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        • Mae Stephens
          News

          Mae Stephens drops the delulu song of the summer with new single ‘Delusional’

          April 17, 2026

          Mae Stephens recently told followers that she thought she had written “the delulu song of the summer” and today’s release of the new single ‘Delusional’ proves that she was correct. It comes as she has […]

          The Ordinary Boys
          News

          The Ordinary Boys celebrate their 20th anniversary comeback with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’

          April 17, 2026

          After over a decade-long hiatus, The Ordinary Boys today make their musical return with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’ – a superb offering that draws on the Worthing band’s synonymous indie-ska roots and arrives via […]

          Enter Shikari
          News

          Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”

          April 16, 2026

          Enter Shikari have just revealed the official music video for track, Find Out The Hard Way. The visuals were shot in South London by Jasper Visuals, and premiered last night on YouTube. With zero announcements or teasers […]

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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

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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

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

          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 […]

  • Gigs
        • December 10
          Gigs

          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
          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Ganser
          Interviews

          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
          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

          The Boxer Rebellion
          Podcast

          The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279

          April 7, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion return with The Second I’m Asleep — their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt join Mark Millar to talk […]

          The Dandy Warhols
          Podcast

          Courtney Taylor-Taylor on Pin Ups, Dig! and taking back The Dandy Warhols narrative | XS Noize Podcast #278

          April 1, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor — frontman, songwriter and creative force behind The Dandy Warhols — to talk about the band’s latest release Pin Ups, […]

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PALE WAVES Announce 2022 UK Tour
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PALE WAVES Announce 2022 UK Tour

February 5, 2021 XS Noize

PALE WAVES have announced their 2022 UK tour, kicking off on 11 February in Bristol and culminating in a huge hometown show in Manchester on 1 March. The tour announcement comes ahead of the band’s […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Philippe Cohen Solal & Mike Lindsay - 'Scattering the fierce foeman (ft. Adam Glover & Hannah Peel)'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Philippe Cohen Solal & Mike Lindsay – ‘Scattering the fierce foeman (ft. Adam Glover & Hannah Peel)’

February 5, 2021 XS Noize

Today Friday 5th February, Philippe Cohen Solan (from Gotan Project) and Mike Lindsay (from Tunng) are releasing an album called ‘OUTSIDER’. It’s an album putting to music the work of a famous visual artist Henry […]

HIGHTOWN PIRATES release incredible new single ‘The Boy In The Doorway’
New Music

HIGHTOWN PIRATES release incredible new single ‘The Boy In The Doorway’

February 4, 2021 XS Noize

‘The Boy In The Doorway’ is the latest single from Margate via London, via Brighton, via Liverpool revolving group of musicians that goes under the guise of Hightown Pirates, led by Simon Mason. The band’s […]

THE KLF release second new album ‘Come Down Dawn’ to streaming services
New Music

THE KLF release second new album ‘Come Down Dawn’ on streaming services

February 4, 2021 XS Noize

British electronic band The KLF  also known as the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, The JAMs and the Timelords have followed up their surprise album ‘Solid State Logik 1’ on new years day 2021 with […]

KIM GORDON releases video for 'Hungry Baby' - Watch Now!
New Music

KIM GORDON releases video for ‘Hungry Baby’ – Watch Now!

February 4, 2021 XS Noize

Today legendary musician and multi-disciplinary artist Kim Gordon releases the new video for “Hungry Baby,” directed by Clara Balzary and starring Coco Gordon-Moore, produced by Ways & Means. “Hungry Baby” is on Kim’s solo debut […]

BASTILLE announce ‘ReOrchestrated’ - a new documentary film on Amazon Prime Video 2
New Music

BASTILLE announce ‘ReOrchestrated’ – a new documentary film on Amazon Prime Video

February 4, 2021 XS Noize

ReOrchestrated is a feature-length documentary film starring Bastille, arriving worldwide via Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday 10th February 2021. Fans can also stream the Amazon Original track ‘Warmth’, which features during the opening sequence of […]

Dark Horse Records Celebrate JOE STRUMMER's Solo Years With 'Assembly' - A Career-Spanning Best Of Album
New Music

Dark Horse Records Celebrate JOE STRUMMER’s Solo Years With ‘Assembly’ – A Career-Spanning Best Of Album

February 4, 2021 XS Noize

Dark Horse Records has announced the upcoming release of a new best-of album from The Clash legend, Joe Strummer. ‘Assembly’ arrives Friday 26th March 2021 on gatefold 2xLP black vinyl, CD and digitally for streaming […]

BOOK REVIEW: Michael Jackson in Comics By Céka
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Michael Jackson in Comics By Céka

February 4, 2021 Michael Barron

Who would have thought that the eighth child to a crane operator living in a two-bedroom house would one day go on to be the biggest selling artist of all time? Was this due to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: tAngerinecAt – Something Broke Inside 3
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TRACK PREMIERE: tAngerinecAt – Something Broke Inside

February 4, 2021 Randall Radic

UK-based electronic/post-punk/art-pop/ experimental duo tAngerinecAt introduces their spellbinding single, “Something Broke Inside.” Following on the heels of their last album, Many Kettles, featuring the darkly bewitching “Roses from Blood,” tAngerinecAt marks 2021 with music at […]

STEREOLAB Announce 'Electronically Possessed' (Switched On Volume 4) - Out Feb 26th 1
New Music

STEREOLAB share ‘Household Names’, from Electronically Possessed (Switched On Volume 4), out Feb 26th

February 3, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Stereolab have shared ‘Household Names’, the latest single from the upcoming Electrically Possessed [Switched On Volume 4], the fourth addition to their Switched On series of compilations. This new volume will be released via […]

THE WEEKND brings The After Hours Tour to SSE Arena, Belfast on 13th October 2022
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THE WEEKND brings The After Hours Tour to SSE Arena, Belfast on 13th October 2022

February 3, 2021 XS Noize

The Weeknd announces The After Hours Tour. The 104-date global tour will kick off on January 14th in Vancouver at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena with stops in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Berlin, […]

INTERVIEW: Talking with vocalist Brooke Austen of Prismatics 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Talking with vocalist Brooke Austen of Prismatics

February 3, 2021 Randall Radic

New wave/dream-pop/post-punk band Prismatics recently released their sophomore EP, Endlessly, a six-track collection of gorgeously evocative music reflecting the complexities of the modern world. Made up of Brooke Austen (synths, vocals), Josh Clark (backing vocals, […]

TULLIAH shares new single ‘Distant Dreams’ & announces her debut EP 'Fre$h Hugs' - out 12th March 2
New Music

TULLIAH shares new single ‘Distant Dreams’ & announces her debut EP ‘Fre$h Hugs’ – out 12th March

February 3, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of Tulliah’s recent single ‘Just My Type (A Little Bit Lonely)’, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, has today unveiled a stunning new single ‘Distant Dreams’ alongside news her debut EP […]

newfamiliar release video for debut single ‘How Can I?’ - Watch Now!
New Music

newfamiliar release video for debut single ‘How Can I?’ – Watch Now!

February 3, 2021 XS Noize

After making a high profile debut at Radio 1’s Big Weekend last year, newfamiliar today release their debut track ‘How Can I?’ via Atlas Artists / Parlophone. Originally from Belfast, Ryan Johnston (vocals) met his […]

M. WARD shares new video for 'Violets For Your Furs', from new album 'Think of Spring' 2
New Music

M. WARD shares new video for ‘Violets For Your Furs’, from new album ‘Think of Spring’

February 2, 2021 XS Noize

M. Ward has released his new video for ‘Violets For Your Furs’ today, a rendition of the Billie Holiday song that is featured on his latest album ‘Think of Spring’. Directed by Holly Andres, Ward […]

GANG OF FOUR announce 77-81 box set - out March 12th
New Music

GANG OF FOUR announce 77-81 box set – out March 12th

February 2, 2021 XS Noize

Initially scheduled for release last year, but delayed due to production issues, we are pleased to announce that GANG OF FOUR: 77-81 will now be out March 12 and available in LP and CD editions. […]

BEN HOWARD shares 'Crowhurst's Meme' from his forthcoming new album, 'Collections From The Whiteout' Out 26th March 1
New Music

BEN HOWARD shares ‘Crowhurst’s Meme’ from his forthcoming new album, ‘Collections From The Whiteout’ Out 26th March

February 2, 2021 XS Noize

Ben Howard shares a second track, Crowhurst’s Meme, from his forthcoming new album, Collections From The Whiteout. It is released on the 26th March 2021 through Island Records. Crowhurst’s Meme follows the first returning single, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Greg Hoy – Cacophony 2
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Greg Hoy – Cacophony

February 1, 2021 Randall Radic

California-based power pop singer-songwriter Greg Hoy unveils the music video for “Cacophony,” a song about falling into the quicksand of the modern world – the inescapable goo of social media and it’s inundating, non-stop tsunami […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Puma Blue - In Praise Of Shadows
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Puma Blue – In Praise Of Shadows

February 1, 2021 Amanda Stock

Puma Blue is 25-year-old South Londoner, singer/songwriter Jacob Allen. He once described his moniker as an “imagined character who is a half washed-up drunk, half big cat, just slumped in a barstool and reeking of […]

STEVEN WILSON releases mind-bending deep-fake video for 'SELF'
New Music

STEVEN WILSON releases mind-bending deep-fake video for ‘SELF’

February 1, 2021 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has released a mind-bending video for the track SELF, taken from his just-released album THE FUTURE BITES.  Directed by longtime visual collaborator Miles Skarin, the video uses similar deep fake technology (DeepFaceLab) to […]

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