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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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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
          Podcast

          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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GIRLFRIEND - ANNOUNCE EP: 'ARRIVE ALONE, LEAVE ALONE'
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GIRLFRIEND – ANNOUNCE EP: ‘ARRIVE ALONE, LEAVE ALONE’

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

‘Arrive Alone, Leave Alone’ is the new EP from Manchester’s GIRL FRIEND featuring Guardian New band of the Week favourite ‘Monte Carlo’, blog endorsed ‘Stop’ and two new tracks from this sleek disco-glittered four piece. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: KILL THE WAVES - BETTER DAYS - listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: KILL THE WAVES – BETTER DAYS – listen

April 21, 2015 XS Noize

Kill The Waves have released their debut album, The One That Could Have Been via Bloc+Music. The One That Could Have Been defies convention as Kill The Waves pull on their vast array of inspirations […]

EDITORS - Give away brand new song 'No Harm' - Listen
New Music

EDITORS – Give away brand new song ‘No Harm’ – Listen

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Editors have made new track ‘No Harm’ available to download for free on their website after fan Erik Drost found it on the album sampler CD ‘Play It Again Sam’ where it was buried away […]

HAPPY MONDAYS  'PILLS 'N' THRILLS  ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL  MANCHESTER ACADEMY - 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW 1
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HAPPY MONDAYS ‘PILLS ‘N’ THRILLS ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL MANCHESTER ACADEMY – 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

A match made in Madchester. As the legendary venue that is the Manchester Academy celebrates 25 years of Rock’n’Roll history and counting this year, so too does an album so revolutionary it would almost instantaneously […]

TONY VOLKER to release 'Break & Reshape EP' in June
New Music

TONY VOLKER to release ‘Break & Reshape EP’ in June

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Tony Volker is a South London songwriter who makes artfully produced electro-folk, showcased perfectly by the tracks on his new EP ‘Break & Reshape’ released on 12″ vinyl and as a digital download. Volker’s mellifluous […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce November 2015 UK arena live dates
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS announce November 2015 UK arena live dates

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Following the acclaim of their 16th album BIG MUSIC & current UK tour, due to phenomenal demand (and to cap off what has been a remarkable year for the band), Simple Minds today announce that […]

Watch THE PRODIGY feat SLEAFORD MODS' "Ibiza" promo video
Gigs

Watch THE PRODIGY feat SLEAFORD MODS’ “Ibiza” promo video

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

In the wake of once again hitting the #1 spot in the Official UK Album Chart with their new long-player ‘The Day Is My Enemy’, The Prodigy share the video for album standout ‘Ibiza’ featuring […]

ROSENBLUME - LIVERPOOL'S BRIGHT NEW TROUBADOUR TALENT UNVEILS EP:
New Music

ROSENBLUME – LIVERPOOL’S BRIGHT NEW TROUBADOUR TALENT UNVEILS EP:

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Liverpudlian troubadour Rosenblume has announced details of his first official EP release: ‘All Through The Fire, All Through The Rain’. The four track record is due to be released on 27th April 2015 via Conflict […]

The Acorn: premiere new video for 'Influence' Watch
New Music

The Acorn: premiere new video for ‘Influence’ Watch

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

The Acorn is the recording project of Ottawa-based musician Rolf Klausener. The band will release their new studio album Vieux Loup on 1st June 2015. “The song was built around a vocal improvisation from about […]

PLAYING MARS - Share new track ‘Burning Desire’ - Listen
New Music

PLAYING MARS – Share new track ‘Burning Desire’ – Listen

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

The enigmatic duo made up of Jeff Shapiro and Angelique Lihou, aka ‘Playing Mars’ are hitting the high notes with new track ‘Burning Desire’. The newly formed two-piece are set to release the stunningly eerie […]

JACCO GARDNER ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, 'HYPNOPHOBIA', OUT MAY 4TH
Track Of The Day

JACCO GARDNER – shares new track ‘Hypnophobia’ – Listen

April 20, 2015 XS Noize

Dutch multi-instrumentalist Jacco Gardner is set to a cast a majestic and hypnotic psychedelic spell by sharing the title and driving track, Hypnophobia, from his brilliant second album, released 4th May on Full Time Hobby. […]

THE CAVE CHILDREN - Release debut album 'Quasiland' - listen to track
New Music

THE CAVE CHILDREN – Release debut album ‘Quasiland’ – listen to track

April 17, 2015 XS Noize

Two years have passed since their creation. Two years full of recordings and live performances and The Cave Children are now ready to release their first album, entitled ‘Quasiland’. Situated over the liminal path, ‘Cave […]

FICTION - TO RELEASE THE LIMITED EDITION EP 'INSTANT MEMORIES' ON JUNE 1st
New Music

FICTION – TO RELEASE THE LIMITED EDITION EP ‘INSTANT MEMORIES’ ON JUNE 1st

April 17, 2015 XS Noize

London-based Fiction are to release their limited edition EP ‘Instant Memories’ in June as they put the finishing touches to their second album. The EP consists of 5 tracks, all of which display Fiction’s finesse […]

FLO MORRISSEY - Shares 'Pages Of Gold' Video, Single, and Dublin Date
Gigs

FLO MORRISSEY – Shares ‘Pages Of Gold’ Video, Single, and Dublin Date

April 17, 2015 XS Noize

Flo Morrissey releases the video for her debut single, Pages of Gold, (out on 7” on 13th April). The 20 year old Londoner, who is preparing to release her debut album this summer, will follow […]

NAI HARVEST - stream new album "Hairball" in full - Listen
Album Stream

NAI HARVEST – stream new album “Hairball” in full – Listen

April 17, 2015 XS Noize

Sheffield two-piece Nai Harvest have premiered their new album, “Hairball”, in full, you can listen below The album will be released on April 28th on Topshelf Records and is already picking up accolades. Hairball, the […]

ALLUSONDRUGS - Announce Further UK Dates & Festival Appearances
Gigs

ALLUSONDRUGS – Announce Further UK Dates & Festival Appearances

April 17, 2015 XS Noize

Allusondrugs today announced an additional brace of UK shows to add to the already extensive touring in 2015 that the band has under its collective belt. The added shows include a handful of headline dates […]

WOLF ALICE -  REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'BROS' - Listen
New Music

WOLF ALICE – REVEAL NEW SINGLE ‘BROS’ – Listen

April 17, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from their sold-out UK tour, London’s Wolf Alice are sharing new single ‘Bros’ – the second track to be revealed from their debut album, My Love Is Cool, due June 22nd on Dirty […]

TAME IMPALA: First Official Single "'Cause I'm A Man" Shared TODAY! - Listen
New Music

TAME IMPALA – Perform “Let It Happen” on Conan! – Watch

April 17, 2015 XS Noize

Off the heels of a now legendary performance at the first weekend of this year’s Coachella Valley and Music Festival where the Los Angeles Times reviewed, “it confirmed the whole reason why we’re here,” Tame […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NORTHERN AMERICAN - 'ELYSIAN' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NORTHERN AMERICAN – ‘Modern Phenomena’ – Listen

April 17, 2015 XS Noize

Los Angeles quartet Northern American have announced their debut album, Modern Phenomena, which will arrive May 18 on Heist Or Hit Records and premiered the title track which was recorded at Red Rockets Glare studio in […]

IDLEWILD – EVERYTHING EVER WRITTEN
New Music

IDLEWILD – release video for ‘Every Little Means Trust’ starring Jay Baruchel!

April 16, 2015 XS Noize

Idlewild have released the video for their forthcoming single Every Little Means Trust, starring Canadian actor and writer Jay Baruchel (How To Train Your Dragon, This Is The End). Every Little Means Trust is the […]

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