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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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: 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
          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 […]

        • 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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
        • ROSA WALTON
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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ANDY BELL from Ride remixes new bdrmm single - Listen Now
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ANDY BELL from Ride remixes new bdrmm single – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

bdrmm ’s current single ‘A Reason To Celebrate’ has been remixed by Ride man Andy Bell and the new version is out now on all digital platforms. In his GLOK guise, the guitarist has turned […]

CONOR SCOTT shares brand new video for 'Overthinking' - Watch Now
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CONOR SCOTT shares brand new video for ‘Overthinking’ – Watch Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Conor Scott shares his brand new video for single ‘Overthinking’. Each video recorded in 1 take to give the most live version where possible. The video includes band members Phil Edgar (Guitar) & Eamon Ferris […]

JAKE BUGG releases new track 'Rabbit Hole' - Listen Now
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JAKE BUGG releases new track ‘Rabbit Hole’ – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Jake Bugg has released a new track Rabbit Hole, which is available now via RCA Records/Sony Music. Following recent track and short film Saviours Of The City, new release Rabbit Hole was written and recorded […]

PAUL EPWORTH releases Guy Gerber's ‘DON’T F*CK WITH CATS remix’ of ‘LOVE GALAXY feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’
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PAUL EPWORTH releases Guy Gerber’s ‘DON’T F*CK WITH CATS remix’ of ‘LOVE GALAXY feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH today releases a new reworking of his recent single ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’, the ‘Don’t’ F*ck With Cats Remix’ by legendary dance producer and Rumors […]

BLACK STAR RIDERS release new single 'Candidate For Heartbreak' - Listen Now
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BLACK STAR RIDERS release new single ‘Candidate For Heartbreak’ – Listen Now

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

In this unusual 2020, Black Star Riders are back with a new single Candidate For Heartbreak, set for release on 29th May, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. 2020 shaped up to be a very different year […]

DMA'S release Martin Buttrich remix of 'Life Is A Game Of Changing'
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DMA’S release Martin Buttrich remix of ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S have today released a new remix of the track ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘THE GLOW’, due for release on 10th July. ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’ is a perfect […]

GANG OF FOUR announces new EP release ‘ANTI HERO’ - out July 17th 2020
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GANG OF FOUR announces new EP release ‘ANTI HERO’ – out July 17th 2020

May 29, 2020 XS Noize

The surviving members of Gang of Four, singer John Sterry, bassist Thomas McNeice and drummer Tobias Humble, have joined with Andy Gill’s widow Catherine Mayer to celebrate Andy through music – and in raising funds […]

YUSUF / CAT STEVENS announces Tea for the Tillerman² - reimagined 50 years later 1
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YUSUF / CAT STEVENS announces Tea for the Tillerman² – reimagined 50 years later

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

50 YEARS on from the release of Tea for the Tillerman, the 1970 multi-platinum selling, era-defining album that made a superstar, Yusuf / Cat Stevens is set to release Tea for the Tillerman² on 18th September via UMC. Tea for the […]

MUZZ unveil a new single/video ‘Knuckleduster’ - Watch Now
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MUZZ unveil a new single/video ‘Knuckleduster’ – Watch Now

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Muzz, the new project of Paul Banks (Interpol), Josh Kaufman (Bonny Light Horseman), and Matt Barrick (The Walkmen), will release their self-titled, debut album next Friday on June 5th via Matador. Today, they unveil a […]

PJ HARVEY to reissue entire back catalogue on vinyl - Hear ‘Sheela-Na-Gig’ Demo Now 1
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PJ HARVEY to reissue entire back catalogue on vinyl – Hear ‘Sheela-Na-Gig’ Demo Now

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

UMC/Island and Beggars today announce a comprehensive reissue campaign which will see PJ Harvey’s entire back catalogue – plus her two albums in collaboration with John Parish – released on vinyl over the next 12 […]

Liverpool's hotly tipped BBC favourite AIMEE STEVEN releases new single 'Darling'
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Liverpool’s hotly tipped BBC favourite AIMEE STEVEN releases new single ‘Darling’

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Aimée Steven began 2020 sweeping overwhelming support from the likes of BBC Radio 6 Music, Liverpool FC TV, Radio X’s X-Posure playlist, BBC Radio Merseyside, BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Introducing, for her first single […]

KID DAD announce debut album 'In A Box' set for release 21st August - Hear new single ‘A Prison Unseen’
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KID DAD announce debut album ‘In A Box’ set for release 21st August – Hear new single ‘A Prison Unseen’

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

KID DAD have announced that their debut album ‘In A Box’ will be released 21 August via Long Branch Records. They’ve also revealed a new single – ‘A Prison Unseen’ – with accompanying music video. […]

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share video for new single 'Arch Enemy' from forthcoming 5th album 'Re-Animator' out 21 Aug
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EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share video for new single ‘Arch Enemy’ from forthcoming 5th album ‘Re-Animator’ out 21 Aug

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Everything Everything’s latest single ‘Arch Enemy’ was premiered as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1 and quickly picked up attention from NME, Pitchfork, Dork, DIY and The Independent. The song is […]

THE PRETENDERS reveal their brand-new single 'Didn’t Want To Be This Lonely' - Listen Now
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THE PRETENDERS reveal their brand-new single ‘Didn’t Want To Be This Lonely’ – Listen Now

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

The Pretenders have today revealed their brand-new single Didn’t Want To Be This Lonely and its accompanying video, following a radio premiere this morning on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The latest in […]

THE LEMON TWIGS release new song from upcoming 'Songs For The General Public' album - Listen to 'Moon' Now! 2
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THE LEMON TWIGS release new song from upcoming ‘Songs For The General Public’ album – Listen to ‘Moon’ Now!

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Today, The Lemon Twigs reveal the second single from their forthcoming third album, Songs For The General Public, entitled ‘Moon’. The thrilling sax-driven track revels in hints of Bruce Springsteen and even fellow Long Islander […]

RIDE's Mark Gardener teams with Telepopmusik's 2Square on 'Chained' single
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RIDE’s Mark Gardener teams with Telepopmusik’s 2Square on ‘Chained’ single

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Mark Gardener presents ‘Chained’, a single for which he collaborated with 2Square, a.k.a. Stephan Haeri of France’s Telepopmusik. This song comes from deep space, as Gardener elucidates on a past attempt to face, beat and […]

LED ZEPPELIN to stream 'Celebration Day' exclusively on YouTube this Saturday, May 30th 2
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LED ZEPPELIN to stream ‘Celebration Day’ exclusively on YouTube this Saturday, May 30th

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Led Zeppelin has partnered with YouTube for an exclusive streaming event of Celebration Day, the concert film chronicling the band’s historic live performance from the 2007 tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder […]

DMA'S release new video for single ‘The Glow’ - Watch Now 1
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DMA’S release new video for single ‘The Glow’ – Watch Now

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S unveil a new video for single ‘The Glow’ which was shot in East London earlier this year by director Errol Rainey (Ivy Park, Alexander McQueen) & Toto Vivian. ‘The Glow’ is the 3rd track […]

JAMES HOLT returns with new single 'Pendulum' - Watch Video
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JAMES HOLT returns with new single ‘Pendulum’ – Watch Video

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Glinting jangle-pop churned with the soft-edges and everchanging colours of early summer sunsets, PENDULUM is the latest dopamine hit of hazy melody from multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, James Holt, OUT NOW. A reputed musical revolutionary otherwise painting […]

INXS
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INXS announce the release of ‘Live Baby Live’ in 4K Ultra High Definition on June 26th

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Eagle Vision today announced the release of ‘Live Baby Live’, the seminal live show by INXS from 1991, on digital download, 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on June 26th. Blu-ray and DVD […]

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