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          Placebo release re:created version of iconic single ‘Nancy Boy’

          June 5, 2026

          Placebo release the newly reworked version of “Nancy Boy” alongside a new visualiser for the single. This is the final single to be shared ahead of their forthcoming new album Placebo RE:CREATED, set for release […]

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          MUSE Channel French Disco on New Track ‘Nightshift Superstar’ Ahead of New Album ‘The Wow! Signal’

          June 5, 2026

          GRAMMY® Award-winning rock titans MUSE unveil their new single, “Nightshift Superstar,” and its accompanying music video. The latest glimpse into the world of their forthcoming tenth album, The Wow! Signal (out June 26), arrives as […]

          DMA’S
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          DMA’S Announce Belfast Limelight Show for February 2027

          June 4, 2026

          Following on from the announcement that their self-titled album is set for release later this year, DMA’S have given fans another taste of what’s to come with new single and video ‘Hurracane’. Built on a […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

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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
          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
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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: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall

          June 4, 2026

          On May 30th, legendary Scottish musician and songwriter Midge Ure brought a nostalgic, polished and deeply enjoyable show to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall. The all-seated theatre was packed well before Ure and his band arrived […]

          Lone Assembly
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          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

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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
          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
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          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
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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
          Interviews

          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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        • 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 […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
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          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
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          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

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Lori has been with XS Noize from the beginning and contributes album reviews regularly.Fav bands/artists: Radiohead, U2, The Cure, Arcade Fire, The Twilight Sad, Beck, Foals, Sufjan StevensFav Albums: In Rainbows, Achtung Baby, Disintegration, Funeral, Sea Change, Holy Fire, Nobody Wants to be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave.
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Review: U2 - THE JOSHUA TREE – 30th Anniversary Edition
Album Reviews

Review: U2 – THE JOSHUA TREE – 30th Anniversary Edition

May 26, 2017 Lori Gava

Once upon a time in long ago 1986, U2 stood on the precipice of international acclaim. The band had scored solid critical praise for their prior albums “War” and “The Unforgettable Fire” and had amassed […]

Album Review: LIFE - 'Popular Music'
Album Reviews

Album Review: LIFE – ‘Popular Music’

May 17, 2017 Lori Gava

Unsigned or signed the baby band Life is a force to be reckoned with; they hold great potential in reviving the Punk Genre for the 21st Century. Their debut album “Popular Music” launches on May […]

Album Review: SLOWDIVE by SLOWDIVE
Album Reviews

Album Review: SLOWDIVE by SLOWDIVE

May 14, 2017 Lori Gava

Slowdive released their much anticipated self titled comeback release on May 5th. Oh how times change and the adage that hindsight is 20/20 is proven true once again. The band could probably write one hell of […]

Album Review: NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS - Lovely Creatures: The Best of NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS
Album Reviews

Album Review: NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS – Lovely Creatures: The Best of NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS

May 12, 2017 Lori Gava

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds started their illustrious career in 1983 in Melbourne, Australia. Nick with his cohorts have become famed for their prolific and inspired works that have spanned numerous genres and musical […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: Radiohead - OK Computer
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: Radiohead – OK Computer

May 2, 2017 Lori Gava

Radiohead’s “OK Computer” is 20 years old this spring. That statement is mind-blowing. Where did the time go? “OK Computer” is an album that the band’s record label foolishly dubbed career suicide, getting it utterly […]

Album Review: WOZNIAK - 'Courage Reels'
Album Reviews

Album Review: WOZNIAK – ‘Courage Reels’

April 24, 2017 Lori Gava

If you’re searching for a worthy young band of shoegaze proprietors you don’t have to look much farther than Wozniak. After two stellar EP releases in the last few years, Wozniak has finally taken the […]

Album Review: THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS - 'Whiteout Conditions'
Album Reviews

Album Review: THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS – ‘Whiteout Conditions’

April 24, 2017 Lori Gava

Often referred to as a supergroup, the Canadian band The New Pornographers are not so much a supergroup as a collective of gifted artists who formed in the late 90’s to make arresting music. The […]

Classic Album Revisited: THE BEAT - Special Beat Service
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: THE BEAT – Special Beat Service

April 20, 2017 Lori Gava

For those of us old enough to remember the early 80’s, it was an era filled with many excellent bands that were brief in their existence but left a substantial influence behind them. The Beat, […]

LAURA MARLING - Reveals 'Wild Fire' as second track from new album 'Semper Femina'
Album Reviews

Album Review: LAURA MARLING – ‘Semper Femina’

April 12, 2017 Lori Gava

British songstress Laura Marling released her sixth album, “Semper Femina” on March 10th. Her latest release is a cohesive collection of songs examining the complex relationships of women. “Semper Femina” is the follow up to […]

Album Review: THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN - 'Damage and Joy'
Album Reviews

Album Review: THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN – ‘Damage and Joy’

April 3, 2017 Lori Gava

It is all too often a cringe worthy experience when a beloved band seminal in one’s developing musical tastes, comes back out of the cold to release a new studio album after 19 years. I […]

Album Review: BRITISH SEA POWER- Let the Dancers Inherit the Party 2
Album Reviews

Album Review: BRITISH SEA POWER- Let the Dancers Inherit the Party

March 25, 2017 Lori Gava

Unique and eclectic are two words that come to mind when the band British Sea Power is mentioned. On March 31, 2017 the band will be releasing their 10th studio album Let the Dancers Inherit […]

Album Review: SPOON - Hot Thoughts
Album Reviews

Album Review: SPOON – Hot Thoughts

March 20, 2017 Lori Gava

March is proving to be a spectacular month for new Indie music releases and veteran Indie band Spoon has only made the month more noteworthy. Hot Thoughts the follow up to 2014’s stellar album They […]

The Shins announce the release of their fifth studio album, Heartworms
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Shins – Heartworms

March 13, 2017 Lori Gava

Rejoice, the long awaited new release from The Shins has arrived. For fans it has been a long wait since the 2012 release of Port of Morrow. The anticipation for a new release was ratchet […]

Album Review: Sleaford Mods - English Tapas
Album Reviews

Album Review: Sleaford Mods – English Tapas

March 4, 2017 Lori Gava

Sleaford Mods ride again! The neo punk duo has just released their tongue and cheeky titled English Tapas their follow up to the vitriol filled Key Markets. The new release generated a lot of anticipation […]

Classic Album Revisited: Crowded House - Temple of Low Men
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: Crowded House – Temple of Low Men

March 3, 2017 Lori Gava

The dreaded sophomore slump of legend had impeded or imploded the music careers of many performers. It is almost a self fulfilling prophesy in action. An artist or band spends years gigging and perfecting their […]

Album Review: Dude York - Sincerely
Album Reviews

Album Review: Dude York – Sincerely

February 28, 2017 Lori Gava

If you’re a young band from Seattle it can be hard to shake the shadow that 90’s Grunge cast over bands now originating in the region. Dude York with their February 23rd release of  Sincerely […]

Album Review: Tycho - Epoch
Album Reviews

Album Review: Tycho – Epoch

February 23, 2017 Lori Gava

Fans of IDM have long been familiar with the works of Scott Hansen, producer, graphic artist and musician who operates under the moniker Tycho. Hansen set off on his musical journey as his alter ego […]

Album Review: Deaf Havana - All These Countless Nights
Album Reviews

Album Review: Deaf Havana – All These Countless Nights

February 15, 2017 Lori Gava

The band Deaf Havana has passed through a Scylla and Charybdis of sorts since their last release 2013’s Old Souls. The band after that release was on the brink of financial crisis and almost broke […]

Album Review: Elbow - Little Fictions
Album Reviews

Album Review: Elbow – Little Fictions

February 13, 2017 Lori Gava

Esteemed Alternative Indie band Elbow released their seventh studio album “Little Fictions” on February 3rd. The album is a follow up to the band’s 2015 EP “Lost Worker Bee”. The returning super heavy weight champion […]

Classic Album Revisited: The Cure - Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: The Cure – Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me

January 30, 2017 Lori Gava

The Cure has been around as a band since 1976. Their arrival on the music scene coincided with the end of disco and the beginnings of Punk in the UK. Although not entirely Punk artists […]

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