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          The Proclaimers Share New Single ‘You May Offend’ From Forthcoming Album

          June 26, 2026

          The Proclaimers have shared “You May Offend,” the title track from their forthcoming new album, out September 11 via Cooking Vinyl. The album is Craig and Charlie Reid’s first since 2022’s Dentures Out and marks […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian Share New Single ‘SUPERPOWERS’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Act III’

          June 26, 2026

          Kasabian have shared their new single “SUPERPOWERS,” the third track to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, Act III, out September 4. The new single follows the announcement of Act III and the […]

          Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari Announce Belfast Show At The Telegraph Building

          June 24, 2026

          Enter Shikari will bring their Lose Your Self Tour to The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The St Albans band will be joined on the night by Girlfriend. Tickets go on sale […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
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          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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
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          ‘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: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
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          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

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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 […]

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        • December 10
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          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
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          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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        • Chimers
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          Col Gerrard
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          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 […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
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          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
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          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

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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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FOLLOW THE LION - To release debut EP 'The Candy and Gravity Motel' in June
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FOLLOW THE LION – To release debut EP ‘The Candy and Gravity Motel’ in June

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

Follow the Lion are a Leeds based alternative rock band who formed in 2013, quickly gaining a strong following thanks to their energetic and infectious live sets. The band have played a range of venues […]

HEYROCCO - NEW SINGLE 'ALLISON' released June 1st - Listen
New Music

HEYROCCO – NEW SINGLE ‘ALLISON’ released June 1st – Listen

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

After making waves at home and abroad last year, US three-piece Heyrocco, continue to win fans on both sides of the pond with their infectious mix of grunge-pop. The band are now set to unleash […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY - ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY – ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

After recently announcing their forthcoming album The L-Shaped Man and sharing a double video for album tracks “The Separation” and “The Understanding,” Ceremony are back today to share the video for another track from the […]

WOAHNOWS - Stream Debut Album 'Understanding and Everything Else' In Full
Album Stream

WOAHNOWS – Stream Debut Album ‘Understanding and Everything Else’ In Full

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Plymouth turbo-charged-indie-punks WOAHNOWS are pleased to be streaming their debut album ‘Understanding and Everything Else’ in full this week. The album is out now via Big Scary Monsters Recording Company and available to listen to […]

COUNTING DOWN TO THE... GIGANTIC INDIE ALL DAYER VOL.2 SATURDAY 23rd MAY 2015
Gigs

COUNTING DOWN TO THE… GIGANTIC INDIE ALL DAYER VOL.2 SATURDAY 23rd MAY 2015

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

One May Bank Holiday down, one GIGANTIC one it’s time to get excited for one of huge proportion still to come as we count down to the… GIGANTIC INDIE ALL DAYER VOL. 2. Gigantic by […]

GRATEFUL DEAD - 'FARE THEE WELL: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD' TO BE SCREENED IN UK CINEMAS
New Music

GRATEFUL DEAD – ‘FARE THEE WELL: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD’ TO BE SCREENED IN UK CINEMAS

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

GRATEFUL DEAD – ‘FARE THEE WELL: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD’ TO BE SCREENED IN UK CINEMAS Tickets to go on sale on 13th May for ‘Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 years of […]

COLDER - ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE TURN YOUR BACK
New Music

COLDER – ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE TURN YOUR BACK

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Colder has just completed his third, very long-awaited album and it’s abundantly clear from the opening strains that the lengthy absence since 2002 debut on Trevor Jackson’s seminal OUTPUT Recordings (‘Again’, and 2005 successor,’Heat’) hasn’t […]

POSTCARDS FROM JEFF - RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 'MODERN LANGUAGE' 24th July
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POSTCARDS FROM JEFF – RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ‘MODERN LANGUAGE’ 24th July

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Postcards From Jeff release their debut album ‘Modern Language’. An elegy for cinema revealing stolen glimpses of another world, another life. Each track a cinematic snapshot, shifting and shimmering in a flickering film light, capturing […]

The Thurston Moore Band Announces North American Summer Tour Dates
Gigs

The Thurston Moore Band Announces North American Summer Tour Dates

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Following an extensive European summer tour, the Thurston Moore Band will return to North America for series of shows on the East Coast, beginning with an appearance at Montreal’s Osheaga Music & Arts Festival (July […]

CAJSA SIIK - New single "Follow You Down" Listen
New Music

CAJSA SIIK – to release “Change Of Heart” as New single! – Listen

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Hot off the back of releasing her latest studio album ‘Contra’ in October last year, Swedish singer-songwriter Cajsa Siik releases anothersparkling single. ‘Change Of Heart’ is the third new outing from Cajsa this spring, and […]

GAZ COOMBES - MATADOR
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES releases new single – “THE GIRL WHO FELL TO EARTH” is out 15th June – plus UK & Irish tour starts this week

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Gaz Coombes releases the third single from his hugely acclaimed solo album Matador (“His masterpiece” Q, 4*) on June 15th. “The Girl Who Fell To Earth” is the gorgeous acoustic heart and soul of Matador […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LUNACRE - ENGINE - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : LUNACRE – ENGINE – Listen

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Split between Cambridge and London, the enigmatic electro-indie quintet Lunacre, are now ready to release their latest single ‘Engine’. It’s a multifarious listen which blends a number of influences and calls to mind the sounds […]

EDITORS - Announce massive European tour, see dates / download new song
Gigs

EDITORS – Announce massive European tour, see dates / download new song

May 2, 2015 XS Noize

Editors this week announced their plans for a comeback in 2015. Taking production duties into their own hands,with Alan Moulder on mixing duties. the Birmingham indie rock five-piece have been holed up in a studio […]

NORDIC GIANTS - reveal 'Rapture' video
Gigs

NORDIC GIANTS – reveal ‘Rapture’ video

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

Nordic Giants have unveiled the short film for ‘Rapture’, the lead track from the elusive duo’s debut album A Séance Of Dark Delusions released through Kscope on May 4th. The video premiered at Wonderland who […]

FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS  Announce new album 'Decency'
Gigs

FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS Announce new album ‘Decency’

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

Frankie & The Heartstrings mark a welcome return this summer and are pleased to announce details of their third album ‘Decency’ on July 10th through Pop Sex Ltd. A taster of what’s to come can […]

CARALIS releases video for 'Be Automatic'!
New Music

CARALIS releases video for ‘Be Automatic’!

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

CARALIS is the brainchild of former Anison front man Dan Frau, who began writing and creating music for his solo project after the band split in late 2014. Collaborating with producer and friend John Merriman, […]

LONDON NEWCOMERS 'PALACE' TO SUPPORT JAMIE T
New Music

PALACE – Announce headline show and new single ‘Kiloran’

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

Following support slots with Jamie T and Ghostpoet, and two sold-out London shows, Palace announce a headline show at Scala, London, on 22nd October In the last six months, Palace have ridden a wave of […]

JAMIE XX Announces "In Colour" Tour Dates And Reveals "Gosh" Video
Gigs

JAMIE XX Announces “In Colour” Tour Dates And Reveals “Gosh” Video

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

In anticipation of the forthcoming release of his highly anticipated debut album In Colour (released June 2 on Young Turks), Jamie xx has announced details of the In Colour Tour. The extensive set of global […]

SHARK TAPE- Get UK release for new album 'Marathon'
New Music

SHARK TAPE- Get UK release for new album ‘Marathon’

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

“So you say this is your final chance” …the opening line of Shark Tape’s ‘Marathon’ speaks of the desperation of a band ready to take off. Shark Tape, a three piece rock band from Philadelphia […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : BROKEN BOY new single 'Just To Leave You'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : BROKEN BOY new single ‘Just To Leave You’

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

Broken Boy have released their latest single, Just To Leave You, via Canvas Records. Blending the best elements of bands such as Franz Ferdinand and The Strokes, Broken Boy have produced a single that explodes […]

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