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          Glen Hansard Announces ‘Don+t Settle – Transmissions West,’ Recorded Live at Berlin’s Funkhaus

          June 2, 2026

          Glen Hansard has announced that Don+t Settle – Transmissions West, the second volume of his new album Don+t Settle – Transmissions East & West, will be released on June 26th, 2026. Recorded over two nights […]

          Belle & Sebastian
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          Belle and Sebastian release Scotland World Cup anthem ‘It Only Takes One Lion’

          June 2, 2026

          Belle & Sebastian dial up World Cup fever with ‘It Only Takes One Lion’, their bid for Scotland’s tournament anthem. Written following Scotland’s 4-2 qualifying win against Denmark and premiered at London’s Royal Albert Hall […]

          Duran Duran
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          Duran Duran announce Belfast show at the SSE Arena on 18th October

          June 1, 2026

          Global music icons Duran Duran have announced their first full UK arena tour in three years. Taking place in October, the shows land amongst another landmark year for Duran Duran, surrounded by the release of […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

          Mull Historical Society
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

        • 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

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

        • 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
        • 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
          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • The Hoosiers
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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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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Interview: Si Wolstencroft - original member of The Stone Roses & The Smiths talks about his new book.
Interviews

Interview: Si Wolstencroft – original member of The Stone Roses & The Smiths talks about his new book.

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Si Wolstencroft is among the many near-mythical figures of the Manchester music scene. Si parted ways before The Patrol became the Stone Roses and he turned down The Smiths. Right place, right time, wrong choices? Timing […]

Hurricane #1 Front-man Alex Lowe receives death threat over single artwork 2
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Hurricane #1 Front-man Alex Lowe receives death threat over single artwork

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 Front-man Alex Lowe received a death threat today on the eve of the release of their new single ‘I Wanna Kill You’. The band have had to rush forward new artwork to be […]

Beck Releases new single “WOW” - listen
The Listening Post

Beck Releases new single “WOW” – listen

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

The music has flowed from Beck without pause since 2014’s Album of the Year Grammy-winner Morning Phase: from globe-spanning live shows consistently hailed as the best of Beck’s storied career to the 2015 psych-dance summer […]

Archive announce 12-date November 2016 European Tour + new studio album
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Archive announce 12-date November 2016 European Tour + new studio album

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Currently putting the finishing touches to their tenth studio album, due later this year, and twenty years on from the release of their debut album “Londinium”, South London collective ARCHIVE have just announced news of […]

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS release new studio album 'Skeleton Tree' on September 9
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NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS release new studio album ‘Skeleton Tree’ on September 9

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ sixteenth studio album, Skeleton Tree, will be released globally on vinyl, CD and across all digital platforms on 9th September 2016. This follows the Bad Seeds’ most critically and […]

Track Of The Day: The Anchoress - ‘Doesn’t Kill You’ - Watch video
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: The Anchoress – ‘Doesn’t Kill You’ – Watch video

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Doesn’t Kill You will knock you back on your heels, the song is shimmering and enchanting. Davies voice is mesmerizing on this ballad. The song is beautifully conceived, performed and produced. The best words to […]

Leeds five piece Modern Pleasure release new track 'White Heels' - Listen
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Leeds five piece Modern Pleasure release new track ‘White Heels’ – Listen

June 2, 2016 XS Noize

Having released their debut single ‘Messina’ on May 12th through AWAL, Leeds five-piece Modern Pleasure today share a brand new track ‘White Heels’. A preview of what’s to be expected from their forthcoming headline shows […]

Listen to 'When Will I Return?' by SWANS from new album 'The Glowing Man'
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Listen to ‘When Will I Return?’ by SWANS from new album ‘The Glowing Man’

June 1, 2016 XS Noize

Swans have shared the first full track from the forthcoming album, The Glowing Man, out on Mute / Young God (N America) on 17 June 2016. The Glowing Man, announced as the last album release […]

Track Of The Day: 5 Dollar Shakes - Auxiliary Love
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: 5 Dollar Shakes – Auxiliary Love

June 1, 2016 XS Noize

Fast-rising Irish indie-rockers 5 Dollar Shakes have released their new single Auxiliary Love. The song is lifted from their recently released second EP Come & See Enough To Stay & showcases shimmering guitar lines, brooding […]

DMA's reveal new video for 'In The Moment' and announce new UK dates
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DMA’s announce UK October dates

May 31, 2016 XS Noize

Since DMA’S burst on the scene last year they have not stopped with thrilling and anthemic shows all over the world. Debut Album ‘Hills End’ was released 26th February via Infectious records to wide critical […]

NEWS: KULA SHAKER announce Irish Dates in May
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Kula Shaker announce major Dec 2016 Tour for 20th anniversary of K album

May 31, 2016 XS Noize

2016 marks 20 years since Kula Shaker exploded into the UK Britpop Scene with their million selling debut album K. Their brand of rock with an esoteric mix of psychedelic riffs and ideas, full of […]

Track Of The Day: White Room - 'Think Too Much'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: White Room – ‘Think Too Much’

May 31, 2016 XS Noize

White Room have unveiled the forthcoming release of their new single Think Too Much ahead of what promises to be a busy summer of festival appearances. The track, a serrated blend of sky-gaze psychedelia and […]

Interview: Jon Sutcliffe from 'Sulk' talks about their new album "No Illusions"
Interviews

Interview: Jon Sutcliffe from ‘Sulk’ talks about their new album “No Illusions”

May 30, 2016 XS Noize

Sulk was formed in 2011 in London by Jon Sutcliffe (vocals), Tomas Kubowicz (lead guitar) and Andrew Needle (rhythm guitar). The line-up was later completed by Jakub Starzyński (bass guitar) and Lewis Jones (drums). The band’s debut […]

Track Of the Day: Mikko Joensuu - ‘Sometimes You Have To Go Far’
Track Of The Day

Track Of the Day: Mikko Joensuu – ‘Sometimes You Have To Go Far’

May 30, 2016 XS Noize

Basically, think of a Scandinavian Father John Misty or Josh T. Pearson – Finland’s own Mikko Joensuu has spent time in the forested depths of his home country to produce three albums-worth of captivating, melancholic […]

Charlotte Carpenter shares dark and momentous new track, 'Electric' - Listen
The Listening Post

Charlotte Carpenter shares dark and momentous new track, ‘Electric’ – Listen

May 27, 2016 XS Noize

Inspired by an out-of-body experience on-stage, Charlotte Carpenter has revealed the dark and momentous ‘Electric’, a brand new cut taken from the forthcoming How Are We Ever To Know EP, due June 10th via Charlotte’s […]

Yung unveil 'Commercial' + debut album 'A Youthful Dream' - Listen
Gigs

Yung unveil ‘Commercial’ + debut album ‘A Youthful Dream’ – Listen

May 27, 2016 XS Noize

With their debut album A Youthful Dream due out on June 10th through Fat Possum & Tough Love Denmark’s DIY ambassadors Yung are today unveiling the latest cut from their debut in the form of […]

Track Of The Day: Mourn - 'Irrational Friend'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Mourn – ‘Irrational Friend’

May 27, 2016 XS Noize

Ahead of their upcoming album release, Barcelona-based MOURN are sharing new single ‘Irrational Friend’, which is taken from their record ‘Ha, Ha, He’, due June 3rd via Captured Tracks. Laden with the band’s intricate take […]

Track Of The Day: The Amazing - 'Ambulance'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: The Amazing – ‘Ambulance’

May 26, 2016 XS Noize

The Amazing have announced their next album Ambulance, coming out in the UK on August 5th. Today they share the title track “Ambulance”. On Ambulance, the Swedish band composed of members of Dungen & led […]

Track Of The Day: Little Brother Eli - Gold
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Little Brother Eli – Gold

May 25, 2016 XS Noize

Little Brother Eli are a rock, soul, blues, and pop band. We can bandy about legendary names like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones, perhaps more recent incarnations like The Black Crowes and The Black […]

Hot Hot Heat share video for 'Kid Who Stays In The Picture' - Watch
New Music

Hot Hot Heat share video for ‘Kid Who Stays In The Picture’ – Watch

May 25, 2016 XS Noize

After announcing the release of their final, self-titled LP last month, Hot Hot Heat can share the video for lead off single ‘Kid Who Stays In The Picture’. The song, written by frontman Steve Bays […]

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