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          News

          Madonna Releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from Forthcoming Album ‘Confessions II’

          April 18, 2026

          After being serviced early to select DJs and clubs – sending demand into overdrive, Madonna releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from her forthcoming album Confessions II.  Produced by Madonna and Stuart Price, the song is […]

          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 […]

  • Reviews
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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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Nathan Connolly
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INTERVIEW: Nathan Connolly on his debut solo album ‘The Strange Order Of Things’

April 27, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #127 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Snow Patrol guitarist Nathan Connolly to discuss his debut solo album, The Strange Order Of Things. Nathan Connolly has been the guitarist with the […]

The Orb - Prism
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Orb – Prism

April 27, 2023 Sam Williams

Three years after Abolition of the Royal Familia, the Orb return with their seventeenth studio album, Prism. Over the last 35 years, The Orb have built a solid reputation for producing music that exists to […]

The National - First Two Pages of Frankenstein
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The National – First Two Pages of Frankenstein

April 27, 2023 Niall Donnelly

Aaron Dessner may have summed The National best when he said, “There’s a weird thing about The National; it’s just an evergreen, creative organism that won’t die. Eventually, no matter how far away we go […]

WHAM!
News

Sony Music announces ‘Wham! The Singles: Echoes From The Edge Of Heaven’ box set

April 27, 2023 XS Noize

Celebrating 40 years of WHAM! Britain’s best-loved and most popular duo, this is what the fans have been waiting for… WHAM! The Singles: Echoes From The Edge Of Heaven. This multi-format release includes a special […]

Alice Coltrane - The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Alice Coltrane – The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda

April 27, 2023 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and most recent purchases here for your perusal every week. Alice Coltrane – The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane […]

The Boo Radleys
Gigs

THE BOO RADLEYS release video for new single ‘How Was I To Know?’

April 26, 2023 XS Noize

An up-tempo gallop into the brighter months of the year comes via The Boo Radleys, who release their ode to beer-sodden romantic misadventure, How Was I To Know? Ahead of the summer release of their […]

Thundercat x Tame Impala
News

THUNDERCAT & TAME IMPALA team up for new single ‘No More Lies’

April 26, 2023 XS Noize

Thundercat links with Tame Impala for a brand new single, “No More Lies,” out now on Brainfeeder. This is the first new Thundercat song in over three (3) years. The single arrives ahead of a […]

Palace
News

PALACE release their new single ‘How Far We’ve Come’

April 26, 2023 XS Noize

London band Palace today release a brand new single, “How Far We’ve Come”, their second track to be drawn from an upcoming EP due this summer – further details to follow. The melancholic, soaring single […]

Quebec Spring
Gigs

Introducing QUEBEC SPRING, New Music From Montreal & Beyond

April 26, 2023 XS Noize

April 14th to May 13th 2023 – happening all over the UK London, April 5th, 2023 – Little did we realize that each spring, musical artists from the great Francophone province of Québec (Canada) descend […]

Everything But The Girl - Fuse
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Everything But The Girl – Fuse

April 26, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Few bands have stood the test of time; however, you might like to define that term – quite like Everything But The Girl. The duo, Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, released their debut album Eden […]

James
Gigs

Manchester legends JAMES share their new single “Love Make A Fool”

April 26, 2023 XS Noize

Today James announce their new single, “Love Make A Fool”, taken from their forthcoming album Be Opened By The Wonderful. The only new track to feature on the album. Tim Booth says, “Love Make A […]

PJ-Harvey
News

PJ HARVEY announces new album ‘I Inside the Old Year Dying’ – Listen to first track ‘A Child’s Question, August’

April 26, 2023 XS Noize

PJ HARVEY has released a new song and video, “A Child’s Question, August,” with the announcement of her tenth studio album, ‘I Inside the Old Year Dying’. The new album – Harvey’s first since 2016’s […]

Noah Reid
Gigs

NOAH REID announces Limelight, Belfast show on 16th September 2023

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Noah Reid has earned a permanent place in the music industry as a result of his powerful vocals and honest delivery. Evident on his debut album Songs from a Broken Chair (2016), sophomore album Gemini […]

The Lottery Winners - Anxiety Replacement Therapy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lottery Winners – Anxiety Replacement Therapy

April 25, 2023 Iam Burn

The term’ hard-working band’ is thrown about quite often. It’s become quite the cliché. The Lottery Winners frequently get this label attached to them as they are no strangers to touring and playing live at […]

U2
Features

Best Irish Bands of All Time

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Ireland is famous for many things, from its beautiful landscapes to its rich cultural heritage. But one of the country’s most significant contributions to the world is its music. One of the defining characteristics of […]

THOM SOUTHERN
News

THOM SOUTHERN shares the official video for his latest track ‘Love Hz’

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Alternative singer-songwriter – THOM SOUTHERN today shares the official video for his latest track: “Love Hz”. An artful and atmospheric accompaniment that couples charismatic performance clips with black-and-white shots of Thom travelling by rail between […]

johnny marr
Gigs

JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for Summer 2023

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced UK headline shows for summer 2023, beginning 17th July at Holmfirth’s Picturedrome before taking in Lincoln’s Engine Shed (18th), Northampton’s Roadmender (20th) and the Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall (27th). The dates […]

Blur
Gigs

BLUR announce warm-up shows in Colchester, Eastbourne, Wolverhampton and Newcastle

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Blur today made the exciting announcement that they will kick off a summer of highly-anticipated live shows with the band’s first-ever performance at a converted church and local landmark Colchester Arts Centre on 19th May […]

The Art of Music in Advertising
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The Art of Music in Advertising

April 24, 2023 XS Noize

Way back in 2003, Apple unleashed a series of TV adverts that completely upended everything we thought we knew about music in ads. Simply featuring silhouettes dancing to the likes of ‘Are You Gonna Be […]

Cheryl-Ann
News

Irish Singer/songwriter Cheryl-Ann releases new single ‘YOUNG FOREVER’

April 24, 2023 XS Noize

Sensational Irish singer/songwriter Cheryl-Ann has announced the release of her highly anticipated new single YOUNG FOREVER is available now on all major streaming platforms. Cheryl-Ann, a queer female artist with a bubbly, poppy personality on […]

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