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          Placebo release re:created version of iconic single ‘Nancy Boy’

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          Placebo release the newly reworked version of “Nancy Boy” alongside a new visualiser for the single. This is the final single to be shared ahead of their forthcoming new album Placebo RE:CREATED, set for release […]

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          MUSE Channel French Disco on New Track ‘Nightshift Superstar’ Ahead of New Album ‘The Wow! Signal’

          June 5, 2026

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          DMA’S
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          DMA’S Announce Belfast Limelight Show for February 2027

          June 4, 2026

          Following on from the announcement that their self-titled album is set for release later this year, DMA’S have given fans another taste of what’s to come with new single and video ‘Hurracane’. Built on a […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining

          June 3, 2026

          Death, grief and frazzled nerves conspire on an epic odyssey to the dark side Totnes experimentalists Abrasive Trees have long sailed choppy liminal seas between the living world and whatever lurks beyond it. Their debut […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

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          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 […]

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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
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          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: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall

          June 4, 2026

          On May 30th, legendary Scottish musician and songwriter Midge Ure brought a nostalgic, polished and deeply enjoyable show to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall. The all-seated theatre was packed well before Ure and his band arrived […]

          Lone Assembly
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          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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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        • The Hoosiers
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          The Hoosiers on New Album ‘Compassion,’ Toxicity & Finding Joy Again | XS Noize Podcast #287

          June 2, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland from The Hoosiers. Irwin and Alan join Mark for a warm, funny and reflective conversation about […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
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          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 […]

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IN FOCUS// TURIN BRAKES - UNION CHAPEL, ISLINGTON 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// TURIN BRAKES – UNION CHAPEL, ISLINGTON

February 23, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Thomas S. Day was on hand to capture Turin Brakes at Union Chapel, Islington, 20-02-16              

MASSIVE ATTACK return with RITUAL SPIRIT EP and live dates
New Music

MASSIVE ATTACK Premiere the Video for “VOODOO IN MY BLOOD”

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

Massive Attack have today premiered the brand new video for “Voodoo In My Blood”. Directed by Ringan Ledwidge, the video is available to watch right now below. “Am I involved?… Someone said the girl in […]

BLUR Documentary "NEW WORLD TOWERS" Available To Buy/Rent From February 23rd
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BLUR Documentary “NEW WORLD TOWERS” Available To Buy/Rent From February 23rd

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

Relaying a rousing story of unfinished business, creative spontaneity and enduring friendship and set against the backdrop of two brilliant live performances, the award winning New World Towers, a new documentary film on Blur, will […]

DMA's reveal new single 'In The Moment' from debut Album 'Hills End'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DMA’S – HILLS END

February 23, 2016 Odhrán Rodgers

DMA’s are a  Garage pop band from Sydney, Australia. Their Brit pop/rock influences are incredibly obvious from their previously released single Delete. After their debut EP, there has been high anticipation, waiting to see what […]

STATES OF EMOTION Share 'Rag & Bone Men' From Forthcoming album ‘Black & White to Gold’
Gigs

STATES OF EMOTION Share New Single ‘BACK TO BACK’ – Listen

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

States of Emotion have been through enough drama already, thanks. They deserve a good 2016. In the past three years the Essex natives have endured enough label and wider industry shenanigans that would kill a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LIIMA - '513'
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: LIIMA – ‘513’

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

Meaning ‘glue’ in Finnish, Liima’s debut release features songs written during four week-long artist residencies in Finland, Berlin, Istanbul and Madeira. Each place influenced the sound, sometimes literally through field recording and sampling, every residency […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two exclusive UK live shows
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two exclusive UK live shows

February 23, 2016 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft will make a much-awaited return to the stage in the UK in 2016. Following the announcement of his first new album in six years, These People, he will be playing two special intimate […]

Echo & The Bunnymen, Shed Seven, Cast, Black Grape, The Wonder Stuff, The Bluetones, & many more announced for Shiiine On Weekender 2016 1
Gigs

Echo & The Bunnymen, Shed Seven, Cast, Black Grape, The Wonder Stuff, The Bluetones, & many more announced for Shiiine On Weekender 2016

February 22, 2016 XS Noize

Following the sell-out success of the 2015 Shiiine On Weekender, the festival which showcases the best of indie and dance music, alongside some of the best up and coming new bands, returns in 2016 with […]

SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS Premiere New Track, 'Ablaze' - Listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS – SVIIB

February 22, 2016 Lori Gava

In late 2012 fate dealt the American Indie rock band School of Seven Bells a terrible blow. The pair had just finished one of the most creative and inspired summers of their lives as they […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: onDEADWAVES - BLUE INSIDE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: onDEADWAVES – BLUE INSIDE

February 22, 2016 Amanda Stock

Sometimes, a song comes along that you fall in love with instantly. Blue Inside, the second single from Mute –signed on DeadWaves  is quite simply delicious. From its twanging guitar- filled inception, this is a […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT Returns with New Single and Album 'THESE PEOPLE' - Listen to track 1
New Music

RICHARD ASHCROFT Returns with New Single and Album ‘THESE PEOPLE’ – Listen to track

February 22, 2016 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft returns in 2016 with his fourth solo album ‘These People’, released on his new Righteous Phonographic Association label viaCooking Vinyl Records on 20th May. The first single from the album, ‘This Is How […]

CAGE THE ELEPHANT - announce UK & Europe shows in February 2016
Interviews

INTERVIEW: MATT SHULTZ from CAGE THE ELEPHANT

February 21, 2016 Sandra Blemster

I’m sat backstage at the 02 Ritz in Manchester whilst various roadies pass by up and down the stairs. I’m waiting to interview Matt Shultz, lead singer of Kentucky based Cage the Elephant whose fourth […]

STEREOPHONICS announce new single "WHITE LIES" + seven huge UK summer shows now confirmed
Gigs

STEREOPHONICS announce new single “WHITE LIES” + seven huge UK summer shows now confirmed

February 20, 2016 XS Noize

Following Stereophonics’ announcement of seven huge shows for summer 2016 (including a very special show at Cardiff City Stadium on June 4th), the band’s anthemic new single “White Lies” is set for release on 8th […]

RICKY WARWICK - shares new track 'Celebrating Sinking' - Listen
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RICKY WARWICK – shares new track ‘Celebrating Sinking’ – Listen

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick is set to release his two solo albums, ‘When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)’ and ‘Hearts On Trees’, as a double CD on 26th […]

THE FEELING premiere video for new single 'SPIRALLING'
Gigs

THE FEELING premiere video for new single ‘SPIRALLING’

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

The Feeling have premiered the video for new single Spiralling, which is the first single from their self-titled fifth album The Feeling, both released on 4th March. The video features a stylishly shot live performance […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FUN LOVIN' CRIMINALS - Come Find Yourself – 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS – Come Find Yourself – 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

February 19, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Hard to believe it’s been 20 years since we heard the dulcet tones of Dah dah dah Fun Lovin’ Criminals and the album Come Find Yourself. First released on 20th February 1996 and incorporating an […]

THE COATHANGERS share second track from album and announce tour dates!
Gigs

THE COATHANGERS share second track from album and announce tour dates!

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

The Coathangers who release their fifth LP, Nosebleed Weekend, on April 15th via Suicide Squeeze Records have just announced a string of tour dates supporting Refused in the US. Nosebleed Weekend comes on the heels […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WOLFMOTHER - VICTORIOUS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WOLFMOTHER – VICTORIOUS

February 19, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Eleven years after the release of their eponymous début, Sydney hard rockers Wolfmother drop their 4th studio album, Victorious, on 19th February. Boasting production from Brendan O’Brien who’s impressive CV includes classic albums from the […]

POLICA announce new album, video and tour, Listen to new track 'Lime Habit'
Gigs

POLICA announce UK tour & share new song

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

In the wake of a raucous sold out headline show at Village Underground in London earlier this week, and a triumphant performance at the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, POLIÇA have announced a full European […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE MANOR - Don’t Like Going Places
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE MANOR – Don’t Like Going Places

February 19, 2016 XS Noize

‘Don’t Like Going Places’ is the third visual from South London trio The Manor’s critically acclaimed debut album, “Don’t Do What We Did”. The track received widespread radio coverage on Radio 1 and 1Xtra, after […]

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