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        • Eighty Eight Miles
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          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona unleash explosive new single “John Doe” from upcoming album Hate That I Care

          April 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with explosive new single “John Doe”, the second taste off their highly anticipated second album “Hate That I Care”, set for release on 5th June 2026. Recorded, written and produced entirely by the […]

          Enter Shikari
          News

          Enter Shikari surprise release new album “Lose Your Self” with no prior announcement

          April 11, 2026

          With zero announcements or teasers from the band, Enter Shikari have surprise released their brand-new album! Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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
        • 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, […]

          Scouting For Girls
          Podcast

          Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277

          March 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band’s uplifting new album These […]

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Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and host of the XS Noize Podcast, where he interviews top music artists and emerging talent. Known for insightful, in-depth conversations, Mark brings a passionate, fan-first approach to music journalism. Favourite album: Achtung Baby by U2. Follow on X: @mark_xsnoize.
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Neon Waltz
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Scottish indie-rock band NEON WALTZ release their latest single ‘When All Is Said and Done’

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

Scottish indie-rock band Neon Waltz release their latest single, ‘When All Is Said and Done’, the third track from their upcoming album ‘Honey Now’, out on 1st September.  Originally intended as an acoustic guitar jam, […]

Super Furry Animals
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SUPER FURRY ANIMALS announce 20th anniversary reissue of ‘Phantom Power’

August 1, 2023 XS Noize

The sound of Super Furry Animals arguably hitting the peak of their powers, a whole six albums into a career that started in the heat of mid-nineties Creation Records excess and moved through conceptual and contractual […]

The 1975
News

The 1975 Announce New 10th Anniversary Formats of Debut Album ‘The 1975’

August 1, 2023 XS Noize

The 1975 today announce the release of a number of new limited edition formats of their debut album ‘The 1975’, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the record. The new formats will be available to […]

The Hives
News

THE HIVES release frenzied, razor-sharp ‘Trapdoor Solution’ & eruptive, raucous ‘The Bomb’

August 1, 2023 XS Noize

The Hives release two singles, “Trapdoor Solution” and “The Bomb”, that come off their highly anticipated album and their first in over a decade, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons that arrives via world-leading music distributor […]

Alabama 3
News

ALABAMA 3 share new single ‘North Korea’ from their incoming new album ‘Cold War Classics Vol.2’

July 31, 2023 XS Noize

Alabama 3, the legendary band from Brixton, South London, share their new single ‘North Korea.’ Telling the tongue-in-cheek tale of a man attempting to woo his lover with food from all over the world before finally […]

AR/CO
News

AR/CO keep their intergalactic take on psychedelic dance-pop by sharing the new single ‘Move’

July 31, 2023 XS Noize

AR/CO are quickly building a reputation among artists as go-to collaborators. They recently joined Sub Focus during his Radio 1 Big Weekend headline set to perform their Radio 1 Hottest Record and A-List ‘Vibration (One […]

Féile na hAbhann
News

Féile na hAbhann set to make The River Lagan come to life this weekend

July 31, 2023 XS Noize

Féile na hAbhann (Festival of the River) returns for its 4th year, now a staple of the Belfast Festival calendar. Sunday, 6th August, promises a day of family fun on the Lagan Walkway with an […]

Man Alive
News

MAN ALIVE announces debut EP ‘Colours’ to be released on 15th September

July 28, 2023 XS Noize

Mark Prendergast’s new project Man Alive is a leftfield step away from his international chart-conquering success with Kodaline, as evidenced by his debut track ‘Be Someone’, which earned attention from the likes of NME, Clash […]

Jack Valero
News

JACK VALERO shares video for new single ‘Catch My Soul’

July 28, 2023 XS Noize

Since signing to Modern Sky (Lottery Winners, Slow Readers Club, Jamie Webster) and unveiling his live band, Jack Valero has hit the ground running. His recent singles ‘Temporary Helplessness’ and ‘Pull Back The Hammer’ have […]

KYŌGEN
News

Manchester Experimental Pop duo KYŌGEN release stunning new single ‘Where There Is Sorrow There Is Holy Ground’

July 28, 2023 XS Noize

Manchester two-piece KYŌGEN announce their new single “Where There Is Sorrow There Is Holy Ground.” The self-released digital single was written, recorded and produced by KYŌGEN and will be available to stream via Bandcamp and […]

Kula Shaker
News

KULA SHAKER share the video for ‘WAVES’ – the first single from their soon-to-be 7th studio album

July 28, 2023 XS Noize

In July 2022, Kula Shaker were journeying back from a barnstorming sell-out show in Manchester. After four years of silence, last summer saw the band play across the world, from Liverpool to Tokyo. As they […]

Sundara Karma
News

SUNDARA KARMA share punchy new single ‘Baby Blue’ – taken from new album ‘Better Luck Next Time’

July 27, 2023 XS Noize

Sundara Karma have shared punchy new single ‘Baby Blue.’ Fizzing with the frenetic energy that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of falling in love, sonically, ‘Baby Blue’ is a sugary rush of effervescent guitars and charging drums […]

The Jonas Brothers
Gigs

THE JONAS BROTHERS announce headline show at SSE Arena Belfast on 20 June 2024

July 27, 2023 XS Noize

The Jonas Brothers take THE TOUR global, adding a massive 27 shows across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The new leg marks their first time performing in Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Northern […]

Simon Napier-Bell
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Simon Napier-Bell on his new documentary – George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

July 27, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #139 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets legendary music manager Simon Napier-Bell to discuss his latest documentary – George Michael: Portrait of an Artist. Simon Napier-Bell is an English record producer, […]

Damien Dempsey
Gigs

DAMIEN DEMPSEY announces a tour for March 2024 with dates in England and Scotland

July 26, 2023 XS Noize

After a triumphant run of sold-out Summer dates across Ireland and a sold-out outdoor show with the Saw Doctors in Manchester, Damien Dempsey announces a tour for March 2024 with dates in England and Scotland. […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release ‘That’s Where She Belongs’ from their forthcoming album ‘Sea Of Mirrors’

July 26, 2023 XS Noize

Refloating a treasure-laden wreck with the creative guile they’ve earned over three decades, The Coral release a glittering gem once feared lost from their forthcoming album, Sea Of Mirrors, a harmony-rich fanfare to ultimate freedom […]

coldplay
Gigs

Due to incredible demand COLDPLAY add a 4th Croke Park, Dublin show

July 25, 2023 XS Noize

Due to incredible demand, a 4th Coldplay Music Of The Spheres World Tour date has been added on September 2nd 2024, at Croke Park, Dublin, subject to licence. Presale tickets for the new date are […]

Newton Faulkner
Gigs

NEWTON FAULKNER announces show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast in November

July 25, 2023 XS Noize

Newton Faulkner is continually adjusting to a musical landscape dominated by flux. He’s moved from the phenomenal success of his debut album ‘Hand Built By Robots’ to the surging triumph of ‘Write It On Your […]

Black Grape
News

BLACK GRAPE return with brand new album ‘Orange Head’ – Hear first single ‘Milk’

July 25, 2023 XS Noize

Black Grape returns with the brand new album Orange Head, which will be released on DGAFF Recordings on 3rd November 2023. Today they reveal the first single, “Milk.” Black Grape could only have been made […]

Embrace
Gigs

EMBRACE announce ‘The Good Will Out’ 25th Anniversary Tour

July 24, 2023 XS Noize

Embrace celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album, The Good Will Out, with a 13-date UK tour in November, playing their seminal album in full, along with their greatest hits. The tour follows on […]

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