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        • The Lilacs
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          The Lilacs unveil debut album “Keeping Up With The Joneses” alongside UK tour dates

          March 30, 2026

          The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers […]

          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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          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

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 26, 2026

          Mogwai felt like a natural fit to follow Elbow in launching the 2026 run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall. It also marked a full-circle moment — the Scottish band first […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
          Gigs

          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

  • Interviews
        • 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, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • Podcast
        • 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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

          Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
          Podcast

          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

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MELANIE C releases brand new single, 'Who I Am' - Watch Video
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MELANIE C releases brand new single, ‘Who I Am’ – Watch Video

March 19, 2020 XS Noize

Melanie C has today released her anthemic new single, ‘Who I Am’. Having presented Billie Eilish with her BRIT Award and appeared as a castaway on a recent episode of Desert Island Discs, you can […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES release new single 'Is Everybody Going Crazy?'
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES release new single ‘Is Everybody Going Crazy?’

March 19, 2020 XS Noize

Southend five-piece Nothing But Thieves have announced their bold brand new single Is Everybody Going Crazy? which is out now on RCA Records/Sony. Is Everybody Going Crazy? is the band’s first new music since their […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Aware - Overgrown
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TRACK PREMIERE: Aware – Overgrown

March 19, 2020 XS Noize

‘Overgrown’ is the new single by cosmic chill-out duo Aware, out 20th March via Beat Filter/Integrity, as they prepare to celebrate the release of the 20th Anniversary Remastered Edition of their much-bootlegged debut album ‘Catch […]

BUSH Announce new album, ‘The Kingdom’, due for release May 2020
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BUSH reveal new music video ‘Flowers On A Grave’ from new album ‘The Kingdom’ due May 2020

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

Iconic multi-platinum rock band BUSH unveil the video for their hard-charging lead track “Flowers On A Grave” today. The single will be featured on BUSH’s anticipated new album ‘The Kingdom’, due for release Summer 2020. […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS postpone UK live shows
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS postpone UK live shows

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following the Teenage Cancer Trust’s announcement of the postponement of the band’s show at the Royal Albert Hall, and the cancellation of Glastonbury 2020, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are also announcing the postponement of […]

FRANCIS ROSSI Announces New Spring 2021 dates for all postponed 'I Talk Too Much' Spoken Word shows 1
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FRANCIS ROSSI Announces New Spring 2021 dates for all postponed ‘I Talk Too Much’ Spoken Word shows

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

We’re pleased to announce that every postponed date from Francis Rossi’s ‘I Talk Too Much Tour’ has now been rescheduled. And all of your tickets for the 2020 shows remain valid for the 2021 shows. […]

THE WHO announce they will play one of their smallest live shows in over 40 years
Gigs

THE WHO announce rescheduled UK Tour dates

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

THE WHO are very happy to announce that they have rescheduled their U.K. tour for March 2021, the band wish to thank the fans for their patience and support. Singer Roger Daltrey assured fans last […]

ROGER O’DONNELL (of The Cure) releases new single 'The Haunt'
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ROGER O’DONNELL (of The Cure) releases new single ‘The Haunt’

March 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Roger O’Donnell (keyboard player of The Cure) releases the second track from his up and coming project ‘2 Ravens.’ ‘2 Ravens’ will be released in full on the 24th April on 99X10 Records/Caroline International. […]

THE PRETENDERS announce their brand-new album 'Hate For Sale' out on 1st May
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THE PRETENDERS announce their brand-new album ‘Hate For Sale’ out on 1st May

March 17, 2020 XS Noize

The Pretenders are delighted to announce their brand-new album Hate For Sale, set for release on 1st May via BMG. The album is the first to be recorded with the now long-standing touring line-up of […]

LARKIN POE announce new album 'Self Made Man' out 1st May 1
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LARKIN POE announce new album ‘Self Made Man’ out 1st May

March 16, 2020 XS Noize

GRAMMY® Award-nominated sister duo Larkin Poe have released the new single ‘She’s A Self Made Man’, which is the first track from their eagerly awaited new album, SELF MADE MAN, due out Friday, May 1st […]

MYSTERY JETS release new video for latest single 'A Billion Heartbeats'
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MYSTERY JETS release new video for latest single ‘A Billion Heartbeats’

March 16, 2020 XS Noize

Today brings the release of the video to accompany ‘A Billion Heartbeats’, the most recent single added to the well-equipped belt of Mystery Jets. Watch below. The single had its first play as Annie Mac’s […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Slow Readers Club - The Joy Of The Return
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Slow Readers Club – The Joy Of The Return

March 16, 2020 Sandra Blemster

Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club are back with a fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out on March 20th via Modern Sky UK. It’s recorded at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool and produced by […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Dunts Live at SWG3, Glasgow
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Dunts Live at SWG3, Glasgow

March 16, 2020 Fionn Crossan

Despite not being very familiar with the Dunts music before the evening of their headline show at SWG3 in Glasgow, it was clear the room was filling with young teenagers ready to sing back every […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Phono Pony - Back To School Special
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Phono Pony – Back To School Special

March 16, 2020 XS Noize

Phono Pony is a glam-garage project from Canada. This multi-instrumentalist duo creates huge sounds with guitar, drums, vocals, synth and theremin. Their grit-polished sonics, style and conviction as songwriters have landed them gigs alongside Sublime […]

WIN: A copy of the new THERAPY? album Greatest Hits (2020 Versions) on limited edition Translucent Green 12" vinyl 1
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WIN: A copy of the new THERAPY? album Greatest Hits (2020 Versions) on limited edition Translucent Green 12″ vinyl

March 15, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irish rockers Therapy? celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the band with Greatest Hits (The Abbey Road Session) out now! To coincide with the bands So Much for the 30 Year Plan Tour, the band […]

BOOK REVIEW: The Golden Sheep (part three) By Kaori Ozaki
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: The Golden Sheep (part three) By Kaori Ozaki

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron

After three months the wait to find out what happened to Tsugu, Sora, Yuushin and Sally (Asari) is now finally over. Music lovers were hooked line and sinker from the opening scene in part one […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Morrissey - I Am Not A Dog On A Chain
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Morrissey – I Am Not A Dog On A Chain

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron

When Morrissey released his last album, California Son, there was much hype around this release. The hype did not centre on the collaborators who joined Morrissey on this cover album such as Billie Joe Armstrong (Green […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Hunter Complex – Dead Calm and Zero Degrees
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Hunter Complex – Dead Calm and Zero Degrees

March 15, 2020 David Ham

Hunter Complex is the Dutch musician and composer, Lars Meijer. He’s well-known in the Netherlands underground electronica scene. He has been composing electronic, synth-based music for other 30 years. In the late 80’s he began […]

LIVE REVIEW: Morrissey Live at Wembley Arena
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Morrissey Live at Wembley Arena

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron

Amidst the packed Wembley arena, it is hard to believe that we living in a coronavirus pandemic or that the ongoing boycotts against Morrissey were taking place. There was no support act, instead, fans watched […]

THE JOHN ANDREWS BAND - Release cinematic first single, 'OMG' - Listen Now
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THE JOHN ANDREWS BAND – Release cinematic video for first single, ‘OMG’ – Watch Now

March 13, 2020 XS Noize

John Andrews has been plying his trade as a singer-songwriter for 3 years and is now firmly established as one of the finest talents on the Belfast scene. He has combined the harmonic complexity of […]

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