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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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MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce 'Gold Against The Soul' Reissue 1
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce ‘Gold Against The Soul’ Reissue

March 11, 2020 XS Noize

After many hints and teases, MANIC STREET PREACHERS have confirmed the re-issue of a deluxe edition of their 1993 second album ‘GOLD AGAINST THE SOUL’ on 12th June 2020 for Columbia/Sony.  Available as a 120 page A4 book […]

Irish poet, performer and fashion designer SINEAD O’BRIEN shares her new track ‘Fall With Me’
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Irish poet, performer and fashion designer SINEAD O’BRIEN shares her new track ‘Fall With Me’

March 11, 2020 XS Noize

Irish poet, performer and fashion designer Sinead O’Brien today shared her new track ‘Fall With Me’ – out now on Chess Club Records. Produced by Dan Carey (Speedy Wundergroud, Fontaines DC, Kate Tempest) the track […]

BIFFY CLYRO brings their arena tour to Belfast & Dublin in 2020
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BIFFY CLYRO brings their arena tour to Belfast & Dublin in 2020

March 11, 2020 XS Noize

Having recently announced details of their eagerly anticipated new album ‘A Celebration of Endings’, Biffy Clyro now reveal details of their first full-scale UK and Ireland arena tour since 2016. The “champions of stadium rock” […]

NEVERKEPT releases a new track titled 'Reunion Tower' - Listen Now
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NEVERKEPT releases a new track titled ‘Reunion Tower’ – Listen Now

March 10, 2020 XS Noize

Philadelphia-based pop-rock band, Neverkept have released a new track titled “Reunion Tower.” The track follows the band’s previous two singles “Vertigo” and “Complicated,” rounding out what’s to be expected from the band in the future. […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS shares 'Blue Moon Rising' (The Reflex Revision) - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS shares ‘Blue Moon Rising’ (The Reflex Revision) – Listen Now

March 10, 2020 XS Noize

French edit alchemist The Reflex is once again invited by Noel Gallagher to remix his latest High Flying Bird’s single, with Blue Moon Rising transformed into an epic disco-indie hybrid. Some call him ‘the wizard’; […]

DUNE RATS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday, April 5th 2020
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DUNE RATS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday, April 5th 2020

March 10, 2020 XS Noize

Australian rock band, Dune Rats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday, April 05th 2020. The trio recently released their new album, Hurry Up And Wait, in January […]

LIFE share video for new single 'Switching On' - Watch Now
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LIFE share video for new single ‘Switching On’ – Watch Now

March 10, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Hull’s LIFE continue their rapid upward trajectory with the announcement of their new single ‘Switching On’. Honing in on a more exploratory sound, ‘Switching On’ sees LIFE incorporate future-facing elements of electronic instrumentation with […]

REVIEW: New Pagans - Glacial Erratic
Album Reviews

REVIEW: New Pagans – Glacial Erratic

March 10, 2020 Lee Campbell

Belfast alt-rockers New Pagans deliver new Indie-pop EP with a punch. As I put electronic pen to paper for this one, International Women’s Day has just wrapped up for another year. It is apt timing […]

SEATBELTS release their new single ‘Superstardom’ - Listen Now
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SEATBELTS release their new single ‘Superstardom’ – Listen Now

March 9, 2020 XS Noize

Seatbelts release their new single ‘Superstardom’ Produced by Edwyn Collins. The new track is a celebration of human uniqueness: “Be yourself, I know you’re not ordinary,” sings Abi Woods (vocals/keys/guitar), an affirmation that embracing different […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Frankie Zulferino - Drops sizzling new video for ‘Say Less’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Frankie Zulferino – Drops sizzling new video for ‘Say Less’

March 9, 2020 XS Noize

New York City popster, Frankie Zulferino turns up the heat with an irresistible video for ‘Say Less’, a buzzing, spritely pop jam-packed with catchy choruses, old school disco influences and basslines that capture the ever-increasing […]

IDLEWILD celebrates 25 years as a band with special November anniversary shows 1
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IDLEWILD celebrates 25 years as a band with special November anniversary shows

March 9, 2020 XS Noize

“You have no idea how fascinating Idlewild is.” Named after the quiet meeting place in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic children’s novel Anne of Green Gables, the band formed 25 years ago in Edinburgh by Roddy […]

ANOTHER SKY reveal video for 'Brave Face' - Watch Now
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ANOTHER SKY reveal video for ‘Brave Face’ – Watch Now

March 9, 2020 XS Noize

Another Sky have unveiled the video for their incredible new single ‘Brave Face’, shot in Norway and directed by Ingeborg Løvlie. The video features vocalist Catrin Vincent and intertwines the themes of femininity and nature, […]

ENTER SHIKARI Unveil new track ‘The King’ - Listen Now
New Music

ENTER SHIKARI Unveil new track ‘The King’ – Listen Now

March 9, 2020 XS Noize

Last night, Enter Shikari unveiled a second track, ‘The King’, taken from their anticipated album ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’ released on 17th April 2020, through So Recordings. ‘The King’ fuses breakbeat tempo […]

Venus, Cupid, Folly and Time - Thirty Years of THE DIVINE COMEDY celebrated live this September 1
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Venus, Cupid, Folly and Time – Thirty Years of THE DIVINE COMEDY celebrated live this September

March 9, 2020 XS Noize

In 1990 musical history was made when a 20-year-old Neil Hannon signed his first record deal and began releasing one glorious album after another under the name The Divine Comedy. Thirty years, twelve magnificent albums […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Snarls - Burst
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Snarls – Burst

March 6, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Have you ever stopped and thought about the fundamentals of being alive? You’re a single person, trying to make your way in the world just like everyone else – a place that feels increasingly fragmented […]

CONCHÚR WHITE kicks off 2020 with the release of his ‘Bikini Crops EP’
News

CONCHÚR WHITE kicks off 2020 with the release of his ‘Bikini Crops EP’

March 6, 2020 XS Noize

Conchúr White has kicked off 2020 with the release of his debut EP, ‘Bikini Crops EP’. Featuring 4 tracks Bikini Crops, Channing Tatum, Daisies & Nightdrives, the EP has been mixed by Matt Wiggins (London […]

PRIMAL SCREAM release 30th anniversary edition of THE 'LOADED' EP on RECORD STORE DAY
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PRIMAL SCREAM release 30th anniversary edition of THE ‘LOADED’ EP on RECORD STORE DAY

March 6, 2020 XS Noize

It’s hard to believe that it’s been thirty years since Primal Scream released ‘Loaded’ – a ground-breaking, era-defined fusion of rock and dance that also mixed gospel and blues into its hedonistic, hallucinatory mix. Primal […]

JAMES GILLESPIE Shares new version of ‘SOMEDAY SUNDAY’ Feat: NATTI SHINER of FICKLE FRIENDS
Video Premiere

JAMES GILLESPIE Shares new version of ‘SOMEDAY SUNDAY’ Feat: NATTI SHINER of FICKLE FRIENDS

March 6, 2020 XS Noize

2019 saw James Gillespie raise his profile in style. Not only did he release his debut album ‘Safe.’, but he also earned airplay from Beats 1 (via Elton John!) and Radio 1, and completed a […]

TRACK PREMIERE: ADAMSKI feat. NINA HAGEN "DON’T KILLER ANIMALS” 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: ADAMSKI feat. NINA HAGEN “DON’T KILLER ANIMALS”

March 6, 2020 XS Noize

‘Free To Kill Again’ Features 10 new interpretations of the classic track ‘Killer’ with some stunning vocal performances from a whole range of artists including ‘A list’ superstar Boy George, Leftfield legend Nina Hagen and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ROCH - Via Media
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ROCH – Via Media

March 5, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Kate Miller has always known what she’s about. The process of creating her opening statement as an artist may have taken a while, but it’s something the 24-year-old Londoner has been focused on for years. […]

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