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          EELS Announce New Album ‘Cookie Happened’ And Share ‘Cap In Hand’

          June 16, 2026

          EELS have announced their 16th studio album, Cookie Happened, set for release on October 16 via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s first single, “Cap […]

          Jesus Jones
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          Jesus Jones Announce New Album ‘Twilight’ And ‘Doubt’ 35th Anniversary UK Tour

          June 16, 2026

          Jesus Jones have announced their eighth album, Twilight, their first new full-length release in eight years. The band have also shared the album’s first single, “Shot In The Chevy,” which is available to stream now. […]

          Razorlight
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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

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

          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 […]

          The Proclaimers
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers Bring Heart, Humour And Timeless Anthems To Live At Chelsea

          June 14, 2026

          Before Scottish twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid brought their unmistakable harmonies to Royal Hospital Chelsea with a 24-track set, support came from Edinburgh-born Hamish Hawk. Describing himself as more of a diarist than an […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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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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        • 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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        • 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. […]

          The Hoosiers
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          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 […]

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Experimental music maker MEILIR announces his captivating album ‘In Tune’ to get vinyl release
New Music

Experimental music maker MEILIR announces his captivating album ‘In Tune’ to get vinyl release

August 7, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed experimental music maker Meilir has announced his captivating album ‘In Tune’ will be available from UK Record Stores from 13.08.21. Released via Gwdihŵ Records (Goo-dee-who – the Welsh word for owl) the record will […]

SORBET releases new video for 'Born Purple' feat: Mícheál Keating (Bleeding Heart Pigeons)
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SORBET releases new video for ‘Born Purple’ feat: Mícheál Keating (Bleeding Heart Pigeons)

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Born Purple features crystalline falsetto vocals from Mícheál Keating (Bleeding Heart Pigeons), a unique singer with a background in farming in County Limerick, Ireland. “The imagery in the verse comes from a time I saw […]

THE VACCINES share new single 'Alone Star' from their upcoming album 'Back In Love City' 1
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THE VACCINES share new single ‘Alone Star’ from their upcoming album ‘Back In Love City’

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Today The Vaccines share “Alone Star,” the new single from their upcoming album, Back In Love City which is set for release on September 10. The single is accompanied by a video shot by Mexican […]

GOD KNOWS shares his new single 'Glory' - Listen Now!
New Music

GOD KNOWS shares his new single ‘Glory’ – Listen Now!

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

God Knows is one of the founders of Ireland’s most prolific and exciting labels, narolane records. As a collective, narolane’s creative output conveys their ethos with surety, authenticity and unapologetic ambition. That ethos is to be true to what […]

JULES BUCKLEY shares a brand new version of the Manzel classic ‘Space Funk’
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JULES BUCKLEY shares a brand new version of the Manzel classic ‘Space Funk’

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Jules Buckley follows the snapshot crash course in the history of hip-hop breaks that inspired his recent single ‘X Breaks’ with a brand new version of the Manzel classic ‘Space Funk’. Both tracks feature on the Grammy Award-winning conductor, composer and orchestrator’s upcoming […]

THE TAYLOR TWINS share their second single, ‘Still Play Your Game’ - Listen Now
New Music

THE TAYLOR TWINS share their second single, ‘Still Play Your Game’ – Listen Now

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

The Taylor Twins’ debut single ‘Lost All The Summer’ took the psychedelic power-poppers onto the Radio X airwaves into Wonderland’s new music round-up, the Wonderlist. It heralded the start of a rebirth for the 22-year-old twins, Ollie (vocals/guitar) and Eddie (vocals/bass), who first came to attention in 2020 under […]

BILLY BRAGG shares video for new single 'Ten Mysterious Photos That Can’t Be Explained' - Watch Now
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BILLY BRAGG shares video for new single ‘Ten Mysterious Photos That Can’t Be Explained’ – Watch Now

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Billy Bragg has released new single ‘Ten Mysterious Photos That Can’t Be Explained’ today on the Cooking Vinyl label. Saving the best ‘til last, ‘Ten Mysterious Photos…’ is the final track on Billy’s recently announced […]

THE ANCHORESS releases ‘Show Your Face (worriedaboutsatan Remix)’
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THE ANCHORESS releases ‘Show Your Face (worriedaboutsatan Remix)’

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her critically-lauded Top 40 album The Art of Losing, Welsh producer and multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) has shared a remix of the BBC 6 Music playlisted single ‘Show […]

THE STRANGLERS release new single and video ‘If Something’s Gonna Kill Me (It Might As Well Be Love)’ - Watch Now
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THE STRANGLERS release new single and video ‘If Something’s Gonna Kill Me (It Might As Well Be Love)’ – Watch Now

August 6, 2021 XS Noize

Out now, The Stranglers’ newest single ‘If Something’s Gonna Kill Me (It Might As Well Be Love)’ is the latest offering from the upcoming album Dark Matters, due for release on 10th September 2021. Written […]

KUBIX FESTIVAL returns to Herrington Park in Sunderland on Saturday 2nd and Friday 8th October 3
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KUBIX FESTIVAL returns to Herrington Park in Sunderland on Saturday 2nd and Friday 8th October

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

Kubix Festival returns to Herrington Park in Sunderland on Saturday 2nd and Friday 8th October, with their best lineup yet! Each day will host some incredible live acts and DJ’s performing across two stages in […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS send for Twitter on slick new single 'Handshake Agreement'
Gigs

WE ARE SCIENTISTS send for Twitter on slick new single ‘Handshake Agreement’

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

Following the new album and tour announcement, We Are Scientists deliver another tantalising taste of the Huffy universe today.  Thematically following on from the previous release ‘Fault Lines’, the new track takes aim at social […]

Rising Irish artist LUZ shares her brand-new single ‘permanent +1’
Gigs

Rising Irish artist LUZ shares her brand-new single ‘permanent +1’

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

Irish artist Luz has today revealed her brand-new single ‘permanent +1’, out now via global artist services company Platoon. Recorded between Dublin and London with producer JMAC (Haux, Rosie Carney, Matilda Mann), the track is […]

DURAN DURAN release brand new track 'MORE JOY!' feat. CHAI 1
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DURAN DURAN release brand new track ‘MORE JOY!’ feat. CHAI

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

Today, internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning pop legends Duran Duran release their brand new track ‘MORE JOY!’ feat CHAI, taken from their upcoming fifteenth studio album ‘FUTURE PAST,’ set for global release on October 22 via TAPE MODERN for BMG.  On the new […]

OSCAR LANG shares new track ‘Write Me A Letter’ from upcoming debut album 'Chew The Scenery' out 13 August
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OSCAR LANG shares new track ‘Write Me A Letter’ from upcoming debut album ‘Chew The Scenery’ out 13 August

August 4, 2021 XS Noize

London based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Oscar Lang has shared ‘Write Me A Letter’ – a brand new track and another tantalising taste of his upcoming debut album Chew The Scenery, out 13 August on […]

NIGHTMARES ON WAX shares new single 'Imagineering' - Listen Now
New Music

NIGHTMARES ON WAX shares new single ‘Imagineering’ – Listen Now

August 4, 2021 XS Noize

Where do you start with Leeds-born Ibiza based producer George Evelyn – aka Nightmares on Wax – that pioneered British electronic music? As Warp’s longest serving signing, Nightmares on Wax opened doors to new sonic […]

TOM MORELLO announces new album ‘The Atlas Underground Fire’ - Hear first single feat: Bruce Springsteen & Eddie Vedder 2
New Music

TOM MORELLO announces new album ‘The Atlas Underground Fire’ – Hear first single feat: Bruce Springsteen & Eddie Vedder

August 4, 2021 XS Noize

Following the 2018 release of his most ambitious album yet, ‘The Atlas Underground’, legendary musician and two-time Grammy nominee Tom Morello has today announced his latest project – a follow-up album entitled ‘The Atlas Underground […]

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS announce rescheduled 2021 dates for 'Made Of Rain' Uk Tour 1
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THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS announce rescheduled 2021 dates for ‘Made Of Rain’ Uk Tour

August 4, 2021 XS Noize

A year on from the release of their first album in 15 years and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic second album ‘Talk Talk Talk’, The Psychedelic Furs announce the rescheduled dates for […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Eleanor K shares her new single 'All In'
New Music

ELEANOR K shares the video for her new single ‘All In’ – Watch Now

August 4, 2021 XS Noize

Eleanor K achieved huge success during her time performing with Crystal Fighters, a journey that has seen her play everywhere from Glastonbury to Coachella and Red Rocks. Meanwhile, her other highlights have included working with […]

THE UNDERTONES have confirmed a run of UK live dates throughout October
Gigs

THE UNDERTONES have confirmed a run of UK live dates throughout October

August 4, 2021 XS Noize

THE UNDERTONES have confirmed a run of UK live dates throughout October. The Undertones emerged from Derry in 1976, the result of five friends (John O’Neill, Damian O’Neill, Feargal Sharkey, Billy Doherty and Michael Bradley) […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS share the new video for single 'In My Hive' + announce North American Tour
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A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS share the new video for single ‘In My Hive’ + announce North American Tour

August 4, 2021 XS Noize

A Place To Bury Strangers announce a 2022 North American headline tour, and share the new video for single ‘In My Hive’, from their new EP, Hologram, out now on Dedstrange. The new dates follow […]

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