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          Razorlight Announce Belfast Show For ‘Razorlight’ 20th Anniversary Tour

          June 12, 2026

          Razorlight will play The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, as part of their Razorlight 20th anniversary tour. The UK and Ireland dates will celebrate 20 years since the release of the band’s […]

          Makeshift Art Bar
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          Belfast Quartet Makeshift Art Bar Share New Single ‘Discipline’

          June 11, 2026

          Belfast quartet Makeshift Art Bar have shared their new single “Discipline,” the second track to be taken from their forthcoming Marionette EP, out June 26 via Heist or Hit. The track follows April’s EP lead […]

          Spiritualized
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          Spiritualized Announce Rare Acoustic Mainlines UK Shows For December

          June 11, 2026

          Spiritualized have announced four rare Acoustic Mainlines shows in the UK this December, marking the 20th anniversary of their first-ever acoustic performances. The Acoustic Mainlines shows were originally conceived around the time of the making […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining

          June 3, 2026

          Death, grief and frazzled nerves conspire on an epic odyssey to the dark side Totnes experimentalists Abrasive Trees have long sailed choppy liminal seas between the living world and whatever lurks beyond it. Their debut […]

        • 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

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall

          June 4, 2026

          On May 30th, legendary Scottish musician and songwriter Midge Ure brought a nostalgic, polished and deeply enjoyable show to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall. The all-seated theatre was packed well before Ure and his band arrived […]

          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 […]

        • 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
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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. […]

  • Podcast
        • 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. […]

          The Hoosiers
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          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
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          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 […]

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The Explorers Club release their highly anticipated third album 'Together'
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The Explorers Club release their highly anticipated third album ‘Together’

May 19, 2016 XS Noize

Currently based in Nashville, Tennesee, The Explorers Club are a pop/vocal harmony band who formed in the coastal town of Charleston, South Carolina in 2005. Heavily influenced by the vocal harmony styles and production of […]

METRONOMY - Release new album 'Summer 08' out July 1- listen to first single 'Old Skool'
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METRONOMY – Release new album ‘Summer 08’ out July 1- listen to first single ‘Old Skool’

May 18, 2016 XS Noize

Metronomy scored their first Top 10 album in 2013 with the critically-acclaimed ‘Love Letters’ as sonic auteur Joe Mount and his pioneering pop headlined Field Day and Wilderness, and sold-out London’s Brixton Academy and Alexandra […]

The Fontaines To Release EP II in June
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The Fontaines To Release EP II in June

May 18, 2016 XS Noize

If, after listening to The Fontaines’ debut EP, you find yourself at a loss for how to describe them, don’t worry. The brother-sister duo (Charlotte, 21, sings; Hank, 26, plays guitar) don’t want to make […]

Portishead - Top Ten Ranked
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Portishead – Top Ten Ranked

May 18, 2016 Landon Murray

Portishead formed in 1991 in Bristol, named after the nearby town of the same name, eight miles west of Bristol. Portishead consists of Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons, and Adrian Utley. Their debut album, Dummy, was […]

The Fall Ex Drummer, Simon Wolstencroft Publishes Memoirs 'You Can Drum But You Can't Hide'
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The Fall Ex Drummer, Simon Wolstencroft Publishes Memoirs ‘You Can Drum But You Can’t Hide’

May 17, 2016 XS Noize

Among the many near-mythical figures of the Manchester music scene, he’s known as the Nearly Man. You’d expect a drummer to have better timing. Yes, Simon Wolstencroft parted ways before The Patrol became The Stone […]

Album Review: Catfish And The Bottlemen - The Ride
Album Reviews

Album Review: Catfish And The Bottlemen – The Ride

May 17, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Catfish and the Bottlemen sprung onto the music scene in 2014 with their debut album The Balcony which sold 250,000 records. They are Van McCann (vocals/guitar), Johnny Bond (guitar), Benji Blakeway (bass) and Bob Hall […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #4 - DRAWNSWORD
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Track Of The Day: DrawnSword – ‘The Spirit of La Masia’

May 17, 2016 XS Noize

Munich born, London-based, DrawnSword is the contemporary one-man-band. Infusing vocals, Mpcs, Wurlitzers and synthesizers, he creates a sound to reflect what he sees. And what he sees is a generation homogenised by digital, completely missing […]

Paul Simon announces UK tour dates for 2016
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Paul Simon announces UK tour dates for 2016

May 17, 2016 XS Noize

Paul Simon today announces he is to tour the UK in November, his first UK shows since Hyde Park in 2012. Starting at the Bournemouth BIC on November 3rd, Simon will perform two nights at […]

Track Of The Day: Super Furry Animals - Bing Bong
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Cian Ciaran Of Super Furry Animals’ Talks about Their New Football Song ‘Bing Bong’

May 17, 2016 XS Noize

Super Furry Animals released their first new music for seven years on Friday 13th May 2016, BING BONG, a communal disco anthem, sung in Welsh and described by the band as a ‘lunar howl’. Mark Millar had […]

Die Antwoord Share New Track 'Bum Bum' From New album 'Suck On This' Mixtape - Listen
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Die Antwoord Share New Track ‘Bum Bum’ From New album ‘Suck On This’ Mixtape – Listen

May 17, 2016 XS Noize

South African rap-rave group Die Antwoord have dropped the second track “Bum Bum” Featuring GOD from the upcoming “Suck On This” mixtape to drop on Thursday, May 19th. Listen to “Bum Bum” BELOW: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/263852551″ […]

Holly Herndon to open for Radiohead in Europe
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Holly Herndon to open for Radiohead in Europe

May 17, 2016 XS Noize

Holly Herndon has been invited to be the main support for Radiohead at their European shows later this month. Holly will join Radiohead for the entirety of their sold out 8-date tour. Herndon’s critically acclaimed […]

WENDY JAMES to release AA single Indigent Blues / Bad Intentions and a Bit of Cruelty - Listen
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Wendy James Begins Her UK Tour at London’s Brooklyn Bowl on Thursday 19th May

May 16, 2016 XS Noize

Originally from London, now a resident of NYC, Wendy James wrote her latest album ’The Price Of The Ticket’ in its entirety, with the exception of two inspired cover choices, ‘It’s Alright Ma’ by Bob […]

London based 5-piece Suzerain will release their new album ‘Identity’ on May 27th
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London based 5-piece Suzerain will release their new album ‘Identity’ on May 27th

May 16, 2016 XS Noize

We live in a world that is rapidly changing around and within us. Each day is a time capsule: a snapshot of who and where we are at that precise moment. Perspective is key, but […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT - Announces new single 'Hold On' - Listen
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Track Of The Day: Richard Ashcroft – ‘Hold On’, Watch Video

May 16, 2016 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft has revealed a video for his latest single ‘Hold On’, taken from the forthcoming album. The track enjoyed an enthusiastic reception at radio, where it was quickly added to the A-List on BBC […]

The Jet Reds - Release New double A side single
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The Jet Reds – Release New double A side single

May 16, 2016 XS Noize

The Jet Reds, an exciting four piece from Newcastle, deliver their own unique brand of independent rock whilst drawing influences from the likes of Kasabian, The Jam, Oasis and other great luminaries from the alternative […]

Muse Unveil New Video For 'Aftermath' - Watch
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Muse Unveil New Video For ‘Aftermath’ – Watch

May 16, 2016 XS Noize

Muse have unveiled a striking new video for their single ‘Aftermath’. The video is the result of Muse’s on-going creative collaborations with Japanese director Tekken, who previously delivered eye-catching, flipbook-style animated videos for the band’s […]

Listen to 'GETAWAY' the brand new single from BLOSSOMS 1
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Blossoms will release their highly anticipated debut album on August 5th

May 16, 2016 XS Noize

2016 is Blossoms’ year. Catapulted into the musical subconscious in January, listed fourth in the BBC Soundpoll as well as almost every other ‘ones to watch’ list – Blossoms have been carefully carving out their […]

Album Review: Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
Album Reviews

Album Review: Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool

May 16, 2016 Lori Gava

This review is a continuation of the first impression review published earlier this week on the site. The intent is to dig deep into the latest Radiohead release and savor the goodness that lies within. […]

Oasis documentary 'Supersonic' due for release in October
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Oasis documentary ‘Supersonic’ due for release in October

May 15, 2016 XS Noize

The band’s 1994 groundbreaking debut single, Supersonic instantly became an acclaimed rock ’n’ roll anthem. Supersonic is the word that truly sums up the phenomenal journey that took Oasis from releasing their first single in 1994, to record-breaking sellout shows […]

Track Of The Day: Super Furry Animals - Bing Bong
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Super Furry Animals – Bing Bong

May 13, 2016 XS Noize

Super Furry Animals reveal the video for their first new music for seven years, BING BONG, a communal disco anthem, sung in Welsh and described by the band as a ‘lunar howl’. Released digitally today […]

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