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          The Proclaimers Share New Single ‘You May Offend’ From Forthcoming Album

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          The Proclaimers have shared “You May Offend,” the title track from their forthcoming new album, out September 11 via Cooking Vinyl. The album is Craig and Charlie Reid’s first since 2022’s Dentures Out and marks […]

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          Kasabian Share New Single ‘SUPERPOWERS’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Act III’

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          Kasabian have shared their new single “SUPERPOWERS,” the third track to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, Act III, out September 4. The new single follows the announcement of Act III and the […]

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          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

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          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          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 […]

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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: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
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          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
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          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 […]

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          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
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          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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        • Chimers
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          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          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 […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
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          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
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          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

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WHITE LIES announce new album, 'Five', due 1st February 2019 1
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LIVE REVIEW: White Lies – Kentish Town Forum, London

February 15, 2019 Michael Barron

To coincide with the release of their new album, Five on February 1st, 2019 via [PIAS] Recordings and a decade of their existence; White Lies have embarked on an international tour. XS Noize caught up […]

ANDY BELL (Erasure) Returns with Third solo album, 'Torsten In Queereteria'
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ANDY BELL (Erasure) Returns with Third solo album, ‘Torsten In Queereteria’

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

Torsten In Queereteria is the third solo album by Andy Bell (Erasure) performing as alter-ego Torsten, a semi-immortal polysexual who is destined to love many, lose many and be haunted by bittersweet memories, due to […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould - Sunshine Rock
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould – Sunshine Rock

February 15, 2019 Lori Gava

Almost as legendary as his mammoth guitar attacks are Bob Mould’s introspective battles with his psyche. Since his early days in the seminal post-punk band Husker Du, Mould has looked to channel his intense restlessness […]

BLUE AMERICANS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Voodoo on Sunday March 26th 2019
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BLUE AMERICANS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Voodoo on Sunday March 26th 2019

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

Belfast duo Blue Americans – Kris Platt and Daniel Morgan Ball are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at Voodoo on Sunday, May 26th 2019. The two-piece released their brand new single ‘Dumbo’ on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Babybird - King Of Nothing - from new album Happy Stupid Nothing out March 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Babybird – King Of Nothing – from new album Happy Stupid Nothing out March 1

February 15, 2019 Ben P Scott

Alternative music legend Babybird releases a new album ‘Happy Stupid Nothing’, on March 1 via Psycho Mafia Recordings. Described as “a dazzling collection of songs that will surprise many”, it’s the first Babybird material in […]

A CERTAIN RATIO Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary with Box Set and Tour
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A CERTAIN RATIO Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary with Box Set and Tour

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

A CERTAIN RATIO – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – has shared details of a new box set, ACR: BOX, out on Mute on 3 May 2019 on vinyl, CD and digitally. ACR: […]

TRACK PREMIERE: GFE - ’70s Gone’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: GFE – ’70s Gone’ – Listen Now

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

GFE is a London based Post Punk band made up of Matt Fletcher (singer/guitarist) & Tom Beal (bassist.) Matt & Tom first met one another at the Royal Oak pub in East London when Tom […]

Belfast Dream-Pop Trio, BEAUTY SLEEP Shares 'The Dark' Ahead of Album Release
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Belfast Dream-Pop Trio, BEAUTY SLEEP Shares ‘The Dark’ Ahead of Album Release

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

Belfast dream-pop trio Beauty Sleep is set to release their debut album ‘Be Kind‘ on May 17th via Quiet Arch Records, and today share the first track from the album, ‘The Dark’ – an effervescent lo-fi […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Telekinesis - Effluxion
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Telekinesis – Effluxion

February 15, 2019 Sandra Blemster

According to the Oxford English Dictionary Effluxion means the action of flowing out. And when Michael Benjamin Lerner aka Telekinesis first heard the word he said: “I looked it up and it felt really indicative […]

INTERVIEW: Eoin Loveless of Drenge discusses new album, 'Strange Creatures' 1
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INTERVIEW: Eoin Loveless of Drenge discusses new album, ‘Strange Creatures’

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

DRENGE release their third album, STRANGE CREATURES, produced by long-time collaborator Ross Orton on 22 February 2019 via Infectious Music. The follow up to their critically acclaimed albums DRENGE [2013] and UNDERTOW [2015] as well […]

HOWIE B Shares New Single ‘HARMONICA’ (Feat. NORMAN REEDUS) - Listen Now
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HOWIE B Shares New Single ‘HARMONICA’ (Feat. NORMAN REEDUS) – Listen Now

February 14, 2019 XS Noize

Pussyfoot Records founder, Howie B has shared a new single on his renowned and newly relaunched independent imprint. ‘Harmonica’ features the voice of American actor/director and The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus. Looped, ambient and […]

Ten Fé Unveil New Song "Here Again" From Upcoming New Album 1
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Ten Fé Unveil New Song “Here Again” From Upcoming New Album

February 14, 2019 XS Noize

Ten Fé will release their sophomore album next month and embark on a massive tour spanning North America, UK and Europe, and today they share another track off the forthcoming record. “ Here Again ” […]

GIRL UNIT announces his long-awaited debut album, “Song Feel”
New Music

GIRL UNIT announces his long-awaited debut album, “Song Feel”

February 14, 2019 XS Noize

UK mastermind Phil Gamble aka Girl Unit makes a powerful return with new single ‘Stuck’ featuring Taliwhoah and announces his long-awaited debut album, “Song Feel”, released on iconic London label Night Slugs on April 5th.   This follows last years “WYWD (Remix)” with Kelela and will be […]

Ards International Guitar Festival 2019 Programme Launched 1
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Ards International Guitar Festival 2019 Programme Launched

February 14, 2019 XS Noize

This year’s Ards International Guitar Festival will rock into Newtownards from 3 – 7 April. With an eclectic mix of brilliant local talent and international artists, expect guitar-inspired gigs, guitar clinics with industry professionals and […]

LIVE REVIEW: Enter Shikari at The Dome, London 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Enter Shikari at The Dome, London

February 14, 2019 Michael Barron

Since 2009, at around the same time as The Brit Awards, large and acclaimed artists including, Ed Sheeran, alt-J and Rag ‘n’ Bone Man have played in small, intimate venues raising vital funds and awareness […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS currently in studio + announce new UK tour dates
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS currently in studio + announce new UK tour dates

February 14, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher is recording new material in studios in London and LA, he’s also announcing a short run of all-seated shows in Britain before heading to the Far East on tour in May. Noel Gallagher’s […]

STEREOPHONICS drop surprise new song 'CHAOS FROM THE TOP DOWN' today - Listen Now
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STEREOPHONICS drop surprise new song ‘CHAOS FROM THE TOP DOWN’ today – Listen Now

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

Stereophonics announce the surprise release of their brand-new song, ‘Chaos From The Top Down’, out today. The official video for the single is also available to watch below now. Of the song, Kelly Jones says: […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal 'Longshot' their first new music in three years ahead of UK Arena Tour
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal ‘Fluctuate’ from anticipated, third album, ‘The Balance’ – Listen

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

The second track from Catfish and The Bottlemen’s forthcoming third album has emerged, with Fluctuate aired for the very first time by long-time supporter, Zane Lowe on his Beats 1 show tonight. An established live […]

JAMES ATKIN (EMF) announces new solo album, 'Popcorn Storm', release date 21st April 2019
New Music

JAMES ATKIN (EMF) announces new solo album, ‘Popcorn Storm’, release date 21st April 2019

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

EMF frontman James Atkin has topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, enjoyed platinum-selling album success, received an Ivor Novello nomination for his songwriting and toured the world many times over. He is […]

DAVE HAUSE announces brand new full-length album 'KICK' + UK tour 1
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DAVE HAUSE announces brand new full-length album ‘KICK’ + UK tour

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

Acclaimed Philadelphia-raised singer-songwriter DAVE HAUSE has announced his brand new studio album titled Kick. Out on Friday 12th April via Rise Records, Kick is Hause’s fourth solo outing that finds him carrying on in the […]

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