast

Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256

November 2, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mani — legendary bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, and one of the most influential figures in British rock history. […]

John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
Podcast

John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

August 27, 2025 XS Noize

In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

Liam Gallagher and John Squire
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher and John Squire

February 22, 2024 Stuart Evans

Manchester Titans Liam Gallagher and John Squire join forces to create a kaleidoscope of noise with no confusion. Some might say that this was inevitable, this generation’s greatest guitarist teaming up with the most recognised […]

Liam Gallagher and John Squire
Gigs

Liam Gallagher and John Squire announce first tour together and debut album

January 26, 2024 XS Noize

The news that Manchester icons Liam Gallagher and John Squire were collaborating on a new project ignited a wave of anticipation – uniting the personality and attitude of the Oasis frontman’s vocals with the remarkable […]

Liam Gallagher & John Squire
News

Liam Gallagher & John Squire On New Song ‘Just Another Rainbow’ & Their Upcoming Album

January 5, 2024 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher and John Squire joined Zane Lowe on New Music Daily on Apple Music 1 to discuss their newly released song, ‘Just Another Rainbow’, and how it came out of a riffing session. The […]

The Clone Roses
Gigs

THE CLONE ROSES announce headline show at Manchester’s Heaton Park in 2023

November 2, 2022 XS Noize

Yes, The Clone Roses will be headlining Manchester’s Heaton Park in 2023. As the most successful, ambitious, and best-loved tribute to The Stone Roses, The Clone Roses will be marking their own 25th Anniversary in […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses

May 27, 2022 Sean Crossey

Today is the 27th of May, which means it’s exactly 32 years to the day since I awoke on a gloriously sunny day in Morecambe with THE golden ticket in my hand. That golden ticket […]

OASIS reveal unseen version of ‘CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA’ with The Stone Roses' John Squire 1
New Music

OASIS reveal unseen version of ‘CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA’ with The Stone Roses’ John Squire

September 20, 2021 XS Noize

Oasis today reveal live footage of their classic song ‘Champagne Supernova’, the first chance for fans to see the version taken from the eagerly anticipated cinematic documentary ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’. Watch the clip BELOW. ‘Oasis […]

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020 1
News

IAN BROWN shares new track ‘Little Seed, Big Tree’ about the Covid-19 pandemic – Listen Now

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Legendary Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown today has unveiled a brand new track ‘Little Seed, Big Tree’ about the current Covid-19 pandemic. Listen below: Ian Brown’s Irish tour has now been rescheduled for May 2021. […]

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020 1
News

IAN BROWN’S Irish tour rescheduled for Oct/Nov 2020

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Ian Brown’s Irish tour has now been rescheduled for Oct/Nov 20. All original tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates. Unfortunately, Ian’s show in Belfast has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Rescheduled Dates Thursday […]

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020 1
Gigs

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today announced that he will headline a tour of Ireland in May 2020. Tickets go on sale at 9 am on Friday 28th February. This will be Ian’s first solo headline tour […]

THE CLONE ROSES - Announce ‘SPIKE ISLAND - THE RESURRECTION’  Celebrating 30 Years of One of The UK’S Most Legendary Gigs 3
Gigs

THE CLONE ROSES – Announce ‘SPIKE ISLAND – THE RESURRECTION’ Celebrating 30 Years of One of The UK’S Most Legendary Gigs

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

On the 30th Anniversary of The Stone Roses’ era-defining gig at Spike Island, get ready for a celebration like no other. On 16th May 2020, THE CLONE ROSES will be following in the footsteps of […]

GYPSIES ON THE AUTOBAHN release heart wrenching version of 'I Wanna Be Adored'
Gigs

GYPSIES ON THE AUTOBAHN release heart wrenching version of ‘I Wanna Be Adored’

November 12, 2019 XS Noize

With their biggest headline show to date in The Button Factory just a few days away (Nov 15th), Gypsies On The Autobahn release a beautiful, heart-wrenching version of The Stone Roses classic ‘I Wanna Be […]

IAN BROWN Reveals Video for Latest single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’ - Watch Now
New Music

IAN BROWN Reveals Video for Latest single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’ – Watch Now

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today released the brilliant new video, for his single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’, which was written and directed by London-based film director John Nolan, whose background in animatronic effects influences this ‘80s […]

PREMIERE: Alternative pop newcomer LITTLE PALE Shares haunting remix of ‘I Wanna Be Adored’
Exclusive!

PREMIERE: Alternative pop newcomer LITTLE PALE Shares haunting remix of ‘I Wanna Be Adored’

April 8, 2019 XS Noize

Covers are a tricky thing, either you get the song or you don’t. Sometimes it works, sometimes it sounds like a pointless rehash. This is especially valid for classic songs that a lot of people […]

IAN BROWN Celebrates the release of new album 'Ripples' with in-store signings in Manchester and London
News

IAN BROWN Celebrates the release of new album ‘Ripples’ with in-store signings in Manchester and London

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

Ian Brown’s highly-anticipated new album, ‘Ripples’, is out now – his first solo material in nine years. Listen to the record here. To celebrate the album’s release, Ian took part in a special in-store signing […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ian Brown - Ripples
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ian Brown – Ripples

February 1, 2019 Ben P Scott

Since the high profile reunion of The Stone Roses in 2011, it’s been all too easy to forget how long it’s been since Ian Brown’s last solo album. Nearly ten years on from 2009’s My […]

IAN BROWN has today released a new track, ‘Black Roses’ - Listen Now
News

IAN BROWN releases new single, ‘From Chaos To Harmony’ – Listen Now

January 3, 2019 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today released his new single, ‘From Chaos To Harmony’. The track, which features Ian on wah-wah guitar, is taken from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, ‘Ripples’, which is released 1 February 2019. Ian […]

IAN BROWN has today released a new track, ‘Black Roses’ - Listen Now
News

IAN BROWN has today released a new track, ‘Black Roses’ – Listen Now

December 14, 2018 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today released a new track, ‘Black Roses’, which is taken from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, ‘Ripples’ – his first solo material in nine years. The song, which is available now, is a cover of […]

IAN BROWN Unveils Video for New Single ‘FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS’- Watch Now
News

IAN BROWN Unveils Video for New Single ‘FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS’- Watch Now

November 1, 2018 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today released the video for his new single ‘First World Problems’. Directed by Ian himself, the video was shot in Dunham Massey, Stretford and Cornbrook. ‘First World Problems’ is Ian’s first solo […]

Posts pagination

1 2 »

LATEST PODCASTS

  • robert arkins - the commitments
    Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286
    May 25, 2026
  • Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
    Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
    May 19, 2026
  • Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
    Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us
    May 12, 2026
  • da Googie
    Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283
    May 5, 2026
  • Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
    Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
    April 29, 2026
  • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
    Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
    April 22, 2026

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2026

Trending Articles

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien - Blue MorphoALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien – Blue Morpho May 20, 2026
  • The CoralALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – 388 May 21, 2026
  • Bad BunnyBad Bunny’s 2026 World Tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more July 25, 2025
  • Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video 'Easy On Me' 17 of Adele’s most successful hits August 11, 2024
  • Bad Bunny6 of Bad Bunny’s biggest selling hits August 5, 2025
  • kneecapAVA Belfast reveals full 2026 festival programme including afterparties, talks, workshops and more May 22, 2026
  • YungbludFive of Yungblud’s biggest hits August 24, 2025
  • Billie Eilish12 interesting facts about Billie Eilish January 11, 2025
  • Imagine Dragons11 of Imagine Dragons’ biggest selling hits April 10, 2025
  • Coldplay6 of Coldplay’s best-selling songs of all time June 12, 2024

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media