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        • The Anchoress
          News

          The Anchoress announces new album “As We Once Were” and shares new single “I Had a Baby Not A Lobotomy”

          April 14, 2026

          Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress — the recording name of Catherine Anne Davies — has announced her new album As We Once Were, alongside the release of its first single, “I Had a Baby […]

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival
          News

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival

          April 14, 2026

          New Milk single ‘Loaded Dice’ occupies the same sonic space as the rest of the band’s lauded Borderlands album. It builds from the faint flurries of the intro strings to a rousing and defiant brass […]

          The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes confirm ‘Reality Awaits’ global tour across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan

          April 14, 2026

          The Strokes unveil global dates across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan, kicking off in June and running through the fall. The tour will see stops including two nights at Red Rocks, London’s The […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

          March 24, 2026

          It’s been seven years since The Twilight Sad released It Won’t Be Like This All the Time — a record that cemented their place as one of the most emotionally direct and sonically powerful bands […]

        • 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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

        • 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
        • 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. […]

          Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

  • Podcast
        • The Boxer Rebellion
          Podcast

          The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279

          April 7, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion return with The Second I’m Asleep — their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt join Mark Millar to talk […]

          The Dandy Warhols
          Podcast

          Courtney Taylor-Taylor on Pin Ups, Dig! and taking back The Dandy Warhols narrative | XS Noize Podcast #278

          April 1, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor — frontman, songwriter and creative force behind The Dandy Warhols — to talk about the band’s latest release Pin Ups, […]

          Scouting For Girls
          Podcast

          Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277

          March 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band’s uplifting new album These […]

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DUTCH UNCLES - Share WARM DIGITS remix, Listen Now!
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DUTCH UNCLES – Share WARM DIGITS remix, Listen Now!

June 21, 2017 XS Noize

Dutch Uncles are set to play two sets at Glastonbury Festival this weekend, performing at the Crows Nest on Thursday (9:30PM) and the William’s Green stage on Friday (5PM). Ahead of what will be their […]

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - Share 'People Will Always Need Coal' - Listen now!
New Music

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING – Share ‘People Will Always Need Coal’ – Listen now!

June 20, 2017 XS Noize

Boasting of a ‘secure future in Welsh coal’ and ‘having enough coal for another four hundred years’, People Will Always Need Coal, the latest track from Public Service Broadcasting’s new album Every Valley, offers a […]

THE DEARS - Share New Track ‘I’m Sorry That I Wished You Dead’ - Listen Now!
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THE DEARS – Share New Track ‘I’m Sorry That I Wished You Dead’ – Listen Now!

June 20, 2017 XS Noize

The Dears are airing a new track ‘I’m Sorry That I Wished You Dead’, the latest to emerge from their forthcoming seventh studio album, Times Infinity Volume Two, due July 14, 2017 through Dangerbird Records. […]

Album Review: RIDE - 'Weather Diaries'
Album Reviews

Album Review: RIDE – ‘Weather Diaries’

June 20, 2017 Lori Gava

Fans of the influential band Ride are being richly rewarded for their Job like patience. It has been over 20 years since the last installment to the Ride discography. Many fans have despaired over whether […]

Listen to Super Furry Animals stream of unheard, 1995 demo of classic, expletive-laden single ‘The Man Don’t Give A F***’.
News

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS – release RADIATOR (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) + cover THE SMITHS – Listen now!

June 19, 2017 XS Noize

Promising to raise smiles and plenty of eyebrows Super Furry Animals have authorised the release of perhaps their least likely musical homage after digging deep into their trove of rarities to mark the 20th anniversary […]

Album Review: HIGHTOWN PIRATES - 'Dry and High' 2
Album Reviews

Album Review: HIGHTOWN PIRATES – ‘Dry and High’

June 19, 2017 Sandra Blemster

The Hightown Pirates’ formed by Simon Mason release their debut album Dry and High this month. The conception began through Mason’s friendship with Mick Head (Pale Fountains and Shack) in Liverpool and also a tour […]

Album Review: ECHOBELLY - 'Anarchy and Alchemy'
Album Reviews

Album Review: ECHOBELLY – ‘Anarchy and Alchemy’

June 19, 2017 Lori Gava

In 1994 Echobelly debuted on the music scene creating a positive buzz with their combination of Blondie and The Smiths stylings. Like many bands from the era they experienced highs and lows in their career […]

Track of the Day: SAINT LEONARD'S HORSES - ‘Little Girl Scientist’
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Track of the Day: SAINT LEONARD’S HORSES – ‘Little Girl Scientist’

June 19, 2017 Julie Blore-Bizot

The bewitching video for Saint Leonard’s Horses single ‘Little Girl Scientist’ features Sophie Kennedy Clark (Nymphomaniac, The Danish Girl) as a tortured soul who uses witchcraft to conjure up her lover. It is book-ended with […]

MANCHESTER WITH LOVE compilation released to help affected families of recent atrocities
News

MANCHESTER WITH LOVE compilation released to help affected families of recent atrocities

June 16, 2017 XS Noize

After the atrocities at the Manchester Arena last month, the people of the city did what they do best, pulled together and showed the world their amazing spirit. Nothing can change what happened on that […]

COLDPLAY Bring The Head Full of Dreams Tour to Croke Park
Gigs

COLDPLAY have today release new song ‘All I Can Think About Is You’, from their upcoming Kaleidoscope EP

June 16, 2017 XS Noize

Coldplay have today released a brand new song, All I Can Think About Is You, from their upcoming Kaleidoscope EP. The song, which builds from a rolling bassline to a hypnotic climax, is available now […]

ARCADE FIRE - share new track CREATURE COMFORT - Listen now!
New Music

ARCADE FIRE – share new track CREATURE COMFORT – Listen now!

June 16, 2017 XS Noize

Creature Comfort, the new track from Arcade Fire’s forthcoming new album Everything Now, is available now. The new album, out 28th July, is Arcade Fire’s first release under its new partnership with the global media […]

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE announce their Irish return as part of the Villains World Tour at 3Arena, Dublin
Gigs

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE announce their Irish return as part of the Villains World Tour at 3Arena, Dublin

June 15, 2017 XS Noize

Queens Of The Stone Age have announced their Irish return as part of the Villains World Tour at 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 24th November 2017. Ticket Information Tickets priced from €50.65 including booking & facility […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY announce summer residency at The Magnet, Liverpool with EVOL
News

THE VRYLL SOCIETY announce summer residency at The Magnet, Liverpool with EVOL

June 15, 2017 XS Noize

Liverpool promoters EVOL have teamed up with Deltasonic Records and the group leading the current and future musical charge The Vryll Society to produce a summer residency at The Magnet consisting of three headline shows […]

DMA’S are back in the UK for a handful of Summer shows.
News

DMA’S are back in the UK for a handful of Summer shows.

June 14, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are back in the UK for a handful of Summer shows. Tickets go on sale today 14th June 10am and can be purchased through the bands website. Full tour dates are below… Since DMA’S […]

Album Review: St. Etienne - 'Home Counties'
Album Reviews

Album Review: St. Etienne – ‘Home Counties’

June 14, 2017 Sandra Blemster

The lovable pop trio are back: Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell with here their ninth album. St. Etienne began life in 1990 with Wiggs and Stanley originally just wanting guest singers. But in […]

IN FOCUS// ARCADE FIRE - BELSONIC 2017, Ormeau Park, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// ARCADE FIRE – BELSONIC 2017, Ormeau Park, Belfast

June 14, 2017 Clair McAllister

Clair McAllister was on hand again to capture the first night of Belsonic at Belfast’s Ormeau Park featuring Arcade Fire with another batch of stunning images.  

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
News

WOLF ALICE – Play BELFAST’S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album ‘Visions Of A Life’

June 13, 2017 XS Noize

Wolf Alice, one of the biggest breakthrough independent bands of recent years, today make their eagerly anticipated return, announcing new album Visions Of A Life and a run of shows worldwide, including a UK & […]

THE CORONAS score their first No.1 album in Ireland
News

THE CORONAS score their first No.1 album in Ireland

June 13, 2017 XS Noize

The Coronas’ new album, Trust the Wire, has today entered the Irish charts as the official No.1, the band’s first No.1 album. Fighting off new releases from U2 and Alt-J, Trust the Wire has knocked […]

PAUL WELLER - Announces BELFAST ULSTER HALL gig
Gigs

PAUL WELLER – Announces BELFAST ULSTER HALL gig

June 13, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Weller has announced his Irish return at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on 13th February & Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 15th February 2018. Special guests for both shows are Touts. See ticket details below. 2017, marks […]

THE HORRORS Reveal Stunning New Track - ‘MACHINE’ - Listen Now! 1
New Music

THE HORRORS Reveal Stunning New Track – ‘MACHINE’ – Listen Now!

June 13, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors today announce their first release in three years, as they reveal their new single ‘Machine’. The industrial, dark and brooding opus shows the band in all their idiosyncratic, magisterial glory. LISTEN HERE: ‘Machine’ […]

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