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        • The Lilacs
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          The Lilacs unveil debut album “Keeping Up With The Joneses” alongside UK tour dates

          March 30, 2026

          The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers […]

          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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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

          March 24, 2026

          It’s been seven years since The Twilight Sad released It Won’t Be Like This All the Time — a record that cemented their place as one of the most emotionally direct and sonically powerful bands […]

        • 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: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 26, 2026

          Mogwai felt like a natural fit to follow Elbow in launching the 2026 run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall. It also marked a full-circle moment — the Scottish band first […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
          Gigs

          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

  • Interviews
        • 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. […]

          Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • Podcast
        • Scouting For Girls
          Podcast

          Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277

          March 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band’s uplifting new album These […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

          Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
          Podcast

          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

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BECK - Confirms new album "Colors" for October release
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BECK – Confirms new album “Colors” for October release

August 24, 2017 XS Noize

Hailed in advance by ROLLING STONE as a “euphoric blast of experimental pop,” Beck’s 13th album Colors has been confirmed for an October 13 release on Capitol Records. Possibly the most aptly titled work in […]

THE NEW FAITH - Share second single 'Fritter Away' from debut album ‘Me On You’ - Listen
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THE NEW FAITH – Share second single ‘Fritter Away’ from debut album ‘Me On You’ – Listen

August 23, 2017 XS Noize

The New Faith release their debut album ‘Me On You’ on 6th October. With a distinctly British sound evoked by a yearning heart and the dizzy inertia of youth, TNF’s uproarious soundtrack to growing up […]

MICAH P. HINSON - Shares new track ahead of album release - Listen Now!
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MICAH P. HINSON – Shares new track ahead of album release – Listen Now!

August 23, 2017 XS Noize

Micah P. Hinson releases his new album ‘The Holy Strangers’ on 8 September on Full Time Hobby. He has now shared the album’s broad, spoken-word centrepiece ‘Micah Book One’. Micah P. Hinson has described his […]

FOO FIGHTERS - SONIC HIGHWAYS
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Check out FOO FIGHTERS new track ‘The Sky Is A Neighborhood’ video live now – Taken From New LP ‘Concrete And Gold’

August 23, 2017 XS Noize

Foo Fighters have delivered a second consecutive contender for rock anthem of 2017 in the form of “The Sky Is A Neighborhood” after their sensational June single ‘Run’. Described by Grohl as “the biggest thing […]

CULTS - Release new single "I TOOK YOUR PICTURE",  from forthcoming album "OFFERING"
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CULTS – Release new single “I TOOK YOUR PICTURE”, from forthcoming album “OFFERING”

August 22, 2017 XS Noize

Last month, Cults announced their new album Offering and shared the title track from the record. Today, they give fans another taste of what is to come with the single “I Took Your Picture.” Of […]

RODDY WOOMBLE - Announces extensive UK TOUR + 'The Deluder' LP
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RODDY WOOMBLE – Announces extensive UK TOUR + ‘The Deluder’ LP

August 21, 2017 XS Noize

Following on from the brooding, atmospheric ‘Like Caruso’ single in March and showcasing the diversity of his upcoming and highly anticipated fourth solo album ‘The Deluder’ – ’Jupiter’ sees Roddy and his band in a […]

ROBERT PLANT - Announces Irish shows in December
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ROBERT PLANT – Announces Irish shows in December

August 18, 2017 XS Noize

Robert Plant has today annnounced he will be playing Irish dates in December. Robert Plant’s new album, ‘Carry Fire’, will be released October 13th on Nonesuch/Warner Bros. Records. ‘Carry Fire’, his eleventh solo album and […]

THE DARKNESS - Unleash brand new single 'Solid Gold' - Listen
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THE DARKNESS – Unleash brand new single ‘Solid Gold’ – Listen

August 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Darkness have today released their expletive-drenched new single ‘Solid Gold’ via Cooking Vinyl, accompanied by a video of the self-proclaimed rock legends performing in a huge aircraft hanger amongst a mass of glam-rock lighting […]

WEEZER - Announces New Album 'Pacific Daydream' Out October 27 1
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WEEZER – Announces New Album ‘Pacific Daydream’ Out October 27

August 17, 2017 XS Noize

Weezer will release their eleventh album, Pacific Daydream on Crush Music/Atlantic Records on October 27th, 2017. Produced by Butch Walker, Pacific Daydream is the follow up to the critically acclaimed album Weezer (The White Album), […]

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - Unveil third track from its eagerly anticipated fourth album AMERICAN DREAM
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LCD SOUNDSYSTEM – Unveil third track from its eagerly anticipated fourth album AMERICAN DREAM

August 16, 2017 XS Noize

LCD Soundsystem has released the third track from its eagerly anticipated fourth album AMERICAN DREAM: Having premiered today via Apple Music as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1, “tonite” has been a staple of […]

Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.
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VAN MORRISON releases new single ‘TRANSFORMATION’, taken from his forthcoming 37th studio album ‘ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES’

August 16, 2017 XS Noize

Van Morrison has released the first single proper from his forthcoming album via all digital services. Transformation is a sublime piece of soulful music; the kind of gloriously transcendent song that only Van Morrison seems […]

SKRILLEX releases new single 'Would You Ever' feat. POO BEAR
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SKRILLEX releases new single ‘Would You Ever’ feat. POO BEAR

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

Skrillex and singer/songwriter Poo Bear have teamed up for their new song ‘Would You Ever’, out now via OWSLA / Atlantic. Poo Bear has been building his name as Justin Bieber’s go-to hit writer – […]

Manchester’s THE TRAVELLING BAND announce their forthcoming album, 'SAILS' due 25th August
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Manchester’s THE TRAVELLING BAND announce their forthcoming album, ‘SAILS’ due 25th August

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s The Travelling Band have announced their forthcoming album, SAILS, due 25th August 2017 via Sideways Saloon Records/Kartel. Focused on the songwriting talents and production skills of Jo Dudderidge and Adam Gorman and the rhythmic […]

Art-rock tunesmiths ADAM & ELVIS add a serious alt-pop groove to the afterlife on new release ‘Wasting Away’
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Art-rock tunesmiths ADAM & ELVIS add a serious alt-pop groove to the afterlife on new release ‘Wasting Away’

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

For a song that deals with life’s limited duration and how the knowledge of which impacts on the human condition, ‘Wasting Away’ is a remarkably upbeat tune. From the off, an angelic baroque-pop prelude segues […]

THE AMAZONS - Unleash New Single 'Ultraviolet' + October UK Live Dates
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THE AMAZONS – Unleash New Single ‘Ultraviolet’ + October UK Live Dates

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

Who’s the highest charting debut British rock album of the year so far? That’ll be The Amazons, whose self-titled debut smashed into the album charts at #8 earlier this summer. It also reached #6 on […]

GRIZZLY BEAR - Premiere 'Mourning Sound' video from new album 'Painted Ruins'
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GRIZZLY BEAR – Premiere ‘Mourning Sound’ video from new album ‘Painted Ruins’

August 14, 2017 XS Noize

Grizzly Bear has released a new video for their song ‘Mourning Sound’, the lead single from their forthcoming album ‘Painted Ruins’ (out this Friday, 8/18 via Columbia/RCA Records). Directed by Beatrice Pegard and filmed in […]

STARSAILOR - Announce Brand New Album 'All This Life', Stream Lead Track  'Listen To Your Heart' Now
Gigs

STARSAILOR – release video for ‘All This Life’ – Watch HERE

August 14, 2017 XS Noize

British quartet Starsailor have unveiled the video for their latest single ‘All This Life’, the title track from their upcoming album, which is out September 1st via Cooking Vinyl. Lead singer and guitarist James Walsh […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX - Announce New Global Tour Dates
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX – Announce New Global Tour Dates

August 11, 2017 XS Noize

Cigarettes After Sex has today announced details of more world tour dates including the addition of two Australian shows taking them into 2018. The band arrive in the UK to make their debut at Reading […]

Brighton Indie Rockers WHITE ROOM Announce Release of Double A-Side 'The Blue/Tomorrow Always Knew' from Forthcoming Double EP 'Eight'
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Brighton Indie Rockers WHITE ROOM Announce Release of Double A-Side ‘The Blue/Tomorrow Always Knew’ from Forthcoming Double EP ‘Eight’

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

Brighton indie rockers White Room have announced the release of their brand new double A-side The Blue/Tomorrow Always Knew, the second pair of tracks taken from their forthcoming double EP Eight out via Deltasonic Records […]

CUT COPY return with first single in four years, 'Airborne', live dates + album news - Listen Now!
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CUT COPY – Announce new album, ‘Haiku From Zero’ + share new track

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

Cut Copy have announced details of ‘Haiku From Zero’, their first studio album in four years, which will be released on September 22nd (Virgin EMI/Astralwerks). The band have also unveiled the second single from the […]

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