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

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining

          June 3, 2026

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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

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

          June 16, 2026

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          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
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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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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          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 […]

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          The Hoosiers
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          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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THE CHARLATANS classic single ‘The Only One I Know’ is now a music box
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THE CHARLATANS classic single ‘The Only One I Know’ is now a music box

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

The classic single by The Charlatans is now a music box. Released Monday 20th September – Limited 1st Edition with Individually-Numbered Postcard. The second single by much-loved indie darlings The Charlatans, ‘The Only One I […]

ALICE COOPER & THE CULT announce double headline UK tour! 2
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ALICE COOPER & THE CULT announce double headline UK tour!

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

Two acclaimed headliners from both sides of the Atlantic will be touring UK arenas in what will be 2022’s must-see event. Rock n Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper returns to the UK alongside Rock […]

PRIMAL SCREAM announce huge ‘Screamadelica Live’ tour 1
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PRIMAL SCREAM announce huge ‘Screamadelica Live’ tour

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

July 2022 will see Primal Scream play their first headline shows since December 2019. And how better to mark their return than playing their classic ‘Screamadelica’ album in full? Completed by a selection of greatest […]

TOBY JOHNSON shares video for new single ‘California’ - Watch Now
New Music

TOBY JOHNSON shares video for new single ‘California’ – Watch Now

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

Introducing a new pop-leaning sound with his current single ‘California’ resulted in Toby Johnson hitting key playlists including New Music Friday (Spotify) and New Music Daily (Apple Music) while also gaining fresh airplay at BBC […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Ronnie Wood band - Mr Luck - A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Ronnie Wood band – Mr Luck – A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

September 13, 2021 Daniel Lynch

“Calling all guitarists…It’s the Jimmy Reed move,” proclaims the blurb on the rear sleeve. “It’s all about those visceral chords that send a shiver down your spine.” The passage finishes with, “It’s the flavour of […]

THE CRIBS share video for ‘Swinging At Shadows’ - the first release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’
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THE CRIBS share video for ‘Swinging At Shadows’ – the first release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

September 13, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs, who released their eighth album Night Network to universal acclaim in November 2020 have today shared the video to Swinging At Shadows. The track is the first to be released as part of […]

COLDPLAY announce their much-anticipated collaboration with BTS - 'My Universe' will be released on September 24th 1
New Music

COLDPLAY announce their much-anticipated collaboration with BTS – ‘My Universe’ will be released on September 24th

September 13, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay have today announced their much-anticipated collaboration with BTS. My Universe will be released on September 24th. The track, sung in both English and Korean, was written by Coldplay and BTS and produced by Max […]

INTERVIEW: Pete Wiggs talks about Saint Etienne's 10th studio release, 'I’ve Been Trying To Tell You' 2
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INTERVIEW: Pete Wiggs talks about Saint Etienne’s 10th studio release, ‘I’ve Been Trying To Tell You’

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #52 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Pete Wiggs from London trio Saint Etienne. Pete talks about Saint Etienne’s 10th studio release, I’ve Been Trying to Tell You […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Zack Oakley – Acid Rain
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Zack Oakley – Acid Rain

September 10, 2021 Randall Radic

San Diego-based blues-rocker Zack Oakley unveils the music video, “Acid Rain,” lifted from his debut solo album, Badlands, releasing September 17 via Kommune Records. Zack explains, “I am excited to share these songs with the […]

Post-punk legends MEMBRANES release new single 'Borders Blurred' - Listen Now
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Post-punk legends MEMBRANES release new single ‘Borders Blurred’ – Listen Now

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

In 2019, post-punk legends Membranes returned with a career-defining album, the wonderfully ambitious “What Nature Gives, Nature Takes Away”. The album’s release heralded their most successful period since reforming in 2009 around the All Tomorrow’s […]

WAR CHILD to re-release 1 Love, Hope, Help! A Day In The Life & War Child Presents Heroes for the first time 1
New Music

WAR CHILD to re-release 1 Love, Hope, Help! A Day In The Life & War Child Presents Heroes for the first time

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Four classic albums released for War Child between 2002 and 2009 featuring the likes of Muse, Stereophonics, Oasis, George Michael, Avril Lavigne, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Coldplay, Radiohead, Gorillaz, Manic Street Preachers, Beck, Keane, Lily […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB return with anthemic new single ‘Tell No Lies’
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB return with anthemic new single ‘Tell No Lies’

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Manchester’s THE SLOW READERS CLUB, are back with their latest and most anthemic single yet, ‘Tell No Lies’; a huge synth-driven alternate anthem ready-made in time for the band’s long-anticipated – and three times rescheduled […]

Due to demand DAMON ALBARN’s sold-out one-off show at the Globe Theatre be made available to fans around the world
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Due to demand DAMON ALBARN’s sold-out one-off show at the Globe Theatre be made available to fans around the world

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Due to popular demand, live media platform Doors.Live today announced that Damon Albarn’s sold-out one-off show at the iconic Globe Theatre on the banks of London’s River Thames will now be made available to fans around the world. This very special performance […]

ALICE MERTON shares the video for new single 'Hero' - Watch Now
New Music

ALICE MERTON shares the video for new single ‘Hero’ – Watch Now

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

With numerous Top 10 chart positions across Europe, 650 million career streams, and even a victorious run as a coach on the German edition of The Voice, Alice Merton’s pop vision has a huge global-facing […]

THE WATERBOYS announce 'The Magnificent Seven: The Fisherman's Blues/Room To Roam band, 1989-1990' Deluxe box set and hardback book 1
New Music

THE WATERBOYS announce ‘The Magnificent Seven: The Fisherman’s Blues/Room To Roam band, 1989-1990’ Deluxe box set and hardback book

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Shortly after the release of their classic 1988 album Fisherman’s Blues, during a break in the sell-out world tour that followed, The Waterboys core line-up of Mike Scott (vocals, guitars, piano), Steve Wickham (fiddle/mandolin/organ), Anto […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Glasgow legend Ewan MacFarlane's euphoric 'Underneath Your Spell'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Glasgow legend Ewan MacFarlane’s euphoric ‘Underneath Your Spell’

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Today Scottish artist Ewan MacFarlane releases one of the best new songs we’ve heard in a long while, ‘Underneath Your Spell’. The track is MacFarlane’s second solo single from his debut solo album ‘Always Everlong’, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne - I've Been Trying To Tell You 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – I’ve Been Trying To Tell You

September 9, 2021 Lori Gava

St Etienne has always been masterful in their ability to convey emotion through their sonics. Their decades-long collaboration has produced engaging works winning them significant critical praise and a Mercury Award nomination. Their latest offering, […]

THE CHARLATANS share lost track entitled ‘C’mon, C’mon’ - Listen Now
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THE CHARLATANS share lost track entitled ‘C’mon, C’mon’ – Listen Now

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS have just shared a new track entitled ‘C’mon, C’mon’ which was originally recorded in the nineties, but was lost, unheard and never released until now. “C’MON C’MON It’s about taking chances while they’re […]

AQUILO share new track ‘I Wanna See You Smile’ & announce headline tour of the UK and Europe in February 2022
Gigs

AQUILO share new track ‘I Wanna See You Smile’ & announce headline tour of the UK and Europe in February 2022

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

After 490 million career streams to date, a revitalised and resurgent Aquilo take another big step towards the October 15th release of their new album ‘A Safe Place To Be’ by sharing the new track […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Sam Walwyn delivers the captivating new single ‘Mama Plum’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Sam Walwyn delivers the captivating new single ‘Mama Plum’

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

Having already commanded a huge amount of admiration and acclaim for his recently shared singles ‘First Place’ and ‘Littered Sense Of You’ this past year, fast-rising singer and songwriter Sam Walwyn is now looking to […]

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