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        • 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 […]

          Jack White
          News

          Jack White announces 2026 UK & Ireland tour with Belfast Telegraph Building date

          April 9, 2026

          Jack White has today announced plans for a wide-ranging 2026 headline tour. White and his band will also cross the Atlantic for a series of shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including a night […]

          Nerina Pallot
          News

          Nerina Pallot announces Royal Albert Hall show and first ‘Best Of’ album

          April 9, 2026

          The BRIT and Ivor Novello nominee Nerina Pallot is in the midst of an organic resurgence. Building a powerful personal connection directly with fans led to her selling out the London Palladium in 2024 – […]

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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
        • 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, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • 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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Listen to 'Blue and Yellow Light' the new track from THE DUKE SPIRIT
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Listen to ‘Blue and Yellow Light’ the new track from THE DUKE SPIRIT

September 22, 2015 XS Noize

London 4-piece The Duke Spirit have announced the first single ‘Blue & Yellow Light’ from their eagerly anticipated new album ‘KIN’ will be released October 23rd. The song was produced by Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BROKEN HANDS - 'WHO SENT YOU' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BROKEN HANDS – ‘WHO SENT YOU’ – Listen

September 22, 2015 XS Noize

Canterbury’s Broken Hands have unveiled their new single ‘Who Sent You’, taken from their much anticipated debut album Turbulence, released Oct 9th via SO Recordings. The monolithic anthem ‘Who Sent You’ will be available 2nd […]

ARCADE FIRE: THE REFLEKTOR TAPES - Worldwide festival debut confirmed
New Music

ARCADE FIRE – ANNOUNCE REFLEKTOR DELUXE EDITION

September 21, 2015 XS Noize

In conjunction with the September 23 U.S. theatrical release of their feature film The Reflektor Tapes, Arcade Fire has confirmed the September 25 digital release of a deluxe edition of the band’s critically acclaimed, international […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS - KEY MARKETS
New Music

SLEAFORD MODS – Announce ‘Invisible Britain’ film trailer and screenings

September 21, 2015 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain, part band doc, part look at the state of the nation, follows the band on their recent tour of the UK and visits places which probably don’t even exist in […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release Second Single 'Plant the Seed', Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer
Track Of The Day

EXCLUSIVE! – THE WINACHI TRIBE – ‘The Seed Will Grow – Danny Saber Remix’ – Listen

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively reveal the latest track from The Winachi Tribe – ‘The Seed Will Grow – Danny Saber Remix’, ahead of their forthcoming release ‘Plant The Seed’, released on September 25th on A1M records. Legendary […]

EXCLUSIVE - TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'Think Of The Sunshine' - Listen
New Music

HURRICANE #1 – Preview tracks from forthcoming album ‘Find What You Love And Let It Kill You’ – listen

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their self-titled album […]

METRIC - To begin 'Pagans in Vegas' Tour this October
Gigs

METRIC – To begin ‘Pagans in Vegas’ Tour this October

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their forthcoming album ‘Pagans in Vegas’ now imminent, METRIC line up a slew of tour dates in support of the record this October. The UK leg will take place around the […]

THE GRAVELTONES - Announce the single + UK tour dates
Gigs

THE GRAVELTONES – Announce the single + UK tour dates

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The Graveltones Have announced the release of their brand new single “I’m a ghost” on September 21st 2015. The single is taken from the band’s latest album “Love Lies Dying” released in May 2015. “I’m […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LEWIS & LEIGH - ‘Heart Don’t Want’
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: LEWIS & LEIGH – ‘Heart Don’t Want’

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The roots of Lewis & Leigh stretch from the Deep South (Alva Leigh was born in Tenessee) all the way over to the Welsh coast (Al Lewis was born in North Wales). Drawing on the […]

RYAN ADAMS - RYAN ADAMS
New Music

RYAN ADAMS – To release TAYLOR SWIFT covers album – 21 September

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The wait is over and the internet’s current favorite urban legend is now a reality: Ryan Adams’ full album cover of Taylor Swift’s 1989 will be released Monday, September 21 on PAX-AM/Blue Note. Produced by […]

HOLY HOLY - Release UK Debut Album "When The Storms Would Come", November 6th
Gigs

HOLY HOLY – Release UK Debut Album “When The Storms Would Come”, November 6th

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

HOLY HOLY have announced their debut UK album release, “When The Storms Would Come”, and tour dates in the UK and Europe to celebrate that release. The album follows the release of “The Pacific EP”, […]

THE CORRS ARE BACK! - The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 29 January 2016
Gigs

THE CORRS ARE BACK! – The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 29 January 2016

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

Ten Years After ……….. The Corrs Are Back With New Album and UK Tour. They will play the SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 29 January 2016 with a Brand New Album ‘White Light’ out November 27th. […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) share ‘DOUBLE TROUBLE’, the lead single from forthcoming album ‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED (PIL) – have revealed Making Of The Album film – Watch HERE!

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

AHEAD OF THEIR 23-DATE UK/EUROPE TOUR, WHICH KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, Public Image Ltd (PiL) have revealed a ‘Making of ‘What The World Needs Now…’’ film – their critically acclaimed new album, which […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORCA - AMBER - (Watch Video)
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORCA – AMBER – (Watch Video)

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

A five piece band based around the South East of England, Orca are a new band looking to make waves in the UK prog scene. With an album on the way soon, the band are […]

DIIV - share new single, 'Dopamine' - listen
New Music

DIIV – share new single, ‘Dopamine’ – listen

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

DIIV have previewed their upcoming album ‘Is The Is Are’ with new song ‘Dopamine’. It is the first track to appear from their their second album, which the band announced for an autumn release back […]

JOHNNY MARR - ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO LIVE ALBUM “ADRENALIN BABY” 1
New Music

JOHNNY MARR – ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO LIVE ALBUM “ADRENALIN BABY”

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

Johnny Marr will release his debut live solo album ‘Adrenalin Baby’ on October 9th through Warners. ‘Adrenalin Baby’ documents his energetic live performances over the past three years across a double album. ‘Adrenalin Baby’ was […]

NEW ORDER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: 'MUSIC COMPLETE' - Listen to track
Gigs

Listen to ‘PLASTIC’ the brand new track from NEW ORDER

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

New Order also recently announced they will be ‘Live In Conversation at the 10th Annual Reeperbahn Festival’ on 25 September 2015. Streamed live online from 6pm UK time, fans will have the chance to hear […]

Exclusive! ANDY BELL - 30 years of ERASURE and his next solo projects
Interviews

INTERVIEW: ANDY BELL – 30 years of ERASURE and his next solo projects

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

2015 sees one of the UK’s most enduring award-winning songwriting duos, ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke), mark the 30th anniversary of their first release. Next year Andy Bell will also embark on the next part of his […]

MORRISSEY BEING TREATED FOR CANCER
News

MORRISSEY – to open PopUp Shop At Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

This coming weekend, Morrissey will be playing shows at London’s Eventim Apollo. But he is also backing a great cause with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Morrissey’s Mporium merchandise store will be opening a Pop […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FOLLY & THE HUNTER - AWAKE
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: FOLLY & THE HUNTER – AWAKE

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

Canadian four-piece Folly & The Hunter’s name originates from the subject matter of their songs: the absurdity & foolishness of searching for elusive satisfaction and happiness in the wrong places. Formed in Montreal, the band […]

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