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          EELS Announce New Album ‘Cookie Happened’ And Share ‘Cap In Hand’

          June 16, 2026

          EELS have announced their 16th studio album, Cookie Happened, set for release on October 16 via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s first single, “Cap […]

          Jesus Jones
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          Jesus Jones Announce New Album ‘Twilight’ And ‘Doubt’ 35th Anniversary UK Tour

          June 16, 2026

          Jesus Jones have announced their eighth album, Twilight, their first new full-length release in eight years. The band have also shared the album’s first single, “Shot In The Chevy,” which is available to stream now. […]

          Razorlight
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          Razorlight Announce Belfast Show For ‘Razorlight’ 20th Anniversary Tour

          June 12, 2026

          Razorlight will play The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, as part of their Razorlight 20th anniversary tour. The UK and Ireland dates will celebrate 20 years since the release of the band’s […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          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 […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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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 […]

          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: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          The Proclaimers
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers Bring Heart, Humour And Timeless Anthems To Live At Chelsea

          June 14, 2026

          Before Scottish twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid brought their unmistakable harmonies to Royal Hospital Chelsea with a 24-track set, support came from Edinburgh-born Hamish Hawk. Describing himself as more of a diarist than an […]

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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 […]

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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
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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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        • 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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        • 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. […]

          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 […]

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Year: 2020

ALBUM REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls – It’s Christmas All Over
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls – It’s Christmas All Over

November 2, 2020 David Ham

“It’s Christmas” shouts Noddy Holder on every Christmas compilation album and on every mainstream radio show and on every Spotify playlist. Having a popular Christmas song can be very lucrative. People may not know any […]

REVIEW: October Drift - Naked EP 2
Album Reviews

REVIEW: October Drift – Naked EP

November 2, 2020 Sandra Blemster

October Drift returns with their acoustic EP Naked released on Physical Education Records on 6th November. This follows on from the success of their debut album Forever Whatever, released earlier this year, which received critical […]

Actor & Musician DANIEL DONSKOY shares debut single ‘24’ - Listen Now!
New Music

Actor & Musician DANIEL DONSKOY shares debut single ‘24’ – Listen Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Introducing a musician without borders: Daniel Donskoy. Starting in Moscow, Daniel’s career has taken him all over the world, from Germany to North America, the Middle East to London and shows no signs of stopping. […]

SONNY shares new single ‘Place I Love’ - Listen Now!
New Music

SONNY shares new single ‘Place I Love’ – Listen Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Stirring timeless influences with modern pop sensibilities, 21-year-old Sonny offers something a little different in the current landscape. It’s a sound that has seen him reach 20 million streams at Spotify within just a handful […]

PARIS JACKSON makes her solo debut with 'Let Down' - Watch Video 1
New Music

PARIS JACKSON makes her solo debut with ‘Let Down’ – Watch Video

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Today, 22-year-old singer, songwriter, actress, model and activist Paris Jackson makes her solo debut with a song and music video entitled “Let Down.” This notably marks her inaugural solo release for Republic Records. It also […]

FRANK TURNER & JON SNODGRASS release video for new single 'The Fleas' - Watch Now!
New Music

FRANK TURNER & JON SNODGRASS release video for new single ‘The Fleas’ – Watch Now!

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

“There is nothing wrong with the planet, the planet is fine… the people are f***ed”… So said the late US comedian George Carlin in one of his final and most famous sketches. As the apocalypse […]

BOOK REVIEW: Hip Hop Family Tree Book 1: 1970s -1981 by Ed Piskor
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Hip Hop Family Tree Book 1: 1970s -1981 by Ed Piskor

October 30, 2020 Michael Barron

This New York Times best-selling series (completed in 2013) won the hearts and minds of American graphic novel critics. When NPR listed “Hip Hop Family Tree” in their 100 favourite graphic novels (of all genres) […]

The Boxer Rebellion’s Nathan Nicholson & Adam Harrison link up with filmmaker Ben Lankester to become BIG IDEAS & announce debut EP
New Music

The Boxer Rebellion’s Nathan Nicholson & Adam Harrison link up with filmmaker Ben Lankester to become BIG IDEAS & announce debut EP

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Following years of critical and global, recording and touring success as members of The Boxer Rebellion, Tennessee-born Nathan Nicholson and London’s Adam Harrison have teamed up with London-based writer, director and photographer Ben Lankester to […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new single 'Crying at the Discotheque'
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares video for new single ‘Crying at the Discotheque’

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared the video for her recent single Crying at the Discotheque, which was filmed in empty venues across London to raise awareness of #WeMakeEvents and the lack of support for the live […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Anzac Park - Ice
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Anzac Park – Ice

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Anzac Park is an 18-year-old LGBT alternative pop artist with roots in New Zealand, Central Europe and Britain. Influenced by artists such as Lorde, Grimes and Fka Twigs, Park is fascinated by the phenomenon of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Rupert Stroud - Normal People
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TRACK PREMIERE: Rupert Stroud – Normal People

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Following rave press and radio support for last year’s Along The Low album and fresh from inking a distribution deal with 3Tone Records, Yorkshire singer-songwriter Rupert Stroud is back today with a slow-burning new track. […]

CROWDED HOUSE reunites for first European tour in more than ten years
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CROWDED HOUSE release video for new single ‘Whatever You Want’ starring Mac DeMarco

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Crowded House debuts their first new music in more than ten years with the single ‘Whatever You Want’. The video for ‘Whatever You Want’ stars indie artist Mac DeMarco making his acting debut. Crowded House […]

DANIEL LANOIS announces new album 'Heavy Sun' - Hear new track '(Under The) Heavy Sun' 1
New Music

DANIEL LANOIS announces new album ‘Heavy Sun’ – Hear new track ‘(Under The) Heavy Sun’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed songwriter and producer Daniel Lanois has announced a new album for April 2021, Heavy Sun. He has also shared the first single from the album, “(Under The) Heavy Sun”. Heavy Sun will be […]

The famous IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM Christmas show is given green light
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The famous IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM Christmas show is given green light

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

The famous Ian Prowse & Amsterdam Christmas show on Sat 12th Dec is now taking places at the Liverpool Philharmonic, Hope St, L1. If you’ve bought a ticket for the O2 Academy it can be […]

THE KILLS share unreleased cover of 'I Put A Spell On You' 2
New Music

THE KILLS share unreleased cover of ‘I Put A Spell On You’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Earlier this month The Kills revealed plans for an extraordinary career-spanning B-sides and rarities album titled Little Bastards out December 11th on Domino. Today, the band share the second track from the collection, just in […]

MYD releases new single 'Moving Men (ft. Mac DeMarco)' - Watch Video
New Music

MYD releases new single ‘Moving Men (ft. Mac DeMarco)’ – Watch Video

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Myd and Mac DeMarco are an unlikely pairing, coming from opposite sides of the world and opposite sides of the musical spectrum. But the two have long admired each other’s music & they eventually met […]

MOGWAI announce new album 'AS THE LOVE CONTINUES' - Hear first single 'DRY FANTASY' 2
New Music

MOGWAI announce new album ‘AS THE LOVE CONTINUES’ – Hear first single ‘DRY FANTASY’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Mogwai today announce the release of their tenth studio album As The Love Continues, due for release on 19 February 2021 (via Rock Action Records). The album was recorded earlier this year with producer Dave […]

ALBUM REVIEW: U2 - All That You Can’t Leave Behind (20th Anniversary Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: U2 – All That You Can’t Leave Behind (20th Anniversary Edition)

October 29, 2020 Lori Gava

On October 30th U2 will be reissuing All That You Can’t Leave Behind 20th Anniversary edition with two other deluxe and super deluxe offerings, each including a plethora of live tracks and other additional material. […]

PREMIERE: THE KING’S PARADE show their darker side with new music video for ‘BROTHER’
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PREMIERE: THE KING’S PARADE show their darker side with new music video for ‘BROTHER’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

London based alt-soul outfit, The King’s Parade just revealed the video for their latest single, ‘Brother’ today exclusively on XS Noize. Darker in tone than anything they have released before, the video focuses on a […]

SHIIINE ON WEEKENDER Announces 2021 Line-Up 1
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SHIIINE ON WEEKENDER Announces 2021 Line-Up

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Today, the SHIIINE ON WEEKENDER announces its phenomenal lineup for 2021. Staking its place as a stalwart of the UK’s Winter festival scene, the Shiiine On Weekender returns for its sixth instalment on the 12th, […]

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