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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 […]

          Duran Duran
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          Duran Duran Announce ‘Free To Love’ Remix Album Featuring Trixie Mattel

          June 23, 2026

          Duran Duran have announced Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes, a new remix collection built around their recent single “Free To Love,” featuring Nile Rodgers. The remix album will be released digitally across streaming platforms […]

          Editors
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          Editors Announce New Album ‘Surface, Echo & Sound’ And Share ‘The Rush’

          June 23, 2026

          Editors have announced their eighth studio album, Surface, Echo & Sound, set for release on October 30, 2026, via Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s latest single, “The […]

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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
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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
          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
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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 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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        • 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 […]

          Elles Bailey
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          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. […]

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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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THERAPY? To release new studio album 'Disquiet', and announce tour dates
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THERAPY? To release new studio album ‘Disquiet’, and announce tour dates

February 16, 2015 XS Noize

Out 23rd March, Therapy?’s first recording for new label Amazing Record Co., Disquiet, comprises 11 tracks of charged, in-your-face, bruisingly melodic punk/metal. A sequel of sorts to the band’s million-selling 1994 album Troublegum, it is […]

AVID DANCER ANNOUNCES DEBUT LP 1ST BATH OUT APRIL 14TH
Gigs

AVID DANCER – “All Your Words Are Gone” – Listen

February 15, 2015 XS Noize

Stereogum premiered the first single “All Your Words Are Gone,” and describe the track as “… gentle, even fragile – lightweight indie-pop delivered in quivering, mouselike falsetto,” going on to say it, “twinkles delicately but […]

BEAR'S DEN Announce new single 'AGAPE' out 6 April
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BEAR’S DEN Announce new single ‘AGAPE’ out 6 April

February 13, 2015 XS Noize

Bear’s Den will release ‘Agape’ as their new single on 6th April 2015 via Communion Records. The follow-up to recent single ‘Think Of England’, ‘Agape’ is the latest track to be taken from the band’s […]

APRIL TOWERS  new single 'No Corruption' released FEBRUARY - Listen
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APRIL TOWERS new single ‘No Corruption’ released FEBRUARY – Listen

February 13, 2015 XS Noize

Nottingham duo APRIL TOWERS release their new single ‘No Corruption’ on February 23rd. The single follows their hotly received debut release ‘Arcadia’ which received plaudits from The Line Of Best Fit and Crack In The […]

FUFANU: Debut Single 'Circus Life' released April - Listen
Gigs

FUFANU: Debut Single ‘Circus Life’ released April – Listen

February 13, 2015 XS Noize

Formerly operating as techno duo, Captain Fufanu, with the addition of live instrumentation – and the band name shortened to a more economical Fufanu (“the Captain was left behind at a rave in Cologne”) – […]

TICK TOCK PREMIERE NEW SINGLE AND ANNOUNCE NEW EP
New Music

TICK TOCK – Premiere New Video For ‘A-A-A-‘ – Watch

February 13, 2015 XS Noize

Sebastian Zieler (A.K.A ‘ticktock’) has just premiered a new video for his latest single ‘A- A- A-‘ with Hunger TV. The single comes from his forthcoming EP entitled ‘TCOLT EP’, which is due out 16th […]

NEW SINGLE FROM 'CUT' - ‘PAGE 59’
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CUT – ‘Page 59’ – Listen

February 13, 2015 XS Noize

‘Page 59’, co-produced and engineered by Sean Read of The Rockingbirds, was recorded in London at the Famous Times studio in Homerton. Released on signed limited edition seven inch silver vinyl and available to download, […]

STEVE STRANGE, Visage lead singer, dies aged 55
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STEVE STRANGE, Visage lead singer, dies aged 55

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Steve Strange, lead singer of 1980s pop band Visage, has died aged 55 following heart attack, his record label says. Steve Strange, the Blitz Kid, frontman of synthpop group Visage — best known for its […]

OASIS to release 20th Anniversary Knebworth live DVD in 2016
New Music

OASIS to release 20th Anniversary Knebworth live DVD in 2016

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Speaking with a German magazine, Noel Gallagher has revealed that Oasis will release a documentary and a live album to celebrate 20 years since Knebworth shows took place. “Oh yeah! Just because it’ll be the […]

SOAK Announces  Debut Album - 'Before We Forgot How to Dream' for May 29th
New Music

SOAK Announces Debut Album – ‘Before We Forgot How to Dream’ for May 29th

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Named a One To Watch for 2015 via the likes of iTunes, Spotify and the BBC Sound Poll, SOAK has also today announced details of her forthcoming debut album. ‘Before We Forgot How to Dream’ […]

U2 Unveil Aoife McCardle's short film based on 'Every Breaking Wave' - Watch
New Music

U2 Unveil Aoife McCardle’s short film based on ‘Every Breaking Wave’ – Watch

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Today The Creators Project premieres Irish director Aoife McArdle’s Every Breaking Wave, a short film based on the U2 song of the same name. Set on the streets of early 1980s Northern Ireland, the film […]

INVENTIONS  Share video for 'Springworlds' - Watch 2
New Music

INVENTIONS Share video for ‘Springworlds’ – Watch

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Last month Inventions, the collaboration between Eluvium’s Matthew Cooper and Mark T. Smith of Explosions In The Sky, released the first single from their upcoming second album Maze of Woods. To create a music video […]

NRVS LVRS  Unveil new video for debut track 'City Lights'  - Watch
New Music

NRVS LVRS Unveil new video for debut track ‘City Lights’ – Watch

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

San Francisco 6-piece NRVS LVRS began their journey at the beginning of 2014 when a collection of songs, written initially for the purpose of musical experimentation, found themselves at the centre of a newly forming […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE 4TH ALBUM 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE'
Gigs

THE TWILIGHT SAD unveil new video for ‘I Could Give You All That You Don’t Want’ -Watch

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their fourth full-length, Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad have unveiled a new video for ‘I Could Give You All That You […]

TEAM OF EXPERTS - DECEMBER MOON - Listen
Track Of The Day

TEAM OF EXPERTS – DECEMBER MOON – Listen

February 12, 2015 XS Noize

Danish alternative rock duo Team of Experts have released the song ‘December Moon’. The atmospheric highway rock influenced track is the first single from the band’s forthcoming EP ‘Sardonique’ which will be released in March. […]

STREAM:  SLUTEVER  ALMOST FAMOUS EP - Here
Album Stream

STREAM: SLUTEVER ALMOST FAMOUS EP – Here

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Rachel Gagliardi and Nicole Snyder, AKA Slutever, recently migrated to Los Angeles from Philadelphia in hopes of becoming celebrities. They enjoy having friends and being referred to as a girl band. They are proud contributors […]

JACK WHITE TO RELEASE 7-INCH VINYL OF "THAT BLACK BAT LICORICE” b/w “BLUE LIGHT, RED LIGHT
New Music

JACK WHITE TO RELEASE 7-INCH VINYL OF “THAT BLACK BAT LICORICE” b/w “BLUE LIGHT, RED LIGHT

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off Sunday’s GRAMMY win for Best Rock Performance, Jack White announces the 7-inch vinyl release of “That Black Bat Licorice,” the newest single from Jack’s critically-lauded album Lazaretto (Third Man Records/Columbia). Jack recently performed […]

'AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR' PREMIERE NEW SINGLE 'RUN HOME' - listen
New Music

‘AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR’ PREMIERE NEW SINGLE ‘RUN HOME’ – listen

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

And So I Watch You From Afar (ASIWYFA) have premiered their new single, ‘Run Home’. The track comes from the quartet’s highly anticipated new album ‘Heirs’ due out 4th May 2015 via Sargent House (home […]

TODD RUNDGREN RELEASES 'GLOBAL'  6TH APRIL
New Music

TODD RUNDGREN RELEASES ‘GLOBAL’ 6TH APRIL

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Prolific musical experimenter, premier league pop craftsman, tireless producer, runt, wizard and true star Todd Rundgren will release his new studio album ‘GLOBAL’ on the Esoteric Antenna label via Cherry Red on Monday 6th April […]

THE WAVE PICTURES   Announce 6Music Festival date, Instores and new London headline show
Gigs

THE WAVE PICTURES Announce 6Music Festival date, Instores and new London headline show

February 11, 2015 XS Noize

Having sold out their headline show at 100 Club, The Wave Pictures announce a second date at London’s Shacklewell Arms on 16th February, as well as an instore at Rough Trade East on the same […]

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